Business sector rallies behind Boodhoo’s sports tourism vision

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As the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) prepares for its Annual General Meeting on February 21, local business leaders are publicly endorsing incumbent President Mahendra “Raj” Boodhoo, citing his leadership as a catalyst for a new era of “Sports Tourism” in Guyana.

Enzo Matthews, a prominent figure in the local business and hospitality community, highlighted the financial impact of Boodhoo’s international strategy, pointing to the GMR&SC’s GT3 Series launch last November.

“I had a hospitality park for the last November race meet,” Matthews explained. “That was just two GT3 cars on show that day and it was a success for my hospitality business. So, imagine the scale when we have 15+ GT3 cars at South Dakota this July for the GT Challenge de las Américas.”

Matthews credited the momentum entirely to Boodhoo. “No one can come close to this vision right now,” he said. “If you want to top what is happening, you’d practically have to bring Formula 1 to Guyana. This sport has a golden opportunity to grow, and the tourism parts lead to direct business for various sectors, especially the hospitality sector.”

The endorsement coincides with GMR&SC’s positioning of the South Dakota Circuit as a regional hub for high-end racing. The GT Challenge de las Américas is scheduled for July 11-12, with the club anticipating an influx of international teams and spectators that could boost hotels, transportation services, and local vendors.
“I would like to throw my support behind Mahendra Boodhoo for re-election,” Matthews said. “We need to ensure this vision continues for the benefit of the sport and the country’s economy.”