Wyndham Crosses 750 Hotels in EMEA, Strengthens India Growth Pipeline

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reported continued expansion across Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia and Africa (EMEA) during the first half of 2026, signing 25 hotels and opening 13 properties across the region. The growth was supported by activity in Türkiye, India and several emerging tourism markets across the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

The company now operates more than 750 hotels across EMEA, representing over 99,000 rooms. Wyndham said growth is being driven by increasing demand for destination-led travel, domestic tourism, government investment in tourism infrastructure and owner interest in internationally recognised hotel brands.

Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said, “EMEA remains one of the most dynamic regions in global hospitality. What we're seeing today is growth coming from a broader range of markets and segments than ever before, from established destinations such as Türkiye to fast-growing markets across India, and Central Asia."

He added, “The momentum we've seen in the first half of the year reflects the strength of those underlying market fundamentals. It also reinforces our belief that some of the most exciting growth opportunities in hospitality over the coming years will come from markets that, until recently, were considered outside the traditional development spotlight."

Türkiye remained Wyndham’s most active development market during the period, accounting for the majority of hotel openings across EMEA. The company opened several properties across different segments, including TRYP by Wyndham Istanbul Maltepe, Ramada Encore by Wyndham Midyat, Ramada by Wyndham Erzincan Ergan, Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Adana, Ramada by Wyndham Düzce, Wyndham Garden Antalya Konyaaltı and the country’s first Ramada Residences by Wyndham Istanbul Haramidere.

Across Europe and the CIS, Wyndham expanded through openings such as Wyndham Grand Carvoeiro Algarve in Portugal, Wyndham Mallorca Portocolom Resort in Spain and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Tashkent in Uzbekistan. New signings included Wyndham Fergana and TRYP by Wyndham Tashkent Olympic City in Uzbekistan, Ramada Residences by Wyndham Qerret in Albania and Ramada by Wyndham Danube Waterfront Golubac, the brand’s first hotel in Serbia.

India continued to rank among Wyndham’s fastest-growing markets globally. During the first half of 2026, the company opened Ramada Encore by Wyndham Ayodhya and Ramada by Wyndham Itahari Pashupati Marg in Nepal. It also signed 11 new hotels across India, including projects in Vrindavan, Jaipur and Khajuraho Airport Road. 

Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said, “India's growth story is no longer defined by a handful of gateway cities, and neither is ours. As infrastructure investment transforms connectivity and opens up new destinations, we continue to grow alongside the country, working with owners, developers and local stakeholders to expand access to quality branded accommodation where it is needed most. The majority of our recent signings have come from ownership groups that are new to Wyndham, underscoring the strength of our owner-first approach and the growing appeal of our brands across the country."

In the Middle East, Wyndham signed five projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia during the period. Among the key developments was a partnership with Grovy Developers to introduce Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands, further expanding the company’s presence in the branded residences segment. The company said its regional growth continues to be supported by its distribution, technology and loyalty platform, including access to more than 126 million Wyndham Rewards members globally.