The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) on Tuesday announced that West Indies fast bowler Guyanese Shamar Joseph has been named its official Tourism Ambassador.
This partnership comes on the heels of Joseph’s recent heroics in a West Indies Test match against Australia, wherein he captured a record-breaking seven (7) wickets for 68 runs, securing a phenomenal win for the West Indies.
The GTA has said that Joseph, who hails from the Canje riverine community of Baracara in East Berbice, embodies an unwavering sense of determination both on and off the field. The GTA recognises his exceptional talent, and believes he is on a path to achieving remarkable success in the cricketing world.
West Indies fast bowler, Guyanese Shamar Joseph
“We are incredibly proud to welcome Shamar Joseph as our Tourism Ambassador. He is about to embark on a journey to discover and showcase the best that Guyana has to offer,” Kamrul Baksh, Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, has said.
Further, it has been emphasised that “Shamar’s dedication, resilience, and passion for his home country perfectly align with the values we strive to promote for Guyana. More importantly, as we continue to promote sports tourism, this is the perfect opportunity for us to amplify our efforts,” GTA said in a statement.
The GTA and Joseph will collaborate on projects focusing on initiatives leading up to the highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 cricket matches scheduled to be contested in Guyana. This partnership, the GTA has noted, promises a variety of promotional activities, including awareness sessions with young students, promotional sweepstakes, and familiarisation trips to some of Guyana’s most breathtaking natural attractions.
The GTA is confident that this collaboration would significantly elevate Guyana’s tourism profile.
