WELCOME
Minister Of Tourism , Industry And Commerce
Hon . Oneidge Walrond , M . P Minister of Tourism , Industry and Commerce
This is particularly an exciting time for us in Guyana . We are already buoyed by our transformative development happening across our country , and equally enthusing , is the growth and expansion we have been experiencing within the tourism sector .
This magazine will be launched during our Cricket Carnival , which is a phenomenal sport attraction that highlights Guyana ’ s potential to be the entertainment capital of the Caribbean . But this is just the beginning . You can expect to see Guyana hosting more major events , including conferences and sport tournaments in the near future .
It is against this projected growth of tourist arrivals , that we continue to build capacity by expanding the available room stock . Apart from the 1500 internationalbranded hotel rooms that will become available soon , there has been a surge in bed and breakfast offerings and many Guyanese are now converting properties to bed and breakfast rentalsto meet the rising demand for accommodation .
As we interact with visitors and other stakeholders , more experiential travel products are being created so that visitors can be fully immersed in our culture and maximize on your experiences . Between September and December , 12 new products will be launched . I encourage you to look out for these new offerings and begin booking once they are announced . If you have suggestions on additional products or ways we can improve our existing ones , please reach out to us at the ministry . We would love to hear from you .
In closing , let me congratulate the publishers of Tourism Guyana 2022 / 2023 Magazine , for completing yet another edition . I see this publication as an important component of our tourism development . Thank you for your confidence and for appreciating the value of Destination Guyana .
To our visitors , use this magazine as another guide to identify must-visit places in Guyana . Happy travelling !
Guyana is phenomenal and I encourage all of you to explore this unique product — Destination Guyana ; a land that offers an enthralling mix of rest and adventure . As you browse this magazine , this will become more and more evident . There are attractions and activities all across Guyana that will captivate you , whether you prefer safari , rodeo , regatta , birdwatching , game fishing , horseback riding or just the warmth and serenity of one of our indigenous communities .
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