Construction of 20 new hotels on track this year

By Stabroek News On In Guyana News |
President Irfaan Ali (third from left) was joined by US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch (third from right), Public Works Minister Juan Edghill (second from right), Minister of Tourism and Industry Oneidge Walrond (at right), Roy Bassoo (second from left) and an official from the Marriott chain in turning the sod for the Marriott-branded hotel at Timehri on July 2nd. (Office of the President photo)
President Irfaan Ali (third from left) was joined by US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch (third from right), Public Works Minister Juan Edghill (second from right), Minister of Tourism and Industry Oneidge Walrond (at right), Roy Bassoo (second from left) and an official from the Marriott chain in turning the sod for the Marriott-branded hotel at Timehri on July 2nd. (Office of the President photo)

The Ministry of Finance’s mid-year report for 2021 says that construction will start on a total of 20 hotels this year.

In its report released last week, the ministry said that the hotel industry is expected to receive a major boost with construction commencing for 20 new hotels. These hotels are expected to add an estimated 3,450 rooms, more than doubling the existing country-wide capacity.