Eight tourism ambassadors were on Tuesday honoured by the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) for their contribution to enhancing travel experiences and services, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).
Those who were awarded were: Adrian Sheram of Old Fort Tours & Resort for Tour Guide of the Year; Rewa Eco-Lodge for Most Outstanding Community-led and Owned Tourism Enterprise; the Canadian Executive Service Organisation (CESO) for Most Outstanding Contri-bution to Tourism by an NGO/Volunteer group; Kings Hotel for Service in Tourism Accommodation/ Establishment; Backyard Cafe for Service Quality in Tourism; Hits and Jams for Tourism Entrepreneurs; White King Ranch for Tourism Recognition and Surama Eco-Lodge for the People’s Choice Award for Sustainable Tourism.
At the GTA’s 11th Awards Ceremony held at the Pegasus Hotel, Director Brian Mullis thanked those who have helped the agency in its mission to propel the development of the travel and tourism sector within the country.