-highest visitor arrivals recorded

Guyana’s tourism sector recorded its strongest performance to date in 2025, closing the year with 453,489 visitor arrivals, representing a 22 per cent increase over 2024 and the highest annual total in the country’s history. The results reinforce Guyana’s position as one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the Caribbean.

Here’s a breakdown of the recorded figures.

November 2025

Visitor arrivals reached 34,706, representing an 8 per cent increase compared to November 2024. This growth is particularly noteworthy as November is traditionally considered a shoulder period for tourism.

Performance during the month was supported by increased diaspora travel for family reunions and cultural activities, improved airlift capacity, and the adoption of digital booking systems that enhanced travel efficiency. The United States and Caribbean markets remained dominant, while arrivals from Canada and Europe continued to show steady growth.

December 2025

December recorded 47,337 visitor arrivals, a 21 per cent increase over December 2024 and the highest number of visitor arrivals ever recorded in Guyana for the month of December.

This performance was driven by seasonal holiday travel, festive events, expanded regional connectivity, and targeted marketing in both diaspora and leisure markets. While the United States and Caribbean continued to lead source markets, notable growth from Europe and Latin America signalled Guyana’s expanding international appeal.

(GUYANA TOURISM AUTHORITY PRESS RELEASE)