Wyndham Hotel Group Announces First Wyndham Hotel in Bahrain
Hotel at architectural landmark in Bahrain Bay to be managed by Wyndham Hotel Group as Wyndham Grand
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with over 7,170 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced plans for the first Wyndham Grand® property in Bahrain following the signing of an agreement with Cooperation Investment House SPC to manage its prestigious landmark building in Manama's Bahrain Bay.
Upon opening, the hotel will join the Wyndham Grand® Collection, an ensemble of distinguished hotels within the upscale Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts brand. Currently under development, the five-star Wyndham Grand Manama is expected to open by the end of next year with more than 260 spacious guest rooms ranging from 46 to 120 square metres (approximately 495 to 1,290 square feet). Covering 14 floors of a 50-storey mixed use development, it will also comprise 500 square metres (nearly 5,400 square feet) of meeting space and a 900-square-metre ballroom (equivalent to nearly 9,700 square feet) on the building's top floor, offering stunning sea views. Complemented by indoor and outdoor infinity swimming pools and separate health clubs for men and women, the development will also include five food and beverage outlets catering to a variety of tastes.
"This is an incredibly dynamic and exciting development," said Bani Haddad, regional vice president Middle East & Africa, Wyndham Hotel Group. "Each Wyndham Grand hotel takes in some of the flavour of its destination and this modern, cosmopolitan setting will be reflected in the hotel along with historical Bahraini influences. It is a fantastic setting and a great property for this distinguished collection."
Bahrain Bay Development B.S.C. is a $2.5 billion waterfront district designed around vibrant neighborhoods of residential, commercial and retail spaces. Set in this unique new development, the Wyndham Grand Manama will face the World Trade Centre, just a short distance from Bahrain Financial Harbour, making it well placed to cater to business as well as leisure travellers.
"We are delighted and honoured to work with Wyndham Hotel Group on the first Wyndham Grand hotel in Bahrain," said Ahmed AlQaed, managing director, Cooperation Investment House SPC. "By combining the Wyndham® brand's authentic hospitality and high-quality service with modern corporate office spaces in one magnificent development at this prime location, we believe we are creating the best tourist and business destination this area will offer." Abdulla Al Doseri, deputy chief executive officer of Bahrain Bay, said, "Bahrain Bay Development B.S.C. is proud to announce itself home to the Kingdom's only Wyndham, which will be a terrific addition to this prestigious location. I am confident it will add great value offer a high standard of quality to guests."
About Wyndham Grand Collection The Wyndham Grand® Collection is an ensemble of distinguished hotels within the Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts brand that represent one-of-a-kind experiences in key destinations with refined accommodation, attentive service and relaxed surroundings. Existing hotels in the collection within Europe and the Middle East include the exclusive Wyndham Grand Regency Doha in Qatar and Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour in the U.K. For more information, visit www.thewyndhamgrandcollection.com.
About Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, offers upscale hotel and resort accommodation throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East and China. All Wyndham® hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by visiting www.wyndham.com.
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