Wyndham to add 15 new hotels in Russia region by 2021
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is continuing to grow its international portfolio of properties, with plans to open 15 new hotels in Russia and neighbouring countries within the next two years.
The expansion will significantly boost the company’s footprint in the region, reaching 35 operational hotels and more than 5,700 rooms by 2021 across a number of key markets including Russia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Georgia
Wyndham’s ambitious growth plan in the region will see the addition of seven new hotels and over 1,300 rooms in Georgia alone.
The new openings will further grow the company’s current presence in Tbilisi, and Batumi, with the addition of new destinations in Kutaisi and Goderdzi, including a mountain ski resort in the south of the country.
Ramada by Wyndham Bishkek Centre
Since entering Georgia in 2016 with just one hotel, Wyndham has gained strong momentum in the market with the introduction of Wyndham Grand and Ramada Encore by Wyndham in Tbilisi.
Overall, the company has plans to reach 10 hotels in the next two years across a range of hotel brands and segments, including Wyndham Garden, Ramada and TRYP by Wyndham, as well as the design-focused economy brand Super 8 by Wyndham.
Russia
Growth plans for Russia will see the continued expansion of the Ramada by Wyndham brand with a new hotel in Kislovodsk next year, adding to a strong portfolio of six Ramada by Wyndham hotels across the country.
In addition, Wyndham will launch the Ramada Encore by Wyndham brand in the market, with a new construction hotel in Yekaterinburg in 2020, and an additional opening in St. Petersburg by 2025.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
In addition, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is continuing solid growth in Kazakhstan with the addition of two hotels, one in the resort village of Burabay and the other in the city of Shymkent in 2020.
Other upcoming additions will include new hotels in Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent and the historic city Bukhara.
Ramada by Wyndham Bishkek Centre
Dimitris Manikis, president and managing director, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, EMEA, said: “From thriving cities to captivating landscapes, this region provides an attractive variety of opportunities for our industry, and we are incredibly proud of our presence in these markets.
“With a wealth of emerging destinations yet to be discovered, and an increase in international as well as domestic arrivals, we see a lot of potential in the region.
“Our expansion plan is closely aligned to our vision to make hotel travel possible for all, not only to meet an increasing demand for high-quality accommodation, but also to suit any traveller’s needs, wherever and however they want to travel across the region.”
