The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) concluded its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, where Omadele (Dee) George, General Manager of Herdmanston Lodge, was elected as the new President.
A release from THAG said that under the leadership of George, the newly-elected executive committee will work towards advancing the tourism and hospitality industry in Guyana. It said that the executive committee comprises experienced professionals from various sectors of the industry, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their roles.
Eduardo Reple, General Manager of the Guyana Marriott Hotel has been appointed as the Vice President of THAG, responsible for supporting the President and assisting in advancing the association’s initiatives. Salvador de Caires, Manager of Tourism & Hospitality for Evergreen Adventures & Baganara Island Resort, will serve as the Treasurer.
The committee members elected are as follows:
Abigail Ally – General Manager, Bimichi Eco Resort
Carla Vantull – General Manager, Wilderness Explorers
Dion Inniss – Sales Executive, Guyana & Suriname, Caribbean Airlines
Lorenzo Persaud – Business Development Manager, ANSA Motors Guyana Inc
The release said that George expressed her commitment to “continuing the excellent work” of the previous executive committee.
She said: “By collaborating with our partners and fostering new alliances, we aim to elevate the tourism and hospitality sector in Guyana, promoting its unique offerings to a global audience.”
