By Royan Abrams
Prime Minister Ret. Brigadier Mark Phillips emphasized the significance of a well-trained local workforce in driving Guyana’s tourism sector during the sod-turning ceremony for the construction of the first modern state-of-the-art Hospitality and Tourism Training Institute.
The ceremony marked the commencement of construction on the US$7.2M institute located at Port Mourant on the Corentyne.
Once completed, the institution will provide world-class training in hospitality, tourism, and related fields, offering countless opportunities for Guyanese.
Prime Minister Mark Phillips underscored the importance of a well-trained workforce in enhancing service quality, attracting more tourists, and boosting revenue.
Royan emphasized that the establishment and support of such an institute represent a strategic investment in Guyana’s human resource capacity.
By equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge, the institute aims to empower the workforce and lay the foundation for a sustainable and thriving tourism industry.
The construction of the Hospitality and Tourism Training Institute is a collaborative effort involving the Ministries of Finance, Education, Tourism Industry and Commerce, and the Caribbean Development Bank.
Minister of Tourism highlighted the unprecedented level of investment in the tourism and hospitality sector, signaling confidence from international investors in Guyana’s safety and potential.
The institute aims to ensure that the skills required to manage the sector are readily available in Guyana.
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, described the institute as a symbol of progress and a testament to the government’s commitment to excellence and the country’s future development.