GUYANA’S already bustling tourism and hospitality industry now has a new addition with the introduction of the Crown Guyana Hotel Inc at Plantation Providence on the East Bank of Demerara.
Spearheaded by managing director, Guyanese businessman and entrepreneur Rajendra Maye, the state-of-the-art facility was opened on Friday evening with a great reception and public support. The US$5 million investment, designed to offer modern amenities and comfort, is expected to contribute significantly to the city’s accommodation offerings and to support growing tourism demand.
The hotel features 62 modern and luxurious rooms, eight executive suites, a fine dining restaurant, and outdoor pool facilities complete with a swim-up bar and lounge.
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, said with the establishment’s 70 rooms in total, the Crown Hotel enriches Guyana’s hospitality landscape and moves the country closer to the national target of 2,000 new rooms by the end of 2025.
“This investment is a strong vote of confidence in the PPP/C Government, the resilience of Guyana’s economy, and the rapid growth of our tourism sector,” Walrond said.
She added that similar investments will continue with a new aircraft terminal set to be commissioned soon and a number of other hotels slated to take shape in the coming months.
Delivering remarks at the hotel’s opening ceremony, Minister Walrond described the investment as clear evidence of Guyana’s expanding tourism sector and overall economic growth. She noted that as Guyana continues to position itself as a leading destination, the government remains focused on creating the right environment for investors.
“As a people’s representative of the government, we have always supported and provided the environment for investors to feel that their investment is less risky than in other places,” Walrond emphasised. “We have put in programmes and policies and incentives for your investment to thrive,” she stated.
The minister explained that the establishment of hotels such as Crown Guyana represents confidence in the government’s vision to transform the country’s tourism sector. Policies, incentives, and a stable environment have been put in place to encourage both local and international investors to commit to projects of this scale.
According to the minister, Crown Guyana is part of a larger national push to expand the availability of high-quality accommodation. She recalled that just a few years ago, Guyana struggled with limited room capacity. Today, however, the country is well on its way to adding more than 2,000 new rooms, including 12 international brand hotels expected to open between this year and next.
“Between his year and next year, we’re going to have 12 international brand-new hotels coming to Guyana,” Minister Walrond said. “Your rooms are added to the stock of high-quality rooms that we need. This mid-tier, this level of room stock is much needed. Our tourism sector is booming. Every single year, we have these great, great rooms.”
Walrond also highlighted the government’s broader tourism development strategy, which includes new international routes and expanded airport facilities. She announced that the second terminal at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport will soon be commissioned, allowing Guyana to welcome larger aircraft and more visitors.
“When you land into that terminal, you will feel that you are landing into the rainforest to showcase our beautiful biodiversity and ecosystem,” the minister said, underscoring the government’s aim to align infrastructure development with Guyana’s natural identity.
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CAPTION: Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond (left), Managing director of Crown Guyana Hotel Inc., Rajendra Maye (centre) and Karishama Maye (right) during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the hotel