CHIEF Executive Officer (CEO) of Roraima Group of Companies, Captain Gerry Gouveia, last Thursday morning, lectured Charlestown Secondary School students on tourism and its opportunities locally. He was invited by the School Head to give an insight on the topic to the children preparing for a debating competition but he felt it would be of interest to all the students and they were given the opportunity to hear the presentation.
Gouveia said, in a ‘Facebook’ report that he spoke about the benefits of the tourism industry to Guyana and was asked many questions.
According to him:”I covered areas such as the image of Guyana, cleanliness of Guyana, security of Guyana, hygiene of food in Guyana, the wonderful attractions that our country offer to tourists and, most important, I spoke to them about the wonderful hospitality of the Guyanese people.
“I urged them to safeguard the environment and be vigilant against the litterbugs,” he added.
After the talk, a number of the students, who heard it, shared their views and thoughts on tourism in Guyana.
Some said it drew attention to several opportunities within the sector that can be pursued for business ventures.
Others posited that Gouveia’s knowledge and experience as a major stakeholder augurs well for further development.
Another group, with interest in aviation, enquired about the necessary qualifications to get involved in it.
“We never knew that these aeroplanes flying daily above our heads transport hundreds of foreigners to a number of tourist destinations in Guyana’s hinterland,” they claimed.
The students said what was explained by  Gouveia would be remembered as they prepare for the upcoming examinations.