The project summary for the planned US$40 million Hilton-branded hotel at Houston that will see over 150 local construction workers hired to build the facility and an additional 70 persons hired full time once it is up and running.
According to the summary, which has been released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites will see a 289 key hotel built near the Houston Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI).
Addressing local content, the summary states the development of the Hilton is expected to employ 150+ locally sourced construction workers, with an additional 70+ locally sourced employees required to run the completed hotel. It adds that around US$10 million is expected to be spent across 25 local contracts during development
One of the hotel’s principals is Lars Mangal, of TOTALTEC Oilfield Services and who is part of a partnership with the GYSBI consortium.
