Wyndham Hotel Group's second largest brand in China, Ramada Worldwide, has announced plans to increase its presence in China with the development of two new hotels in Chongqing.

Namely the 255-key Ramada Plaza Dazu and the 250-key Ramada Plaza Hechuan. These two hotels are developed under franchise agreements with Chongqing Huadi Wangchao Hotel Company Limited.

Built to a height of nine storey each, the Ramada Plaza Dazu and Ramada Plaza Hechuan are expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2010 and by the end of the third quarter of 2009, respectively.

The Ramada Plaza Dazu is expected to feature five food and beverage outlets and 1,400 square metres of meeting space, including a 580-square-metre ballroom.

The Ramada Plaza Hechuan is envisaged to feature four food and beverage outlets and 1,200 square metres of meeting space including a 600-square-metre ballroom.

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