The hotel chain has been working to guarantee this growing segment a service according to their needs
For entrepreneurs who travel frequently for work matters, the hotel where they stay can fulfill the role of their second home. Marriott International hotels receive a large percentage of passengers whose reason for visiting is working. Taking into account this trend, the properties make sure to offer them everything they need.
High-speed Internet, meeting rooms and discounts in places near the hotel are just some of the benefits that guests can enjoy. For those who want to combine work and pleasure, they can also enjoy the spas or the equipped gyms of the hotels after working hours.
Next, you can find the benefits and activities offered by hotels in Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay and Bolivia, very relevant destinations for business tourism in Latin America.
Marriott Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
The city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra is the largest city in Bolivia and is considered the economic and industrial center of the country. The Marriott hotel opened in December 2017 and since its opening almost 80% of the reservations correspond to business travelers. Being a strong destination in its commercial appeal, the hotel presents different services and benefits to turn a business trip into a different and fun experience.
For corporate events, Marriott Santa Cruz has two rooms, the Rio Grande Room and the Memoré Room. These are luxurious spaces equipped with audiovisual services that are available for events and banquets that can receive from 10 to 500 people. The versatility of these spaces means that they can be adapted for a breakfast, coffee break, lunches, cocktails, work meetings and even luxury parties for the company and / or employees. It also has a beautiful lobby that can accommodate more than 500 people and an Executive Lounge, with views of the city.
If travelers have the option to stay over the weekend and want to get to know this attractive city, the hotel offers discounts at some restaurants, shops and other services in the area so they can clear up after a day of work and incessant meetings.
Sheraton and Aloft, Paraguay
During the last years, Paraguay has positioned itself as a tourist destination and has hosted renowned international events. In this context, the hotels increased their demand for corporate travelers and offer more and more advantages for international visitors.
The Sheraton and the Aloft of Asunción, handle preferential rates for local and foreign companies and offer special benefits such as discounts in rooms with equipment for meetings, conferences and others. The meeting rooms that have the two hotels are of different capacities, adaptable to any format (round table, auditorium, classroom, etc.), equipped with screen and projector. In addition, they provide full audiovisual service and catering, which can range from a business breakfast to a New Year's Eve party.
The Sheraton has 11 rooms of different capacities, the largest can hold up to 900 people in auditorium format or can be subdivided into 3 smaller rooms. The youngest is designed for smaller meetings with a capacity of up to 10 people in "boardroom" format. On the other hand, the Aloft has a room of 60 m2 and is the best space offered by the hotel for business with modular tables for conferences and is equipped with audiovisual services.
Sheraton, Aloft and Four Points by Sheraton Montevideo, Uruguay
At Marriott International hotels in Montevideo, approximately 70% of travelers stay for business and they mostly come from the United States, Argentina and Brazil. The industries to which they belong are very varied, among which pharmaceutical, governmental and financial stand out.
The packages and special proposals for corporate trips at the hotel have preferential rates with local and foreign companies, special benefits for long stay guests and discounts on all the services offered by the hotel, from the Fitness Center, Food and Beverages, Laundry to a personalized VIP Club Leader service for frequent guests.
All hotels have meeting rooms of different capacities, adaptable to any format and equipped with screen, audio, projector and full service of food and beverages that are adapted to the needs of the worker. The Sheraton has 8 rooms that accommodate different proportions of people, where you can organize events from 5 to 600 people. On the other hand, the Aloft has 4 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of up to 300 people and, finally, the Four Points by Sheraton Montevideo has 5 rooms with a size to receive up to 300 people.
Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort
The hotel is one of the preferred options in the region as a destination for corporate events, from meetings to incentive trips and conventions. As much as Colonia del Sacramento is not a business destination, the main companies consider it an ideal alternative thanks to all the services offered beyond the accommodation.
The hotel adjusts its proposals according to the specific needs of the travelers who will visit them, what they will never lack will be: breakfast, high speed Internet access and the use of the Real Spa. In this way, corporate travelers get a good rest, start every day with an excellent breakfast and have the possibility to recharge or relax before or after their work days.
In addition, the hotel offers several services for corporate events. The location is ideal, surrounded by nature with a calm environment on the banks of the River Plate and only 5 kilometers from the historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It also has 105 rooms with views of the golf course or the river, creative and delicious menus, and large spaces, both closed and open, for meetings with a team always ready to contribute ideas and help. It has several rooms: the Cevallos room with capacity for 400 people in an auditorium, the Vizconde room with a maximum capacity of 90 people and the ideal Club House for smaller receptions. In addition, the Cava Real Restaurant is available, which can be modified to receive groups of up to 150 people, using the beautiful deck that overlooks the outdoor swimming pools, and the Lobby Bar that can be an attractive alternative for an informal meeting taking advantage of the architectural beauty of those spaces.