Why is Guyana attractive to UK investors right now?

Oil revenue is improving airports, roads, and city services, which reduces travel friction and boosts occupancy. Record 2025 arrivals and the GTA’s 2026 licensing push expand investable deal flow. UK investors can find scalable hotel, eco-lodge, and services projects with clear ESG angles and the potential for resilient USD-linked cash flows.

What project types best fit ESG mandates?

Community-linked eco-lodges, limited-impact river or forest stays, and efficient midscale hotels with renewable power and water treatment score well. Add local hiring targets, skills training, and fair benefit-sharing. Track carbon, biodiversity safeguards, and guest education. Keep reporting streamlined so audits are easy and consistent across assets and partners.

How should investors assess demand before committing capital?

Combine arrivals data trends with hotel rate and occupancy sampling across seasons. Map airlift frequency, road access times, and tour operator capacity near sites. Run sensitivity tests on occupancy and costs, and speak directly with corporate travel buyers and local guides. A short pilot season can validate pricing and staffing needs.

What are the main risks to plan for in 2026?

Key risks include supply bottlenecks, inflation, labour shortages, and permitting delays. Weather and access disruptions can also affect remote sites. Build buffers in budgets and timelines, hedge FX if funding in GBP, and phase construction. Independent oversight, transparent community agreements, and simple ESG metrics reduce operational and reputational risks.

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Guyana Today, January 05: Oil Windfall Drives Tourism Buildout

ByDanny Kontos January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Guyana oil boom tourism is moving from promise to pipeline. Oil revenues are funding airports, roads, and city upgrades that make travel easier and safer, while record 2025 arrivals signal strong demand. The Guyana Tourism Authority plans 300 business licences and new products in 2026, opening clearer routes for eco-tourism investment. For UK investors, Guyana infrastructure spending reduces execution risk and supports scalable, ESG-aligned projects in hotels, construction, logistics, and services. We explain where capital can play now, key risks, and what due diligence to prioritise in 2026.