Oil and gas industry can fuel tourism industry – Minister Ali

For the first quarter of this year, the projected tourist arrival rate in Guyana is 6% beyond that of last year, and acting Minister of Tourism Irfaan Ali said this would mostly be accounted for from the advancement of the oil and gas industry.

He noted that several consultants and other persons have been coming in to function in that component of the economy, the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported.

The arrival of these persons can be