Pres Ali urges Caribbean to scale up tourism investment

Ali warns Caribbean to scale up or risk being left behind

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Guyana’s President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has warned Caribbean tourism leaders to “scale up” or risk being left behind as destinations in the Middle East and Latin America pour billions into tourism infrastructure and development. Ali said the Caribbean could no longer depend primarily on its beaches, natural beauty and established global appeal, arguing that the next phase of tourism must be driven by larger and smarter inves…

President Ali urges Caribbean tourism investors to plan for disasters before they strike

PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has called for disaster preparedness and business continuity provisions to be built into tourism investment agreements from the outset, warning that governments and businesses must be ready before a crisis hits. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026 on Wednesday, President […]

SOTIC 2026: Communities, small businesses must benefit from tourism development – regional officials

…Guyana receives Green Destinations Country Baseline Assessment Award As regional leaders and stakeholders gathered in Georgetown to examine the opportunities and challenges confronting the future of Caribbean tourism, emphasis has been placed on ensuring that the people, communities and businesses that shape the region reap the benefits of the industry. Guyana is hosting the Caribbean […]

Ali scolds Caribbean investors for 'laid back' approach to tourism development

Last Updated on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 21:30 by Written By Denis Chabrol President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday chided investors in the Caribbean for failing to grab opportunities in the tourism sector, at a time when Middle East countries have been spending heavily on creating a high-value tourism product. “This is where our investors are […]

Minister Attends Caribbean Tourism Conference

Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell is attending the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s [CTO] State of the Tourism Industry Conference [SOTIC] 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana, from October 5-9. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, is currently in Georgetown, Guyana, representing […]

Pres Ali urges Caribbean to scale up tourism investment

– as SOTIC formally opens in Georgetown President Dr Irfaan Ali has called on Caribbean governments, investors and tourism businesses to “scale up” their thinking and investment warning that the region will lose ground to fast-moving competitors if it relies on its natural beauty alone. The president gave the charge in his keynote address on […]