Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Ovolo Group have entered into a strategic partnership that will see five Ovolo hotels in Australia and Hong Kong join the Wyndham portfolio later this year.
The agreement enables Ovolo to retain ownership and management of its brand while partnering exclusively with Wyndham to explore new development opportunities across Asia Pacific.
The five hotels involved – located in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Hong Kong – will be integrated into Wyndham’s global systems, including its marketing and distribution platforms, and join the Wyndham Rewards loyalty programme.
“This partnership marks a significant milestone for Wyndham, further expanding our upscale presence in the Asia Pacific region by combining Ovolo’s strengths in the lifestyle segment with our extensive global network,” said Joon Aun Ooi, President of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific.
Shivang Jhunjhnuwala, Chief of Staff at Ovolo Group, added: “Now through our partnership with Wyndham, we’re flipping the script to unlock bold new growth opportunities by franchising a lifestyle brand without diluting its DNA.”
The five hotels include:
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Ovolo Central in Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong district (41 rooms)
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Ovolo Nishi in Canberra (85 rooms)
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Ovolo South Yarra in Melbourne (123 rooms)
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Ovolo The Valley in Brisbane (103 rooms)
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Ovolo Woolloomooloo in Sydney (100 rooms)
In total, the partnership brings over 450 rooms into Wyndham’s portfolio, aligning with rising consumer demand for lifestyle-focused stays, especially among Gen Z travellers.