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INSIDE THIS ISSUE                                    Honorable Ifraan Ali was appointed Minister of Housing and Water and as
 Botanical Garden declared a                         acting Minister for the Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce
 Birding Sanctuary
 Guyana 5th Annual Tourism         MASHRAMANI 2012 promises to be quite impression with a ‘packed programme’ for the
 Awards hosted by GTA              upcoming season. Guyanese and visitors alike will be in for a real treat, as Guyana observes
 GTA hosted a bartender            its 42nd Republic Anniversary under the theme ‘Mashing with Pride; Keeping the Tradition
 competition
                                   Alive’.
 Guyana participates at WTM
                                   That theme was the winning entry of several submitted, and was the work of
 Stakeholders met on Agro-
 Tourism                           communication icon Ms. Margaret Lawrence, who won herself a substantial cash prize of
 Another cruise ship docks in      $50,000.
 Guyana                            The multi-cultural festival will see some new approaches, such as incorporating an
 Local tourism sector set to       educational component with the Mash programme, and documenting and keeping for
 grow in 2012                      future use information from these initiatives, as well as partnering with sister Caribbean
 EZJet launch non-stop flights     countries as Guyana seeks to strengthen the talents of it Soca and Chutney singers.
 from New York
                                   Events to look forward to are the Chutney, Calypso and Health Song competitions; the
 Barbados tourism delegation
 visit Guyana                      Masquerade Band competition; Steel Band competition; the Light Up and Bright-up Guyana
 Visitors treated to traditional   competition; and the main Mashramani event – the Costume Bands and Float Parade.
 airport welcome                   Meanwhile, the Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry is also working feverishly on the re-
 Guyana to host STC-13 in          introduction of the Masquerade Band competition and the Steel Pan competition, and is
 April                             confident that these competitions will come on stream for 2012.
 Latest edition of ‘Explore        As customary, thousands of persons are expected to line the streets of the capital city of
 Guyana’ launched                  Georgetown to get a look at the spectacular costume competitions, float parades,
                                   masquerade bands and dancing in the streets to the accompaniment of steel band music
                                   and calypsos – creating a carnival-like atmosphere.
Ministry of Tourism, GTA conduct customer              training programme conducted earlier this year       who got a trophy and a trip to Kaieteur
service and frontline training                         in the Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper                  compliments of Ministry of Tourism.
During Tourism Awareness Month 2011, 225               Takutu/Upper Essequibo).                             The third prize of a trophy and a day trip to
                              persons         were     The training targeted ten (10) wardens and tour      Baganara Island Resort compliments of
                              given a chance to        guides of the KNP as well as new guides from         Evergreen Adventures went to Paton Rose of the
                              enhance          their   nearby villages of Chenapou and Karisparu.           Upscale Restaurant and Bar, for his cocktails „El
                              skills through of a      The well-received training programme sought to       Dorado Ambitious and Sun Seeker‟.
                              series of customer       provide the participants with the first-hand
                              service           and    knowledge and interpretation skills needed to        Ministry of Tourism hosts Fifth Annual
                              frontline training       conduct tours at the park which attracts scores of   Tourism Awards
                              by the Ministry of       visitors every year while providing a sustainable
Tourism and the Guyana Tourism Authority.              pool of individuals to conduct tour at the park,
In an effort to boost the tourism and hospitality      which is home to Guyana‟s premier tourist
sector and in keeping with the theme of                attraction, the majestic Kaieteur Falls.
„Achieving      Service    Excellence      through
Training‟,     arts    and    craft     producers;     Ministry of Tourism, GTA host bartender
waiters/waitresses; and barmen participated in         cocktail competition
customer services training, while frontline            As part of its Tourism Awareness Month 2011
training was done for Duty Officers, Red Caps,         activities, the Ministry of Tourism and the
and Customs and Immigration Officers attached          Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) in
to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport,                                           collaboration with
Timehri.                                                                             the        Demerara
Demonstrating the Tourism Ministry and GTA                                           Distillers Limited
commitment to continue training and capacity                                         hosted a „Bartenders
building in the tourism and hospitality sector,                                                  Cocktail   Several persons and entities were recognized for
the frontline and customer service training                                          Competition‟      on   their sterling contribution towards tourism
sought to enhance the knowledge of players in                                        November 12 at the     development in Guyana, at the Ministry of
the sector and equip them to provide better                                          Umana Yana in          Tourism annual Tourism Awards.
customer care for visitors and local alike, as they    Kingston, Georgetown.                                         The gala event held at the Guyana
play an integral part in the country‟s tourism         The exciting competition attracted seven local       International Conference Centre, Liliendaal,
related services.                                      bartenders and two foreigners vying for the title    East Coast Demerara, also saw persons receiving
In October, the Ministry of Tourism, Industry          of „Bartender of the Year‟.                          certificates for their participation in the
and Commerce and the Guyana Tourism                    Each participant had to mix two cocktails,           Pakaraima Mountain Safari; one of the leading
Authority (GTA) in collaboration with the              wowing the crowd with their different style and      adventure trips in Guyana.
Guyana Trade and Investment Support (GTIS)             names of the various cocktails.                               Part of the Ministry‟s calendar of
hosted tour guide training at the Kaieteur             Devon Ramlikhan of the Edge Lounge captured          activities to commemorate Tourism Awareness
National Park (KNP) in Region Seven                    the first prize with his cocktails „Sweet Kiss and   Month, ten individuals, communities, and
(Potaro/Siparuni).                                     Tropics‟ and received a trophy and cash prize of     organizations received plaques for their
The three-day guide training session was               $30,000.                                             exemplary contributions to the growth of the
facilitated by Mr. Chuck Lennox, Consultant for        Second place went to Shawn Allen from the            industry.
Cascade Interpretive Consulting. He was also           Guyana Defense Force Officers‟ Mess Hall for                  The awardees were: Duane and Sandy
the trainer for the GTIS tour guide interpretive       his cocktails „White Chicks and Breezy Hotel‟,       DeFreitas from Rupununi Trails - Tourism
Pioneers; Rewa in Region Nine (Upper                 Guyana which has been attending WTM for over          The Botanical Garden which is an Important
Takutu/Upper Essequibo)- Community Based             ten years, was once again given the opportunity       Birding Area in Guyana, has a land mass of 185
Tourism Development;         Peter and Ruth          to network and link with other tour operators to      acres and an amazing over 189 bird species from
Rajmangal from No. 58 Rest Stop -                    promote and sell Guyana as a unique ecological,       41 families.
Longstanding Service Provider; Mr. Wilfred           nature and adventure tourist destination, and         The first such sanctuary in Guyana – is as a
Jagnarine from Lake Mainstay Resort, Region          high interest was shown in the destination.           result of a collaborative effort between the
Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam) -               Tourism       At WTM, the Explore Guyana 2012 magazine             Ministry of Tourism and the Guyana Amazon
Entrepreneur; Redjet - Improved Access to            and the British Broadcasting Corporation ten-         Tropical Bird Society and the National Parks
Regional Market; Mr. Ashley Holland - Tour           part series retracing the footsteps of Sir Walter     Commission.         Also, a plaque was unveiled
Guide of the Year; Mr. Ian Craddock - Pillar of      Raleigh for the fabled City of Gold El Dorado         by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce
Tourism Industry; Herdmanston Lodge - Best           were launched, while visitors were also given a       Manniram Prashad, in honour of the momentous
Home-style Stay; Guyana National Shipping            chance to sample the Demerara Distillers              occasion.
Corporation - Support for Cruise Tourism; and        Limited popular rum punch.                            Guyana with over 870 species and counting is a
the Cheddi Jagan International Airport - Service                                                           birding hotspot and paradise, and has been
for Travel & Tourism.                                Botanical Gardens          declared     a    ‘Bird    described as “the top new neo-tropical birding
                                                     Sanctuary’                                            destination and one of the best birding spots in
                                                                                                           the world”.
Guyana participates in WTM
During Tourism Awareness Month 2011,                                                                       Workshop held to brainstorm agro-tourism
„Destination      Guyana‟     was     successfully                                                         opportunities
showcased and much-talked about at the World                                                               The Ministry of Tourism and the Guyana
Travel Market (WTM), the world‟s second                                                                    Tourism Authority (GTA) in collaboration with
largest travel trade show.                                                                                 the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on
The Ministry of Tourism and the Guyana                                                                     Agriculture (IICA), on November 20, 2011
Tourism Authority led Guyana‟s delegation to                                                               hosted a workshop, with the aim to explore agro-
the event which was held in London from                                                                    tourism opportunities consistent with Guyana‟s
November 7 to 10, in its continuous effort to                                                              Low Carbon Development Strategy.
promote and market „Guyana – the Amazon                                                                    Given the country‟s tremendous potential in this
Adventure‟ in the international arena.                                                                     niche market, the one-day session was part of a
In a show of public and private collaboration,       „Destination Guyana‟ which is certainly a             series of activities during Tourism Awareness
apart from the Tourism and Hospitality               paradise for nature lovers, adventure seekers,        Month 2011, observed under the theme
Association of Guyana (THAG), private sector         and the eco tourist-alike, is a birding hotspot and   „Achieving     Service    Excellence    through
companies that joined them included Wilderness       paradise.                                             Training‟.
Explorers, Dadanawa Ranch, the North                 Its Botanical Gardens found in the capital city of    Held at the Splashmin‟s Eco Park and Resort on
Rupununi       District   Development      Board,    Georgetown was declared a „Bird Sanctuary‟ on         the Linden/Soesdyke Highway, its objective
Hurakabra River Resort and Rupununi Trails.          November 18, 2011, by the Minister of Tourism,        were: to broadly define agro-tourism with
Staged annually - WTM dubbed the premier             Industry and Commerce, Mr. Manniram                   specific reference to Guyana‟s potential and
global event for the travel industry - presented a   Prashad.                                              current offerings; list the major planks of
unique opportunity for the whole global travel       The activity was part of a series of activities for   Guyana‟s development strategy that involve the
trade to meet, network, negotiate and conduct        Tourism Awareness Month, observed under the           natural environment; identify the benefits of
business under one roof.                             theme “Achieving Service Excellence through           linking agriculture with tourism; discuss
                                                     Training”.                                            challenges and issues; describe and promote at
least one successful agro-tourism enterprise; and   Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce           First staged in September 2006, the aim is
develop an outline proposal for agro-tourism        Tourism Minister Mr. Manniram Prashad along          promoting the location as a major tourist
enterprises.                                        with President of the Tourism and Hospitality        attraction for sport fishing as its waterways are
Participants included United States Agency for      Association of Guyana (THAG) Mr. Paul                teeming with fishes, including one of the largest
International Development/Guyana Trade and          Stephenson; General Manager of Wilderness            freshwater fishes in the world, the Arapaima.
Investment Support (USAID/GTIS), National           Explorers Ms. Teri O‟Brien and other officials       Apart from the traditional fishing competition,
Agricultural Research Institute, Tourism and        of the Tourism Ministry and the Guyana               for biggest or most caught fish, persons were
Hospitality Association of Guyana, Kingdom          Tourism Authority, ventured on board to interact     also engaged in several other fun activities such
Apiary, Aquaculture Association of Guyana,          with the Captain Mathiev Lebrun and crew.            as fishing expedition, fish catching, deboning
Onverwagt Aquacultural Enterprise Inc., Bounty      Guyana which started out late as a tourist           and cooking competitions and guided river tours
Farm      Ltd,    Conservation     International,   destination has been doing extremely well in the     to nearby Golden Beach and Gluck Island,
Splashmins,      North     Rupununi      District   short time it has been involved in tourism with      which has a rich population of birds, at least 140
Development Board, Carnegie School of Home          eco-tourism being its niche market.                  species and a natural habitat for the giant otter,
Economics, North West Organics, Mangrove            Extending a warm welcome to the visitors,            big river turtles, „Howler‟ monkeys, labbas,
Reserve – Wellington and Cove & John,               Minister Prashad said he is happy that the ship is   iguanas, bush hogs, black caimans and is home
Gardenland Nursery, Mainstay Village, Guyana        here in Guyana again, acknowledging that the         to the National Flower, Victoria Amazonia. Its
Rice Development Board, Guyana School of            repeat visit augurs well for promoting               surroundings offer possibilities for bird
Agriculture, Rock View Lodge, and Guyana            Destination Guyana.                                  watching, river safaris, nature walks and sport
Sugar Corporation.                                  The Captain was presented with several tokens        fishing and, as such, the Tourism Ministry has
                                                    of appreciation by Minister Prashad and also         been working to develop the area as an attraction
Le Levant docks in Guyana for second time           representatives of THAG and Wilderness               for visitors.
this year                                           Explorers.
                                                    During its brief stay, some of the passengers        Third Annual Orealla launched
                                                    were able to see some of Guyana‟s rich culture
                                                    and architecture located in the capital city of      The riverain community of Orealla came alive
                                                    Georgetown, and given a chance to purchase           on November 12 attracting scores of visitors for
                                                    souvenirs, before heading to Grenada. The „Le        its third annual regatta. The event hosted by
                                                    Levant‟ made its first voyage to Guyana in           Cortours Eco-Tourist Resorts on the Upper
                                                    March.                                               Corentyne River, in partnership with the
                                                                                                         Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce
                                                    Sixth Annual       Rockstone     Fish    Festival    and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA),
                                                    launched                                             allowed persons to experience the beauty of the
                                                                                                         Corentyne River and explore the community
                                                    Scores of visitors both locally and                  located approximately 50 miles from Crabwood
                                                    internationally converged on Rockstone in            Creek on the Corentyne Coast.
                                                    Region Ten (Upper Demerara/Berbice), for its
THE luxurious French cruise ship, „Le Levant‟       annual               fish             festival.      Orealla is ideal for a regatta and it afforded
visited Guyana for the second time this year,       The event which continues to grow annually,          residents of the Amerindian community an
when its docked on November 21, at the Guyana       creating more enthusiasm with regard to sport        opportunity to showcase, display and even
National Industrial Company‟s (GNIC) terminal       fishing, was held on the weekend of November         market their craft. Apart from the series of
in Georgetown, carrying 32 passengers and 54        19 and 20, in the small fishing community 18         exciting boat races, other fun-filled activities
crew members on board.                              miles from Linden.                                   included    canoe    race,   cassava    grating
competition, greasy pole climbing, canoe tug-o-     In another boost for the tourism industry, flights   Tourism, Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and
war and cultural activities. Orealla, which has a   are operating six days each week. During the         other industry stakeholders.
population of about 1500, has a rich history of     festive season, many Guyanese came home to                    While Government has been making
culture and heritage as many other Amerindian       enjoy the holidays with their loved ones and         significant investment in the growing sector,
communities in Guyana.                              friends resulting in a influx of visitors, which     Guyana has been hosting several familiarisation
                                                    has augur well for the tourism sector. The           (FAM) trips and maintaining attendance at key
Tourism sector set for greater 2012 growth,         operating airline for EZJet is Dynamic Airways       trade shows such as the International Travel
development                                         of the US, whose parent, Dynamic Aviation,           Bourst (ITB), British Bird Watching Fair, and
                                                    operates more than 100 aircraft and has been         World Trade Market.
The local tourism sector is set to experience       providing air services around the world for the               The country has been featured and
even greater growth and development in the          past 75 years.                                       highlighted in various popular international
coming year, according to the Director of the                                                            publications and has gained tremendous
Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr.                 Visitor arrivals continue to show positive           exposure through shows such as the British
Indranauth Haralsingh, who said his agency is       trend                                                Broadcasting Corporation‟s (BBC) three-part
poised      to   facilitate    this   expansion.                                                         series - „The Lost Land of the Jaguar‟, popular
He said with the continued support of the                                                                United States reality television show „Reel and
Government and the private sector, they will                                                             Birding Adventures‟ and WSEE TV and One
succeed, and to this end, GTA has proposed a                                                             Caribbean Weather, and the recently released
number of initiatives, including the continued                                                           British Broadcasting Corporation ten-part series
promotion of familiarisation (FAM) trips and                                                             retracing the footsteps of Sir Walter Raleigh in
increasing international marketing strategies to                                                         search of the fabled City of Gold, El Dorado.
include the Diaspora and attendance at key                                                                        „Destination Guyana‟ has also been
travel trade shows.                                                                                      featured in Russell Maklin new book called „101
In addition, Haralsingh said persons can                                                                 Amazing Adventures of the World‟.
anticipate more packaging next year to attract                                                                    Several major activities also attracted
visitors and persons from overseas to                                                                    scores of visitors while there has been increase
Destination Guyana, so that they, too, will be                                                           air access with the coming of new airlines like
encouraged                  to            invest.   „Destination Guyana‟ continues to show positive
Pleading to work more closely with the private      trends recording a 3.3 increase in 2011, when
sector to achieve the common goal of growing        compared to 2010.
the industry, he also acknowledged that the                  „Guyana – the Amazon Adventure‟
Government has already invested in the              which has rapidly been gaining recognition in
necessary infrastructure to support and promote     the international arena, as attractive ecological,
a growing tourism sector in Guyana.                 nature and adventure tourist destination, when
                                                    compared to 2010, saw a 159, 910 rise in
                                                    arrivals, with nine record breaking months -
EZJet launch non-stop flights from New York         January, April, May, June, July, September,          EZJet and REDjet.
                                                    October, November and December.
EZJet, a public charter programme operated by                This positive trend shows confidence in     Barbados tourism delegation visit Guyana
EZjet Air Services of Guyana and Florida, in the    the destination and points to the success in the
busy season of December, launched direct            marketing and promotion of it by the Ministry of
flights between Guyana and New York.
Georgetown, on Boxing Day. The event, which          greeted by carol singing and masquerade
                                                    proved to be an overwhelming success despite         dancing, and were treated to black cake and
                                                    inclement weather, attracted scores of persons       some       of    Guyana‟s      fine     beverages.
                                                    who came out to mingle, lime and have fun.           Minister of Housing and Water, Irfaan Ali, who
                                                    Joining patrons at the relaxing and enjoyable        is holding the responsibility for the tourism
                                                    atmosphere was President Donald Ramotar who          sector, was also on hand to warmly welcome
                                                    said that the Main Big Lime is an extension of       some of the passengers. The Ministry of
                                                    Christmas, as the Christmas season is a time         Tourism had also planned a host of events for
                                                    which brings people and families together, and       the festive season, including the Christmas tree
                                                    as such communities come out and enjoy               light up, the Main Big Lime, and the many other
                                                    themselves                               together.   festivities in and out of the city for tourists and
                                                    Because of this, the Main Big Lime has now           Guyanese returning home for the holidays.
                                                    become a signature event on the list of tourist
                                                    activities as it has grown popular among
A 135-member delegation from Barbados during        Guyanese residing overseas, who would visit for      Tourism Ministry hosts Christmas tree light-
December visited „Destination Guyana‟ on a          the season.                                          up
weekend retreat. During their stay, the group       The Guyana Tourism Authority used the event
headed by Barbados Minister of Tourism              to promote Guyana‟s unique tourism product by        The Ministry of Tourism ushered in the
Richard Sealy was given the opportunity to          disseminating information and interacting with       Christmas season, by hosting its Sixth Annual
experience the beauty of Guyana‟s unique            visitors at a booth set up, while local producers    Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Rahaman‟s
tourism. While here, President Donald Ramotar       of arts and craft showed off their products. The     Park on the East Bank of Demerara, on
joined them at a cocktail reception hosted by       annual event which is aimed at promoting the         December 15.
Roraima Airways and the Guyana Tourism              unique Guyanese culture, while providing             His Excellency President Donald Ramotar
Authority, at Duke Lodge in Kingston,               tourists and citizens with a spectacular occasion    switched on the lights on the tree. He took the
Georgetown, when he extended a warm                 for a “reunion” every year, was first held in        opportunity to extend his message of peace and
welcome to Minister Sealy and his delegation,       1999.                                                goodwill. The Head of State extended holiday
and invited them to visit and take advantage of
                                                                                                         greetings to the hundreds of persons gathered.
the tremendous tourism potentials Guyana has to
                                                    Visitors treated to traditional airport              After the formal ceremony, the children were
offer, including the majestic Kaieteur Falls, the
                                                    welcome                                              entertained by Santa Claus and his elves, who
magnificent mountain ranges, some of the „more
                                                    Visitors were treated to the traditional Christmas   paraded through the crowd to spread even more
than 365 islands‟ of the mighty Essequibo River
                                                    welcome at the Cheddi Jagan International            Christmas cheer.
and the colourful and breath-taking flora and
                                                    Airport, Timehri, during the festive season.
fauna. The delegation visited Kaieteur Falls,
                                                    The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and
Arrowpoint Resort, tour the Essequibo River and
                                                    Commerce, in collaboration with CJIA and
the capital city of Georgetown.
                                                    several private sector bodies, including Banks
                                                    DIH limited, Madewini Resort and Beharry
                                                    Group of Companies, provided an opportunity
Main Big Lime attract thousands                     for passengers to sample the true tradition of the
                                                    Guyanese                                Christmas.
Thousands of Guyanese and visitors enjoyed the
Ministry of Tourism‟s annual „Main Big Lime‟        Upon disembarking, the planes and entering the
event on Main Street, in the capital city of        arrival terminal at CJIA, passengers were
Guyana to hosts STC-13 next April                           STC-12 was hosted at Fairmont              The official tourist guide of Guyana is one of the
                                                    Southampton, Bermuda from April 3 to 6, 2011,      main marketing tools for the destination on the
                                                    under the theme “Keeping the Right Balance:        international scene. The informative and
                                                    Rising Above the Numbers”.                         educational annual magazine promoting
                                                                                                       „Destination Guyana‟, has an impressive cover
                                                    Miss Amerindian Heritage Queen receives            design featuring Guyana‟s majestic Kaieteur
                                                    laptop from Tourism Ministry                       Falls. The magazine showcases a number of
                                                                                                       optional tourist activities and amazing
                                                    Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce         attractions that one can be involved in
                                                    Manniram Prashad on November 18 handed             throughout the length and breadth of Guyana
                                                    over a brand new laptop to Miss Amerindian         and useful information on Guyana.
                                                    Heritage pageant Queen Naomi Samuels.
Guyana will be the proud host of the 13th                                                              Meanwhile, the fifth edition of the „Guyana –
Annual Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC-         The ministry delivered on its promise, at a        Where and What‟ tour guide and handbook was
13), from April 15-18, 2012.                        simple presentation and Minister Prashad took      released. The well-designed pocket book
         In 2011, Guyana copped the Caribbean       the opportunity to officially congratulate the     reflecting the country‟s natural beauty and
Excellence in Sustainable Tourism, jointly with     Queen and wished her all the best during her       wildlife is published by Mrs. Gem Madhoo-
Harrison‟s Cave in Barbados, a prestigious          reign, noting that she is an ambassador for        Nascimento. It tells you about „Everywhere you
award by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation         Guyana and our tourism. The Queen was              need to go, Everything you need to know…‟ and
(CTO), in collaboration with TravelMole.            encouraged to continue to promote her rich         the local publication continues to be one of the
         The CTO has been staging its Annual        culture which is part of Guyana‟s unique tourism   best source of references for tourists coming into
Conference        on       Sustainable   Tourism    product, and to be a good role model to young      the country – as well as for some of us locals,
Development, otherwise known as the                 people especially in Amerindian communities.       who need help navigating this beautiful country
Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC), since                                                            of ours.
1997.                                               The Amerindian Heritage Pageant 2011, which         Getting involved in tourism development. How?
         This Conference which will attract         conveyed aptly the fusion of diverse cultures
Tourism Ministers, top media and travel writers     that is the Amerindian way of life, was held at    Training - Training can be obtained from the
among other officials, is part of the information   the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown         University of Guyana, Carnegie School of Home
dissemination       and      regional   awareness   during September, as part of a series of events    Economics, International Business College and
component of CTO‟s Strategy for Sustainable         during Amerindian Heritage Month celebration.      School of the Nations.
Tourism.                                            The twenty-five-year old from Santa Aratak
         It looks at how Member States can          Mission, Region Three (Essequibo Islands/West      The Guyana Tourism Authority is offering groups
design and implement sustainable tourism            Demerara) took the crown, beating nine other       and interested parties FREE training courses in Front
policies and programmes, offering a regional        contestants.                                       Desk Management, Tour Guiding, Customer
forum for information exchange on the                                                                  Services and Frontline training. Groups and
successes and pitfalls of national, regional, and   Latest edition of ‘Explore Guyana’, ‘Guyana        interested parties can submit their interest by writing
international initiatives.                          – Where and What’ launched                         the Authority requesting these FREE training.
         STC also serves as a primary arena         The Tourism and Hospitality Association of
where new and creative ideas about enhancing        Guyana (THAG) launched the latest edition of       For more information on how to obtain training
the competitiveness and sustainability of the       the Explore Guyana Magazine „The Call of the       please call 219 0094-6.
Caribbean tourism product are generated.            Wild‟ in December.
Canadian journalist wins CTO                     Support                 programme
      REGIONAL NEWS                          award for photo taken in                         (USAID/GTIS).
                                             Guyana
                                                                                              Storm‟s photo and feature article,
                                             The        Caribbean      Tourism                „Where Mother Nature Still Reigns
REDjet adds St. Lucia to its
                                             Organisation (CTO) in December                   Supreme‟,      was     originally
destinations
                                             honoured veteran Canadian travel                 published in the Calgary Herald
                                             journalist Theresa Storm with an                 and subsequently by the Montreal
Redjet, the Caribbean‟s first low
                                             award      for    excellence    in               Gazette, Vancouver Sun, Windsor
fare airline during the Christmas
                                             photography.                                     Star, Dawson Creek Daily News,
season started to fly to St. Lucia,
                                                                                              the Times – Transcript, Delta
as it continues to extend it services
                                             She was awarded during the media                 Optimist and Canada.com.
across the region.
The carrier officially began flying          awards     luncheon     held      on
to St. Lucia‟s Hewannorra                    December 8, as part of Caribbean                 Her image captures the essence of
International Airport, on December           Week festivities in Toronto, for the             the unique and authentic nature
16 from Barbados with fares                  best photograph published in                     and cultural experiences Guyana
beginning at US$9.99, making the             conjunction with a feature article               offers. It features Diane McTurk,
destination the seventh port of call         in a Canadian publication in 2010.               charming owner of Karanambu
since its introduction, in April this                                                         Lodge, playing in the Rupununi
year.                                        Storm took the photo in Guyana on                River with Buddy, a blind giant
Redjet which was officially                  a fall 2009 trip organized by the                river otter orphan. McTurk is
introduced to Guyana in April, is            Guyana      Sustainable     Tourism              renowned for her life‟s work
already     offering    flights    to        Initiative (GSTI), a joint initiative            rescuing      and     rehabilitating
Trinidad, Barbados and Antigua               of the Guyana Tourism Authority                  endangered giant river otters.
with the aim of offering affordable          and United States Agency for
flights to persons.                          International        Development/
                                             Guyana Trade and Investment




              January                           February                         March                             April

     Filming expedition by the History   Mashramani                        ITB – Berlin trade show
     Channel                             Launching of the ACCT’s circuit   Phagwah weekend
     Adonia’s Cruise ship Arrival        manual                            celebration
     Launching of the ‘Guyana Where      Stakeholders engagement on a      Packaging
     and What’                           Sail Guyana Week in 2012          Launching of a ‘Guyana
     Board of Directors meeting          Finalizing plans to host a        Dining Guide ‘
     CTO’s STC committee site visit      monthly television programme
     Stakeholders engagement on new      Updates on the hosting of STC-
     tourism sites                       13
The Guyana Tourism Authority – National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, Georgetown, Guyana
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  • 1. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Honorable Ifraan Ali was appointed Minister of Housing and Water and as Botanical Garden declared a acting Minister for the Ministry of Tourism, Industry & Commerce Birding Sanctuary Guyana 5th Annual Tourism MASHRAMANI 2012 promises to be quite impression with a ‘packed programme’ for the Awards hosted by GTA upcoming season. Guyanese and visitors alike will be in for a real treat, as Guyana observes GTA hosted a bartender its 42nd Republic Anniversary under the theme ‘Mashing with Pride; Keeping the Tradition competition Alive’. Guyana participates at WTM That theme was the winning entry of several submitted, and was the work of Stakeholders met on Agro- Tourism communication icon Ms. Margaret Lawrence, who won herself a substantial cash prize of Another cruise ship docks in $50,000. Guyana The multi-cultural festival will see some new approaches, such as incorporating an Local tourism sector set to educational component with the Mash programme, and documenting and keeping for grow in 2012 future use information from these initiatives, as well as partnering with sister Caribbean EZJet launch non-stop flights countries as Guyana seeks to strengthen the talents of it Soca and Chutney singers. from New York Events to look forward to are the Chutney, Calypso and Health Song competitions; the Barbados tourism delegation visit Guyana Masquerade Band competition; Steel Band competition; the Light Up and Bright-up Guyana Visitors treated to traditional competition; and the main Mashramani event – the Costume Bands and Float Parade. airport welcome Meanwhile, the Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry is also working feverishly on the re- Guyana to host STC-13 in introduction of the Masquerade Band competition and the Steel Pan competition, and is April confident that these competitions will come on stream for 2012. Latest edition of ‘Explore As customary, thousands of persons are expected to line the streets of the capital city of Guyana’ launched Georgetown to get a look at the spectacular costume competitions, float parades, masquerade bands and dancing in the streets to the accompaniment of steel band music and calypsos – creating a carnival-like atmosphere.
  • 2. Ministry of Tourism, GTA conduct customer training programme conducted earlier this year who got a trophy and a trip to Kaieteur service and frontline training in the Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper compliments of Ministry of Tourism. During Tourism Awareness Month 2011, 225 Takutu/Upper Essequibo). The third prize of a trophy and a day trip to persons were The training targeted ten (10) wardens and tour Baganara Island Resort compliments of given a chance to guides of the KNP as well as new guides from Evergreen Adventures went to Paton Rose of the enhance their nearby villages of Chenapou and Karisparu. Upscale Restaurant and Bar, for his cocktails „El skills through of a The well-received training programme sought to Dorado Ambitious and Sun Seeker‟. series of customer provide the participants with the first-hand service and knowledge and interpretation skills needed to Ministry of Tourism hosts Fifth Annual frontline training conduct tours at the park which attracts scores of Tourism Awards by the Ministry of visitors every year while providing a sustainable Tourism and the Guyana Tourism Authority. pool of individuals to conduct tour at the park, In an effort to boost the tourism and hospitality which is home to Guyana‟s premier tourist sector and in keeping with the theme of attraction, the majestic Kaieteur Falls. „Achieving Service Excellence through Training‟, arts and craft producers; Ministry of Tourism, GTA host bartender waiters/waitresses; and barmen participated in cocktail competition customer services training, while frontline As part of its Tourism Awareness Month 2011 training was done for Duty Officers, Red Caps, activities, the Ministry of Tourism and the and Customs and Immigration Officers attached Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) in to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, collaboration with Timehri. the Demerara Demonstrating the Tourism Ministry and GTA Distillers Limited commitment to continue training and capacity hosted a „Bartenders building in the tourism and hospitality sector, Cocktail Several persons and entities were recognized for the frontline and customer service training Competition‟ on their sterling contribution towards tourism sought to enhance the knowledge of players in November 12 at the development in Guyana, at the Ministry of the sector and equip them to provide better Umana Yana in Tourism annual Tourism Awards. customer care for visitors and local alike, as they Kingston, Georgetown. The gala event held at the Guyana play an integral part in the country‟s tourism The exciting competition attracted seven local International Conference Centre, Liliendaal, related services. bartenders and two foreigners vying for the title East Coast Demerara, also saw persons receiving In October, the Ministry of Tourism, Industry of „Bartender of the Year‟. certificates for their participation in the and Commerce and the Guyana Tourism Each participant had to mix two cocktails, Pakaraima Mountain Safari; one of the leading Authority (GTA) in collaboration with the wowing the crowd with their different style and adventure trips in Guyana. Guyana Trade and Investment Support (GTIS) names of the various cocktails. Part of the Ministry‟s calendar of hosted tour guide training at the Kaieteur Devon Ramlikhan of the Edge Lounge captured activities to commemorate Tourism Awareness National Park (KNP) in Region Seven the first prize with his cocktails „Sweet Kiss and Month, ten individuals, communities, and (Potaro/Siparuni). Tropics‟ and received a trophy and cash prize of organizations received plaques for their The three-day guide training session was $30,000. exemplary contributions to the growth of the facilitated by Mr. Chuck Lennox, Consultant for Second place went to Shawn Allen from the industry. Cascade Interpretive Consulting. He was also Guyana Defense Force Officers‟ Mess Hall for The awardees were: Duane and Sandy the trainer for the GTIS tour guide interpretive his cocktails „White Chicks and Breezy Hotel‟, DeFreitas from Rupununi Trails - Tourism
  • 3. Pioneers; Rewa in Region Nine (Upper Guyana which has been attending WTM for over The Botanical Garden which is an Important Takutu/Upper Essequibo)- Community Based ten years, was once again given the opportunity Birding Area in Guyana, has a land mass of 185 Tourism Development; Peter and Ruth to network and link with other tour operators to acres and an amazing over 189 bird species from Rajmangal from No. 58 Rest Stop - promote and sell Guyana as a unique ecological, 41 families. Longstanding Service Provider; Mr. Wilfred nature and adventure tourist destination, and The first such sanctuary in Guyana – is as a Jagnarine from Lake Mainstay Resort, Region high interest was shown in the destination. result of a collaborative effort between the Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam) - Tourism At WTM, the Explore Guyana 2012 magazine Ministry of Tourism and the Guyana Amazon Entrepreneur; Redjet - Improved Access to and the British Broadcasting Corporation ten- Tropical Bird Society and the National Parks Regional Market; Mr. Ashley Holland - Tour part series retracing the footsteps of Sir Walter Commission. Also, a plaque was unveiled Guide of the Year; Mr. Ian Craddock - Pillar of Raleigh for the fabled City of Gold El Dorado by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Tourism Industry; Herdmanston Lodge - Best were launched, while visitors were also given a Manniram Prashad, in honour of the momentous Home-style Stay; Guyana National Shipping chance to sample the Demerara Distillers occasion. Corporation - Support for Cruise Tourism; and Limited popular rum punch. Guyana with over 870 species and counting is a the Cheddi Jagan International Airport - Service birding hotspot and paradise, and has been for Travel & Tourism. Botanical Gardens declared a ‘Bird described as “the top new neo-tropical birding Sanctuary’ destination and one of the best birding spots in the world”. Guyana participates in WTM During Tourism Awareness Month 2011, Workshop held to brainstorm agro-tourism „Destination Guyana‟ was successfully opportunities showcased and much-talked about at the World The Ministry of Tourism and the Guyana Travel Market (WTM), the world‟s second Tourism Authority (GTA) in collaboration with largest travel trade show. the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on The Ministry of Tourism and the Guyana Agriculture (IICA), on November 20, 2011 Tourism Authority led Guyana‟s delegation to hosted a workshop, with the aim to explore agro- the event which was held in London from tourism opportunities consistent with Guyana‟s November 7 to 10, in its continuous effort to Low Carbon Development Strategy. promote and market „Guyana – the Amazon Given the country‟s tremendous potential in this Adventure‟ in the international arena. niche market, the one-day session was part of a In a show of public and private collaboration, „Destination Guyana‟ which is certainly a series of activities during Tourism Awareness apart from the Tourism and Hospitality paradise for nature lovers, adventure seekers, Month 2011, observed under the theme Association of Guyana (THAG), private sector and the eco tourist-alike, is a birding hotspot and „Achieving Service Excellence through companies that joined them included Wilderness paradise. Training‟. Explorers, Dadanawa Ranch, the North Its Botanical Gardens found in the capital city of Held at the Splashmin‟s Eco Park and Resort on Rupununi District Development Board, Georgetown was declared a „Bird Sanctuary‟ on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway, its objective Hurakabra River Resort and Rupununi Trails. November 18, 2011, by the Minister of Tourism, were: to broadly define agro-tourism with Staged annually - WTM dubbed the premier Industry and Commerce, Mr. Manniram specific reference to Guyana‟s potential and global event for the travel industry - presented a Prashad. current offerings; list the major planks of unique opportunity for the whole global travel The activity was part of a series of activities for Guyana‟s development strategy that involve the trade to meet, network, negotiate and conduct Tourism Awareness Month, observed under the natural environment; identify the benefits of business under one roof. theme “Achieving Service Excellence through linking agriculture with tourism; discuss Training”. challenges and issues; describe and promote at
  • 4. least one successful agro-tourism enterprise; and Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce First staged in September 2006, the aim is develop an outline proposal for agro-tourism Tourism Minister Mr. Manniram Prashad along promoting the location as a major tourist enterprises. with President of the Tourism and Hospitality attraction for sport fishing as its waterways are Participants included United States Agency for Association of Guyana (THAG) Mr. Paul teeming with fishes, including one of the largest International Development/Guyana Trade and Stephenson; General Manager of Wilderness freshwater fishes in the world, the Arapaima. Investment Support (USAID/GTIS), National Explorers Ms. Teri O‟Brien and other officials Apart from the traditional fishing competition, Agricultural Research Institute, Tourism and of the Tourism Ministry and the Guyana for biggest or most caught fish, persons were Hospitality Association of Guyana, Kingdom Tourism Authority, ventured on board to interact also engaged in several other fun activities such Apiary, Aquaculture Association of Guyana, with the Captain Mathiev Lebrun and crew. as fishing expedition, fish catching, deboning Onverwagt Aquacultural Enterprise Inc., Bounty Guyana which started out late as a tourist and cooking competitions and guided river tours Farm Ltd, Conservation International, destination has been doing extremely well in the to nearby Golden Beach and Gluck Island, Splashmins, North Rupununi District short time it has been involved in tourism with which has a rich population of birds, at least 140 Development Board, Carnegie School of Home eco-tourism being its niche market. species and a natural habitat for the giant otter, Economics, North West Organics, Mangrove Extending a warm welcome to the visitors, big river turtles, „Howler‟ monkeys, labbas, Reserve – Wellington and Cove & John, Minister Prashad said he is happy that the ship is iguanas, bush hogs, black caimans and is home Gardenland Nursery, Mainstay Village, Guyana here in Guyana again, acknowledging that the to the National Flower, Victoria Amazonia. Its Rice Development Board, Guyana School of repeat visit augurs well for promoting surroundings offer possibilities for bird Agriculture, Rock View Lodge, and Guyana Destination Guyana. watching, river safaris, nature walks and sport Sugar Corporation. The Captain was presented with several tokens fishing and, as such, the Tourism Ministry has of appreciation by Minister Prashad and also been working to develop the area as an attraction Le Levant docks in Guyana for second time representatives of THAG and Wilderness for visitors. this year Explorers. During its brief stay, some of the passengers Third Annual Orealla launched were able to see some of Guyana‟s rich culture and architecture located in the capital city of The riverain community of Orealla came alive Georgetown, and given a chance to purchase on November 12 attracting scores of visitors for souvenirs, before heading to Grenada. The „Le its third annual regatta. The event hosted by Levant‟ made its first voyage to Guyana in Cortours Eco-Tourist Resorts on the Upper March. Corentyne River, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Sixth Annual Rockstone Fish Festival and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), launched allowed persons to experience the beauty of the Corentyne River and explore the community Scores of visitors both locally and located approximately 50 miles from Crabwood internationally converged on Rockstone in Creek on the Corentyne Coast. Region Ten (Upper Demerara/Berbice), for its THE luxurious French cruise ship, „Le Levant‟ annual fish festival. Orealla is ideal for a regatta and it afforded visited Guyana for the second time this year, The event which continues to grow annually, residents of the Amerindian community an when its docked on November 21, at the Guyana creating more enthusiasm with regard to sport opportunity to showcase, display and even National Industrial Company‟s (GNIC) terminal fishing, was held on the weekend of November market their craft. Apart from the series of in Georgetown, carrying 32 passengers and 54 19 and 20, in the small fishing community 18 exciting boat races, other fun-filled activities crew members on board. miles from Linden. included canoe race, cassava grating
  • 5. competition, greasy pole climbing, canoe tug-o- In another boost for the tourism industry, flights Tourism, Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and war and cultural activities. Orealla, which has a are operating six days each week. During the other industry stakeholders. population of about 1500, has a rich history of festive season, many Guyanese came home to While Government has been making culture and heritage as many other Amerindian enjoy the holidays with their loved ones and significant investment in the growing sector, communities in Guyana. friends resulting in a influx of visitors, which Guyana has been hosting several familiarisation has augur well for the tourism sector. The (FAM) trips and maintaining attendance at key Tourism sector set for greater 2012 growth, operating airline for EZJet is Dynamic Airways trade shows such as the International Travel development of the US, whose parent, Dynamic Aviation, Bourst (ITB), British Bird Watching Fair, and operates more than 100 aircraft and has been World Trade Market. The local tourism sector is set to experience providing air services around the world for the The country has been featured and even greater growth and development in the past 75 years. highlighted in various popular international coming year, according to the Director of the publications and has gained tremendous Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr. Visitor arrivals continue to show positive exposure through shows such as the British Indranauth Haralsingh, who said his agency is trend Broadcasting Corporation‟s (BBC) three-part poised to facilitate this expansion. series - „The Lost Land of the Jaguar‟, popular He said with the continued support of the United States reality television show „Reel and Government and the private sector, they will Birding Adventures‟ and WSEE TV and One succeed, and to this end, GTA has proposed a Caribbean Weather, and the recently released number of initiatives, including the continued British Broadcasting Corporation ten-part series promotion of familiarisation (FAM) trips and retracing the footsteps of Sir Walter Raleigh in increasing international marketing strategies to search of the fabled City of Gold, El Dorado. include the Diaspora and attendance at key „Destination Guyana‟ has also been travel trade shows. featured in Russell Maklin new book called „101 In addition, Haralsingh said persons can Amazing Adventures of the World‟. anticipate more packaging next year to attract Several major activities also attracted visitors and persons from overseas to scores of visitors while there has been increase Destination Guyana, so that they, too, will be air access with the coming of new airlines like encouraged to invest. „Destination Guyana‟ continues to show positive Pleading to work more closely with the private trends recording a 3.3 increase in 2011, when sector to achieve the common goal of growing compared to 2010. the industry, he also acknowledged that the „Guyana – the Amazon Adventure‟ Government has already invested in the which has rapidly been gaining recognition in necessary infrastructure to support and promote the international arena, as attractive ecological, a growing tourism sector in Guyana. nature and adventure tourist destination, when compared to 2010, saw a 159, 910 rise in arrivals, with nine record breaking months - EZJet launch non-stop flights from New York January, April, May, June, July, September, EZJet and REDjet. October, November and December. EZJet, a public charter programme operated by This positive trend shows confidence in Barbados tourism delegation visit Guyana EZjet Air Services of Guyana and Florida, in the the destination and points to the success in the busy season of December, launched direct marketing and promotion of it by the Ministry of flights between Guyana and New York.
  • 6. Georgetown, on Boxing Day. The event, which greeted by carol singing and masquerade proved to be an overwhelming success despite dancing, and were treated to black cake and inclement weather, attracted scores of persons some of Guyana‟s fine beverages. who came out to mingle, lime and have fun. Minister of Housing and Water, Irfaan Ali, who Joining patrons at the relaxing and enjoyable is holding the responsibility for the tourism atmosphere was President Donald Ramotar who sector, was also on hand to warmly welcome said that the Main Big Lime is an extension of some of the passengers. The Ministry of Christmas, as the Christmas season is a time Tourism had also planned a host of events for which brings people and families together, and the festive season, including the Christmas tree as such communities come out and enjoy light up, the Main Big Lime, and the many other themselves together. festivities in and out of the city for tourists and Because of this, the Main Big Lime has now Guyanese returning home for the holidays. become a signature event on the list of tourist activities as it has grown popular among A 135-member delegation from Barbados during Guyanese residing overseas, who would visit for Tourism Ministry hosts Christmas tree light- December visited „Destination Guyana‟ on a the season. up weekend retreat. During their stay, the group The Guyana Tourism Authority used the event headed by Barbados Minister of Tourism to promote Guyana‟s unique tourism product by The Ministry of Tourism ushered in the Richard Sealy was given the opportunity to disseminating information and interacting with Christmas season, by hosting its Sixth Annual experience the beauty of Guyana‟s unique visitors at a booth set up, while local producers Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Rahaman‟s tourism. While here, President Donald Ramotar of arts and craft showed off their products. The Park on the East Bank of Demerara, on joined them at a cocktail reception hosted by annual event which is aimed at promoting the December 15. Roraima Airways and the Guyana Tourism unique Guyanese culture, while providing His Excellency President Donald Ramotar Authority, at Duke Lodge in Kingston, tourists and citizens with a spectacular occasion switched on the lights on the tree. He took the Georgetown, when he extended a warm for a “reunion” every year, was first held in opportunity to extend his message of peace and welcome to Minister Sealy and his delegation, 1999. goodwill. The Head of State extended holiday and invited them to visit and take advantage of greetings to the hundreds of persons gathered. the tremendous tourism potentials Guyana has to Visitors treated to traditional airport After the formal ceremony, the children were offer, including the majestic Kaieteur Falls, the welcome entertained by Santa Claus and his elves, who magnificent mountain ranges, some of the „more Visitors were treated to the traditional Christmas paraded through the crowd to spread even more than 365 islands‟ of the mighty Essequibo River welcome at the Cheddi Jagan International Christmas cheer. and the colourful and breath-taking flora and Airport, Timehri, during the festive season. fauna. The delegation visited Kaieteur Falls, The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Arrowpoint Resort, tour the Essequibo River and Commerce, in collaboration with CJIA and the capital city of Georgetown. several private sector bodies, including Banks DIH limited, Madewini Resort and Beharry Group of Companies, provided an opportunity Main Big Lime attract thousands for passengers to sample the true tradition of the Guyanese Christmas. Thousands of Guyanese and visitors enjoyed the Ministry of Tourism‟s annual „Main Big Lime‟ Upon disembarking, the planes and entering the event on Main Street, in the capital city of arrival terminal at CJIA, passengers were
  • 7. Guyana to hosts STC-13 next April STC-12 was hosted at Fairmont The official tourist guide of Guyana is one of the Southampton, Bermuda from April 3 to 6, 2011, main marketing tools for the destination on the under the theme “Keeping the Right Balance: international scene. The informative and Rising Above the Numbers”. educational annual magazine promoting „Destination Guyana‟, has an impressive cover Miss Amerindian Heritage Queen receives design featuring Guyana‟s majestic Kaieteur laptop from Tourism Ministry Falls. The magazine showcases a number of optional tourist activities and amazing Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce attractions that one can be involved in Manniram Prashad on November 18 handed throughout the length and breadth of Guyana over a brand new laptop to Miss Amerindian and useful information on Guyana. Heritage pageant Queen Naomi Samuels. Guyana will be the proud host of the 13th Meanwhile, the fifth edition of the „Guyana – Annual Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC- The ministry delivered on its promise, at a Where and What‟ tour guide and handbook was 13), from April 15-18, 2012. simple presentation and Minister Prashad took released. The well-designed pocket book In 2011, Guyana copped the Caribbean the opportunity to officially congratulate the reflecting the country‟s natural beauty and Excellence in Sustainable Tourism, jointly with Queen and wished her all the best during her wildlife is published by Mrs. Gem Madhoo- Harrison‟s Cave in Barbados, a prestigious reign, noting that she is an ambassador for Nascimento. It tells you about „Everywhere you award by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation Guyana and our tourism. The Queen was need to go, Everything you need to know…‟ and (CTO), in collaboration with TravelMole. encouraged to continue to promote her rich the local publication continues to be one of the The CTO has been staging its Annual culture which is part of Guyana‟s unique tourism best source of references for tourists coming into Conference on Sustainable Tourism product, and to be a good role model to young the country – as well as for some of us locals, Development, otherwise known as the people especially in Amerindian communities. who need help navigating this beautiful country Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC), since of ours. 1997. The Amerindian Heritage Pageant 2011, which Getting involved in tourism development. How? This Conference which will attract conveyed aptly the fusion of diverse cultures Tourism Ministers, top media and travel writers that is the Amerindian way of life, was held at Training - Training can be obtained from the among other officials, is part of the information the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown University of Guyana, Carnegie School of Home dissemination and regional awareness during September, as part of a series of events Economics, International Business College and component of CTO‟s Strategy for Sustainable during Amerindian Heritage Month celebration. School of the Nations. Tourism. The twenty-five-year old from Santa Aratak It looks at how Member States can Mission, Region Three (Essequibo Islands/West The Guyana Tourism Authority is offering groups design and implement sustainable tourism Demerara) took the crown, beating nine other and interested parties FREE training courses in Front policies and programmes, offering a regional contestants. Desk Management, Tour Guiding, Customer forum for information exchange on the Services and Frontline training. Groups and successes and pitfalls of national, regional, and Latest edition of ‘Explore Guyana’, ‘Guyana interested parties can submit their interest by writing international initiatives. – Where and What’ launched the Authority requesting these FREE training. STC also serves as a primary arena The Tourism and Hospitality Association of where new and creative ideas about enhancing Guyana (THAG) launched the latest edition of For more information on how to obtain training the competitiveness and sustainability of the the Explore Guyana Magazine „The Call of the please call 219 0094-6. Caribbean tourism product are generated. Wild‟ in December.
  • 8. Canadian journalist wins CTO Support programme REGIONAL NEWS award for photo taken in (USAID/GTIS). Guyana Storm‟s photo and feature article, The Caribbean Tourism „Where Mother Nature Still Reigns REDjet adds St. Lucia to its Organisation (CTO) in December Supreme‟, was originally destinations honoured veteran Canadian travel published in the Calgary Herald journalist Theresa Storm with an and subsequently by the Montreal Redjet, the Caribbean‟s first low award for excellence in Gazette, Vancouver Sun, Windsor fare airline during the Christmas photography. Star, Dawson Creek Daily News, season started to fly to St. Lucia, the Times – Transcript, Delta as it continues to extend it services She was awarded during the media Optimist and Canada.com. across the region. The carrier officially began flying awards luncheon held on to St. Lucia‟s Hewannorra December 8, as part of Caribbean Her image captures the essence of International Airport, on December Week festivities in Toronto, for the the unique and authentic nature 16 from Barbados with fares best photograph published in and cultural experiences Guyana beginning at US$9.99, making the conjunction with a feature article offers. It features Diane McTurk, destination the seventh port of call in a Canadian publication in 2010. charming owner of Karanambu since its introduction, in April this Lodge, playing in the Rupununi year. Storm took the photo in Guyana on River with Buddy, a blind giant Redjet which was officially a fall 2009 trip organized by the river otter orphan. McTurk is introduced to Guyana in April, is Guyana Sustainable Tourism renowned for her life‟s work already offering flights to Initiative (GSTI), a joint initiative rescuing and rehabilitating Trinidad, Barbados and Antigua of the Guyana Tourism Authority endangered giant river otters. with the aim of offering affordable and United States Agency for flights to persons. International Development/ Guyana Trade and Investment January February March April Filming expedition by the History Mashramani ITB – Berlin trade show Channel Launching of the ACCT’s circuit Phagwah weekend Adonia’s Cruise ship Arrival manual celebration Launching of the ‘Guyana Where Stakeholders engagement on a Packaging and What’ Sail Guyana Week in 2012 Launching of a ‘Guyana Board of Directors meeting Finalizing plans to host a Dining Guide ‘ CTO’s STC committee site visit monthly television programme Stakeholders engagement on new Updates on the hosting of STC- tourism sites 13
  • 9. The Guyana Tourism Authority – National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, Georgetown, Guyana Tele: 592 219 0094-6 | Fax: 592 219 0093 | Email: info@guyana-tourism.com | Web: www.guyana-tourism.com | www.guyanabirding.com