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September 18, 2025

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Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues on Wednesday voiced concern over the pace of construction of the US$7 million Tourism and Hospitality Institute at Port Mourant. The facility will be critical to developing skills for the country’s expanding tourism industry. Rodrigues toured the site and met with contractors and consultants. The project, which began […]

September 17, 2025

The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) has welcomed President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s plan to transform Georgetown into a sustainable “Garden City,” saying the initiative will boost tourism while preserving heritage. The announcement, made on Tuesday, outlines a vision for modern development in the capital, including upgrades in waste management, flood resilience, heritage […]

September 16, 2025

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With two successful tournaments hosted in succession here in Guyana, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is driving the tourism sector forward. This is according to President of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), Mitra Ramkumar. Speaking on the latest edition of Ignite Insights, Ramkumar pointed out that sports tourism is one of the […]

September 16, 2025

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Guyana’s capital Georgetown will be transformed into a sustainable “Garden City” that preserves its heritage while embracing modern development, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said on Tuesday. Unveiling the City Revival Plan at a press briefing at the Office of the President, Ali said the initiative forms part of a wider national strategy for sustainable […]

August 27, 2025

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Guyana’s international hotel sector took a major step forward on Wednesday with the official opening of the Courtyard by Marriott near the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). The six-storey, US$20 million property, built by Cardinal Investments Inc. of the Bassoo Group, adds 150 rooms to the market and marks the latest milestone in Guyana’s fast-growing […]

August 22, 2025

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The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) today launched a new heritage and agro-tourism experience in East Berbice-Corentyne, featuring the colonial-era “99 (100) Windows House,” a landmark managed by the Fraser family under newly licensed operator Lothian Ventura. The wooden building, long regarded as a site of intrigue in Berbice, will now be opened to visitors through […]

August 20, 2025

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Construction of the Hyatt Place Hotel at Providence, East Bank Demerara, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026. The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) is facilitating an investment of more than $10 billion to bring the new property to life. Located just 15 minutes from Georgetown, it is positioned near major […]

August 10, 2025

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The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce said Guyana recorded 242,655 visitor arrivals between January and July 2025, an 18 per cent increase from 205,646 in the same period in 2024. It was a record performance for each of the seven months. Arrivals through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) totalled 168,582, while Lethem recorded […]

August 2, 2025

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President of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), Mitra Ramkumar, says the sector is developing plans to introduce local rates to encourage domestic tourism. Speaking in an interview with Ignite Insights, Ramkumar said local tourism is a key part of growing the industry, ensuring a steady market flow and promoting economies of scale. […]

July 30, 2025

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As the curtains closed on the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit 2025, the spotlight shifted from panels and presentations to the living, breathing forest at the heart of Guyana. Delegates and guests wrapped up the summit with a day-long visit to the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development – a model of sustainable forest […]

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Tourism minister flags slow pace of work on hospitality training institute

THAG: Georgetown’s transformation will boost tourism and heritage appeal

THAG President: CPL a major boost to tourism sector

Georgetown to be transformed into sustainable ‘Garden City’

Major tourism boost: Courtyard by Marriott opens at Timehri

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Hyatt Place Hotel at Providence to open early next year

Tourist arrivals in surge on stronger air links, diaspora travel

THAG working on plan to boost domestic tourism

Visitors cap off biodiversity summit with immersive Iwokrama experience

Shame and silence keep abused boys from seeking help

Oil refinery, gas projects key to shielding Guyana from external shocks

Construction worker freed of gun and ganja charges

Shame and silence keep abused boys from seeking help

Oil refinery, gas projects key to shielding Guyana from external shocks

Construction worker freed of gun and ganja charges