This year the government will set out to revise the legislation which governs weddings in Guyana, a move aimed at promoting wedding tourism in the country.
Acting Tourism Minister Irfaan Ali made this announcement at the launching of the fifth annual Wedding Expo, at Duke Lodge, on Monday. The minister stated that one of the major setbacks remains the outdated legislation overriding the time in which one can be registered and licenced to get marry.
Meanwhile, Roraima Airways Chief Executive Officer Captain Gerry Gouveia noted that Wedding Expo is seeking to promote wedding tourism in the country. He stated that there is a need for Guyana to be marketed as a wedding destination, and that this is not being done. He highlighted that this year the Wedding Expo will be bigger and better.
Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) Mobile Sales Coordinator Allison Dundas said the reason the company remains committed to sponsoring the event is because it sees it as great opportunity to support and promote small businesses in Guyana. Couples have been invited to apply for the “Race to the Altar” to be selected as the lucky wedding couple to have a sponsored wedding at wedding expo on April 6. Applications will be closed on February 7.
This year, persons will have to pay an entrance fee of $500 to attend the event. The Wedding Expo will be held from April 5 to 7, at Duke Lodge.