Wyndham appoints Dimitris Manikis
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Dimitris Manikis to the role of President and Managing Director for Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa (EMEA). Based out of the company’s London offices, Manikis will be responsible for the development of all the group’s brands in the EMEA region as well as maximising the performance of all new and existing franchise and managed hotels. He will focus on driving the strategic objectives of Wyndham Hotel Group including quality and technology solutions as well as loyalty, sales and marketing.
“I am looking forward to strengthening the operations and footprint of Wyndham Hotel Group in EMEA, a region I have been associated with for nearly three decades,” Manikis comments. “With the robust performance of the industry in several key markets in EMEA last year, the potential for Wyndham Hotel Group to expand its operations further in the region is tremendous.”
A 27-year veteran of RCI, Manikis bring a wealth of hospitality knowledge and experience to the role. He recently served as Vice President of Business Development for RCI EMEA, where he steered a team spanning three regions, and has previously held key positions in the EMEA region including Managing Director of RCI Greece and RCI South Africa.
Manikis has a Master of Science qualification in Tourism Marketing from the University of Surrey, UK, and a degree in Tourism & Administration from the Technical University of Patras in Greece.
Bob Loewen, Wyndham Hotel Group’s Chief Operating Officer, comments: “The EMEA region has a diverse hospitality landscape and is witnessing exciting trends such as the emergence of new feeder markets, a younger demographic and fast-paced technology adoption. With our focus on providing everyday travellers with a breadth of choice, we have cemented our reputation as the industry leader. Dimitris’ wealth of experience in the shared ownership industry and strong relationships with hospitality providers across EMEA make him an ideal professional to lead our operations in this rapidly growing region.”
Wyndham Hotel Group expanded its footprint across EMEA with a number of openings throughout 2017, bringing the total number of hotels across the region to nearly 470.
