WITH Tourism Month quickly approaching, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), under the guidance of the Ministry of Tourism Industry and Commerce, and the Government of Guyana, has been working overtime in its effort to promote Guyana at a national, regional and international level.
As Cricket Carnival winds down, the GTA highlighted their achievements for the month of September, where the country celebrated major events such as Amerindian Heritage Month and World Tourism Day.
An overview for the month of September by the Tourism Authority showed that visitor arrivals have increased by 18.7 per cent in August 2024 when compared to August 2023; with the total count of 31, 954 documented visitors marking the highest August visitation figure in Guyana’s recorded history.
From January to August 2024, visitor arrivals increased by 15.2 per cent when compared to the same period in 2023. The total count of visitors for January to August is 237,600.
The market share distribution for August 2024 is: USA (47 per cent), Caribbean (27 per cent), Canada (eight per cent), Europe (six per cent), Latin America (six per cent), and other markets (six per cent).
Director of GTA, Kamrul Baksh stated that they are honoured to have contributed significantly to September’s achievements.
In his speech on World Tourism Day – which was observed on September 27, 2024, the Director said, “As we look ahead, Guyana’s tourism sector continues to grow, bolstered by a commitment to promoting peace through sustainable development and community empowerment. I am confident that, no matter the challenges, the world will continue to look to Guyana as a destination that offers a rare combination of natural beauty, cultural richness, and a deep sense of harmony.”
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Publish date : 2024-10-03 22:00:00
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