History
The Ramada® brand began in 1954, when a group of investors opened a Ramada Inn in Flagstaff, Arizona—the first in a series of “motor hotels.” The group adopted the name “Ramada,” a Spanish word meaning “a shaded resting place,” and sold its first franchise that same year. Since then, Ramada Worldwide has grown to over 850 locations in 35 countries. Today, Ramada Worldwide is committed to providing an affordable, welcoming, and restorative experience that is available almost anywhere in the world.
