Wyndham to build hotels in Oman, Iraq

Wyndham Hotel Group recently signed new development deals for two Ramada-branded properties in Oman and in Iraq to expand its presence in the Middle East.

Ramada Encore Muscat Al Ghubra and Ramada Hotel & Suites Muscat Al Ghubra will accommodate visitors of Oman's capital while Ramada Plaza Najaf and Ramada Hotel & Suites Najaf will meet the lodging needs of those that travel to visit the Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Iraq's holy city.

"International travel has become democratized, and more frequently we are hearing that our guests want to travel further afield than ever before, experience new cultures and explore unique destinations," Dan Ruff, president and managing director of the Europe, Middle East and Africa region for Wyndham Hotel Group, said. "Our development strategy is bold yet simple - we work with local partners to bring quality accommodation to a diverse number of locations, including some where very few other brands are yet to tread. The world really is becoming smaller, and we want to make sure that wherever adventure leads there is a hotel brand nearby that our guests know and love."