GTA and THAG partner to showcase Guyana for Tourism Awareness Month

MINISTER of Business Dominic Gaskin during the launching of Tourism Awareness Month, said that Guyana is poised to become a leading sustainable tourism destination with emphasis being placed on our nature tours and cultural experiences.

He made the disclosure at the Ministry of Business, in collaboration with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) on Wednesday morning, during the launching of Tourism Awareness Month, when a calendar of events was announced to create awareness and to promote tourism.

Minister Gaskin also stressed the need for awareness in the promotion of local tourism this month and all year-round, as well as for us to be aware of the benefits of tourism as an economic activity to our communities and ultimately to our nation.

He added that with increased visitor arrivals, more emphasis needs to be placed on boosting awareness of what we have to offer in our nature-based tours, and encouraged the media to assist in getting the message out.

Meanwhile, Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Brian Mullis, said that it is known that tourism is one of the fastest-growing ventures for economic growth and which provides social and economic benefits to its people.

Mullis added that THAG and GTA have partnered to provide weekend getaways at an affordable price –some packages will be available year-round among other events, which will be broadcast via radio and other outlets.

He related that they will engage the University of Guyana students, launch the “I Love Guyana” campaign and “Destination Development”, Restaurant Week, their Scavenger Hunt and their annual awards ceremony.

He stated that being a land of diversity and of six peoples with a rich culture and heritage allows for the promotion of local tourism.

Ramkumar stated that they will also embark on exploring their culinary tourism in which businesses will participate and people can experience fine-dining at an affordable cost.

During this month, he noted that eco and sports tourism will take centre stage; and they will also seek to promote aerial and city tours as well.

In their quest to create more awareness, they will host a media familiarisation tour to eight resorts in the Essequibo River.

Also making remarks was Surujdai Seecharan from the Department of Tourism, who highlighted the importance of tourism in which all the regions will host activities to raise awareness.

This year’s Tourism Awareness Month is being celebrated under the theme: “Promoting sustainability and celebrating diversity.”

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