Wyndham Itahari Pashupati Marg, Nepal

Grand Central Hotel Private Limited, a hotel development and investment company based in Nepal, today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to open a new Ramada by Wyndham hotel in Itahari, Nepal.

Known as Ramada by Wyndham Itahari Pashupati Marg, the hotel is expected to open in 2024 and will be located close to several trading hubs and commercial establishments in Nepal. The property will offer contemporary rooms, an all-day restaurant, a bar and lounge, a health club, spa and outdoor swimming pool. It will also offer banquet halls and a meeting room.

Itahari is the largest city in Nepal's Sunsari district and is considered the business hub of eastern Nepal. The city offers convenient access to the provincial capital of Biratnagar and the border with India.

"We are proud to be associated with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which is the largest hotel franchising company in the world, and to introduce its popular Ramada by Wyndham midscale brand in Nepal. Wyndham is one of the fastest growing hotel chains in Asia and have significant presence in major source markets for Nepal and we are look forward to a successful collaboration," said Mr. Desh Bandhu Basnet, Chairman - Grand Central Hotel Private Limited.

"Itahari is a strong trading hub in eastern Nepal near the Indian border. Being close to the Indian States of Bihar and West Bengal, we believe Ramada by Wyndham Itahari Pashupati Marg, Nepal will be a perfect venue for weddings and groups, and for guests visiting several important locations in the area. We look forward to our collaboration with Mr Desh Bandhu Basnet and welcoming our guests to this beautiful property," said Nikhil Sharma, Market Managing Director Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

Through this opening, Ramada by Wyndham Itahari Pashupati Marg Limited is expected to generate more than 80 jobs in the local area.