Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has debuted its luxury Registry Collection brand in Europe, with the opening of Ajul Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort.
The property is situated within a forest overlooking the Aegean Sea in Agia Paraskevi in Greece’s Halkidiki region, and features 171 units including rooms measuring up to 85 sqm, as well as private villas and bungalows.
Features include five swimming pools, tennis, basketball and beach volleyball courts, an adventure park, spa and 600 sqm of events space.
The hotel also offers three restaurants and a further three bars, including Greek eatery Thimari, Italian restaurant Ambrosia, and Ananas pool bar.
Wyndham launched the Registry brand in 2021, describing it as a collection of handpicked hotels offering “thoughtful design, brilliant service and unsurpassed attention to detail”.
The first property opened in Cancun, and there are currently 16 Registry Collection hotels in Mexico, Panama, Brazil, Dominican Republic and Jamaica, as a result of a strategic alliance launched with Palladium Hotel Group last year.
The hotel is owned and operated by Zeus International Hotels & Resorts, which has previously worked with Wyndham on properties under the Wyndham, Wyndham Grand, Ramada, Dolce and Trademark Collection by Wyndham brands.
Commenting on the news Dimitris Manikis, president EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said:
“Expanding Registry Collection Hotels to Europe enables us to further diversify our offering, giving our guests access to even more travel experiences and incredible destinations around the world.
“Zeus International Hotels & Resorts is a like-minded partner with many years of experience welcoming visitors and growing brands across Europe. Introducing the brand with them in Halkidiki, a renowned hotspot for its impressive nature, coastline, and culture, makes this launch even more special.”
Business Traveller recently sat down with Manikis to hear about the group’s plans for EMEA, the challenges facing the travel and hospitality industry and the future of sustainability.
