Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchise company with approximately 9,200 hotels in more than 80 countries on six continents, celebrated the entry of the La Quinta by Wyndham brand to Santiago, Chile, managing to enter one of the American capitals more cosmopolitan and dynamic to continue its exponential growth in the region.
The event held on October 10 at La Quinta by Wyndham Santiago Airport, was attended by Johnny Carrasco, mayor of the Municipality of Pudahuel; Benjamín Vivanco, General Manager of the Tourism Promotion Corporation of Chile; Bernardo Norambuena González, Councilor Municipality of Pudahuel; Eduardo Cruz del Río, Vice President of Operations of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for Latin America and the Caribbean, and Jimena Faena, Mr. Director of Loyalty, Communication and Marketing, who made the traditional ribbon cutting to formalize the opening in the company of local authorities , owners, the General Manager of the hotel, guests linked to tourism, hotels and customers.
“It is an honor for us to reach one of the main Latin American cities and with so much potential locally. It is modern and competitive in the field of business, but it also has natural destinations ideal for outdoor activities and entertainment. In Chile we see a great opportunity for growth as a company, both in the capital and in the secondary and tertiary cities in the middle and economic segment. There is great potential for international brands, ”said Eduardo Cruz del Río.
Data from the Undersecretary of Tourism indicate that during the first half of 2019 alone, Chile received almost 3 million international tourists, which demonstrates the potential of the South American country in hotel matters.
The Quinta by Wyndham Santiago Airport is strategically located in Pudahuel, just 4 minutes from the main air terminal of the Chilean capital. The hotel, which is a new construction, has 128 rooms distributed over five floors, restaurant, event rooms, fitness center, indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna. For those traveling for pleasure or business, the hotel offers free airport transfers and parking, buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
“The hotel service is top notch and the amenities are designed for the traveler and the demands of today. The awards, which we already received before the age of 2, speak for themselves; Guest Review Awards given by Booking.com to employees for their exceptional hospitality with a score of 9.1 out of 10, on TripAdvisor achieved 4.2 points on a scale of 5 and Holiday Check with 5.5 out of 6. In addition, less than 1 month ago We have received at the global conference of the company the award for the best new project of the brand at an international level, ”said Álvaro González, General Manager of La Quinta.
According to the Mercer survey, Santiago de Chile maintains its privileged position in the ranking of quality of life, including services such as transportation, recreation and economic environment, among others. All this makes it a very attractive city for visitors. In addition, the capital has a wide tourist offer nearby, such as vineyards, beaches and ski resorts, as well as - and connected by modern roads - a business center, conventions and conferences that attract tourists from around the world .
“The inauguration of La Quinta by Wyndham represents the beginning of the brand in Chile and in neighboring countries. The traveler of today and of the future, looks for smart shopping and above all things - good products at reasonable prices - and this hotel is totally consistent with this trend, ”said Jimena Faena. "In turn, La Quinta by Wyndham Santiago Airport, has the benefit of participating in the multi-award and generous Wyndham Rewards loyalty program," he added.