Earlier this month, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) welcomed over 300 visitors from Suriname and Holland at Moleson Creek, Region Six, after they disembarked the Canawaima ferry.
A release from the Government Information Agency (GINA) said that this trip was organised by the Garage Tour Company of Suriname, which has been collaborating with the Ministry of Tourism to bring over 40 visitors to Guyana on a weekly basis.
The 300 tourists were scheduled to stay for three days. According to GINA, they said they were looking forward to experiencing the country’s rich cultural heritage, flora and fauna, the cuisine, and entertainment and the many historical sites in Georgetown and the Essequibo Islands, among others.
The tour company is also scheduled to bring a large contingent on August 24 for the R Kelly Show at the Jamzone summer break international night.
GTA’s Director, Indranauth Haralsingh who was at Moleson Creek to welcome the tourists, was quoted as saying, “This does not only bring economic development to Georgetown, but the Corentyne and then you can see that area being a hub for influx of tourists.
“Immediately one can see the economic benefits and the spin offs, and so when they shop in Georgetown, when they stay and dine and travel it is bringing a lot of benefits to all Guyanese.”
GINA said that he also highlighted the resuscitation of the Number 63 Beach on which work is being done to enhance its surroundings.
Haralsingh stated that GTA is looking forward to continue fostering the partnership between Guyana and Suriname so as to ensure there is a consistent flow of tourists in the country.
GINA said that the GTA will also be recording crossings from the Lethem border, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and the Ogle Airport in order to have a better estimate of the number of visitors to Guyana.
