Development Challenges in Guyana

Wenner, Mark D.; Bollers, Elton

doi:10.18235/0001135

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“…Tourism is more than policies, it is about people. It flows through the national economy with an estimated “3.2 per cent contribution to GDP and 8,300 direct jobs” (Wenner and Johnny, 2016). Tourism also exists in many communities, with the vast majority of visitors coming from the Diaspora and a heavy emphasis on ecotourism as a priority area.…”

Section: Tourism Policy Evolutionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, it is beyond the remit of this article to fully address the attitude and capacity of the government administrations under which tourism development has occurred. It must be noted that many strides have been made in the area of tourism development including the modernization of the main airport (The Cheddi Jagan International Airport), increased airlift, the opening of a Marriott Hotel (Wenner and Johnny, 2016), efforts to establish a Tourism Satellite Account and the tendering of a national tourism policy for public consultation. However, there is still much to be done in the industry to ensure that policy is put into effective practice.…”

Section: Major Tourism Goals Within Policy Framework With the Highest Potential To Impact Community-based Tourism Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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How can policy assist the development of community-based tourism in Guyana by 2025 and beyond?

Connelly

Sam

2018

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline the policy directives in Guyana as it relates to community-based tourism and to argue that the development of this niche can only be driven by clear policies which speak to community empowerment and institutional strengthening. Design/methodology/approach The paper is exploratory in nature and used document analysis as the primary means of data collection. Findings Community-based tourism presents an opportunity to advance the goals of government to include communities into the economic growth and development agenda. The vision for community-based tourism is community empowerment that develops the industry in line with the needs and aspirations of host communities. However, this cannot be fully realized without the supporting role of government via effective policy development and implementation. Originality/value It is anticipated that this research will serve as a valuable reference tool for researchers, policy makers and other relevant bodies with an interest in community-based tourism and the policy implications.

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Section: Tourism Policy Evolutionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Major Tourism Goals Within Policy Framework With the Highest Potential To Impact Community-based Tourism Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%