Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with 25 global brands and approximately 9,300 hotels, executed 83 contracts and opened more than 50 hotels (adding over 6,400 rooms), in the Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa (EMEA) region last year.
The landmark expansion across the region includes France, India, Spain, Türkiye and Portugal. The region’s growth contributed to Wyndham’s 5 per cent year-over-year growth of its global development pipeline to a record 252,000 rooms. The EMEA region also achieved strong RevPAR growth of 10 per cent in 2024. Inclusive of last year’s additions, the company now has approximately 680 hotels throughout EMEA, representing approximately 93,000 rooms, including 14 properties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and 23 in the UAE. Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said: "Wyndham's strong momentum in 2024 underscores the strength of our diverse brand portfolio and growing regional demand. We continue to strengthen our presence in key markets across EMEA where we lead while expanding into high-growth segments such as extended stay, branded residences as well as reinforcing our position in midscale. At the same time, our growth in the upscale segments with Dolce by Wyndham expanding across Europe and new destinations like France, India, and the UAE, presents exciting opportunities for our business partners. As we continue to grow, we’re focused on delivering long-term value in line with our Owner First strategies while meeting consumer demands and providing exceptional experiences for travellers." Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest international hotel company in Türkiye, with about 120 properties across 40+ cities, and is well positioned to capitalise on the country’s projected influx of over 70 million international visitors in 2025. Key openings in 2024 include Days Inn by Wyndham Alanya; Boreas Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham; and Wyndham Garden Cambasi. Wyndham strengthened the footprint of its globally recognised Ramada by Wyndham brand in 2024, leveraging its strong reputation to enhance visibility in competitive regions. Notable openings in 2024 include Ramada by Wyndham Ahmedabad Narendra Modi Stadium Motera; Ramada by Wyndham Kathmandu Dhumbarai; and Ramada Resort by Wyndham Gilgit. The Ramada Encore by Wyndham brand captured the midscale market with further expansion in 2024. Key openings in 2024 include Ramada Encore by Wyndham Konya Karatay (Türkiye); and three Indian properties – Ramada Encore by Wyndham Rajbagh Srinagar; Ramada Encore by Wyndham Bhiwadi Phool Bagh Chowk; and Ramada Encore by Wyndham Viramgam. A leader in the upscale and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) segment, Dolce by Wyndham now has 12 hotels across the region, playing an integral role in Wyndham’s growing upscale portfolio. Notable openings in 2024 include Dolce by Wyndham Barcelona Resort – a stunning golf retreat in the heart of Penedès wine country; and Dolce by Wyndham Çeşme Alaçatı – The first Dolce resort in Türkiye, nestled on the Aegean coast. SIGNINGS IN 2024 Wyndham also celebrated multiple notable signings in the EMEA region in 2024. Among the highlights are expansion in India with Microtel by Wyndham brand in collaboration with NILE Hospitality. The brand will open its first locations this year with plans to open a total of 40 Microtel hotels by 2031. Hotels will be located in Tier-2, 3 and 4 cities. Strengthening its commitment to Portugal’s thriving tourism sector, Wyndham is working with The Lakhani Group to bring several new hotels to the country under multiple Wyndham brands, including the Wyndham Garden Alentejo Alcácer do Sal, Wyndham Residences Lisbon Loures and the L Hotels Fátima Trademark Collection by Wyndham. The hotels are expected to open this year. Further solidifying its growing branded residences portfolio, Wyndham has teamed with IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts to introduce the Wyndham Grand La Cala Golf Residences on the Costa del Sol in April 2026. Additionally, in the Mediterranean, the company is collaborating with DKG Development to introduce the first Wyndham Residences in Piraeus, set to welcome its first guests in December 2025, and with Oikos Property Developments to launch the first Ramada Residences by Wyndham in Halkidiki, Greece, in May 2026. * Find Wyndham Hotels & Resorts on stand HC2400