Guyana tourism sector projected to nearly reach 6,000 hotel rooms by end of 2026

Guyana's hospitality sector is on track to reach nearly 6,000 hotel rooms by the end of 2026, marking a significant expansion in accommodation capacity to support the country's growing tourism market. This projection was confirmed by Kamrul Baksh, Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), during the recently concluded State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026, which hosted more than 300 delegates from the Caribbean and international regions. Baksh noted that the increase in room supply is a direct response to rising visitor numbers. "This here is the growth of the accommodation market, so if we are to accommodate additional visitors, we, of course, need rooms. That's just simply logical,” Baksh stated. He highlighted that while the number of rooms was relatively small as of 2020, the government's aggressive investment strategy has driven the current expansion trajectory. Looking beyond 2026, the GTA expects an additional 15 hotels to enter the market. This further build-out is aimed at supporting specific growth segments, particularly the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) market, as well as diaspora travel and leisure tourism. Baksh emphasized that these sectors require consistent availability of accommodation to sustain their expansion.

GUYANA’S tourism sector is poised for further growth, with the country’s accommodation capacity projected to approach 6,000 rooms by the end of 2026, as increased hotel investment positions the destination to welcome more visitors and accommodate a growing conference and leisure travel market.   Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, outlined the sector’s […]