Hyatt and Green Rock Announce Plans for Armenia’s First Hyatt Regency Hotel

Hyatt Regency Dilijan will introduce Hyatt's premium full-service brand to Armenia, supporting Dilijan's continued growth as a leading destination for leisure, meetings and events.

Hyatt Regency Debuts in Armenia
- Franchise Agreement: Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Green Rock LLC signed to open Hyatt Regency Dilijan.
- Significance: Marks the first Hyatt Regency in Armenia, expanding Hyatt’s premium full-service portfolio across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
- Location: Dilijan, ~1.5 hours from Yerevan and ~3.5 hours from Tbilisi, with a rooftop helipad for enhanced access.

Destination Vision
- Dilijan is known for mountain landscapes, cultural heritage, and national parks.
- Green Rock’s broader plan includes hospitality education, community spaces, restaurants, and cultural attractions (music hall, art park).
- Goal: Establish Dilijan as a year-round tourism and lifestyle destination.

Hotel Features
- 205 guestrooms & suites
- Extensive dining and family entertainment facilities
- Conference center for 550+ guests
- Wellness center (3,000 sqm) with spa, fitness, outdoor pool
- Retail, restaurants, bars, and two movie theaters

Community Impact
- Expected to create 400+ jobs across hospitality, F&B, wellness, events, and operations.
- Supports local talent development and regional growth.

Leadership Voices
- Katerina Danekina (CEO, Green Rock): “We aim to help shape a destination that attracts visitors year-round while supporting tourism, culture and the local community.”
- Ludwig Bouldoukian (Hyatt): “Dilijan has tremendous long-term potential, and Hyatt Regency is ideally positioned to support it as a leading location for leisure travel, meetings and events.”

This project positions Dilijan as Armenia’s premier mountain resort and conference hub, blending global hospitality standards with local cultural development.