Tokyo, Japan (13 July 2022) - Wyndham Destinations Japan today announced the signing of an agreement to manage Wyndham Garden Sapporo Odori, making it the 2nd Wyndham Garden hotel to open in Japan following the opening of the 95-room Wyndham Garden Nagaizumi in 2020.

In partnership with the building owner, JR West Real Estate & Development Company and lessee, FP Sapporo GK, Sapporo Hotel Management GK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wyndham Destinations Japan Ltd. (collectively referred to as” Wyndham Destinations Japan”) is managing the 132-room property, which opened its doors on June 30.

“The opening of Wyndham Garden Sapporo Odori is indicative of the long-term potential we see in Japan and reinforces our commitment to bring our globally recognised brands to Asia Pacific. We are exhilarated with our partnership with Wyndham Destinations because of their proven track record in executing day-to-day operations and delivering excellent guest services that the Wyndham Garden brand is synonymous with. Sapporo is a beautiful destination well known for its mountains, hot springs and winter festivals and attracts both domestic and international visitors to explore, making it a perfect addition to our growing portfolio of brands in this region, and our award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program.” said Mr. Joon Aun Ooi, President, Asia Pacific, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, JR West and FP Sapporo GK to open this Wyndham Garden hotel in Sapporo,” said Barry Robinson, President and Managing Director, International Operations, Wyndham Destinations.

“Sapporo is a destination much loved by both international and domestic travellers, as well as business guests. We look forward to warmly welcoming our first guests to our brand-new hotel, which offers a contemporary, comfortable and stylish base in the heart of the city,” he added.

Wyndham Garden combines excellent service, and technology that delivers the efficient and welcoming elements that guests want. With a lens on the little details, and a focus on delivering stress-free, easy travel, guests find peace of mind when traveling for business or pleasure.

On a percentage basis, Wyndham Garden is Wyndham's fastest growing brand over the last five years, growing where Generation X and Millennial travellers want to be.

The hotel, which boasts a modern and sophisticated design, is positioned in Sapporo's central business district (CBD), an easy walking distance from many city centre attractions, Sapporo's vibrant night life and a diverse range of restaurants. It also boasts its own restaurant and cocktail bar on the ground floor. Along with easy access to all parts of the CBD, this hotel offers a convenient way to get to public transport and the nearby ski fields

President, Yoshito Fujiwara from JR West Real Estate & Development Company said,
“We are pleased to partner with Wyndham Destinations who have a successful track record when it comes to hotel property management. We look forward to seeing the project prosper in the vibrant city of Sapporo.”

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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 properties, with over 8,900 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents.  Through its network of over 813,000 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 22 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 approximately 94 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 

About Wyndham Garden

Travel isn't always easy, but that's where Wyndham Garden® comes in. Designed with a lens on the little details, Wyndham Garden offers guests a smart and nurturing hotel experience to help them travel at ease. Hotels include flexible meeting spaces, inviting lobbies, welcoming lounges and complimentary high speed internet access. With a strong and growing footprint around the world, including many hotels conveniently located near major airports, Wyndham Garden brings a carefree convenience and peace of mind to both business and leisure travellers escaping the hustle and bustle. Follow us on Facebook.

About Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific

With a wealth of hospitality expertise, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is a development partner of choice. Its management subsidiaries oversee a collection of approx. 70 hotels and resorts across the region, some of which are mixed-use developments where Wyndham Destinations holds an owning interest. Extending across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hawaii and Europe, the company's managed portfolio includes resorts branded under the globally renowned Wyndham Grand, Wyndham, Wyndham Garden, Ramada by Wyndham, TRYP by Wyndham and Days Inn by Wyndham brands.