The Guyana Tourism Authority recently conducted a training session for taxi operators attached to the Eccles Cab and Car Rental Agency. This training session is just one of a series of training sessions planned to be undertaken by the Authority this year. The Authority is aiming to update taxi operators and services on tourism in Guyana and how they can play a role in improving this sector. Taxi drivers and dispatchers were taught on elements of good services, attitude, characteristics of good drivers and dispatchers, role of drivers and dispatchers, value of customer loyalty, communication skills, needs of customers among other areas.

Guyana is currently participating as a sharing company in the Suriname Tourism Foundation Booth at the annual Vakantiebeurs Trade Fair in Utrecht, The Netherlands from January 13th – 17th, 2009.

Vakantiebeurs is regarded as the largest platform for travel in the Netherlands. The Vankantiebeurs Trade Show targets three (3) main groups: consumers, trade visitors and professionals from the travel industry, press and media. It is the key consumer and trade show in the Netherlands which is held in Utrecht.

Vakantiebeurs attracts Europe’s regional and national travel agencies, travel information offices, tour operators, travel agents and travel companies. Hotel chains, camping sites, car rental companies, campers and caravans and bungalow parks also exhibit at Vakantiebeurs.

Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Mr. Indranauth Haralsingh is in Holland representing Guyana, Mr. Haralsingh is looking to establish partnership and links with numerous tour operators to better promote and market destination Guyana.

Hon. Manniram Prashad, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce commissioned new and refurbished facilities at No. 63 Beach on Tuesday 12th, January, 2010.

Minister Prashad at the simple ceremony stated that these facilities will add to the visitor’s comfort and experience at the beach. This project was made possible through several public/private partnerships. No. 63 Beach, the main tourist attraction in Berbice, now boasts four benabs, two washroom facilities, two changing rooms and three pavilions. He further mentioned that Cortours, a local tour operator in Berbice have already committed to build a pavilion to add to these facilities. Minister Prashad also encouraged other businesses to invest in other similar beach facilities.
These facilities were handed over to the No. 63 Beach Committee which is now tasked with recruiting rangers and cleaners to monitor the area, especially during weekends and holidays. The Minister also urged the committee to be proactive in raising funds which will go towards maintenance the facilities. He also urged the residents of Berbice to take good care of these facilities which has been built for their comfort and enjoyment.
No.63 Beach on average per week receives 4,000 visitors and 20,000 visitors on special occasions such as Independence Day and Easter Monday.  The Minister noted that the opening of the Berbice River Bridge has resulted in a high influx of people into Region Six, particularly to enjoy the beach, making its upgrade an essential one.

Location : South America border by Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname and the Atlantic.
Size : 214, 969Kmsq.
Climate: Dry and Wet.Wet season mid-November to mid-January and May to July. Dry and Hot season from February to April and August to October.
Temperature: Avg. temperature of 27.5 degrees, coastland temparature 18-34 degrees(C), interior 18-40 degrees(C).
Population: 770,000(estimate 2006)
Official language: English with a Caribbean creole flavor.
Capital: Georgetown
International Airport: Cheddi Jagan International
Other towns: Linden, New Amsterdam, Rose Hall, Anna Regina, Bartica and Lethem.
Major Exports: Sugar,Rice, Gold, Diamonds,Timbers, Bauxite, Agricultural produce.
Currency: Guyana Dollar(G$)
Exchange Rate: US $1 = G $200
Time: GMT-3
National Independence: 26th May 1966 from Great Britain.
National Anthem: Dear land of Guyana
National flag: Golden Arrow Head
National Bird: The Canjie Pheasant
National Flower: The Victoria Amazonica
National Day: 23rd February, 1970
National Sports : Cricket