Fifteen new tourism ventures unveiled

At the launch of the 15 new products (Ministry of Tourism photo)

Fifteen new tourism products were launched yesterday by the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA). This brings the total to more than 40 new products launched over the last three years, a release from the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce said.

The launch coincided with World Tourism Day.

Addressing the audience at the event, Oneidge Walrond, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce stressed that tourism is an important pillar and will be a bedrock for the Guyana economy. She also spoke about the trickle-down economic benefits Tourism brings to local communities.