CHRISTMAS cheer, black cake and a warm Guyanese welcome awaited more than 1000 passengers arriving at Moleson Creek, Ogle Airport and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport over the last few days.During the annual ‘Christmas Welcome’, organised by the Guyana Tourism Authority, visitors arriving at the major ports of entry were presented with traditional black cake compliments of Wilderness Explorers, Global Marketing Agency, Green Ice Taxi Service, Old Fort Tours, Innovative Engineering Consultancy Services and Banks DIH (Berbice Branch).

Despite the hassle of travelling, broad smiles lit the faces of the passengers as they were warmly welcomed at the immigration areas; many expressed gratitude to the GTA staff and port authorities as they accepted their Christmas treats.

The welcome activities are part of the Tourism Ministry’s and the GTA’s annual calendar of activities.

“This is part of our annual calendar of event and we also organise similar events for Emancipation, Diwali, and other national holidays. Visitors and returning Guyanese are given a taste of our Guyanese culture,” explained the GTA Director, Indranauth Haralsingh.

The GTA is expressing heartfelt thanks to their partners in development and corporate sponsors for their unwavering support in the promotion and development of tourism in Guyana.

“On behalf of the Honourable Tourism Minister, Cathy Hughes and all the staff of the GTA, we would like to extend warm holiday greetings to everyone, and a heartfelt thank you, particularly to our sponsors and supporters who have worked with us to ensure that similar such activities are conducted for all major holidays throughout the year,” Haralsingh stated.

The Management of the CJIA also held their annual ‘Christmas Welcome’ from December 20 – 23rd with support from various agencies including Beharry Group of Companies, Digicel Guyana and Oasis Café.