Tourism ministry introduces 7 new tourism experiences

– sector aims to deepen how visitors connect with Guyana
Guyana’s tourism sector continues its steady expansion with the launch of seven new tourism experiences designed to deepen how visitors connect with the country’s people, culture, cuisine, and natural landscapes.
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, in collaboration with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), unveiled the products during an Immersive Tourism Product Launch and Cocktail Evening on Tuesday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The event brought together operators, partners, and key industry stakeholders to showcase the growing innovation and diversification within the tourism sector.
Delivering the feature address, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon Susan Rodrigues, spoke of the ongoing transformation of Guyana’s tourism landscape and its increasing potential to become a major pillar of the national economy. She reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting tour operators as small businesses, noting that this approach aligns with the administration’s broader policy of small business development.
“We are investing this time because we want to really grow Guyana’s tourism experience, elevate our visibility on the global platform, welcome our visitors and give them a truly immersive experience,” the Minister said.
Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, also addressed attendees, emphasising the Authority’s focus on product development and its continued drive to expand experiential tourism across the industry.
As part of the programme, operators introduced their new tourism products, which included Bush Bar & Bites by Touring Guyana; Kumerau Expedition by Blackwater Adventures; Essequibo Got Taste by Eco Destination Tours Guyana; Kids Botani Tour by Trail Masters Adventure Tours; Cook Like a Guyanese Tour by Wanderlust Adventures; Celebrating the Coconut by Eco Destination Tours Guyana; and the Guyana Flying Dress Experience by Wanderlust Adventures. These additions reflect a wider national effort to diversify tourism offerings, support community-led development, and create meaningful, immersive experiences for both locals and international visitors.
A highlight of the evening was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Wanderlust Adventures GY and the Carnegie School of Economics, a partnership aimed at further advancing culinary tourism in Guyana.
November is being observed as Tourism Awareness Month under the theme “Tourism: A Transformational Pillar of Guyana’s Economy”.
Reaffirming the Government’s commitment to building tourism as a transformational pillar of Guyana’s economy, Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues said that tourism is fast emerging as a key contributor to national growth and community development.
Highlighting the major strides made in connectivity and infrastructure, she had previously pointed to Guyana’s strengthened air links with the world. She noted that over the past year, the Ministry has strengthened Guyana’s international connectivity through several new and expanded airline routes.
Collectively, these developments are expected to boost visibility, expand access, and create new opportunities for Guyana’s tourism sector.
The Minister added that this progress is complemented by ongoing investments in people and communities, which she described as “the heart of Guyana’s tourism product”.