– three more tour operators expected in June
The tourism sector has over the years received significant attention as Government recognises its huge potential for development.
This has led to tourism products being further exploited and promoted, with Guyana being touted as the hottest tourism destination of choice in South America.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) will be in Guyana this month to tour and film another documentary. This time the documentary will feature the country’s spectacular Kaieteur Falls.
Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Indranauth Haralsingh, made the disclosure during a recent press briefing at the authority’s Boardroom, Sophia Exhibition Complex.
He noted that Government has been shaping the economy to be a tourism destination of choice, as more investors are continuing to invest in the country. A compilation team from the National Geographic magazine has made inquiries to film some of the country’s prime attractions.
“Everyone knows that tourism is growing and expanding in Guyana, as more and more tourists are coming to experience some of the country’s prime flora and fauna,” he said.
Several reputable tour companies have also expressed interest in Guyana, as they are looking for the unique tourism adventure that the country offers. And as government continues to promote and market Guyana on the international front, tour operators and agents from Suriname and the Reel Adventure team are due here in June to promote and highlight the country’s potential.
Guyana has an abundance of eco-tourism potential, including sport fishing, and several initiatives have been undertaken to promote and develop this sector, prompting the visit of the Reel Adventure film crew.
The latter part of 2009 saw a United States television crew for Birding and Reel Adventures visiting Guyana to film a documentary on birding and sport fishing.
Upon completion of the tour, host of Reel Adventures, Robert Arrington, had said he was so impressed with Guyana’s resources and potential that he would be investing in the new and emerging sport fishing industry here.
Haralsingh said that there is more international destination awareness of Guyana and its potential through niche markets, such as birding, trade shows, cruise ships visits, and through its film destination.
“The Guyana Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce have attended the world’s largest consumer trade shows in Holland, and we have seen the good connection and opportunities that are available,” GTA’s director said.
This he credited to the frequent flights to and from several destinations and Guyana. (GINA)