The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) on Friday welcomed visitors to Guyana with
Staff from the GTA welcoming visitors to Guyana
locally made snacks at the Cheddi Jagan and the Eugene F Correia International Airports. The travellers, whether they are vacationing or visiting for the holiday season were welcomed warmly with local treats and souvenirs.
Director of the GTA, Indranauth Haralsingh, said visitors are the backbone of tourism, noting that the initiative is a way of thanking them for coming to this country.
“It’s just to show appreciation; basically to say thanks to the thousands of visitors who chose to come to Guyana and whether they are an international leisure visitor or [from the Diasporas]; thank you for choosing Guyana,” Haralsingh expressed.
Among the treats offered to the incoming passengers were plantain chips, salseer – more commonly referred to as ‘chicken foot’ – and cassava chips.
The Director added that giving treats to tourists is unique to Guyana and further noted that it is part of the GTA’s strategy for Tourism Awareness Month and to boost the local tourism industry.
“Visitors do appreciate this; it is something unique for Guyana and the entire Caribbean because you do see this happening. It is not only for this month we do this, but for Diwali, Holi, Easter, Arrival Day… It is an important part of our strategy,” he pointed out.
Other activities planned for Tourism Awareness Month include motor racing, the Rockstone Fish Festival and South Pakaraimas Mountain Safari.
