THE Region Two Tourism Association, on Tuesday afternoon, launched a billboard at Supenaam to showcase the various tourist attraction sites.

Chairperson of the Tourism Association, Yvette Tafares, said that the billboard was erected at Supenaam since it is the gateway to the beautiful Pomeroon-Supenaam region and a large number of visitors usually utilise the ferry service.

She said that members decided to do the project to stimulate domestic travel.
“We know that tourists visit the region and as such the association decided to do the billboard as part of its 2021 project,” Tafares said.

She further explained that it’s a collaborative effort between the association and the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce.

According to Tafares, the association plans to erect a 3D sign at Anna Regina. A similar sign will be done for Charity and the association is looking to partner with the business community to get this project completed.
She said apart from the billboard project, the association was involved in the painting of pedestrian crossings throughout the region.

Meanwhile, Region Two Chairperson, Vilma De Silva, who was at the unveiling, said that the region is unique because of its agriculture, tri-lake experience and many tourism products.
She noted that the region is also focusing on eco-tourism and with the curfew lifted more visitors will be expected.

De Silva added that foreigners have also indicated their interest in investing in Essequibo’s tourism industry and the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) is open to working with them.
She used the opportunity to urge residents to take their vaccines so that the region can be safe when activities are hosted.