April 18, 2024

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GCCI Secretary Melisa and President Kester Hutson meet with the Travel Agents Association

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GCCI President (left), Melisa (right) and GATA officials (rear)

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) President, Mr. KesterHutson, and Secretary, Mrs. Melisa McRae-George on Monday, April 15, met with executives of the recently constituted Guyana Association of Travel Agents (GATA) at the GCCI Waterloo Street Office. The meeting was attended by the Association’s President, Ms. Adrina Singh, a Certified Travel and Tourism Consultant, and Vice President, Ms. Luana Falconer, from Frandec Travel.

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Melisa, Kester and GATA officials

The meeting was requested by the GATA which is currently garnering support for critical issues regarding airline operations in Guyana and to ensure that the interests and concerns of travel agencies are considered and addressed. This meeting allowed the GATA to introduce themselves and discuss how the GCCI can offer support as they plan to engage the Government on critical issues affecting local agencies. Ms. Falconer noted that the GATA is looking forward to becoming a member of the GCCI.