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Guyana Launches Tourism Awareness Month 2026 in Georgetown

Guyana has launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026 with discounted tours and nationwide promotional activities. Officials are also urging public participation and stronger service standards for tourism operators and guides.

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Updated Nov 5, 2026

Guyana launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026 in Georgetown, with promotions intended to support domestic travel and the tourism sector.
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The Tourism Authority says discounted tour packages, campaigns, a mascot and online activities will run throughout November.
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Minister Susan Rodrigues called on citizens to help make Georgetown cleaner, safer and more welcoming.
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The GNBS is urging tour operators and guides to use GCP 18 standards covering training, complaints, insurance and safety planning.
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Nov 2, 2026

“Tourism Is everybody’s business” – Rodrigues urges shared responsibility

Guyana launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026 in Georgetown, with Minister Susan Rodrigues urging citizens to help make the capital cleaner, safer and more welcoming as the city becomes a bigger hub for business and cultural tourism. She said tourism supports jobs and economic diversification, as arrivals reached 360,623 by September and the country aims for 500,000 visitors by year-end.

Nov 3, 2026

GTA announces discounted tour packages for Tourism Awareness Month

Guyana Tourism Authority says discounted tour packages will be available throughout Tourism Awareness Month in November to boost domestic travel, while new campaigns, a tourism mascot and online activities will promote the sector nationwide. Tourism Minister Susan Rodrigues said the country added 738 accommodation rooms in 2025 and urged wider participation from communities, taxi drivers, farmers and Indigenous groups, as Guyana prepares for international promotion in London and Brussels.

Nov 1, 2026

ENHANCING LOCAL TOUR EXPERIENCES WITH STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR TOUR OPERATORS AND GUIDES

During Tourism Awareness Month, the GNBS is urging Guyana’s tour operators and guides to use GCP 18, a code of practice covering professionalism, training, complaints handling, insurance and safety planning. The standard is meant to improve visitor experiences, strengthen confidence in the sector and support Guyana’s reputation as a quality tourism destination.

Guyana Launches Tourism Awareness Month 2026 in Georgetown

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