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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 […]

July 28, 2025

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Jasia Cornelius has emerged as the winner of the highly anticipated Snap and Share 59 Photography Competition, cementing her place among Guyana’s most talented up-and-coming photographers. The announcement was made earlier today during a vibrant prize-giving ceremony at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. Cornelius’ striking image — a captivating shot of a one-year-old Akawaio child […]

July 19, 2025

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The modern, self-contained cabins are designed to accommodate families and groups, and were formally declared open by Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister, Oneidge Walrond, a release said. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister Walrond described the facility as a meaningful addition to Region Two’s tourism product and a reflection of the government’s commitment to supporting […]

July 4, 2025

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The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with Breeze Travel Solutions (BTS) has launched Guyana’s first Destination Booking Engine, a dynamic digital platform designed to revolutionise the way travellers book tours and experiences across Guyana. The platform is now live and available to travellers worldwide, a release said. Seamlessly integrated into the destination website (booking.guyanatourism.com), […]

July 3, 2025

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Global Tours and Travel (GlobalTT-Guyana) has officially launched its most ambitious tourism initiative to date— “Dream Destinations 2025”, a summer campaign promising an unmatched range of vacation experiences for Guyanese travellers. The announcement was made during a media briefing held this morning at the Royal International Hotel in Georgetown, where two new destinations were launched–Mexico […]

June 28, 2025

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Guyana will no longer be the “best kept secret” of South America as it is poised to emerge as a dynamic new frontier for global tourism. This is according to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who was at the time speaking at the commissioning of the King’s Hotel and Residences in Georgetown on Friday. Guyana […]

June 8, 2025

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Guyana will welcome Canadian airline Air Transat in December 2025, marking a major milestone in the country’s aviation sector. This is according to Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill, who was at the time speaking at the launch of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ inaugural flight to Guyana at the Cheddi Jagan International […]

May 27, 2025

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Caribbean creatives and tourism innovators now have an opportunity to gain international recognition as the Creative Tourism Network, in partnership with UNESCO Transcultura, launches the Caribbean Creative Tourism Awards—a programme aimed at celebrating innovation, sustainability, and cultural excellence across the region. This inaugural awards programme is designed to honour tourism products and services that merge […]

April 16, 2025

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Thirty-one local designers and nine international designers will participate in the Origins Guyana Fashion Festival, which is set to take place from 2–4 May in Georgetown. The diverse line-up of designers will span several fashion disciplines, including African and Indian-inspired designs, Indigenous wear, contemporary fashion, jewellery, and other speciality lines. In preparation for the event, […]

April 11, 2025

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Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Oneidge Walrond has rejected claims by US-based fashion designer Marrisa Wilson that the inaugural ORIGINS: Guyana Fashion Festival is based on her intellectual property and not developed by the government and its collaborators. Wilson, who is of Guyanese descent, alleged in an Instagram post that the government had stolen her […]

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Visitors cap off biodiversity summit with immersive Iwokrama experience

Photo of Akawaio child earns Jasia Cornelius top spot in national contest

Tourism boost: Lake View Cabins at Mainstay/Whyaka officially opened

Guyana’s first destination booking engine launched

GlobalTT-Guyana launches “Dream Destinations 2025” campaign, announces major cruise partnership

Guyana emerging as new frontier for global tourism

Air Transat to begin twice-weekly flights to Guyana in December

Creative Tourism Awards Open for Entries with UNESCO Backing

Origins Guyana Fashion Festival set to debut with 40 designers

Tourism Minister swats claims by fashion designer

Hastings-Williams calls for review of hinterland transport system after MV Barima tragedy

Thirty-one village leaders get road, bridge contracts worth $30 million

Ali announces five-member Commission of Inquiry into MV Barima tragedy

Hastings-Williams calls for review of hinterland transport system after MV Barima tragedy

Thirty-one village leaders get road, bridge contracts worth $30 million

Ali announces five-member Commission of Inquiry into MV Barima tragedy