Review of EoIs for construction of resorts in final stages – Minister Rodrigues

As the review process for Expressions of Interest (EoIs) to construct several resorts in Guyana nears completion, the government will soon advertise these projects to get them off the ground.

This announcement was made by Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues during an event on Wednesday at the (GNSC) Guyana National Shipping Co.
“[T]hose EoIs are almost completed. We have about 11 areas of interest based on the President’s instruction. When he spoke, he mentioned some specific areas that we want to focus on, so those will be advertised very shortly,” Minister Rodrigues stated.
In August, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that the government would launch EoIs for all-inclusive resorts. According to the Head of State, these resorts are planned for locations including Lethem, Leguan, Linden, #63 Beach, and Orinduik, among other areas.
“In the next term, we will be issuing Expressions of Interest for all-inclusive resorts…We expect strong local and international partnership and participation in this,” the President said, emphasising the need for collaboration between Guyanese businesses and international investors.
Speaking at the International Business Conference (IBC) 2025 on Tuesday, Minister Rodrigues noted that Guyana’s investment climate is highly conducive to new ventures.
A speaker on the panel for “Regional Powerhouse in Action – Guyana and Regional Partners, Shared Vision for growth”, the minster emphasised the strides in Guyana’s Tourism and Hospitality sector, while highlighting the rapid expansion of the country’s tourism sector.
“The moment you touch down at the airport, those who operate in transportation, food services, tour guiding and related areas – all these are MSMEs [Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises], and they stand to benefit enormously form investment in this sector,” she stated.
In addition, Minister Rodrigues noted the collaborations with regional partners such as Barbados, Dominican Republic and Trinidad & Tobago, which are aimed at enhancing Guyana’s overall tourism market.
“We can learn from these countries to strengthen our economy and sector. Guyana is not traditionally a service-based economy, but we are learning and taking deliberate action by investing in key areas, providing concessions, and fostering a friendly business climate for regional investors,” the Minister pointed out.
She highlighted government’s strong focus on capacity building, noting that over 8,500 persons have been trained in various aspects of hospitality over the past five years.
She added that the Tourism and Hospitality Training Institute will soon provide world-class training for Guyanese, complemented by the GOAL Scholarship Programme, which continues to offer courses in tourism studies.
Additionally, she assured of the Government’s commitment to ensuring that the country’s rapid tourism expansion remains inclusive and impactful. “Our approach has always been to ensure that growth in the sector will benefit our people, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that are the backbone of our economy,” she stated.
Minister Rodrigues also noted that standards and training are central to the country’s strategy for sustainable tourism. “We have made significant progress in helping small businesses become compliant, ensuring they are registered and that they adhere to the Quality Management Framework to assure their competitiveness.”
Also on the panel, were, H.E Andrew Baasaron – Minister of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation and H.E Melvin Bouva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation of Suriname, along with Robert Persaud, Foreign Secretary – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
The IBC concluded Thursday, October 16.