Wyndham Hotel Group will introduce a new brand - Ramada Encore - to New Zealand in its new hotel in Christchurch.
The hotel company says it wants to broaden its portfolio in the country.
The 88-room Ramada Encore Christchurch Colombo Street is being developed under a franchise agreement with Lepdon Holdings and is due to be finished late this year. Once finished, it will bring Wyndham's portfolio in New Zealand to nine hotels and resorts spanning 446 rooms.
The $15 million Christchurch development is near heritage and tourist attractions in the city which is recovering from the devastating 2011 earthquake.
Among Wyndham's other hotels are the Ramada Suites Albany, Ramada Suites Federal Street, Auckland and Ramada Suites in Christchurch City.