Latest update January 17th, 2025 6:30 AM
Herdmanston Lodge’s GM elected as THAG’s President
Kaieteur News – The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) on Friday elected Mrs. Omadele (Dee) George, General Manager of Herdmanston Lodge, as its new President.
The elections were held during the Association’s 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Marriott Hotel.
Mr. Eduardo Reple, General Manager of the Guyana Marriott Hotel, has been appointed as the Vice President of THAG, responsible for supporting the President and assisting in driving the association’s initiatives forward and Mr. Salvador de Caires, Manager of Tourism & Hospitality for Evergreen Adventures & Baganara Island Resort, will serve as the Treasurer, overseeing the financial matters of THAG.
The committee members elected are as follows:
- Abigail Ally – General Manager, Bimichi Eco Resort
- Carla Vantull – General Manager, Wilderness Explorers
- Dion Inniss – Sales Executive, Guyana & Suriname, Caribbean Airlines
- Lorenzo Persaud – Business Development Manager, Ansa Motors Guyana Inc
In a statement to the media THAG said that “under the leadership of Mrs. George, the newly elected executive committee will work towards advancing the tourism and hospitality industry in Guyana. The executive committee comprises experienced professionals from various sectors of the industry, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their roles.”
Meanwhile, George said that she is committed to continuing the “excellent work” of the previous executive committee. She emphasized the importance of leveraging THAG’s existing partnerships while actively seeking new collaborations to enhance the association’s brand and drive further growth in the industry.
The newly elected executive of THAG
“Our main objective will be to work tirelessly for the betterment of our association’s members,” said Mrs. George. “By collaborating with our partners and fostering new alliances, we aim to elevate the tourism and hospitality sector in Guyana, promoting its unique offerings to a global audience.”
The THAG said that as the leading association representing the tourism and hospitality industry in Guyana; it remains dedicated to providing valuable support and advocating for the interests of its members.
“Through fostering partnerships, promoting sustainable practices, and facilitating the development of tourism-related initiatives, THAG continues to contribute to the growth and success of the sector,” the statement said.
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