KUALA LUMPUR: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has over 10 upcoming hotels with more than 3,000 rooms set to open in the coming years, according to Matt Holmes, vice president for business development, South East Asia Pacific Rim.
"With these remarkable developments, we are firmly positioned to fulfil our mission of making hotel travel possible for all," he said.
Holmes said in a statement that Malaysia is widely recognised for its breathtaking natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage, making it an extremely important market for the hotel company.
It is understood that the upcoming hotels are related to Wyndham's strategic partnership with Hospitality 360 (H36) Sdn Bhd, inked last December to expand their portfolio of hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments nationwide.
H360 will deliver at least 15 hotels signed as franchises under various Wyndham-owned brands over the next six years, according to the terms of their partnership agreement.
Memoranda of Understandings (MoUs) have been signed between Wyndham and the developers of the hotel properties, namely, Jesselton Newcity Development Sdn Bhd and Sumbangan Aru KK Sdn Bhd.
It was reported that the construction of these hotels, which will have over 2,000 rooms, will begin this year in phases and will be completed by 2027.
The hotels will be managed under the Wyndham Grand, Dolce by Wyndham, and Ramada by Wyndham brand names.
Meanwhile, Holmes said that the recent opening of Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur marks the prestigious Wyndham Grand brand's exciting entry into the Malaysian market.
"This momentous occasion signifies our third successful property opening in Malaysia this year," he said.
He said that Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur, formerly known as the Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar, is set to revolutionise the hospitality industry.
The hotel has 513 rooms as well as a grand ballroom that can hold up to 2,000 people
Holmes said the hotel's transformation marks the arrival of Wyndham's first Wyndham Grand brand in Malaysia.
Wyndham is the world's largest hotel franchising company, with about 9,100 hotels in over 95 countries.