Hospitality giant Wyndham Hotel Group (WHG) has signed a development agreement with operator Lester Hotels Group, which will see 20 Ramada hotels open across the UK over the next ten years.

The rollout will begin in earnest with the first two hotels – Ramada Resort Cwrt Bleddyn and Ramada Leicester Stage – expected to begin welcoming guests from the beginning of 2015. These launches will take the number of Ramada properties open across the country to 40.

All of the properties to be rolled out will be managed by Lester Hotels, which has become a preferred management partner for Wyndham Hotel Group in the country.

“We look forward to working with Lester Hotels to aggressively accelerate the growth of the iconic Ramada brand in the UK,” said Nima Davoodzadeh, VP of development, UK and Europe for WHG.

“With a 60-year heritage that has seen the brand grow to over 820 locations across more than 50 countries, Ramada offers guests a welcoming environment for work or rest, as well as significant development potential for owners looking for a renowned brand, award-winning marketing and an extensive global distribution system.”