Best Western Puerto Gaitán Hotel is the name of the first hotel of an international chain to be established in the department of Meta and that will be located in the region of "Manacacias". 63 rooms, 37 of standard category, 19 superior and 7 suites; restaurant, bar and gym, satellite television and wifi throughout the hotel, two meeting rooms with a capacity for up to 60 people and a large outdoor pool are among the features of the most important hotel currently in Puerto Gaitán and that aims to boost and boost the development of hospitality and tourism both business and pleasure in one of the destinations that has shown the greatest evolution in recent years, as confirmed by Carlos Marquez and Jorge Serrano, partners of the Colombian operator Stanzia, signature that exclusively represents Best Western in Colombia.
The Hotel, whose investment amounts to COP $ 11 billion pesos, is part of the large Flor Amarillo urban development - "Ciudadela de La Altillanura" which is located at the entrance of Puerto Gaitán, by the road that arrives from Villavicencio , capital of Meta. Two sectors destined for residential complexes, an industrial park, a shopping center and a tower for offices will complement the Complex of which the hotel is part and that change the urban face to the municipality turning it into an even more attractive destination for investment and tourism .
"In recent years, Puerto Gaitán went from 4500 inhabitants to 17 thousand inhabiting the municipality, 23% of Colombian oil is exploited in nearby areas, the region has received heavy investments in roads and infrastructure, which makes investment in the zone "comments Márquez who adds:" Stanzia continues with its strategy of growth in intermediate cities, strengthening the satisfaction of the needs of the business market and developing the tourism segment in the areas and regions where we arrived with new businesses and openings. "
Some figures and project data
· 11 billion Colombian pesos is the total investment in the Best Western Puerto Gaitan Hotel. The company Stanziasa is the operator.
· COP 120 MIL pesos is the average rate with which Best Western Puerto Gaitán Hotel starts.
· 15 direct and 20 indirect jobs, all of the region are those generated by the property.
· 2 years lasted its construction.
Invest in Puerto Gaitan .. an opportunity
The region of the plains and the Orinoquia represent 7% of the country's economy. The Gross Domestic Product has multiplied three and a half times in 9 years (from 3.3 step to 11.1). The area consolidates as a Producer of Palma, going from 800 Hectares planted to 22000 Hectares in 10 years which gives a growth of more than 2500%. Puerto Gaitán is part of the Caño Sur Oil Block, which is becoming the new focus of the national oil industry. The potential of the Caño Sur Block is a key factor to achieve the goal of producing 1.3 million clean barrels by 2020.
Celebrating more than 70 years in the provision of hospitality services, Best Western Hotels & Resorts is formed by a global family of award-winning hotels located in more than 100 countries and territories around the world with accommodation options adapted to all types of travelers. More than 12 million people affiliated to its loyalty program and around 400 thousand people staying each night in hotels of the brand, In Colombia, through the operation of Stanzia, the firm is present with two hotels in Bogota, one in Santa Marta and another in Duitama. Stanzia SAS also operates a hotel for the Best Western brand in Panama City. "We project between 15 - 18 Best WWstern hotels in the country by 2020", as commented by Carlos Marquez, partner of the company who is aiming for an upcoming opening in Tunja before finishing 2018.