THE Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) has commended the recent meeting between Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, and Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore, describing it as a positive and unifying step toward the revitalisation of the capital city.

The engagement, which included members of the Georgetown City Council, focused on advancing the Georgetown Revival Plan—an initiative aimed at transforming the capital into a cleaner, more vibrant, and welcoming environment for residents, tourists, and investors alike.

President of THAG, Mitra Ramkumar, lauded the collaborative tone of the discussions and reaffirmed the association’s commitment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      to working with both central and local government agencies to help realise the shared vision of a renewed Georgetown.

“THAG fully supports this joint approach and views the meeting as a pivotal move towards creating a cleaner, more service-oriented capital city that embodies the hospitality and pride of the Guyanese people,” Ramkumar said.

During the meeting, Mayor Alfred Mentore stressed the importance of national unity and non-partisan co-operation in achieving meaningful progress.

“We will work for the people regardless of politics. The decision to do that is to be able to bring about cleanliness and provide services to persons,” the Mayor stated.

Meanwhile, Minister Priya Manickchand underscored that city revitalisation extends beyond physical improvements, emphasising the importance of civic pride and hospitality.

“It’s more than just sanitation. It’s how we welcome people and treat people. It’s how they feel when they come into our city,” the Minister said.

THAG believes that a clean, well-managed, and visitor-friendly capital is essential to Guyana’s growing tourism sector. The association views this collaboration as an opportunity to align public and private efforts in restoring Georgetown’s historic charm while promoting sustainable urban development.

Ramkumar noted that THAG looks forward to ongoing dialogue and action-oriented partnerships with both the Ministry and the Mayor and City Council.

“We are ready to contribute our expertise and support to initiatives that enhance Georgetown’s image and strengthen its role as the gateway to Guyana’s tourism experience,” he added.

As Guyana continues to position itself as a leading tourism destination in the region, THAG maintains that a revitalised and hospitable capital city will play a crucial role in shaping the first impressions of visitors and fostering national pride among citizens.