Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company, is growing in Saudi Arabia with the upcoming opening of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche. At the heart of Al Khobar, a popular leisure and commercial destination in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, the hotel will offer a vibrant atmosphere.
VIBRANT LOCATION / MODERN HOTEL DESIGN
Located near the renowned corniche, the new hotel is set to open in August. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the lively city centre atmosphere or experience breathtaking coastal views. The hotel has 79 well-equipped rooms across 12 floors with modern interiors that represent the brand's fresh, approachable, and vibrant essence.
EXPANDING WYNDHAM'S PRESENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche adds to Wyndham's collection of 13 operational hotels in Saudi Arabia. These include brands such as Wyndham Garden, Ramada, Ramada Encore, Howard Johnson, Hawthorn Suites, and Super 8 by Wyndham. This latest addition strengthens Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' position in the MENA region, where they already have almost 70 hotels and a development pipeline of over 25 extra properties.
PROMISING GROWTH IN THE SAUDI HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
The Saudi hospitality industry is a promising sector, aligned with the Saudi Vision 2030 goal of attracting 100 million tourists by 2030. The sector is also poised for impressive growth rates in the coming years. Panos Loupasis, Market Managing Director for Turkey and the MENA region at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts expressed the importance of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche in their expansion plans. He highlighted the significant demand for high-quality mid-scale hotels in the KSA and Wyndham's commitment to making hotel travel more inclusive.
AMENITIES AND CONVENIENT LOCATION
The new hotel will offer various amenities, including the AlUla restaurant, serving a range of international cuisines, and The Line coffee shop, perfect for busy travellers. The hotel will also feature a modern wellness centre, and business and meeting facilities. Its location, 45km from King Fahd International Airport, provides convenient access for guests.
WYNDHAM REWARDS
The exciting new hotel will take part in Wyndham Rewards®, a renowned hotel reward program, like all Wyndham properties worldwide. The program, which has almost 101 million members, enables visitors to use points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts, and vacation rentals across the world.
IMPORTANCE OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT FROM WYNDHAM & BEYOND
Overall, with the upcoming opening of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche, Wyndham's expansion in Saudi Arabia represents the growing importance of foreign investment in the MENA hospitality and real estate industries. This expansion reflects the rising trend of international hotel chains recognising the potential for growth in the region. So, with Wyndham's commitment to consistent investments and the increasing consumer demand, the Saudi hospitality industry is poised for continued growth.
