TRYP by Wyndham Debuts in Puerto Rico, Strengthens Caribbean Presence

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Hotel Group today introduced TRYP by Wyndham® to Puerto Rico with the opening of the lifestyle brand's first hotel on the island, the 109-room TRYP by Wyndham Isla Verde.

Located outside the capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan, TRYP by Wyndham Isla Verde is less than 10 minutes from San Juan Airport (SJU) and across the street from Isla Verde Beach, putting guests close enough to dig their feet in the sand, visit historic sites in Old San Juan and enjoy the area's shopping, food and entertainment.

"Puerto Rico is a key tourism destination in the Caribbean known around the world for its beautiful beaches and vivacious culture," said Paulo Pena, president and managing director, Latin America and Caribbean for Wyndham Hotel Group. "TRYP by Wyndham is the perfect fit for the island: the brand's 'Own the City' culture embraces the traditional character of San Juan, while its contemporary design and amenities meet the needs of today's traveler."

Owned by Empresas Santana, TRYP by Wyndham Isla Verde features an outdoor pool, a business center, a well-equipped fitness center, and guest laundry facilities. It also offers five meeting rooms totaling 2,000 square-feet of space for up to 175 guests.

Modern fusion cuisine developed by Executive Chef Christian Quinones is served at the hotel's Lobby Gastrobar, open every day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Sundays. The on-site restaurant offers Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner daily.

TRYP by Wyndham Isla Verde's unmatched design is highlighted across its 109 spacious guestrooms, including 40 king rooms, 56 double rooms, 5 family suites, 1 fitness king room, 1 king media room and 6 accessible rooms. Each of these room feature modern chic decor, free high-speed WiFi Internet access, flat screen HDTV, work station, coffee maker, microwave, and bath amenities.

"With a mutual commitment to providing the best travel experiences, Wyndham Hotel Group was the perfect partner for this hotel," said Dr. Jose A. Santana, president of Empresas Santana. "Isla Verde is full of exciting attractions for guests including golfing, shopping at The Mall of San Juan, or visiting popular sites such as Castillo San Cristobal."

The globally recognized TRYP by Wyndham brand offers a unique way to experience its more than 120 destinations with a city-centric culture and contemporary lodging options in some of the world's largest urban centers including Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and New York City, among others.

In the Caribbean, Wyndham Hotel Group has a total of 10 hotels and 2,149 rooms under its TRYP by Wyndham, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Ramada®, and Howard Johnson® brands.

About TRYP by Wyndham
Part of Wyndham Hotel Group, TRYP by Wyndham^® represents over 120 hotels and 17,000 rooms across Europe and the Americas. The brand currently caters to business and leisure travelers in cosmopolitan cities including Madrid and Barcelona in Spain; Paris, France; Lisbon, Portugal; Frankfurt and Berlin, Germany; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and New York City, U.S. Properties feature an "Own the City" brand culture, which focuses on openly displaying passion for guests and passion for the cities in which its hotels are located. Reservations and information are available by visiting www.tryphotels.com. Travelers have the opportunity to earn and redeem points through Wyndham Rewards®, the brand's guest loyalty program, which can be joined for free at www.wyndhamrewards.com.

All TRYP by Wyndham hotels are either franchised by TRYP Hotels Worldwide, Inc. (THW), or its affiliate, or managed by an affiliate of Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC. THW is a subsidiary of Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC and parent company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN).

About Wyndham Hotel Group 
Wyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company based on number of hotels and is one of three hospitality business units of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN). As both a leading hotel brand franchisor and hotel management services provider, the company's global  portfolio consists of approximately 7,760 properties and 672,000 rooms in 71 countries under the following brands: Dolce Hotels and Resorts®, Wyndham Grand® Hotels and Resorts, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Wyndham Garden® Hotels, TRYP by Wyndham®, Wingate by Wyndham®, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham®, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham®, Ramada®, Baymont Inn & Suites®, Days Inn®, Super 8®, Howard Johnson®, Travelodge® and Knights Inn®. Wyndham Rewards, the company's guest loyalty program, offers more than 40 million members the opportunity to earn and redeem points at thousands of hotels across the world. For more information, visit www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

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