{"id":17018,"date":"2024-03-05T01:10:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T01:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=17018"},"modified":"2024-03-05T01:10:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T01:10:10","slug":"guyana-office-for-investment-seeks-tourism-partnerships-at-barbados-agrofest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/guyana-office-for-investment-seeks-tourism-partnerships-at-barbados-agrofest\/","title":{"rendered":"Guyana Office for Investment Seeks Tourism Partnerships at Barbados AgroFest"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p><em>By Delicia Janneire<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) is actively exploring tourism partnerships with Barbados as it participates in the Barbados AgroFest for the third consecutive year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Delicia-Agro-Fest-1.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Barbados AgroFest unfolds from February 23 to 25, GO-Invest is seizing the opportunity to establish strategic alliances with Barbadian counterparts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, Chief Executive Officer of GO-Invest, emphasizes the importance of collaboration between the tourism ministry, Guyana Tourism Authority, and GO-Invest to explore and leverage synergies between the two nations&#8217; tourism industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A highlight of the event is the participation of over 40 Guyanese businesses, with 19 newcomers eager to showcase their products and services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Edghill, Senior Director for Investment at GO-Invest, reveals that a tailored Agri-Exchange, Tourism-Connect networking engagement has been arranged for participating businesses, scheduled for February 26. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Delicia-Agro-Fest-2.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative aims to facilitate meaningful interactions and potential partnerships between Guyanese and Barbadian enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edghill elaborates on the dual purpose of the engagement, emphasizing the alignment of agriculture and tourism as key sectors in both countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He underscores the importance of fostering interest and securing strong deals between private sector players in Barbados and their Guyanese counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on the success stories of previous years, Dr. Ramsaroop highlights the tangible benefits for businesses participating in such initiatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, he mentions Only Coconuts, a company that secured a significant distribution deal following their participation in the AgroFest, positioning their products prominently across the Caribbean market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The participating Guyanese contingent spans various sectors, including agro-processed goods, fresh produce, jewelry, furniture, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, tour operators will showcase their niche markets and services, enhancing Guyana&#8217;s tourism profile in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As GO-Invest actively pursues partnerships and collaborations at the Barbados AgroFest, it signals a concerted effort to foster economic growth and strengthen bilateral ties between Guyana and Barbados in the areas of agriculture, tourism, and trade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Delicia Janneire The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) is actively exploring tourism partnerships with Barbados as it participates in the Barbados AgroFest for the third consecutive year. 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