TOTALTEC expands with new SOMA hotel and restaurant 

The new SOMA hotel and restaurant in Houston, Greater Georgetown, opened on Saturday, creating between 60 to 100 direct and indirect jobs and boosting Guyana’s hospitality sector.

SOMA is a venture by TOTALTEC, a Guyanese-owned company in the oil and gas and logistics sectors.

“When we first imagined SOMA, we wanted to create more than a hotel or restaurant. We wanted to create a place of purpose,” TOTALTEC’s Chief Executive Officer Lars Mangal said.

This first phase of SOMA will create 60 to 100 direct and indirect jobs for Guyanese men and women, across hotel operations, food and beverage services, and maintenance. The project also supports a network of local suppliers and service providers, aligning with Guyana’s local content goals and national workforce development priorities.

As the project scales, TOTALTEC plans to expand SOMA across other key regions of development in Guyana — offering affordable, high-quality accommodation and dining experiences that support business travelers, professionals, and industrial clients throughout the country.

Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali hailed the investment and noted that such private-led ventures bode well for the country. Dr. Ali said his administration is focused on transforming Guyana into a well-diversified economy, and the tourism and hospitality sector will help with this goal.