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Guyana wins Destination of the Year award
Kaieteur News- Destination Guyana was recently awarded the coveted PATWA International Award for 2025 as Destination of the Year – Natural Attractions, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) said in a press release.
Guyana wins Destination of the Year award
Oneidge Walrond, Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, was also awarded the PATWA International Award for 2025 as Tourism Minister of the Year – Ecological Tourism. This is Guyana’s second year securing awards from PATWA.
Speaking on the awards, Minister Walrond said receiving these awards is a proud moment. “With breathtaking attractions like Kaieteur, our interior savannahs, untouched rainforest, and rare wildlife, we’re fortunate to have so much natural beauty to share. What sets us apart is our commitment to protecting our natural attractions. Through conservation and community-driven efforts, we ensure that every visit helps preserve our environment and supports local communities. We are proud to share our country with the world and look forward to continuing to lead the way in responsible tourism,” the minister is quoted in the GTA press release as saying. The awards were won at the 25th and 2025 editions of the PATWA World Tourism & Aviation Leaders’ Summit and the PATWA International Travel Awards at ITB, Berlin, on March 5th, 2025.
The Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) is a non-profit, non-government, professional, international media organisation founded in 1999. PATWA supports the sustainable development and growth of destinations, travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation (airlines and airports), transportation (cruise liners and rail), online travel platforms, travel technology, and allied service providers worldwide. PATWA is an affiliate member of UN Tourism.
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