Two signings for new construction hotels in Auckland and Queenstown have marked the first La Quinta by Wyndham locations in South East Asia and the Pacific Rim.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced it will debut the La Quinta by Wyndham’s in the South East Asia and Pacific Rim region with the signing of two new hotels in New Zealand.
The first hotels set to fly the brand’s flag in New Zealand will be located in Auckland and Queenstown under a franchise agreement with Safari Group, Wyndham’s long-standing partner in the region.
Nestled next to the scenic Kawarau River, not far from Queenstown Airport, the 87-key LQ by Wyndham Remarkables Park is set to open its doors in late 2020 and promises to be a great base for visitors who want to immerse themselves in nature.
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The 246-key LQ by Wyndham Greenlane Auckland, located on the Great South Road in the city’s Ellerslie district, will be conveniently located between Auckland Airport and Auckland CBD, appealing to both leisure and corporate travellers alike.
Scheduled to welcome guests in mid-2022, guests will be a short drive from leading attractions such as Ellerslie Racecourse, Mt Smart Stadium, and a range of high end shopping precincts.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts President and Managing Director for SEAPR, Joon Aun Ooi, said the company was confident of the tourism momentum in New Zealand and that international travellers will return to seek out the country’s natural attractions and stunning scenery.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts President and Managing Director for SEAPR, Joon Aun Ooi. Source : Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.
“We are delighted to deepen our relationship the Safari Group and to introduce another sought-after and growing brand to New Zealand, and the SEAPR region," he said.
"As visitors return to discover this beautiful country, Wyndham will be there to cater for their needs with a collection of exceptional hotels and resorts in key locations nationwide.
Having acquired the La Quinta hotel franchise and management businesses in 2018, Wyndham now oversees more 925 destinations in the Americas and Europe.
An artist's impression of the guestroom at LQ by Wyndham Remarkables Park. Source: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
The latest announcement comes off the back of the brand’s recent European debut in Istanbul – the first La Quinta to open outside the Americas.
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts head of development for SEAPR, Andy Flaig, said the brand had so far proven a favourite among guests and hotel developers alike.
"I am confident that our customers in New Zealand will love the brand’s blend of upper-midscale comfort and convenience," he said.
"We look forward to introducing this concept to domestic and international travellers in the country, as part of our multi-brand expansion in SEAPR."
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