By Melanie Reffes
Setting the stage for what promises to be another stellar conference, the 13th annual Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC – 13) will be held from April 15 to 18 in Guyana. Organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in collaboration with the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), the eco-astute event is the most important gathering on sustainable tourism development in the Caribbean.
Nestled on the north-eastern shoulder of South America, Guyana is the only official English-speaking country on the continent celebrated for its unspoiled beauty, spirited indigenous culture and thundering waterfalls like the majestic Kaieteur Falls, the world’s largest single drop waterfall, five times higher than Niagara Falls and twice the height of Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world along the Zambezi river in Zambia. Also iconic, the Jaguar is the national animal that sits proudly on the country’s Coat of Arms. The largest cat in the Americas, the spectacular spotted creature is generally elusive; however, it can be seen in the Iwokrama rainforest along the Rewa River.
Giving the keynote address, Bharrat Jagdeo, former president of Guyana, will discuss the deployment of the regions tropical rainforests as a strategy to curb global warming.
“The former president has developed a strong reputation globally for his relentless advocacy for action to avert the worst extremes of climate change,” said Gail Henry, product specialist, (CTO), “We eagerly anticipate a dynamic and highly relevant keynote presentation from him.”
With the theme ‘Keeping the Right Balance: Sustaining our Resources’, the conference will be held the Guyana International Conference Centre with headquarters at the 200-room Princess Hotel , the largest conference center and casino in the country. Additional participating hotels include the Roraima Duke Lodge, Roraima Residence Inn and the Cara Lodge Hotel.
To register for the 13th annual Sustainable Tourism Conference, visit www.caribbeanstc.com |
