Acquisition of Tuck-in becomes Wyndham’s 23rd brand, bolstering the company’s upscale and midscale presence with approximately 40 hotels in Europe
BERLIN, September 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchise company with approximately 9,000 hotels in more than 95 countries, today announced the acquisition of the Vienna House brand for 44 million euros ($44 million) adding an upscale and midscale portfolio of approximately 40 hotels and over 6,000 rooms.
Vienna House by Wyndham Andel’s Berlin, Germany
Wyndham acquires the Vienna House brand from BerlinHR Group, a leading European hotel operator and longtime franchise partner of Wyndham, which will continue to own or lease and operate existing Vienna House hotels under long-term franchise agreements with Wyndham. The move allows Wyndham to grow the Vienna House brand by leveraging Wyndham’s extensive marketing scale and franchise expertise, while allowing HR Group to focus on its core competencies as a premier owner and operator. strategic real estate plan across Europe. Upon closing, the Vienna House brand will be part of Wyndham’s portfolio of iconic brands and will be known as Vienna House by Wyndham.
Acquisition of the brand adds 28 hotels to Germany alone, further cementing Wyndham’s presence in one of its largest European markets with 120 franchised hotels and more than 19,000 rooms, while also expanding into neighboring countries. With Wyndham’s current presence in Europethe combined portfolio of over 400 hotels in more than 30 countries will provide business and leisure travelers with an expanded offering of branded hotel options throughout the region.
“Europe continues to show accelerated growth for the travel sector with strong demand rebounding steadily in leisure and business,” said Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Vienna House’s customer-centric culture, strong brand recognition and ambitious brand development plans align with our distribution goals, making it a perfect complement to continue our international growth and strengthen our position and our commitment to the region.”
“Over the past 30 years, the Vienna House brand has built a highly recognized name for travelers in many European countries,” said Dimitris ManikisPresident of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for Europe, Middle EastEurasia and Africa (EMEA). “The acquisition of the Vienna House brand and our expanded collaboration with our trusted partner, HR Group, marks a key step in expanding our market presence, adding immediate scale and capabilities and supporting our growth ambitions. in major destinations across the EMEA region.
Vienna House is a renowned hotel brand across Europe catering to a wide range of business and leisure travellers, with a portfolio of high quality hotels, including Vienna House and Vienna House Easy hotels, located in many popular destinations across Europeincluding Berlin, Munich, pragueKrakow, Bucharest and more.
“We have found a great, like-minded partner with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, sharing the same passion for bringing high-quality accommodations where travelers want to be,” commented Ruslan Husry, sole shareholder and CEO of HR Group. “The Vienna House brand has built a fantastic reputation in many European destinations, and our expanded and close collaboration with Wyndham will provide the strength, scale and expertise to grow the brand faster and ensure that more guests experience what Vienna House has to offer, while enjoying the renowned benefits of Wyndham Rewards.”
All Vienna House by Wyndham hotels will be part of the company’s award-winning program Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program, one of the most recognized in the industry with more than 95 million registered members worldwide, once the integration is complete.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchise company by number of properties, with approximately 9,000 hotels in more than 95 countries on six continents. With its network of approximately 819,000 rooms that appeal to everyday travelers, Wyndham maintains a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 23 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers more than 95 million registered members the ability to redeem points at thousands of hotels, resorts and vacation rentals worldwide. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
About the HR Group
The HR Group is one of the main multi-brand operators in central Europe. The BerlinThe Luxembourg-based company has been successfully acquiring and operating hotels for over ten years. With 145 hotels in more than 100 cities in 10 countries, 20 projects signed and under construction, and a total number of more than 25,000 rooms, HR Group continues its expansion efforts.
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States federal securities laws, including the planned addition of hotels and similar statements regarding possible future results or performance. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future results or performance, speak only as of the date of this press release, and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. including the risks described in Wyndham Hotels’ most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, each of which could cause actual results or performance to differ materially from any future results or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise.
contacts
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Silvia from Candie, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Europe, Middle EastEurasia and Africa (EMEA) | [email protected]
Mary GriffinSenior Vice President, Global Communications | [email protected]
HR group
Evert Schuelecommercial director | [email protected]
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