More emphasis to be placed on Tourism sector in Region Two … says REO

Mar 04, 2018 News

The Region Two Administration is now making an earnest effort to explore and unlock the vast potential of its tourism sector. This is according to the Regional Executive Officer, Rupert Hopkinson.

Hopkinson was at the time addressing media representatives during a recent press conference at the Anna Regina State House. The REO said that infrastructure plays a vital role in the development of the Region’s Tourism sector.

He then noted that the multi-million dollar speedboat landing for Supenaam is the Region’s first step towards creating an environment, which is appealing to tourists. According to Hopkinson, the landing being the first impression to tourists would include a tourist help desk. He added that the facility would also include a ramp to facilitate the physically challenge, along with separate entrances for embarking and disembarking.

As is the case of beautification, the REO said that throughout the region, palm trees would be decked along the roadways. Hopkinson revealed to this publication that the evergreen paradise NDC has already prepared its road shoulders by planting a number of palm trees.

Sadly, some have taken it upon themselves and uprooted a number of trees. The REO told this publication that the law enforcement agents would institute charges on anyone caught in the act of uprooting palm trees.

As Hopkinson explained, beautification adds to tourism; tourism in turn leads to major economic development through spending.

He added, “Beauty attracts anyone, people would come to see us. When they come to Essequibo the business starts. From the speedboat to the taxi and hotels, they all create a chain of spending that helps to boost economic activities. Economic development is a byproduct of spending.”

The REO noted that in the process, employment would be created, as 12 individuals would be hired to work at each of the NDCs as maintenance workers.

Region Two is quite popular for its natural lakes, such as the Mainstay, Capoey and Iteribisci. These lakes are already attracting droves of tourists each year. It is the region’s belief that much more can be accomplished if proper infrastructure is put in place.

The REO told Kaieteur News that Line Top would be one of the region’s priorities for this year. Line Top is an intersection, which links three Amerindian communities on the Essequibo Cost. With this vital piece of infrastructure improved, many can rest assure that tourism in Region Two is moving apace with progress. [Romario Blair]

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