Why Guyana Is Becoming the Caribbean’s New Eco-Tourism Goldmine
Why Guyana Is Becoming the Caribbean’s New Eco-Tourism Goldmine — And Why This Is the Best Time for Local Professionals to Position Themselves
Guyana has just signaled something BIG — the Ministry of Tourism has invited investors to submit proposals for eco-lodges and resorts across multiple high-value locations including Mashabo, Leguan, Bartica, Kumerau, Lethem, and more (see gov’t call for EOI in uploaded flyer ).
This isn’t just another government announcement.
This is the beginning of a tourism expansion wave, and if you’re paying attention, you already understand the pattern:
Where tourism investments go →
Construction, logistics, hospitality, maintenance, transportation, photography, and local service sectors explode.
Most business owners will wake up when the resorts are already built.
The smart ones move NOW.
Guyana’s Tourism Transformation Is Inevitable — Here’s Why
1. The demand is already global
Guyana had a record-breaking increase in tourist arrivals in the last 3 years.
International media (Forbes, BBC, Lonely Planet) keeps calling Guyana the “last undiscovered eco-destination.”
Eco-tourism is the fastest-growing tourism segment worldwide.
Guyana is uniquely positioned because:
- It has untouched rainforest
- The world’s largest single-drop waterfall
- Genuine Indigenous cultural tourism
- Massive river systems
- Adventure & wildlife unmatched in the region
This is not hype — the government is doubling down because the global demand already exists.
Eco-Lodges Are High-Margin, Low-Impact, and High-Demand
The EOI targets eco-lodges, not mega-hotels.
That means:
- Small footprint
- High-value clients
- Long-term sustainability
- Community involvement
- Local supply chain benefits
Eco-lodges require:
Local builders
✔ Local designers
✔ Solar installers
✔ Plumbers
✔ Carpenters
✔ Transport operators
✔ Chefs
✔ Tour guides
✔ Photographers
Livestreamers
Cleaning staff
Landscapers
Which is exactly why this article exists …
QikPros is positioned PERFECTLY to serve this tourism wave.
3. Every Tourism Project Creates Between 15–40 New Local Jobs
… and dozens of ongoing contracts for small businesses.
Hotels and eco-lodges aren’t just buildings. They are full ecosystems:
- daily maintenance
- repairs
- transport logistics
- food supply
- entertainment
- utilities
- marketing
- photography/videography
- digital content
- safety & security
- landscaping
The government’s EOI is essentially an open door for local professionals (and diaspora investors) to step into a growing industry.
4. The Diaspora Is Hungry for Opportunities Back Home
Caribbean diaspora communities are the most active investors in small tourism projects.
This EOI gives them structure — but what they don’t have is:
- trusted local contractors
- verified service providers
- on-the-ground support
- accountability
- professional reporting
- local expertise
This is the EXACT problem QikPros solves:
Verified Local Professionals + A Trusted Marketplace.
What This Means for You as a Local Professional
If you’re a:
- contractor
- electrician
- plumber
- carpenter
- AC technician
- driver
- boat operator
- drone operator
- photographer
- event host
- marketer
- cleaner
- landscaper
- maintenance technician
- builder
… then tourism is one of the easiest industries to get long-term clients.
But only if you’re visible.
Hire Verified Local Professionals Through QikPros
If you’re an investor or business starting a tourism project in Guyana, QikPros makes it easy to:
- Hire verified local service providers
- Find trusted builders, electricians, hospitality teams
- Avoid scams and unreliable workers
- Connect directly with professionals who understand Guyana’s terrain and culture
Or if you’re a local professional, list your skills on QikPros.com and make yourself visible to:
- tourism developers
- diaspora investors
- local hotel owners
- new lodge and eco-resort projects
Visit QikPros.com to hire or list your service today.
