Tourism development goes beyond hotels, resorts – Pres Ali

President Dr Irfaan Ali has said Guyana’s tourism development strategy extends beyond the construction of hotels and resorts, pointing to investments in infrastructure, urban centres, cultural heritage, and human resource training as essential to establishing the sector as a major contributor to the economy.

In a video posted on his social media page on Thursday, the President described tourism as one of the sectors expected to drive Guyana’s economic future, with the potential to create jobs, generate wealth, attract investment, and expand opportunities for citizens.

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Ali said developing the economy required careful planning, an understanding of the country’s competitive advantages and investments in infrastructure, institutions and tourism products.