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Cabinet to get National Tourism Policy soon

Apr 26, 2016 News

– Stakeholders’ feedback being incorporated
Following a number of public consultations on the National Tourism Policy (NTP), some of the suggestions from stakeholders are being incorporated into the plan that will soon be presented to Cabinet.
Minister of Telecommunication with responsibility for tourism, Catherine Hughes, explained, “We have been incorporating some of the suggestions that we have received from stakeholders.”
Minister Hughes said that by the end of next week, the completed policy will be submitted to Cabinet for approval, after which it will be laid in parliament.
‘The policy was sent to a number of stakeholders including the Tourism and Hospitality Association (THAG), and some of the suggestions received are “very good”, Minister Hughes stated.
The Minister said the plan has been endorsed by the stakeholders as a good one for the future development of the tourism sector.
The policy will address legislation and regulations on tourism investment, incentives and concessions, marketing, product development, human resource development, infrastructure, aviation, sustainability, and best practices and more.
The NTP will guide the tourism sector, with emphasis being placed on eco-tourism as part of selling Guyana more effectively on the international market.
The eco-tourism industry is growing locally, and is expected to contribute to the conservation of the largely pristine rainforest which is home to many exotic species of flora and fauna. The number of resorts and lodges has increased in the past years, offering adventure and eco-tourism which is different from the typical island experience.
Hiking, sports fishing and sports tourism which includes fishing, yachts and rallies are catered for in the NTP, as well as motor racing entertainment and cultural tourism.
Tourism is viewed as an important sector in the national economy. It can attract foreign investment, create jobs, especially within indigenous communities and encourage production in other areas such as construction, tour guides and other hospitality industries.

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