PARSIPPANY, NJ — Wyndham Hotel Group hit a major milestone this week with the debut of its first Wyndham Grand properties in South America, catapulting the company’s presence in Latin America and the Caribbean to 200 hotels.

The milestone comes less than five years after the hotel group welcomed its 100th hotel in the region. Now, with the debut of its upper-upscale Wyndham Grand brand in Asunción, Paraguay, and Montevideo, Uruguay, 10 of the company’s 18 brands operate in 11 countries across the continent.

“Wyndham Hotel Group has made massive strides in Latin America over the last five years, establishing our diverse brands in key markets and meeting the needs of a growing traveler base seeking globally-recognized, quality hotel brands,” said Paulo Pena, Wyndham Hotel Group’s president and managing director, Latin America and the Caribbean. “It’s only fitting we commemorate our 200th hotel in this growing region by introducing one of our most aspirational brands to South America.”

The 16-storey Esplendor Asunción – A Wyndham Grand Hotel is conveniently position in the city’s corporate centre within walking distance of art galleries, shopping and restaurants. Boasting 206 guestrooms and suites, it offers business and leisure guests over 3,500 square feet of meeting space, a fully equipped fitness centre, treatment rooms and a sauna at the spa, free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant and complimentary breakfast.

At the 241-key Esplendor Montevideo – A Wyndham Grand Hotel, situated in the Punta Carretas neighbourhood, guests can enjoy a rooftop pool, fitness centre, a spa complete with a steamroom and sauna, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, on-site bicycle rentals, and a free daily breakfast buffet at the hotel’s restaurant. There are also four meeting rooms that span nearly 8,400 square feet.