A $1 billion hotel, consisting of four suites, including a presidential suite, 28 rooms, a pool, three bars and an international chef, among several other amenities, was officially declared open in Corriverton, Berbice, on Thursday afternoon.
In a short but extravagant ceremony, businessman Hareshnarine Sugrim opened the doors of the Classic Hotel and Suites to the public in the presence of several government ministers, well-known business persons and regional officials.
Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin, delivering the feature address, stressed the importance of the tourism industry. He said much more emphasis needs to be placed on tourism, “its potential for job creation,