The Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) is Brian T. Mullis. Mullis has been the Director of the GTA since 2016 and has over 20 years of experience in sustainable tourism development. He is a passionate advocate for promoting Guyana’s unique and diverse tourism offerings to travelers from all over the world.
Mullis’ Background and Career:
Mullis was born and raised in the United States and earned his Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Concordia College in Minnesota. He then went on to earn his Master’s degree in Sustainable Tourism Development from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
After completing his education, Mullis worked for several organizations including The Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, and The United States Peace Corps. He has also worked as an independent consultant on sustainable tourism development projects throughout Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
In 2016, Mullis was appointed as the Director of the GTA. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and promotion of Guyana’s tourism industry. This includes working with local communities to develop sustainable tourism projects that protect Guyana’s natural resources while also providing economic benefits to these communities.
GTA’s Efforts under Mullis’ Leadership:
Since becoming the Director of GTA, Mullis has worked to promote Guyana as a unique eco-tourism destination. One of his key initiatives has been promoting bird-watching in Guyana which is home to over 800 bird species. The GTA has also launched several other initiatives such as promoting community-based tourism projects and developing new hiking trails.
Under Mullis’ leadership, the GTA has won several awards for its efforts to promote sustainable tourism development in Guyana. In 2018, the GTA was recognized by National Geographic as one of “The Best Sustainable Destinations” in the world.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, Brian T. Mullis is the Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority and has been in this role since 2016. He has over 20 years of experience in sustainable tourism development and is a passionate advocate for promoting Guyana’s unique tourism offerings to travelers from around the world. Under his leadership, the GTA has won several awards for its efforts to promote sustainable tourism development in Guyana and continues to work towards developing new initiatives that support local communities while protecting Guyana’s natural resources.