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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts continues to ramp up its expansion across the Middle East with the opening of two new hotels in Muscat, Oman. Marking the introduction of the Wyndham Garden and Ramada Encore by Wyndham brands to Oman, the openings underscore Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ commitment to strengthening its presence in the market and further support Oman’s ambitious Vision 2040 programme, which includes a focus on developing the country’s mid-market hotel sector and creating more job opportunities, in a bid to welcome 11 million visitors to the Sultanate by 2040. Over the past year, the Sultanate has become an increasingly popular destination for travellers, witnessing an increase of more than 25 per cent in inbound visitors in the first six months of 2019 alone. 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 be located in the heart of Muscat, next to the Al Ghubra roundabout on Sultan Qaboos Street. Panos Loupasis, Vice President Development, Middle East, Eurasia & Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said, “We want to bring diverse accommodation choices to travellers across the Sultanate, and support Oman in its ambitious 2040 tourism plans, particularly on developing its mid-market hotel sector. 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.”

R Hotels announced the opening of Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Dubai JBR located along The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), one of the most sought-after locations in Dubai. The hotel features 188 spacious family-friendly rooms and apartments and amenities include a state-of-the-art gym, a spa, and temperature-controlled outdoor pool. It also offers free high-speed Wi-Fi, meeting facilities, a coffee shop, and a restaurant – Flavours – serving a wide range of international cuisines. The hotel’s easy access to the popular Jumeirah Beach and its many water sports activities lets guests enjoy a perfect beach holiday. Several leisure, dining, shopping, and entertainment options within the vicinity, as well as convenient connectivity, provide travellers many opportunities to explore Dubai. Commenting on the launch of the property, Sumair Tariq, Managing Director, R Hotels, said, “With the strong performance of our hotels, the addition of another Ramada hotel to our portfolio will help us achieve greater operational efficiencies for all of our properties. The brand is ideal for the hotel’s location and features spacious rooms and well-appointed suites which are suitable for all types of travellers.” Panos Loupasis, Vice President Development, Middle East, Eurasia & Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said, “R Hotels is an important partner for us, they share the same ambition for growth, have immense local expertise, and operate quality properties which deliver on our high standards for guest experience. We look forward to a continued fruitful relationship as we work to further expand our footprint of upper mid-scale hotels across the region.”