The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) says a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) team will be visiting Guyana to film another documentary as the country continues to attract international interest as an eco-tourist destination.

At a recent press briefing GTA Director Indranauth Haralsingh said so far three tour operators are expected in June and several other reputable tour companies have expressed an interest in Guyana. According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) press release the BBC team is expected to film Kaieteur Falls.

A team from National Geographic magazine has also requested permission to film some of Guyana’s prime attractions and tour operators and agents from Suriname and the Reel Adventure team are due in Guyana in June to promote and highlight the country’s potential.

GINA said in the latter part of last year a US television crew for Birding and Reel Adventures filmed a documentary on birding and sport fishing. On completion of the tour Reel Adventures host Robert Arrington also expressed an interest in Guyana’s resources and indicated that he hoped to invest in the new and emerging sport fishing industry.

Haralsingh noted that international awareness of Guyana and its potential through niche markets such as birding, trade shows, cruise ships visits and filmmaking has increased. He said too the GTA and Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce have attended the world’s largest consumer trade shows in Holland and are aware of the connections and opportunities that are available.