Fam trips are most proactive and cost effective way to promote Destination Guyana – European tour operators
Participants of the Familiarisation trip at the cocktail reception hosted by the British High Commissioner, Mr Andrew Ayre (4th from right standing) and Wilderness Explorers. Also in photo is Guyana Tourism Authority Director Indranauth Haralsingh (5th from right standing) The British High Commission on Monday evening hosted a debriefing session More...
President lauds Diane McTurk and others for winning tourism awards
President Donald Ramotar has congratulated Diane McTurk, Executive Director of Karanambu Lodge in the Rupununi, for winning the Caribbean Excellence in Sustainable Tourism Award. This is the third occasion that More...
Tourism Ministry endorses code of conduct for taxi services
The Tourism Minister on Friday endorsed the code of conduct for taxi services. The code of conduct was prepared by the Ministry and the Guyana Taxi Service Association. Acting Minister of Tourism, Irfaan Ali met More...
Runpununi Rodeo kicks off today, thousands expected
Thousands are expected to attend the annual Rupununi Rodeo in Lethem, which begins today. The day time activities will include wild-bull riding, horse racing, wild-cow milking, a female barrel race and steer roping. The More...
British wildlife documentary producer concludes filming in Guyana
Three weeks of filming for a wildlife documentary in Guyana has ended with “River Monsters” Producer Jeremy Wade expressing enthusiasm about returning to the United Kingdom to compile a feature that will premiere More...
Marriott Hotel to be completed by April
The structure of the much talked about Marriott Guyana is aiming for an April month-end completion deadline, managers told President Donald Ramotar when he visited the site today In the company of Chinese Ambassador More...
Guyana to host International Food and Drink Festival 2013
Guyana will for the first time ever host an International Food and Drink Festival The event, which was launched on Friday at Cara Lodge with the collaborative efforts of Guyana Karate College and The Tourism Ministry, More...
GTA working to ensure tourism sector meets international standards
The Guyana Tourism Authority is working to ensure all tourism-related businesses meet internationally accredited standards. Director, Indranauth Haralsingh says the inspection of entities has already begun across More...
Gov’t facilitates easier entry into Guyana for yachters
Government says it has made significant progress in upgrading and implementing efficient customs and immigration services to encourage yachters to dock in Guyana. Kit Nascimento, Executive Member of Tourism and More...
Promoting domestic tourism high on 2013 Agenda – Min. Ali
The promotion of Domestic Tourism is high on the agenda for the tourism ministry this year. Tourism Minister, Irfaan Ali, said the ministry will engage the private sector and tour operators to fast track this initiative. Ali More...