Wyndham Hotels & Resorts capitalises on rapidly growing mid-market hospitality segment in the region

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NEW DELHI, 7 August 2019 – Ramada® by Wyndham – one of the most recognised hotel brands in the world with around 870 hotels in over 60 countries – continues to grow its footprint in India with the recent addition of four openings so far this year and plans to open three additional hotels by 2020 in key destinations such as Thiruvananthapuram and Aligarh.

Ramada by Wyndham is part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,200 hotels and 20 brands in more than 80 countries. This expansion is part of the Company’s comprehensive plan to bolster its footprint in the wider Indian sub-continent, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio in region currently includes 46 hotels and more than 4,100 rooms with plans to add 40 hotels and more than 5,000 rooms by 2025, reinforcing its presence in the region’s rapidly growing mid-market hospitality segment. In addition to Ramada by Wyndham, the anticipated openings in the wider region will further expand the Ramada Encore, Howard Johnson and Days Hotels by Wyndham portfolio, whilst also introducing the Wyndham Grand and Wyndham Garden brands.

Panos Loupasis, Vice President of Development, Middle East, Eurasia & Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said: “The travel industry is gaining terrific momentum In India, with huge potential for the hospitality sector, particularly in the mid-market segment, and we are delighted to have such a strong representation in this exciting market. Our latest openings and development plans further cement our commitment to India and the wider region and perfectly support our mission to make hotel travel possible for all.”

Recent openings in India include:

• Ramada by Wyndham Kapurthala: Located on the Jalandhar – Kapurthala highway near Pushpa Gujral Science City, the hotel is the first Ramada by Wyndham hotel in Kapurthala. This 69-key, amenity-rich hotel features comfortable guest rooms, a pool, health club, and expansive event space along with a restaurant, bar, and lounge. The hotel opened in March 2019.
• Ramada by Wyndham Bengaluru Yelahanka: The first Ramada by Wyndham hotel in Bengaluru, this 80-room hotel opened in May 2019. It is spread across five acres of landscaped gardens and offers multiple conference and leisure facilities, including a pool, spa and a fitness centre.
• Ramada by Wyndham Jaipur Jaisinghpura: Located away from the hustle and bustle of the city and a short drive from the Amber Fort & Palace, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar, this 97-room contemporary hotel is the third Wyndham Hotels & Resorts property in Jaipur. Opened in June 2019, the hotel offers substantial meeting facilities, a gym, outdoor swimming pool and two restaurants.

 Ramada Plaza Lucknow Hotel & Convention Centre: this new-construction upscale hotel is part of a dual development with the existing Ramada by Wyndham Lucknow and features 207 rooms. It also has an executive lounge and convention centre featuring large meeting and events facilities with outdoor lawns, three on-site cafes and restaurants, a retail shop,
and even an art gallery. The hotel has easy access to Lucknow’s International Airport and Kanpur City.

Some of the anticipated openings in India by 2020 include:

•  Ramada by Wyndham Gandhidham Shinay: Situated in Gandhidham, the economic capital of the Kutch Region of Gujarat in West India, this new-construction hotel will feature 60 contemporary guest rooms, large meeting and banqueting facilities with lawns for outdoor events, on-site cafes and restaurants, a spa, fitness centre and an outdoor pool – as well as easy access to Kandla and Mundra ports. The hotel is expected to open in early 2020.
• Ramada by Wyndham Aligarh GT Road: Located in an important business centre of Uttar Pradesh in Central India, this 60-room new-construction hotel will offer well-appointed guest rooms, multiple meetings and events spaces, and a range of leisure facilities. The hotel will offer direct access to GT Road, connecting Aligarh with Delhi, and is expected to open in early 2020.
• Ramada by Wyndham Thiruvananthapuram: Situated in the capital city of the Southern Indian state of Kerala, the hotel is expected to open in early 2020, and will offer 108 well-appointed rooms, meeting and events facilities, three restaurants, a retail outlet, gym and a rooftop swimming pool. The hotel is a short drive from Trivandrum International Airport and the railway station, as well as main local attractions.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ properties around the world participate in Wyndham Rewards®, the Company’s award-winning loyalty programme, giving more than 77 million members globally a generous points-earning and redemption structure.

About Ramada by Wyndham
With approximately 870 hotels in more than 60 countries, global travelers are bound to find Ramada by Wyndham, one of the world’s most recognised hotel brands, wherever their travels take them. Guests choose Ramada to not only sample the world around them but for the brand’s passionate team members and full-service hospitality as well as functional meeting space, comfortable guest rooms, free Wi-Fi, and casual dining options. For more information visit www.ramada.com. Like and follow Ramada on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company, with approximately 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 817,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveller, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 20 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada by Wyndham®, Ramada Encore®, TRYP by Wyndham, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection®, Wyndham® and more. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty programme offers over 77 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at tens of thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Yerevan Marks Wyndham’s Entry into Armenia

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With around 870 hotels in over 60 countries, Ramada by Wyndham is one of the most recognised hotel brands in the world. Ramada by Wyndham has a strong presence all across Europe, from the UK, Germany, Portugal, Belgium and Italy, to Greece, Russia, Turkey and many more. The brand’s impressive list of destinations is set to further expand this month, with the opening of Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Yerevan, in Armenia. Located close to Republic Square, with panoramic views of Mount Ararat and the scenic city centre of Yerevan, the hotel will be the perfect base for travellers ready to explore Armenia’s capital and culture.

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Yerevan will boast 202 spacious rooms, four well-equipped and cleverly designed meeting rooms, a fitness centre, sauna and Hammam, as well as two modern restaurants serving a range of local and international delicacies. Situated just 13km from Zvartnots International Airport, the hotel will be set in an ideal location for travellers who want to sample the best that the city has to offer, including the National Gallery, the History Museum and the Opera and Ballet Theatre of Armenia.

Ramada by Wyndham is part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality powerhouse with 20 brands and approximately 9,200 hotels in over 80 countries. Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Yerevan will be Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in Armenia.

Edwin Broers, Regional Vice President for Central and Eastern Europe, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said: “Our strategy is bold but simple – we want to ensure that wherever in the world travellers visit, that they are able to find our hotel brands nearby.  With a thriving cultural scene and a rich history, Yerevan was a natural choice to enter this attractive country and continue to grow in the region.”

The hotel will be managed by hospitality management expert, City Central LLC under a franchised agreement. Chilingaryan Karen, General Director City Central LLC, added:  “We are pleased to be partnering with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to bring an internationally recognised brand like Ramada to the capital of Armenia. Yerevan is increasingly attracting business and leisure travellers to our country, and Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Yerevan will be the perfect spot to experience the city.”

Ramada by Wyndham hotels around the world participate in Wyndham Rewards®, the company’s award-winning loyalty programme offering more than 70 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, club resorts and vacation rental properties globally.

About Ramada by Wyndham

With approximately 870 hotels in more than 60 countries, global travelers are bound to find Ramada by Wyndham, one of the world’s most recognised hotel brands, wherever their travels take them. Guests choose Ramada to not only sample the world around them but for the brand’s passionate team members and full-service hospitality as well as functional meeting space, comfortable guest rooms, free Wi-Fi, and casual dining options. For more information visit www.ramada.com. Like and follow Ramada on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company, with approximately 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 810,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveller, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 20 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada by Wyndham®, Ramada Encore®, TRYP by Wyndham, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection®, and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty programme offers more than 70 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at tens of thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com or https://whrdevelopmentemea.com/.

Latest addition in Yunnan Province bolsters Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ position as largest U.S.-based hotel company in China

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PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Oct. 18, 2018) – Expanding its established presence of over 1,400 hotels in China, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor with nearly 9,000 hotels and 20 iconic brands and the largest U.S.-based hotel company in China, recently marked its landmark 100^th Ramada® by Wyndham location in the country with the opening of the 194-room Ramada Plaza Fuxian Lake.

Wyndham, which acquired the international rights to the Ramada flag in 2004 with just 14 hotels in China, has steadily grown the brand’s presence in key business and leisure travel markets there – including Shanghai, Beijing, Xiamen, and Chongqing, among others – offering a globally-recognized and trusted hotel name to the country’s ever-growing base of travelers. Today, the brand’s footprint consists of over 850 locations in more than 60 countries around the world.

“The increasing travel habits and spending among China’s burgeoning middle class – which is expected to grow to more than 500 million people by 2022 – continues to drive the need for a range of quality, value-driven accommodations throughout the country, from urban to rural destinations,” said Bob Loewen, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

“Ramada has delivered sought-after lodging options and high-caliber service around the world for six-plus decades. Reaching this milestone of 100 hotels in China signifies the confidence and trust hotel owners and guests have in the internationally renowned brand, and highlights the vast opportunities to continue expanding Ramada even further in the region,” he continued.

Located in Yunnan Province’s Changjiang County, the newly constructed Ramada Plaza Fuxian Lake is situated within Southwest China’s mountain landscape close to the Lucong Scenic Area, Maotianshan Mountain National Geo-Park, and Kunming International Airport. The tranquility of nearby Fuxian Lake – a popular attraction located just five kilometers away – inspired the hotel’s relaxing design elements, like its wavy exterior and neutral color palettes.

Services and amenities at China’s newest Ramada include two eateries, daily free breakfast offering traditional Sichuan and Yunnan cuisine, a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel’s 760 square meters of meeting and event space comprises five meeting rooms accommodating up to 600 guests.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts currently has seven brands spanning all segments operating in China, including Ramada, Super 8® by Wyndham, Days Inn® by Wyndham, and its flagship Wyndham® chain. The Company debuted two of its brands in the country in the past year – the lifestyle TRYP by Wyndham flag and the award-winning midscale Wingate by Wyndham® name – with the openings of new hotels in Xian and Sanya.

As of September, 30, 2018, Wyndham had more than 90 Ramada hotels in its pipeline in China.

ABOUT RAMADA® BY WYNDHAM

With over 850 hotels in more than 60 countries, global travelers are bound to find Ramada® by Wyndham, one of the world’s most recognized hotel brands, wherever their travels take them. Guests choose Ramada to not only sample the world around them but for the brand’s passionate team members and full-service hospitality as well as functional meeting space, comfortable guest rooms, free Wi-Fi, and casual dining options. For more information visit www.ramada.com. Like and follow Ramada on Facebook and Twitter.

ABOUT WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company, with nearly 9,000 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents.  Through its network of more than 792,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 20 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel Inn & Suites®, La Quinta®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection®, and Wyndham®.  Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management.  The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 58 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, condominiums and holiday homes globally.  For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.