Guyana records over 40k visitor arrivals in May 2026

Guyana recorded some 40,149 visitor arrivals last month, marking a 20.6 per cent increase over the period in 2025 and the strongest May performance in the country’s tourism history.

According to the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), this growth was undoubtedly supported by events held as part of Guyana’s 60th Diamond Jubilee Independence Anniversary celebrations, including the Guyana Festival, Street Food on the Terrace, and Guyana Carnival activities.

The United States remained the leading source market with 37% of total arrivals, followed by the Caribbean (33%), Latin America (10%), Canada (8%), Europe (6%), and other markets (6%).

Minister of Tourism, Industry & Commerce, Hon. Susan Rodrigues, noted that the performance reflects the sector’s growing contribution to national development and the impact of sustained investment in tourism.

“The results recorded in May reflect the continued growth of tourism as a key contributor to Guyana’s economic development. They highlight the impact of sustained investment in our tourism product, cultural programming, and major events, and reinforce the importance of building on this momentum to ensure benefits reach communities across the country,” the Minister stated.

Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, added that the results reflect ongoing progress in destination development and collaboration across the sector.

“These results reflect continued progress in how Guyana is being positioned as a destination. We are seeing the impact of sustained product development, stronger coordination across stakeholders, and a continued focus on improving the visitor experience,” Baksh noted.