President Ali: “Guyana will lead all regional tourism products by 2030”
By 2030, no other tourism product will come close to what Guyana will offer, as the country is leading the charge in climate change and environmental sustainability while concurrently developing its tourism industry.
The government’s ongoing investment in the tourism industry, in conjunction with the private sector, will enable the attainment of this objective.
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali underscored this point during the unveiling of the Visual Chronicles of the Mahaica Wetlands and Mangroves book at the Umana Yana in Kingston, Georgetown.
“We have to build this brand Guyana and value this brand Guyana…Make no mistake, and mark my words today, by 2030, no tourism product in this region will come close to Guyana’s tourism product. We will have the facilities, we will have the infrastructure,” President Ali assured.
The Environmental Management Consultants (EMC) Foundation, in collaboration with the United Kingdom International Development, published the publication.
The chief of state stated that nature’s value is both economic and financial. Therefore, agencies must conduct thorough planning and consider the potential benefits to the environment.
Products like the Visual Chronicles of the Mahaica Wetlands and Mangroves, which visually illustrate the region’s ecosystem significance, are the foundation of Guyana’s offerings.
Consequently, it is of the utmost importance to collaborate with the private sector and facilitate its transition to align with the country’s national development priorities.
“It is the process by which we integrate the objectives of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), as well as the objectives of the EMC Foundation, with the national objectives to ensure the development of a cohesive product,” the president emphasized.
Jane Miller, the British High Commissioner to Guyana, conveyed her appreciation to the government and the EMC foundation for providing the UK agency with the opportunity to collaborate with the Guyanese diaspora and experience the country’s valuable resources.
The British High Commissioner stated, “We wished to evaluate our tools in Guyana, and this is the outcome of one of our products being implemented in the country. It will now be implemented globally.”
Shyam Nokta, the Founder and Director of the EMC Foundation, stated that the diverse tourism opportunities and abundant biodiversity influenced his decision to concentrate the book on the Mahaica region.
“The Mahaica waterfront is currently a popular destination for eco-tourism.” It is one of the few locations in Guyana that guarantees the presence of wildlife, including numerous prominent species, including our national bird, the Canje Phesant, the Humming Bird, and various coastal birds. “It is the location where tourism opportunities are abundant,” Nokta stated.
EMC Foundation, established in 2022, has been educating individuals about the richness of Guyana’s environment and its offerings in institutions and the public domain.