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Eric Danziger
President and Chyief Executive Officer, Wyndham Hotel Group
Responsible for 11 brands, more than 7000 hotels and stating a prioritisation of the Middle East and Asia market, it’s no wonder that Eric Danziger has stormed into the Power 50 at number 15.
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The last year has been exceptionally busy for Wyndham in the Middle East and Danziger has been at the fore of efforts to establish the company’s many brands in the region.
The group celebrated breaking ground on its first five-star hotel in the Middle East, the Wyndham-branded hotel located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This will join the Ramada portfolio which boasts properties in Dubai, Ajman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Doha, Jordan and Beirut with two under construction in Abu Dhabi.
Danziger also signed for the introduction of one of the Ramada tiers in Doha, the Ramada Encore, and has another sub brand, the Ramada Plaza, underway in Kuwait.
Furthermore, as someone who prides himself on expanding operations during downturns, Danziger is a fortress of hardnosed optimism when it comes to his company.
“I’m really bullish and optimistic about the growth of our businesses in the Middle East. Our strategy for Ramada and Wyndham is clear, we know how big we want to be and the question as we introduce our other brands in is what way do we do those,” Danziger told Hotelier earlier this year.
“There’s opportunities for Ramada, and with Wyndham there’s opportunities because of the places we aren’t,” he added.
Plus, he revealed his desire to bring the Super 8 roadside brand to KSA, so there is likely more to come from Wyndham.
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