Hyatt Regency brand to debut in Armenia with new Dilijan hotel

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The planned 205-room property will combine leisure, wellness and conference facilities in one of Armenia’s leading mountain destinations

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Green Rock have signed a franchise agreement for Hyatt Regency Dilijan, marking the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Armenia. The agreement expands Hyatt’s premium full-service portfolio in Europe, Africa and the Middle East and was announced during a groundbreaking ceremony attended by representatives of the Armenian government, Hyatt and Green Rock.

The hotel is planned with 205 guestrooms and suites, a broad range of dining venues, family entertainment facilities and a purpose-built conference centre. Dilijan lies around 90 minutes by road from Yerevan and approximately three and a half hours from Tbilisi. A rooftop helipad is also intended to improve access for domestic and international guests.

Part of a broader destination development

Known for its mountain scenery, cultural heritage and surrounding national parks, Dilijan has developed into a year-round destination for leisure travel, business trips and events.

Hyatt Regency Dilijan will form part of Green Rock’s wider development concept for the area. The project also includes hospitality education initiatives, community spaces, restaurants and future cultural attractions such as a music hall and an art park.

The hotel is expected to strengthen Dilijan’s position as one of Armenia’s leading mountain resort and conference destinations while contributing to the region’s continued tourism growth.

“We are excited to bring the Hyatt Regency brand to Dilijan and this announcement marks an exciting milestone for both Green Rock and Armenia,” said Katerina Danekina, CEO of Green Rock.

“Together with Hyatt, we aim to create more than a hotel – we aim to help shape a destination that will attract visitors year-round while supporting tourism, culture and the local community.”

Conference centre for more than 550 guests

The hotel will be part of a 43,000-square-metre complex featuring restaurants and bars, retail outlets and family entertainment facilities, including two cinemas.

A 3,000-square-metre wellness centre is planned with a full-service spa, fitness facilities and an outdoor swimming pool. The conference centre is expected to accommodate more than 550 guests, allowing the hotel to host larger conferences, corporate meetings, weddings and social events throughout the year.

“We look forward to introducing the Hyatt Regency brand to Armenia through this collaboration with Green Rock,” said Ludwig Bouldoukian, Regional Vice President Development, Middle East and Africa at Hyatt.

“Dilijan has tremendous long-term potential and the Hyatt Regency brand, with its premium full-service offering, is ideally positioned to support the destination as a leading location for leisure travel, meetings and events.”

More than 400 jobs expected

The development is expected to create more than 400 jobs in areas including hotel operations, food and beverage, wellness, events and engineering.

Hyatt currently operates more than 245 Hyatt Regency hotels in over 50 countries. Further details on the construction schedule and planned opening date of Hyatt Regency Dilijan will be announced as the project progresses.