President assures at successful meeting with THAG...
Special initiative underway to market Guyana's eco-tourism
Guyana Chronicle
February 13, 2004
Executive members of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) are seen at the meeting with President Jagdeo at the Office of the President yesterday
PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo has reiterated his administration's commitment to the tourism industry in Guyana.
The Head of State conveyed this yesterday when he met with top representatives of the Tourism & Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) at the Office of the President.
Also at the meeting was Presidential Adviser on Investment, Maniram Prashad.
In an interview with the Government Information Agency, Prashad said THAG raised the question of Government's assistance to market Guyana internationally. In response, the President said that Government is working on a special initiative through which funds will be made available this year for marketing Guyana internationally.
The President also reiterated Government's commitment to granting concessions to aid the development of the Tourism Industry. The Head of State told the Association that Government is looking to put measures in place to expedite, through the Guyana Revenue Authority, the sector's access to concessions.
According to Prashad, THAG also raised the issue of representation on the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Board. At present, THAG has one member on the GTA, which is jointly run by Government and the private sector.
He noted that the President has promised to look into the issue.
The Presidential Investment Adviser described the meeting as "successful," adding that "it went well and was very interactive."
This meeting is one of many President Jagdeo hosts with the private sector to brief it on Government's policies and plans and to solicit their views on current issues.
Recently the President met with the Chambers of Commerce across the country, the Guyana Manufacturers Association, the Forestry Producers Association and the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association. (GINA)