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Expanding route networks, increasing passenger and cargo traffic, and strengthening strategic partnerships are at the centre of Guyana’s engagement at Routes Americas 2026.
Guyana is stepping up efforts to boost its air connectivity and regional competitiveness and is well represented at the forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Public Works and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar, Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Board Director Sanjeev Datadin and Chief Executive Officer Ramesh Ghir are meeting airline, airport and tourism executives at the three-day conference.
Indar is scheduled to hold talks with representatives from 22 airlines and more than 30 tourism boards and airport operators from across the region, according to officials.
The discussions are aimed at attracting new routes, expanding existing services, and increasing both passenger and cargo traffic to and from Guyana.
The annual Routes Americas forum brings together decision-makers from airlines, airports and tourism authorities to negotiate air services and network growth. Guyanese officials say the event provides an opportunity to position the country as a regional gateway amid rapid economic expansion and growing demand for international access.
“Our presence at Routes Americas signals Guyana’s readiness to expand its global footprint,” Indar said in a statement. “As our country experiences unprecedented growth, strengthening air connectivity remains a national priority to support tourism, investment and trade,” he added.
Datadin said the meetings were aligned with CJIA’s long-term development strategy.
“These high-level engagements are critical to advancing CJIA’s strategic objectives. Each meeting provides an opportunity to showcase Guyana’s development trajectory and the airport’s readiness to accommodate new and expanded routes,” he said.
The conference concludes on March 5.
