As Guyana works to revive its tourism sector, Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Carla James yesterday said the country is well positioned to accommodate travel and tourism activities under the new norms of COVID-19.
The sector ground to a halt last year due to the pandemic and travel restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the virus, which James said saw an estimated $32.8 billion lost, with international visitor arrivals declining by 75% and 4,600 workers being laid off.
During a press conference on the reopening of the tourism industry on Friday morning, James noted that the GTA has been working with stakeholders to build capacity in hygiene and sanitation protocols as well as to raise awareness with COVID-19 campaigns.
