The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) announced in a release yesterday, that Shamar Joseph, the Guyanese and West Indies fast bowler, has been named its official Tourism Ambassador.
This partnership, it added, comes on the heels of Joseph’s recent heroics in Australia vs. West Indies test match, where he captured a record-breaking seven (7) wickets for 68 runs, securing a phenomenal win for the West Indies.
Director of Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, who welcomed Joseph stated, “We are incredibly proud to welcome Shamar Joseph as our Tourism Ambassador. He is about to embark on a journey to discover and showcase the best that Guyana has to offer.” He added that “Shamar’s dedication, resilience, and passion for his home country perfectly align with the values we strive to promote for Guyana. More importantly, as we continue to promote sports tourism, this is the perfect opportunity for us to amplify our efforts.”
The release noted that Joseph, who hails from Baracara, “embodies an unwavering sense of determination, both on and off the field. It added that GTA recognises his exceptional talent and believes he is on a path to achieving remarkable success in the cricketing world.
The GTA and Joseph will collaborate on projects, while focusing on initiatives leading up to the ICC Men’s T20 cricket matches scheduled in Guyana. The partnership includes a variety of promotional activities, including awareness sessions with young students, promotional sweepstakes, and familiarisation trips to some of Guyana’s most breathtaking natural attractions. The GTA also expressed confidence that this collaboration will significantly elevate Guyana’s tourism profile, the release added.
