Benefits from Marriott will be huge for Guyana – President Ramotar

GUYANA’S first five-star hotel is up and running under the Marriott International brand and the country’s Head of State is optimistic that the benefits will be huge, inspite of the numerous challenges to the project.

“The service standards of the industry can be expected to rise. We can expect increased training and commitment to service as a result of Marriott setting the standard. We can also expect continued investment by other hotels in improving their rooms and other amenities. Our capacity to host events/conferences will be considerably expanded, and this will spill over to all users of the hospitality sector,” the President told invitees at an opening reception at the Kingston Hotel on Thursday evening.
The 197-room structure employs 230 Guyanese and boasts a magnificent Presidential Suite, large and small meeting spaces and banquet facilities, a modern restaurant, executive lounge, a great room and outdoor bar and dining area among other features. Soon to be made additions include its entertainment complex, inclusive of a casino, night club and specialty restaurant, by year-end.
“The number of persons looking to visit Guyana knowing that we have a global brand like Marriott will increase; indeed the Marriott marketing brand will promote Guyana and this hotel. I expect as our economy continues to grow, more international brands, more Marriotts will be built. This project represents part of an integrated strategy to improve our travel and tourism sector,” President Ramotar said.