Midyat’s Historic Soul Meets Contemporary Comfort: Ramada Encore by Wyndham Midyat Opens

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts debuts first hotel in Midyat by an international hospitality brand

 

 

Istanbul (22 May 2026) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Midyat, the first hotel by an international brand in the district.

The 103-room hotel is situated within the Mardin province, a meeting point of civilizations throughout history, which has experienced a surge of visitors, recently reinforced by popular TV series such as Uzak Şehir. In 2025, Mardin welcomed approximately 4 million visitors including more than a million staying guests. With its unique architecture marked by stone houses, must-see historical sites, and a rich culture, Mardin’s Midyat district has emerged as one of the fastest developing destinations in Southeast Anatolia.

Located 78 kilometers from Prof. Dr. Aziz Sancar Airport, Ramada Encore by Wyndham Midyat offers easy access to key attractions such as the Midyat old town and Mor Gabriel Monastery. The hotel is owned and operated by Midyat Otelcilik Limited Şirketi under a franchise agreement with Wyndham.

 

 

“At Wyndham, we are committed to bringing high-quality branded hospitality to every corner of Türkiye – from major gateway cities to emerging destinations. The opening of our first hotel in Midyat reflects this vision, expanding access to one of the country’s most culturally rich and increasingly sought-after regions. As Türkiye’s largest international hotel company, we continue to unlock new destinations through distinctive projects like Ramada Encore by Wyndham Midyat, while supporting tourism growth and increasing accommodation capacity across the wider Mardin region.” – Arcan Bayraktaroğlu, Country Director for Türkiye, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

 

 

Traditional Midyat Architecture Meets Modern Amenities

Marked by traditional masonry work, Ramada Encore by Wyndham Midyat’s design reflects the region’s historic fabric. The hotel’s room types include standard rooms, suites, family rooms and an accessible room, all featuring modern amenities including high-speed Wi-Fi, HDTVs, minibars and air conditioning. The guests can enjoy a fully equipped fitness center, a spa and wellness area featuring a Turkish bath, sauna and steam room, heated indoor pool, a restaurant serving international and Turkish cuisine, lobby lounge, a terrace seating area and room service.

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Midyat’s flexible meeting room with a 120 guest capacity features state-of-the-art technology for corporate events, business meetings, weddings and other private celebrations.

 

 

“We are proud to unveil the opening of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Midyat. By introducing a globally recognised hospitality brand to Midyat, we bring our district’s rich cultural heritage and distinctive architecture together with international standards. Our ambition is to showcase the very best of our region’s renowned hospitality, while promoting Midyat’s unique appeal to both domestic and international travellers, supported by Wyndham’s global reach.” – Muhammed Turan, Chairman of the Board, Midyat Otelcilik Limited Şirketi

 

 

With approximately 130 hotels in nearly 50 provinces of Türkiye operating under 11 brands, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel company in Türkiye by the number of properties. In addition to the newly opened Ramada Encore by Wyndham Midyat, the company’s Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Mardin hotel welcomes guests in the provincial seat of Mardin. Wyndham’s project pipeline in Türkiye includes approximately 40 hotel projects under development.

 

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies with approximately 8,400 hotels across approximately 100 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 869,000 franchised and affiliated 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 25 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, ECHO Suites®, Registry Collection Hotels®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers over 124 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.

 

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