GCCI engages Antiguan Tourism officials on room for collaboration
As Guyana continues to focus on diversifying its economic activities, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is amplifying its efforts to support the investment thrust in Guyana by exploring areas for investment.
With the vast potential of the tourism industry and Guyana’s many attractions, officials of the GCCI on Friday, February 21 met with a team from the Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) and the Antigua Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) and discussed potential collaboration among the three organisations.
Senior Vice President, Mrs. Kathy Smith, and Executive Member, Mr. Richard Rambarran met with the ABTA’s Director of Tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America, Mrs. Charmaine Browne-Spencer, and Head of Operations for ABHTA, Ms. Anthea Watkins. The team’s visit to Guyana was aimed at promoting the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Market Place that is scheduled for May 2025 in Antigua.
Discussions delved into benefits for Guyanese businesses in hospitality, travel, and trade; key tourism activities and collaboration activities; strengthening the business linkages between the two countries and connecting local tourism businesses to their counterparts in Antigua.
The discourse also saw the challenges to the local industry including the issue of Guyana’s tourism sector not being cost competitive being discussed. Given the opportunities in bird-watching and the cricket carnival season, the two parties spoke of the potential to capitalise on the holiday periods. The creation of corporate packages for Chamber members was also considered during the meeting.
