Tourism Minister conducts site visit of Tourism & Hospitality Institute

Expressing her optimism for Guyana’s Tourism and Hospitality Institute in a post on her social media page, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues on Wednesday conducted a site visit at the construction for the facility at Port Mourant, where she met with contractors and consultants.
She expressed her concern about the pace of the project and added that she has advised the contractor that her Ministry will be closely monitoring its progress.
She also emphasised that the facility would play a critical role in supporting Guyana’s emerging tourism industry and noted the number of hotels currently under construction, along with the Government’s plans to attract even greater investment in the sector, highlighting the corresponding demand for a skilled and well-trained workforce.
This world-class facility, with the capacity to train 200 persons per cohort, will offer Caribbean Vocational Qualifications in areas ranging from mixology to cosmetology. We recognise that a growing sector requires a skilled workforce, and as a proactive Government, we are ensuring that Guyanese are well-positioned to benefit from this expanding industry, while simultaneously building national capacity,” Minister Rodrigues said.
Construction of the US$7 million institute began in January 2024, following the official sod-turning ceremony. The project is being financed through a loan from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and is expected to be completed by June 2026.