Special Phagwah tourist package to encourage Diaspora to ‘Rediscover Home’

Tourism Industry and Commerce Minister Irfaan Ali

Acting Minister of Tourism Irfaan Ali yesterday launched the ‘Rediscover Home’ special package for Holi, the Festival of Colours, in an effort to encourage Guyanese in the Diaspora to come back to their homeland for the celebrations.

A press release from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, this pilot package is being made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Tourism and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) with the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, Caribbean Airlines and participating hotels – Princess Hotel, Cara Lodge, Sleep Inn Hotels, Duke Lodge and Grand Coastal Inn.

The seven nights/eight days during March 2 to 9, dubbed ‘Gateway to the Festival of Colours celebration,’ seeks to