Between 2022 and 2023, the hotel achieved recognition and at the end of 2023, with only one year of operation, it closed with an occupancy rate of 76%. For 2024, it projects a growth of 5% over 2023. In Colombia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has 6 hotels; 4 in the Colombian Caribbean (two in Barranquilla, one in Cartagena and one in Santa Marta) and another 2 located in Medellín and Bogotá.
Wyndham Garden Cartagena has 13 floors and 90 rooms, of which 56 have two double beds and 34 have one king-size bed, with views of either the city or the sea. For corporate and social events, it also has 3 meeting rooms and a boardroom.
A bar, a craft shop, a permanent tourist information point, and a 24-hour gym are among the facilities that Wyndham Garden Cartagena offers its guests and visitors. On the 3rd floor there are 3 meeting rooms for social or corporate events and on the 13th floor there is a swimming pool with ocean views and a sky blue rooftop terrace from where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset. The hotel also offers internal parking subject to availability.
Wyndham Garden Cartagena stands out for its location in the Crespo sector, just a few minutes from the Rafael Núñez international airport, which makes it easy to travel to different parts of the city. Its proximity to the Cartagena de Indias convention center and the Hotel Las Américas puts it in a strategic location for corporate travelers and those attending events. Corporate attendance has been increasing in recent months. Depending on the season, we have managed to reach peaks of up to 40% of our total occupancy.
“We have completed two years with very positive results for the owners and the brand, as well as great positioning and recognition within the market. Our location, the brand, the security and tranquility of the sector are a differential for travelers when choosing us as their hotel in the city. For 2025, we hope to maintain our position in the sector and a growth in sales balanced with expenses and costs, also in line with demand in the city,” says Jacqueline Rodelo Arcos, General Manager of Wyndham Garden Cartagena.
Some reports and studies confirm that Cartagena is consolidating itself as a preferred destination at a national and international level, whether for leisure, events, congresses, cruises or weddings. It is the fourth favorite destination in South America according to the latest edition of the Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best. In addition, it is an increasingly attractive destination for cruise tourism, receiving 97% of the total passenger arrivals to the country from the most recent 2023-2024 cruise season, which just concluded. Awarded for the sixth time at the World Travel Awards as "Best honeymoon destination in South America" and was highlighted by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) as one of the most attractive cities in the region for events.
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Fuente: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts