Arabian Business, Tuesday, Dec 24, 2019 | Rabi Al Thani 27, 1441
Hotel giant unveils plan for two new Oman properties
Oman:
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with
over 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries, has announced plans to open two
new hotels in Muscat, Oman.
Marking the introduction of the Wyndham Garden and Ramada Encore by Wyndham
brands to Oman, the openings will support the country’s ambitious Vision 2040
programme, which includes a focus on developing the country’s mid-market hotel
sector in a bid to welcome 11 million visitors by 2040.
The sultanate has seen an increase of more than 25 percent in inbound visitors
in the first six months of 2019 alone.
Panos Loupasis, vice president development, Middle East, Eurasia &
Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said: “The anticipated openings of these two
new hotels in Muscat mark a significant milestone as we seek to expand our
presence in this important market.
"With their unrivalled locations in the heart of Muscat’s business and leisure
district, these newest additions to the Wyndham Garden and Ramada Encore by
Wyndham family are the perfect properties to complement our growing offering in
the region.”
Set across eight floors and bringing 143 new rooms and suites to the city,
Wyndham Garden Muscat Al Khuwair is expected to open later this month.
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Muscat Al Ghubra is expected to open in March 2020 and
will boast 163 rooms, a rooftop pool with sundeck and a fully equipped fitness
centre and spa.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ openings in Oman are part of company’s wider growth
plans for the Middle East and Africa region, which include the addition of 23
new properties by 2023 and are focused on expanding the economy and mid-scale
offering across the region.