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Wyndham Hotel Group introduces three new hotels to Africa and frings first branded hotels to Najaf, Iraq

  • Mr. Hani Kafafi, CEO Al Houda Hotels and Tourism Company and Geoff Ballotti, president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Hotel Group, celebrate an expanded presence in Najaf. (PRNewsFoto/Wyndham Hotel Group)

  • Mr. Hani Kafafi, CEO Al Houda Hotels and Tourism Company and Geoff Ballotti, president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Hotel Group, celebrate an expanded presence in Najaf. (PRNewsFoto/Wyndham Hotel Group)

  • Abel Sahlemariam Woldegiorgis, director of Santa Maria Real Estate and Hotels PLC and Geoff Ballotti, president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Hotel Group, celebrate the signing of three new hotels. (PRNewsFoto/Wyndham Hotel Group)

Wyndham Hotel Group announced plans for two new hotels in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf, in a deal announced with Bukhamseen Group For Real Estate, Tourism, General Trading & Contracting Company.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Wyndham Hotel Group announced the signing of three new hotels in Ethiopia following last year’s opening of its first Ramada in the country, the Ramada Addis Ababa, as part of a strategic decision to expand its management services in the African market. Construction of the four-star TRYP by Wyndham Addis Ababa Bole Road is due to begin later this year, co-located with the five-star Wyndham Addis Ababa Bole Road, which is already under development. Initial work on the four-star Wyndham Garden Langano has also begun at its stunning lakefront location 180km south of Addis. The properties are owned by Santa Maria Real Estate & Hotels Plc of Addis Ababa.

With the Ethiopian Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s recent announcement of its target to triple the number of annual foreign visitors in the country to more than 2.5 million by 2020, the demand for quality and internationally branded upscale accommodation is high. The signing of these three new hotels by Wyndham Hotel Group will contribute towards the Ministry’s ultimate goal of making Ethiopia one of Africa’s top five tourist destinations by 2020.

Dan Ruff, Wyndham Hotel Group’s president and managing director for EMEA, commented: “East Africa is a key market for us with its extensive and ongoing infrastructure improvements resulting in the steady growth of international tourism to the area. This triple signing marks a commitment to Ethiopia’s thriving hospitality industry, not only bringing high-end accommodation and facilities to travellers, but also, significantly, creating approximately 500 local jobs. The new Bole Road properties are ideally situated for corporate travellers visiting the important commercial hub of Addis Ababa, and the beautiful Wyndham Garden Langano offers visitors a taste of luxury in a breathtaking lakefront location.

TRYP by Wyndham Addis Ababa Bole Road
Conveniently located at Addis Ababa’s busiest address, just 1.3km from the international travel hub, Bole International Airport, the TRYP by Wyndham Addis Ababa Bole Road is a milestone for the hotel group, marking the first hotel to open on the continent under this well-known brand. The new-build will boast 120 rooms, including 12 suites. Its excellent leisure facilities will incorporate a rooftop fitness area, sauna and spa, along with a comprehensive food and beverage offering comprising an all-day restaurant, cocktail bar and lounge to offer guests a variety of environments to relax and dine in. The hotel will open its doors at the end of 2020.

Wyndham Addis Ababa Bole Road
Situated adjacent to the new TRYP by Wyndham, the Wyndham Addis Ababa Bole Road will offer its guests an unrivalled level of luxury in the convenience of its central location. This new signing also marks the first Wyndham to open in Africa and is set to bring the brand’s global quality and reputation to Addis Ababa’s visitors. Extensive meeting facilities combined with the very best in leisure amenities will offer the perfect package to all types of travellers. The hotel’s 161 rooms, including nine suites, are expected to attract visitors from all over the globe. Guests can relax in their choice of two restaurants and two lounges or in the hotel’s juice bar and café for more informal settings. The hotel is expected to start welcoming guests at the end of next year.

Wyndham Garden Langano
Located on the shores of the spectacular Lake Langano, south of Addis Ababa, the Wyndham Garden Langano is set to become the first hotel from an internationally recognised brand to offer guests true peace and tranquility in this beautiful setting. Its 112 rooms include 12 suites and 24 deluxe rooms, bringing guests a variety of options to suit their budget. Guests can enjoy not only the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool, spa, and tennis court, but can also take advantage of water-sports facilities on Lake Langano. The hotel also boasts an impressive food and beverage offering including two restaurants, a cocktail bar and lounge. The Wyndham Garden Langano is set to open at the end of 2018.

Owner Abel Sahlemariam Woldegiorgis added, “This triple signing with Wyndham Hotel Group marks a milestone for us in bringing three new properties to Ethiopia’s visitors and travellers. We’re confident that visitor numbers to both Addis and the country as a whole are on the rise, and with that increase will come a higher demand for the quality branded accommodation we’ll be offering.

All Wyndham Hotel Group’s properties 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.

Wyndham Hotel Group brings first branded hotels to Najaf in dual signing
Wyndham Hotel Group announced plans for two new hotels in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf, in a deal announced with Bukhamseen Group For Real Estate, Tourism, General Trading & Contracting Company. Located just 800m from the Imam Ali Holy Shrine, the third holiest site for the estimated 200 million followers of the Shia branch of Islam, the co-located Ramada Plaza Najaf and Ramada Hotel & Suites Najaf will cater to the needs of the booming religious tourism industry in the city. The new four-star hotels will join the existing Ramada Sulaymaniyah to become the second and third Wyndham Hotel Group properties in Iraq.

Millions of pilgrims visit the Imam Ali Holy Shrine each year, with numbers expected to surge further when the expansion of the nearby Al Najaf International Airport is complete. Dan Ruff, Wyndham Hotel Group’s president and managing director for EMEA, added: “Najaf is a thriving holy city, with thousands of Shia Muslims from Iran and other areas of the region making the pilgrimage to the Imam Ali every week. This growing number of visitors seeks the quality accommodation which we offer under the umbrella of our Ramada brand, as well as the convenience of being located just 800m down the road from the sacred site. The significant number of jobs these openings will create for local people will help to boost the city’s growing tourism industry even further.

Located on Kahrabba Street, the Ramada Plaza Najaf will boast 225 rooms including 20 suites to suit differing needs and budgets of visitors. Multiple meeting rooms including an 800sqm banquet room can accommodate business or special occasion functions. Guests can enjoy the luxury of leisure facilities, including both indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness room and spa, before relaxing and dining in a choice of two restaurants or an additional lounge.

Connected to the Ramada Plaza, the Ramada Hotel & Suites Najaf offers flexible accommodation in the form of 149 studios and 91 high-end one-bed apartments, providing an ideal space for families and groups. Guests can make use of the leisure facilities at the Ramada Plaza next door, as well as additional meeting space, restaurant and lounge. Both properties are expected to open their doors by mid-2018, creating an impressive 465 jobs for local workers and helping to boost the growing local economy.

Developer Emad Bukhamseen added, “The signing of this deal with Wyndham Hotel Group will allow us to fill a real gap in the market in Najaf. The global reputation the Ramada brand enjoys is one of quality and reassurance for the traveller, so it’s a solid addition to our portfolio.” Emad Bukhamseen also added that, “Environmentally-friendly building materials were used to suit the local conditions, solar power technology will be used whenever appropriate and most of the hot water for the property shall be generated by a solar system.  This multi-use complex also hosts a commercial centre with a rentable area of 14,000 sq.m. to enhance the experience of the hotel guests as well as the local business community.

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.

 

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