Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the first Wyndham Grand property in the Middle East to the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts portfolio: the 246-room Wyndham Grand Regency Doha, centrally located in the Qatari capital’s Al Sadd area.

The hotel, expected to open under the Wyndham Grand flag in spring 2011, is owned by Regency Group Holding. Currently operating as the Grand Regency Doha, the re-launched hotel will be managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc.

“We are very proud to work with Regency Group Holding to open the Middle East’s first Wyndham Grand property in Doha, an exciting market that is important to our company’s growth strategy in this region,” said Eric Danziger, Wyndham Hotel Group president and chief executive officer.

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“The addition of this luxurious hotel represents our commitment to develop properties in top travel markets around the world that provide the utmost in service and style.”

Ibrahim Al Asmakh, president Regency Group Holding, said: “We are delighted to align with Wyndham Hotel Group and to join its distinguished collection of Wyndham Grand hotels to introduce the first ever Wyndham Grand property in the region. The collaboration marks an exciting new beginning for the hotel which, through an ongoing commitment to the highest standards of quality and service, is certain to appeal to both business and leisure travellers alike.”