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The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) at its just concluded 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) elected Mrs. Omadele (Dee) George, General Manager of Herdmanston Lodge, as the new President.
In a statement the body said under the leadership of Mrs. George, the newly elected executive committee will work towards advancing the tourism and hospitality industry in Guyana. The executive committee comprises experienced professionals from various sectors of the industry, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their roles.
Mr. Eduardo Reple, General Manager of the Guyana Marriott Hotel, was appointed the new Vice President with responsibility for supporting the President and assisting in driving the association’s initiatives forward. Mr. Salvador de Caires, Manager of Tourism & Hospitality for Evergreen Adventures & Baganara Island Resort, will serve as the Treasurer, overseeing the financial matters of THAG.
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 incoming President, Mrs. Omadele George, expressed her commitment to continuing the work of the previous executive committee. She emphasised the importance of leveraging THAG’s existing partnerships while actively seeking new collaborations to enhance the association’s brand and drive further growth in the industry.
“Our main objective will be to work tirelessly for the betterment of our association’s members,” said Mrs. George. “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.”