GUYANA’S tourism sector is experiencing record-breaking growth, with visitor arrivals surging to their highest levels in the country’s history as the nation prepares to celebrate its 60th Diamond Jubilee of Independence.
Delivering remarks at the launch of the Homecoming – Guyana’s 60th Diamond Jubilee Independence Anniversary, Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues on Thursday revealed that in January 2026 alone, Guyana welcomed 34,923 visitors, representing a 17.2 per cent increase over January 2025, setting a record for the highest number of arrivals in a single month.
2025 marked a watershed year for the industry, with over 453,000 visitors recorded. This represents a 22 per cent increase when compared with the previous year.
Delivering remarks at the launch of the Homecoming – Guyana’s 60th Diamond Jubilee Independence Anniversary, Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues on Thursday revealed that in January 2026 alone, Guyana welcomed 34,923 visitors, representing a 17.2 per cent increase over January 2025, setting a record for the highest number of arrivals in a single month.
2025 marked a watershed year for the industry, with over 453,000 visitors recorded. This represents a 22 per cent increase when compared with the previous year.