Tourism Related Links: Letters on sport Letters Menu Articles Menu The tourism industry and governments need a strategic long-term approach May 13, 2007 International image reform May 10, 2007 Guyana may soon be too expensive for tourists May 6, 2007 Adequate accommodation, what next? May 5, 2007 Tourism Minister: Maintain clean city momentum May 4, 2007 Guyana about to price itself out of tourism market May 4, 2007 No turning back May 1, 2007 Post CWC tourism April 24, 2007 Airlines record packed flights over Easter/CWC period April 23, 2007 New hotels must plan strategically to ensure viability April 17, 2007 Tourism April 15, 2007 Tourism body pleased with CWC arrivals April 14, 2007 Big Irish 'reunion' at Cara Hotels March 29, 2007 Tropical View International Hotel opens March 29, 2007 $100M Tropical View hotel opens doors March 28, 2007 Visitors find Buddy's 'not too bad' March 28, 2007 Another hotel cements Guyana as a tourist destination March 26, 2007 Grand Coastal Inn still a pacesetter March 25, 2007 Le Meridien Pegasus gears up for CWC March 25, 2007 Le Grand Penthouse comparable to Caribbean hotels - Manniram Prashad March 25, 2007 Poverty alleviation through tourism March 25, 2007 Grand Coastal Inn ‘on the ball' for CWC March 24, 2007 New hotel opens in Georgetown March 19, 2007 Another hotel comes on stream March 19, 2007 THINK TOURISM! March 17, 2007 Cara Hotels in bid for Le Meridien March 7, 2007 Destination Guyana March 2, 2007 Barbados gets high tourism ranking -Guyana ranked at 100 March 2, 2007 Marriott hotel likely for Kingston area February 25, 2007 The Government must work with tourism investors February 25, 2007 IF ONLY February 24, 2007 Tourist arrivals record slight decline February 23, 2007 Court of Policy at Fort Island restored February 22, 2007 Tourism being pushed - Prashad February 22, 2007 Substantial work still to be completed on Casique February 18, 2007 Six trainee rangers begin one-month tour guide training programme February 6, 2007 US-based writer here to prepare in-depth tour guide February 1, 2007 Friendly skies over Guyana January 28, 2007 Parliament approves $33M for Casique January 20, 2007 Two new Kitty hotels to add 65 rooms for CWC January 15, 2007 Cruise ship tourism - possible economy booster January 14, 2007 No comment on 'atrocious' rooms remark - Le Meridien manager January 6, 2007 More top class hotels likely December 29, 2006 Guyana is an unknown place to most Guyanese December 23, 2006 Guyanese ComeBackees December 18, 2006 Guyana not yet open for visa-free South America tourist travel December 18, 2006 Funding the hotel projects December 17, 2006 Protect tourism industry now November 30, 2006 President says India has given a significant boost to tourism with stadium November 9, 2006 Guyana has good birding tourism potential November 9, 2006 Getting set for GuyExpo 2004 August 22, 2004 Cara Hotels cop top awards August 19, 2004 Airship snags hit Guyana movie August 10, 2004 54,000 visitors for first half of 2004 Ten-year tourist arrivals record likely to be broken Tourism needs clean city,adequate marketing July 14, 2004 Roraima opens Residence Inn July 11, 2004 Benabs boost for tourism July 6, 2004 Tourism and the city July 7, 2004 Record number of visitors to Guyana for first five months this year - GTA June 29, 2004 More visitors expected in Guyana this year June 22, 2004 Tourism needs to move up the political agenda rapidly June 20, 2004 Visitors at record level June 18, 2004 Bed and breakfast call for cricket World Cup May 27, 2004 Aggressive marketing critical to selling tourism product - GTA April 27, 2004 Tourism authority upbeat on results of marketing efforts April 22, 2004 Promising cruise liner signs April 20, 2004 Tourists returning to Guyana - Nadir April 17, 2004 Regatta set to launch Bartica's tourism April 11, 2004 Trinidad hikers due this week April 11, 2004 Resuscitated national service at Omai can relieve unemployment - Joe Singh April 7, 2004 City hoping to cash in on tourism April 5, 2004 Conservation must be integrated with tourism April 3, 2004 Marcelle opens airport duty-free shop at Cheddi Jagan International Airport March 22, 2004 Yachts sail into Parika March 13, 2004 Flotilla of yachts headed for Guyana March 10, 2004 Coming pleasure yachts big boost for tourism industry March 10, 2004 Guyana ideal cruise ship destination March 9, 2004 Cruise liner docks here with 550 tourists March 8, 2004 Cruise ship visit marks turning point - Nadir March 8, 2004 New airport security fee from tomorrow February 29, 2004 Guyana to be featured in Canadian magazines February 17, 2004 Tourism Ministry, Hits and Jams in Mashramani collaboration February 2, 2004 Tourism Ministry/Hits & Jams promote participation in Mash January 30, 2004 Tourism authority launches website January 24, 2004 Tourism Authority goes into cyberspace January 23, 2004 Guyana adventure package makes newspaper's Top Ten January 15, 2004 2003 records highest tourist arrivals in 8 years January 10, 2004 Cara Inn to close doors this year January 9, 2004 Cara to close Kitty hotel January 8, 2004 LaRose captures tourism award January 6, 2004 Record number of visitors in December December 28, 2003 $4.5M solar system for Kaieteur Falls yearend December 23, 2003 Guyanese complete tour guide training December 21, 2003 Project re-launched for small tourism operators December 20, 2003 Important role of THAG not unnoticed - Minister Nadir December 15, 2003 Sun, sea and sand becoming stale November 30, 2003 Soesdyke-Linden Corridor November 30, 2003 Highway resorts successfully attract day-tripper market November 23, 2003 Tourism ambassadors to be deployed in schools November 17, 2003 Tourism has a pivotal role in Caribbean economies November 9, 2003 A new Guyana beckons November 7, 2003 Guyana tourism to be plugged at two events in London November 6, 2003 `Friends of Kaieteur Initiative', Tourism Awareness Month launched November 2, 2003 Palm Court closure will leave downtown vacuum October 8, 2003 Making our resorts safer September 2, 2003 Tourism Authority heartened by 'manners' campaign response August 14, 2003 Developments taking place in tourism industry August 11, 2003 THAG wants Suriname to set up compatible standards July 31, 2003 Nadir reports more visitors’ arrival since crime lull July 31, 2003 Canada-based group pledges to promote Guyana tourism July 28, 2003 Cruise ship passengers set sail with happy memories May 2, 2003 The Tourism Sector May 1, 2003 Cruise ship docks in Georgetown April 29, 2003 Cruise Ship in Port Georgetown April 29, 2003 THAG outlines changed focus for 2003 April 11, 2003 Substantial improvements to CBJ Airport in 2002 April 10, 2003 New approach to market Guyana’s tourism March 23, 2003 Luxury yacht tour sets sail for Guyana 14-17 day packages on offer March 22, 2003 Public/private approach best for key tourist sites March 19, 2003 Tourist group looks to market three sites March 15, 2003 Tourism sector technical committee moving to set benchmark for quality of services March 11, 2003 U.G. tourism students begin Bartica Outreach March 6, 2003 Tourism Ministry reports increase in visitors last year February 1, 2003 Tourism association focuses on training January 28, 2003 Roulette wheels may spin in Georgetown January 25, 2003 Nadir announces plans to boost tourism January 25, 2003 Canadian tour operators explore possible packages here January 24, 2003 Travelspan to expand service January 21, 2003 Tourism authority cries poverty January 19, 2003 Nadir upbeat about tourism prospects January 17, 2003 IICA Director General speaks of agriculture/tourism link December 18, 2002 Would you advise relatives to come for Xmas? December 16, 2002 Ministry to launch campaign against bad manners November 28, 2002 Tourism publications praised November 23, 2002 Media given tour of Cinderella County's historical sites November 22, 2002 Publications to push Guyana tourism launched November 20, 2002 Guyana Consulate in Ontario releases 2003 Guyana Tourism Calendar November 2, 2002 Nadir slams statement from tourism association October 26, 2002 Barbadian journalists visit local tourist resorts October 13, 2002 Tourism body says crime wave affecting potential visitors October 11, 2002 Guyana not under siege September 19, 2002 GUYEXPO fully booked, 75,000 visitors expected September 11, 2002 Visitors need not come to the city August 11, 2002 Number of visitors up - Luncheon August 8, 2002 Region One has great potential to be tourist destination - THAG Executive Director July 28, 2002 Nadir announces month long delay with Tourism Authority July 25, 2002 Tourism board members to be named by month-end July 23, 2002 Stopover arrivals increase July 13, 2002 Carnegie to be upgraded for hospitality industry training July 8, 2002 Ticket refunds to follow settling of secured debts -Alli June 22, 2002 Tourism Authority set for August 1 launching June 22, 2002 Tourism Authority to be set up in six months June 20, 2002 GUYEXPO 2002 to capitalise on El Dorado lure June 7, 2002 Rodrigues says tourism development can help Orealla June 7, 2002 Tourism pioneer Jardim awarded June 6, 2002 Caribbean urged to piggyback on Cuba's re-entry as tourism force May 29, 2002 Essequibo River chart did not show sand bank - Harbour Master May 18, 2002 International Hotel School may be opened in September May 12, 2002 Bill to set up 'watershed' Tourism Authority passed May 10, 2002 Burnishing the Guyana tourism product May 6, 2002 Buxton disturbances affect Hampton View Inn May 1, 2002 "Agri-Tourism" April 26, 2002 Sign points new way for airport March 25, 2002 Canadian company eyes Guyana for adventure tourists March 22, 2002 Tourism authority, cinema owners welcome budget March 20, 2002 Govt to fork over US$112,000 for regional tourism drive February 14, 2002 Dent problems February 12, 2002 Guyana may withdraw from regional tourism campaign February 11, 2002 A dozen benches for the seawall February 6, 2002 Tourism breakthrough December 30, 2001 Tourism industry contributing US$58M per annum - Nadir December 14, 2001 Canadian travel agents show heightened interest in Guyana December 11, 2001 Future Caribbean Star plans include marketing Guyana tourism December 11, 2001 Developing a culture of tourism November 22, 2001 Guyana proposes comprehensive convention against terrorism November 20, 2001 Rescuing Caribbean tourism November 11, 2001 Guyana consulate in Toronto launches tourism magazine October 28, 2001 Roundtable outlines key steps to develop tourism October 27, 2001 Coping with the travel hassle September 23, 2001 The terrorist attacks on the US September 17, 2001 Stimulating measures August 21, 2001 The trauma of arrival August 18, 2001 A new idea for tourists August 8, 2001 Tourism advisers to review legislation draft as priority August 7, 2001 Red tape shackling tourism incentives July 6, 2001 Nadir urges support for plan that can work June 29, 2001 Guyana-Barbados package holds promise of hassle-free travel June 29, 2001 Welcome promise on hassle-free travel June 29, 2001 Tourism task force gives govt twelve-month kick-start plan June 28, 2001 Unrest has had some impact on tourism May 31, 2001 President pledges tourism incentives May 31, 2001 Government grants regional airline route rights May 29, 2001 Rupununi Chamber worried about airfare hikes January 25, 2001 Task force to propel tourism policy January 19, 2001 Guyana to stop CTO dues unless it improves tourism promotion January 13, 2001 Several hotels, resorts seeking expansion permission January 10, 2001 Keep the push on December 13, 2000 Wilderness Explorers targeting tourists from Down Under October 17, 2000 Building on Number 63 October 14, 2000 New $150M hotel at Le Ressouvenir for monthend opening October 10, 2000 Da Silva woes tourism investment from region October 7, 2000 Cortours, bureaucracy and the border September 29, 2000 Tourism could potentially earn more revenue than rice & sugar September 18, 2000 A partnership of promise September 16, 2000 Sports tourism to be pushed September 7, 2000 Major follow-through from GuyExpo 2000 September 6, 2000 US$800,000 to be earmarked for autonomous tourism board September 5, 2000 Flight delays, poor service stifle tourism industry September 3, 2000 GUYEXPO 2000 opened at the Sophia Exhibition Centre last August 27, 2000 Viewers discover positive aspects of Guyana at GuyExpo August 27, 2000 Telling a story August 24, 2000 Heritage tourism project to generate economic benefits August 24, 2000 Overwhelming response to GuyExpo 2000 August 22, 2000 GuyExpo 2000 has attracted 180 organisations to date August 12, 2000 Customs, immigration officers have to become tourism friendly August 9, 2000 CARICOM heads upbeat about Guyana tourism July 5, 2000 Showcasing Guyana for the new millennium July 1, 2000 Tourism association supports Beal spaceport project June 10, 2000 Honing the tourism product June 6, 2000 Incorrect data on vector diseases could hinder tourism May 29, 2000 Tourism potential re-confirmed May 28, 2000 President to seek foreign help for local tourism May 26, 2000 Recommendations from conference to inform tourism policy -Jagdeo May 24, 2000 Promoting tourism May 23, 2000 Test run for 'Guianas Trail' by year end May 23, 2000 'Guianas Trail' to come on stream shortly May 22, 2000 Environment could become number one concern of travellers May 22, 2000 Local tourism awareness plan should have three-pronged approach May 21, 2000 'Buy Local' campaign continues with `Guyana Nite 2000' May 20, 2000 'See us with your hearts, feel us with your eyes' May 20, 2000 Tourism cannot be entirely left to private sector May 20, 2000 Guyana needs sports tourism policy May 10, 2000 Guyana moves to overcome negative image April 28, 2000 Bettering the image of the country April 28, 2000 The sterling work of Guyana's Consul General in Toronto April 28, 2000 Guy-Expo launched April 28, 2000 'Reject negative image of Guyana' April 26, 2000 Tourism group meets Hoyte April 21, 2000 Tourism group head to address conference in Toronto April 17, 2000 Tourism enterprises taking booths at Fitness Expo' 2000 April 15, 2000 Airlines alerted to cancelled US visas April 11, 2000 Help promote better Guyana image abroad April 8, 2000 Tourism Minister sounds negative images warning April 8, 2000 Negative images blame April 8, 2000 THAG adopts ten-point plan April 4, 2000 New tourism executive aiming to form more partnerships March 31, 2000 $20M to be spent on Tourism Authority when set up March 31, 2000 Guyana to market own tourism product March 27, 2000 Georgetown tourism conference likely to yield $66M March 25, 2000 McGrath lauds moves to set up tourism board March 25, 2000 Melbourne Inn adds to local tourism thrust March 10, 2000 Guyana gets copies of new Caribbean tourism manual February 4, 2000 Training manuals to generate career interest in tourism February 4, 2000 Guyana's catch-up strategy in tourism January 31, 2000 Guyana to feature as tourist attraction next month January 28, 2000 Guyana in Vakantiebeurs January 23, 2000 Ban on airline passengers without proper papers January 20, 2000 Ex-TV show host heads tourism group January 10, 2000 Tourism authority, standards legislation for parliament next month January 9, 2000 Tourism ministry wooing overseas Guyanese for Mashramani revelry January 8, 2000 TV producer Shortgill heads tourism group January 6, 2000 `Masquerade' welcome for visitors December 25, 1999 Tourism groups in one-day expo December 21, 1999 Conference next year to help attract foreign tourists December 20, 1999 'Mash' machinery ready to go December 18, 1999 DaSilva pledges aid for tourism at magazine launch December 17, 1999 `Mash 2000' launched with challenge to tourism sector December 16, 1999 Promoting tourism December 12, 1999 No government support for London travel expo -tourism association December 10, 1999 Resort owners urge viable tourism plan December 5, 1999 EU to fund tourism authority building -- chess hall identified November 28, 1999 Seeing our country November 24, 1999 Tourism Ministry plans cultural extravaganza of the Guianas October 23, 1999 Carib named official beer of tourism September 24, 1999 Walk-in internet access for small hoteliers August 28, 1999 Is there a future for the tourism industry in Guyana? August 15, 1999 Group plans millennium welcome here August 3, 1999 Hundreds of Guyanese to return home to greet new millennium August 2, 1999 Youths complete free internet cafe course August 2, 1999 Tracking `backtracking' July 31, 1999 UG Tourism Studies Unit consults with tourism industry on curriculum June 28, 1999 UG tourism unit hosts curriculum consultation June 20, 1999 Tourism development plan final report submitted June 13, 1999 Tourism Board will demand standards in the industry June 10, 1999 OAS assigns expert to aid tourist industry here September 10, 1998 Govt has to help make Guyana's tourism industry competitive September 9, 1998 Protection of sites among plans to improve tourism March 22, 1998 Ministry records sharp decline in tourism February 15, 1998 Guyanese Can Gain From Sound Tourism Industry A © page from: Guyana: Land of Six Peoples