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Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered the Guyana market with the addition of Atlantic Suites Hotel in Georgetown as an affiliated property. The move gives Hyatt its first hotel presence in the South American country ahead of a major redevelopment that is expected to transform the property into Hyatt Regency Georgetown Guyana in 2028.

Owner RJR Investments & Holdings Inc. plans to invest approximately $50 million in the project. A new adjoining tower will be constructed and connected to the existing Atlantic Suites Hotel, creating a full-service Hyatt Regency with 240 guestrooms and suites. The development comes as Guyana's rapid economic expansion drives growing international interest and demand for business and leisure travel.

Georgetown gains another international hotel brand

Atlantic Suites Hotel is located in the Guyanese capital and commercial centre, with access to government offices and Georgetown's expanding business district. Eugene F. Correia International Airport is approximately six miles away.

The existing property offers 80 guestrooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking either the Atlantic Ocean or the Georgetown skyline. It is particularly geared towards business and extended-stay travellers and includes a 24-hour fitness centre.

Guests can also use facilities at the neighbouring Pegasus Hotel and Pegasus Corporate Business Center, which are likewise owned by RJR Investments & Holdings. These include approximately 36,000 square feet, or around 3,345 square metres, of meeting and event space, six food and beverage venues, the panoramic Aura Sky Lounge and an outdoor pool.

$50 million expansion planned by 2028

The next stage will see a new tower rise alongside Atlantic Suites Hotel. A pedestrian bridge will connect the two buildings, which are expected to operate together as Hyatt Regency Georgetown Guyana from 2028.

The completed hotel is planned to have 240 rooms and suites, a signature restaurant and market, lobby and rooftop bars as well as meeting and event facilities. The expanded property will target business and leisure guests alongside the meetings and group travel market.

“This debut in Guyana represents an exciting milestone in our strategic growth across Latin America and the Caribbean,” says Cristiano Gonçalves, Vice President of Development, South America & the Caribbean at Hyatt.

“As the country's economy continues to expand and international travel demand grows, we see significant opportunity to serve business and extended stay travelers with the trusted hospitality and care Hyatt is known for.”

Economic growth drives international hotel investment

Guyana has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing economies, increasing demand for international-standard accommodation in Georgetown. Hyatt sees the country as an emerging market within its wider Latin America and Caribbean expansion strategy.

“Guyana is experiencing an extraordinary period of growth and international interest, making this the ideal time to introduce the Hyatt brand to the country,” says Robert Badal, CEO of RJR Investments & Holdings.

Badal points to the long-established Pegasus Hotel as part of Georgetown's hospitality landscape and says the cooperation with Hyatt will build on that history while introducing more international travellers to Guyana's culture, hospitality and natural attractions.

Second Hyatt property expected later in 2026

Atlantic Suites will not remain Hyatt's only presence in the country for long. Hyatt Place Georgetown Guyana is expected to join the portfolio later in 2026. The property is planned with 136 guestrooms, a rooftop bar, an outdoor pool and complimentary breakfast.

Once Atlantic Suites completes its transformation into Hyatt Regency Georgetown Guyana in 2028, it is also expected to join the World of Hyatt loyalty programme. Members will then be able to earn and redeem points at the property.

The two projects give Hyatt an early foothold in a hotel market likely to benefit from Guyana's growing international business links and rising visitor numbers, while adding internationally branded capacity to Georgetown at a time of rapid economic development.

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