The new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel was opened on Wednesday, bringing much-needed accommodation options close to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport at Timehri.The hotel is a US$20 million venture pursued by the Bassoo Group and built by Cardinal Investments Inc.- a special purpose company created by Roy and Denise Bassoo. The six-storey structure has 150 rooms, executive suites, and other modern amenities.Though set to welcome its first set of visitors in the weeks ahead, expansion plans are already afoot.Cardinal Investment’s Managing Director, Roy Bassoo, said the company is already in talks with Marriott to add another 75 rooms adjacent to the property. Additionally, an entertainment complex offering fast food, an Irish pub, a rooftop bar and a casino may be added.(Photo: Vishani Ragobeer/ News Room/ August 25, 2025)This hotel was constructed after President Dr Irfaan Ali made a call for investors to rapidly increase locally-available hotel rooms soon after taking office five years. As he opened the hotel on Wednesday and commended the Bassoo family, the President reflected on his call and the government’s support for such venture.“Who would’ve thought this is what Timehri would look like now?“…We did not wave a magic wand. We had a vision, we developed a plan and we courted investors,” the President said.Beyond this Courtyard by Marriott venture, the Bassoo family will soon construct another hotel— Staybridge Suites— along the Heroes Highway.The post Expansion already planned as new Marriott Hotel opens at Timehri appeared first on News Room Guyana.