Almosafer announces partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to expand global hospitality network
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Almosafer, Saudi Arabia's leading travel company and part of Seera Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company by number of properties. The agreement, unveiled at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, will expand Almosafer's global hotel portfolio, giving travellers from Saudi Arabia and beyond direct access to over 9,300 Wyndham properties across 95 countries.
This collaboration strengthens Almosafer's mission to offer seamless travel experiences in line with Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to position the Kingdom as a premier global tourism hub.
Direct Access to a World of Hospitality
As part of the direct connectivity agreement, Almosafer will integrate Wyndham's extensive portfolio of 25 iconic brands into its omni-channel platforms. This includes beloved names like Ramada, Days Inn, and La Quinta, offering travellers a diverse range of accommodations—from budget-friendly stays to upscale resorts.
The partnership allows Almosafer's customers to access real-time hotel inventory, competitive pricing, and streamlined booking through its digital platforms. With the largest and widest collection of hotel experiences in the world, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' mission of making hotel travel possible for all aligns with Almosafer's aim to cater to the travel needs of people from Saudi Arabia and beyond as the Middle East's leading travel brand.
Muzzammil Ahussain, Chief Executive Officer of Almosafer, said: 'Strategic partnerships and collaborations are key to our global reach and resilience. By integrating the offerings of the world's largest hotel franchising company, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, to Almosafer's omni-channel platform, we seek to enhance the travel experience for our customers. Hospitality brands are integral to the overall travel experience. Almosafer prides itself on offering a seamless booking process encompassing one-touch access to world-class hospitality and airlines, providing a comprehensive package to customers.'
Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said; 'At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, our mission goes beyond making travel possible for all—it's about delivering the right brands in the right markets to create meaningful experiences for travellers while driving value for our hotel owners. By partnering with Almosafer, the Middle East's leading travel platform, we're making it easier for more travellers to access our diverse hotels—whether they're seeking a budget-friendly stay, a business hub, or an upscale retreat. This collaboration also brings the benefits of Wyndham Rewards to more regional travellers, offering greater affordability, accessibility, and a consistently rewarding experience.'
Enhancing Travel Experiences
As tourism in Saudi Arabia continues to grow, fuelled by Vision 2030 initiatives, the partnership will enable Almosafer to promote Wyndham's diverse range of properties—including extended-stay, midscale, and branded residences—to travellers seeking quality, convenience, and value.
In 2024, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts achieved 4% net room growth and a 7% increase in adjusted EBITDA, reflecting its ongoing expansion and strong performance.
About Almosafer (part of Seera Group)
Saudi Arabia's Leading Travel Company
Elevating the journey for travellers to, from & within Saudi Arabia, the region & beyond, while harnessing Seera Group's 40+ years of expertise, Almosafer supports Saudi Arabia's vision as a national champion for tourism.
Through its portfolio of businesses, Almosafer caters to every vertical across the travel and tourism ecosystem. A holistic travel platform built on the foundation of data, technology, and scalability, we serve all travel sectors, from consumer to corporate and government, while enabling inbound tourism for leisure and religious travel.
Almosafer elevates travel experiences through multiple businesses operating under the Almosafer umbrella:
Almosafer, the Middle East's leading travel brand, offers consumers seamless user experiences for domestic and international travel bookings through its omnichannel offerings. As a dedicated service solution, Almosafer Concierge addresses the needs of VIP and high-end clients through bespoke services.
Almosafer Business caters to corporate & government entities with travel management solutions.
Almosafer Activities is the first-ever holistic tours and activities marketplace for the Saudi market. It offers things to do across the Kingdom for travellers from Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Discover Saudi is the Kingdom's leading Destination Management Company, specializing in inbound travel, tour operations, MICE services and online distribution.
Mawasim is a Hajj and Umrah tour operator. It offers high-quality end-to-end travel arrangements and simplified sourcing for external agents in key international source markets.
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About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world's largest hotel franchising company by the number of franchised properties, with approximately 9,300 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 903,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 25 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, ECHO Suites®, Registry Collection Hotels®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 114 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
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