The 2004 edition of ‘Guide for Hotels-Restaurants and Forest Cottages of Guiana’ has made its appearance at a crucial period in the development of tourism in our region. At this moment, while important means are being employed by both public authorities and local communities to promote the development of tourism in Guiana, we would once again like to contribute, by bringing our assistance to this combined effort. This guide is intended equally for those tourists passing through our region as well as local residents in search of a good restaurant or an idyllic getaway for relaxation. Through this guide, it was important to provide an outlet for the many professionals of Guiana’s tourism industry to express themselves and to offer them an opportunity to personalise their messages to the public. Each and every page of this edition, either by a veiled message to the reader, a photo, a novel menu or pricing or through an innovative catch phrase is sure to tempt the reader into discovering the talents of a professional in a restaurant, leisure centre or hotel. Over the years, this work has become a genuine “suggestion box”, highly appreciated not only by professionals in the tourism industry but also equally by the ever increasing readers and users of this guide. It is impossible to end this editor’s note without mentioning our profound thanks to all those tourism service providers who have shown their support to this collective work. Le Guide ! |