Largest Ramada Encore in the region set to be constructed
alongside a new Ramada Hotel & Suites, growing Wyndham Hotel
Group's presence in important capital city
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,
April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the signing of two new
properties in the important emerging city of Muscat, Oman, under the umbrella of two of its
globally recognised brands, Ramada Encore and Ramada Hotel &
Suites. Connected by a footbridge, the three star Ramada Encore
Muscat Al Ghubra and four star Ramada Hotel & Suites
Muscat Al Ghubra will be strategically situated along Sultan
Qaboos street; a short distance from Muscat International Airport, nearby shopping
centres and Oman's renowned Sultan
Qaboos Grand Mosque. Both properties are owned by the Al Khaleel
Group.
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Dan Ruff, Wyndham Hotel Group's
president and managing director for EMEA, explained: "Oman's unrivalled natural beauty spans
spectacular mountains to beautiful coastal regions, attracting many
types of travellers with 12 million expected in 2020. It's
clear there's a demand for the international quality of
accommodation that only our brands can offer. The signing of these
two hotels is a real milestone for Wyndham Hotel Group as they join
the existing Ramada Qurum Beach presenting even more choices to
Muscat's business and leisure
visitors."
Providing accommodation options for all types of traveller, the
two hotels will address both the mid and upper-midscale market. The
signing of the Ramada Encore Muscat Al Ghubra marks the planned
construction of 200 stylish rooms with 173 standard rooms and 27
suites, addressing the need for style and functionality for
value-conscious guests. Boasting state-of-the-art business
facilities and a wealth of leisure amenities including a fitness
centre, roof top pool and café, all-day dining restaurant and
coffee lounge, the hotel will not only be the first Ramada Encore
to open in Oman, but will become
the largest of its kind across the Middle
East & Africa.
Immediately adjacent, the Ramada Hotel & Suites Muscat Al
Ghubra will offer contemporary accommodation across 90 high-end
suites and share its leisure facilities with those at the Ramada
Encore. Breakout spaces and a coffee lounge measuring over 100
square metres will accompany three meeting rooms, with high speed
internet access available to guests throughout the hotel. The
conversion of the current residential building is due to begin in
2017, with both properties to open their doors simultaneously at
the end of 2018.
Sheikh Mohammed Al Khalili,
Chairman of the Al Khaleel Group added, "I am truly honoured to
partner with Wyndham Hotel Group as the world's largest hotel group
and the industry leader. This project will contribute to the
social-economic development of the Sultanate and allow us to
provide jobs to Omanis, which will also generate a positive impact
on local businesses."
All Ramada hotels in the region participate in Wyndham
Rewards®, the simple-to-use, revolutionary loyalty
programme from Wyndham Hotel Group that offers members a generous
points earning structure along with a flat, free-night redemption
rate in 72 countries across the world – the first of its kind for a
major hotel rewards programme. To learn more or to join for free,
guests should visit www.wyndhamrewards.com.
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 nearly 8,000 properties and
approximately 679,100 rooms in 73 countries under the following
brands: Dolce Hotels and Resorts®, Wyndham
Grand®, 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 45
million members the opportunity to earn and redeem points at
thousands of hotels across the world. For more information, visit
www.wyndhamworldwide.com.
About Ramada
Part of Wyndham Hotel Group, Ramada® is a global chain of nearly
840 midscale and upscale hotels. Most properties offer a wide-array
of services and amenities, including but not limited to high-speed
wireless Internet access, on-site restaurants, lounges, room
service, concierge service, meeting and banquet facilities and
business centers. Properties also offer travelers 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. Each Ramada hotel is independently owned
and operated, except for certain Ramada hotels outside of the U.S.
which are managed by an affiliate. Ramada Worldwide Inc. is a
subsidiary of Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC and parent company Wyndham
Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN). Reservations and information are
available by visiting www.ramada.com.
Wyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company based
on number of hotels, encompassing nearly 8,000 properties and
approximately 679,100 rooms in 73 countries. Additional information
is available at www.wyndhamworldwide.com. For more information
about hotel franchising opportunities
visit www.whgdevelopment.com.
About Ramada Encore
Ramada Encore offers modern and
ergonomically designed accommodations that feature stylish wooden
floors in all guest rooms, innovative bathroom pods featuring
walk-in power showers and vibrant social spaces. For more
information, visit www.ramada-encore.com.