GUYANA has the potential to be a choice international destination for weddings, and with unforgettable natural attractions, inclusive of the majestic Kaieteur Falls, is now advertised as the perfect wedding tourism destination for lovers from all over the world.

At the launch of the 9th edition of a related exhibition – Wedding Expo 2017 – Minister of Business and Tourism Dominik Gaskin signals his trust that the sentimental showcase presented by Roraima Airways has potential to cover a broad spectrum.
Wedding Expo 2017 was launched in brilliant sunshine Wednesday at Duke Lodge Hotel in the Garden City, and was applauded by tourism and business leaders as an economic basket.
“Weddings as you all know are big business all over the world and present many economic opportunities for enterprising people. Weddings are also special occasions for the people actually getting married, and those who are looking to make a dollar on weddings should appreciate this.”

Minister Gaskin listed quality and reliability as key elements in services delivery and said with the expansion of wedding tourism here those in the industry focus and deliver accordingly. He was speaking to those whose businesses serve the wedding arena asking them to lift standards even as Guyana pushes to attract the world in making that step of love here.

“Different societies have different approaches to weddings. Some place a higher value on the religious aspects of weddings, some place greater value on the bells and whistles of the event itself, while for some it’s a straight business deal – for every dollar that is invested in the wedding it is expected to produce returns in gifts.”

Wedding Expo is indeed a one stop show of available services and products for wedding events, and while planning can have several committees, all will be available in one place from March 24 to 26. There will also be created, the perfect opportunity for businesses to meet their target audience and benefit from opportunities to network with other agencies.
“They get to witness firsthand the glitz and glamour of fashion shows that will feature top notch designer fashions, wedding gowns and suits and other formal wears.”

The Minister said while it is typical of weddings to attract overseas relatives for a return visit, tourism opportunities can be seized amidst the familial celebration.
Weddings also provide other opportunities and Guyana with its rich natural attraction being the perfect wedding destination.

At the launch a fashion display was also presented displaying some available wedding apparel as a sneak peek of some of what will be presented during the exhibition at Duke Lodge in March.