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Newly refreshed Wyndham Rewards Earner Card recognized as “Best for Road Trips”

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (February 4, 2021) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 90 countries, today announced that two of its new Wyndham Rewards® Earner^SM Cards have taken multiple honors in Forbes Advisor’s “Best of 2021” lists.

Among the honors, the newly launched Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card was recognized by Forbes Advisor on two separate lists—Best Business Credit Cards for Travel and Best Business Credit Cards—both of which declare the card “Best for Road Warriors.” Meanwhile, the new no-annual-fee Wyndham Rewards Earner Card was named “Best for Road Trips” on the list of Best Hotel Rewards Credit Cards.

“Our cards were specifically designed with road warriors and road trippers in mind, offering rich rewards not only on gas purchases and hotel stays but other everyday spend categories as well. What’s more, they’ve come at a time when, in light of the pandemic, driving has become the go-to means for travel,” said Eliot Hamlisch, executive vice president, Loyalty and Revenue Optimization, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “To receive this kind of recognition—especially so shortly after launching the new card suite—is a testament to the thoughtful work that went into creating each card and the tremendous value that each provides.”

The Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card offers 8 points per $1 spent on gas purchases and Wyndham hotel stays plus 5 points per $1 spent on marketing, advertising and utility purchases.¹ The no-annual-fee Wyndham Rewards Earner Card offers 5 points per $1 spent on gas purchases and Wyndham hotel stays and 2 points per $1 spent earn on restaurant and grocery purchases (excluding Target and Walmart).² Both cards offer Wyndham Rewards membership upgrades, anniversary bonuses and more. Cardmembers also receive a 10 percent discount on the number of points redeemed for free nights and exclusive savings when booking stays with the Wyndham Rewards Earner Cardmember Rate. Learn more at www.wyndhamrewardscreditcard.com.

With more than 30,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals around the globe, Wyndham Rewards is the only hotel loyalty program to offer members a guaranteed 1,000 points with every qualified stay. Free nights start at just 7,500 points per room per night, while discounted nights start at 1,500 points plus some cash.³ The program’s Member Levels (status) are among the most attainable in travel and allow members to unlock great benefits like a preferred room, late checkout and accelerated earning after as few as three nights.

As the travel landscape evolves in the wake of COVID-19, Wyndham and its brands remain committed to the health and safety of guests and team members. The vast majority of Wyndham branded hotels are open and welcoming guests with flexible booking policies and enhanced health and safety protocols through Wyndham’s Count on Us® initiative. The Company has also extended current member benefits through the end of 2021 and paused points expiration through June 30, 2021. Learn more at www.wyndhamhotels.com/COVID-19.

About Wyndham Rewards
Named the No. 1 hotel rewards program by readers of USA TODAY, Wyndham Rewards® is the world’s most generous rewards program with more than 30,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals worldwide. Designed for the everyday traveler, members earn a guaranteed 1,000 points with every qualified stay and may redeem points for a wide-range of rewards, including free nights at any of approximately 9,000 hotels or tens of thousands of vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally through affiliation with Wyndham Destinations and others. Wyndham Rewards has 85 million enrolled members around the globe. Join for free today at www.wyndhamrewards.com. You’ve earned this.®

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,000 hotels across approximately 90 countries on six continents. Through its network of 804,000 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 20 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers 85 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.

About Barclays US Consumer Bank
Barclays US Consumer Bank is one of the fastest-growing top 10 credit card issuers in the United States. The bank creates customized, co-branded credit card programs for some of the country’s most successful travel, entertainment, retail and affinity institutions, and offers online savings accounts and CDs. For more information, visit www.BarclaysUS.com.

¹Eligible purchases made at Hotels By Wyndham, on qualifying gas purchases, and eligible marketing, advertising and utilities.

²Eligible purchases made at Hotels By Wyndham, on qualifying gas purchases, and eligible dining and grocery purchases.

³ Wyndham Rewards Go Free awards at participating properties can require as many as 30,000 points per bedroom. Award is subject to availability & Member must have enough points for all bedrooms in desired accommodation to book. Resort fees may apply (even for award nights); points can’t be used to pay them. Most properties: award applies to room rate only, including taxes. Blackout dates/rates, minimum length of stay requirements & other restrictions apply; see wyndhamrewards.com/terms for more information.

Earns Perfect Score on Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for Third Consecutive Year

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 28, 2021) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) announced today that it received a perfect score of 100 on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality, administrated by the Human Rights Campaign. The honor marks Wyndham’s third consecutive year earning a perfect score on the CEI, designating the company as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

“This recognition highlights our dedication to recruiting and retaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of our guests, owners and communities around the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive work culture where all of our team members can thrive,” says Geoffrey A. Ballotti, chief executive officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Recognizing that embracing inclusivity is good business, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts appeals to diverse consumers, cultivating welcoming environments in its hotels, in addition to supporting its team members.”

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is among 1,142 businesses rated in this year’s report. Human Rights Campaign uses criteria based on equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families; non-discrimination policies across business entities; supporting an inclusive culture; and corporate social responsibility. The CEI rates employers providing crucial protections to over 18 million U.S. workers and an additional 17 million abroad. Companies rated in the CEI include Fortune magazine’s 500 largest publicly traded businesses, American Lawyer magazine’s top 200 revenue-grossing law firms (AmLaw 200), and hundreds of publicly and privately held mid- to large-sized businesses.

Wyndham’s commitment to supporting the LGBTQ community is reflected both inside and outside of the company:

In support of fostering an inclusive environment where our team members feel comfortable to be their authentic selves, we launched a campaign on October 21, 2020-International Pronouns Day to promote awareness about pronouns and how our team members can self-identify should they choose to do so.
In 2019, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts joined the HRC Business Coalition for the Equality Act, a group of leading U.S. employers that support the Equality Act.
Wyndham offers a range of diversity and inclusion resources for team members and senior leadership, including an executive Social Responsibility Council and Pride, an affinity business group.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts also partners with leading organizations including HRC, National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association.

For more information on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.

Amid U.S. dog adoption surge, offers guests $30 off their first Rover pet care service with any qualified hotel stay

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 28, 2021) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 90 countries, today announced a new tail-wagging deal perfect for new pet parents in need of getaway. The well-known hotel company has teamed up with Rover, the nation’s largest network of five-star pet sitters and dog walkers, offering U.S. guests $30 off their first Rover pet service when they book a qualified stay at any By Wyndham hotel.

The timely collaboration comes as the U.S. experiences a surge in dog adoptions, sales and fostering amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, a recent poll of pet parents by Rover noted that nearly half had recently acquired a new dog during the pandemic. And a separate survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association, found that roughly two-thirds of American families own a pet, which they spent $96 billion on in 2019, a figure that many expect will only continue to grow. In working together, Wyndham and Rover hope to help everyday travelers save money and reduce travel anxiety—particularly as they think about traveling with, or away from, their new four-legged family members.

“With thousands of pet-friendly locations across the country, our hotels have always been a go-to for families with pets.” said Lisa Checchio, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Many travelers are eager to start planning that next getaway. Our new partnership with Rover and their range of pet services will help pet owners take the guess work out of travel – helping them care for their pets at home or on the great American road trip.”

Rover counts more than 300,000 sitters among its network and connects pet owners with services such as dog boarding, house sitting, dog walking, doggy day care, drop-in visits and grooming in select markets. All new sitters pass a background check, provide a detailed profile and personal information, and are approved by Rover’s team of sitter specialists. Pet parents can find loving care in their neighborhood or on-the-road, making them the perfect complement to Wyndham’s more than 4,500 pet-friendly hotels across the U.S., including those under well-known brands like La Quinta® by Wyndham, Baymont® by Wyndham, Super 8® by Wyndham and Howard Johnson® by Wyndham, to name just a few.

“In joining forces with Wyndham, we’re making it easier for pet owners to travel with or without their pet. This serves our mission of making it easier for everyone to experience the love of a pet in their lives,” said Kate Jaffe, Trends Expert at Rover. “Wyndham’s pet-friendly hotels allow traveling pet parents to easily accommodate their pets. But not all travel activities are pet-friendly. That’s where Rover can help, offering peace of mind to travelers with easy to find, trusted local pet care.”

Promotional offer of $30 off is available only to new Rover customers and requires a qualified stay at any participating By Wyndham hotel. Travelers must book direct with Wyndham to qualify for the offer and complete their stay by December 31, 2021. Pet policies vary by hotel and may include certain restrictions on the type, size, and number of pets allowed. Additional hotel fees may apply. Learn more at www.wyndhamhotels.com/rover.

About Rover
Founded in 2011 and based in Seattle, Rover.com® is the world’s largest and most trusted network of five-star pet sitters and dog walkers. Rover connects dog and cat owners with pet care whenever they need it. Millions of services have been booked on Rover, including pet sitting, dog walking, in-home boarding, drop-in visits, doggy day care, and grooming in select markets. As The Dog People®, Rover makes it easier for people to have pet love in their lives through the Rover Guarantee, 24/7 support, vet consultations, and GPS walk tracking. And by sharing expertise on TheDogPeople.com, a trusted resource for millions of dog and cat parents worldwide, Rover provides tips and articles that delight, inform, and enhance the bond between people and their pets. To learn more about Rover, please visit http://www.rover.com.

Three-day flash sale offers travelers big savings on stays through September 30, 2021 when booked via Wyndham’s all-new mobile app

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 26, 2021) – In celebration of National Plan for Vacation Day, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts—the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 90 countries—today announced a new three-day, mobile app flash sale, offering travelers 25 percent off the Best Available Rate on upcoming stays of two nights or more at thousands of hotels across the U.S.

The sale comes on the heels of a recent survey of Americans by the U.S. Travel Association where 97% of respondents said that having a trip planned makes them happier while 84% said they’re excited to plan a vacation in the next six months. National Plan for Vacation Day takes place on the last Tuesday in January and encourages Americans to plan their vacation days for the year.

“Travelers want to get away and our hotels are ready to welcome them,” said Lisa Checchio, chief marketing officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Whether it’s getting that first trip on the books or planning an entire year’s worth of vacation, whatever travelers are excited to check out this year, they can book and stay with confidence. And chances are, there’s a hotel by Wyndham just 10 minutes away.”

“National Plan for Vacation Day is the perfect opportunity for Americans to renew their love of travel and to look ahead to better days,” said U.S. Travel President and CEO Roger Dow.

Wyndham launched its new mobile app last fall after carefully listening to the needs of guests. Designed to meet rising expectations, the app provides access to streamlined booking and lower contact, in-stay features like mobile check-in and checkout—a feature Wyndham was the first to rollout at scale across more than 6,000 economy and midscale hotels. Other app features include personalized experiences, Wyndham Rewards® account management, gamification and unique offerings like Lightning Book®, which makes it easy to book the nearest Wyndham hotel for the night in as a few as three taps.

Added Checchio, “Our new mobile app delivers the features everyday travelers want and at a scale no other hotel company can offer.”

To take advantage of Wyndham’s latest flash sale, deal-seekers must first download the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ mobile app, available in the Apple App and Google Play stores. Simply tap the Mobile App Flash Sale offer on the app’s home screen to access the offer. Membership in Wyndham Rewards, which is free to join, is required for the offer, and non-members can quickly enroll as part of the booking process. A two-night minimum stay is required and stays must be completed by September 30, 2021. Bookings may be cancelled free of penalty up to 72-hours before a stay. For full terms and conditions, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com/app.

As the travel landscape continues to evolve in the wake of COVID-19, Wyndham and its brands remain committed to the health and safety of guests and team members. The vast majority of the Company’s hotels remain open and are welcoming guests with flexible booking policies and enhanced health and safety protocols through Wyndham’s Count on Us^® initiative. The Company has also extended current Wyndham Rewards Member Levels (status) through the end of 2021 and paused points expiration through June 30, 2021. Guests are encouraged to check local travel guidelines and restrictions prior to travel. Learn more at www.wyndhamhotels.com/COVID-19.

About U.S. Travel
U.S. Travel Association is the national, non-profit organization representing all components of the travel industry that generates $2.6 trillion in economic output and supports 15.8 million jobs (pre-pandemic). U.S. Travel’s mission is to increase travel to and within the United States. Visit ustravel.org.

Spanning Six States: Colorado, Kentucky, North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas and West Virginia

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 26, 2021) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 90 countries, today announced plans for further growth with seven new hotel franchise agreements for its namesake, upscale, Wyndham® brand in the U.S. The hotels are owned by national hotel development company, The Thrash Group, and managed by Charlestowne Hotels. The properties include The Thrash Group’s Origin Hotel Collection, consisting of five lifestyle hotels as well as one historic hotel and a brand new construction hotel all of which will operate under the Wyndham umbrella.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Thrash Group to Wyndham. Now more than ever hotels can benefit by working with a brand that travelers know and trust that can generate more visitors to an owner’s property,” said Chip Ohlsson, chief development officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Our global sales, marketing and loyalty teams are looking forward to helping more travelers discover these award-winning hotels in historic and sought-after leisure destinations across the country.”

“Uniting these hotels under the Wyndham name will help us simplify the operations of our hotels, reduce our costs by leveraging Wyndham’s negotiated discounts with suppliers, and connect us to the award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program,” said Ike Thrash, founding partner, The Thrash Group.

Details about the new hotels include:

Origin Raleigh, a Wyndham Hotel – Situated in the heart of Raleigh, N.C., in the downtown warehouse district, this recently opened, 126-room hotel offers guests a unique experience highlighting the culture and community of the city. As one of the first boutique, lifestyle hotel experiences in the growing neighborhood, the hotel is designed to connect its guests to the essential spirit of Raleigh. Property highlights include a lobby bar, fitness center, meeting and event spaces, locally curated retail area, and an onsite restaurant, Good Day Good Night, featuring a thoughtfully sourced plant-forward menu.
Origin Lexington, a Wyndham Hotel – Located in Lexington, Ky.—“Horse Capital of the World,” this hotel can be found where long held traditions meet the modern conveniences of Blue Grass country. Offering 120 unique and tastefully appointed rooms that opened in July 2019, the property offers a true local experience into the Lexington area and features an onsite fitness center, in room yoga kits, as well as in-room tents and tee-pees for kids. In addition, guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a seasonally crafted menu with a modern, southern influence at 33 Staves restaurant.
Origin Red Rocks, a Wyndham Hotel – Located outside of Denver in Golden, Colo. and The Official Hotel of the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Origin Red Rocks opened in the summer of 2018 and features 123 beautifully designed guest rooms including 15 suites, an onsite fitness center, complimentary mountain bikes, a ballroom and additional meeting space, and a host of complimentary amenities. The hotel boasts Nomad Taqueria + Beer Garden, a Southwest-inspired restaurant serving delicious food, margaritas, and local beer. Origin Red Rocks is your avenue to experiencing authentic Colorado.
Origin Westminster, a Wyndham Hotel – Surrounded by a variety of outdoor activities including hiking and biking and within the newly constructed Downtown Westminster, this hotel is will be ideally located between Denver and Boulder, Colo. With 128 beautifully designed guest rooms including seven suites, the hotel offers a freshly designed blend of local touches and appealing amenities that cater to all types of guests. The hotel will also have an onsite restaurant and bar, Famille, and will serve refined Colorado-inspired fare and craft cocktails. The hotel is scheduled to open in April of 2021.
Origin Austin, a Wyndham Hotel – A new lifestyle hotel that is coming to the booming east Austin neighborhood and scheduled to open in early 2021, this new five-story, 120-room property is located inside Mueller’s Aldrich Street district and home to local shops and restaurants. The hotel will cater to a clientele hungry for experiences and a “choose-your-own-adventure room experience,” ranging from bunk beds to well-appointed suites with terraces. Other amenities include in-room yoga equipment, rooms outfitted with kitchenettes, an oversized gym and event and meeting space. The hotel will also feature an open-kitchen restaurant and bar, open to both hotel guests and the public, and more than 5,000 square feet of retail space.
Hotel Tupelo, a Wyndham Hotel – A four-story, 80-room, boutique hotel in downtown Tupelo, Miss. scheduled to open in late 2021, this hotel will incorporate design nods to Tupelo’s history while maintaining a modern and upscale feel. The property will offer a local restaurant concept along with meeting space. The hotel is designed to be the perfect intersection for locals and travelers alike to gather.
Hotel Morgan, a Wyndham Hotel – Since 1925, Hotel Morgan has been a part of Morgantown, West Virginia history. The 83-room hotel is located just blocks away from West Virginia University’s campus. This hotel will also feature two ballrooms and two boardrooms, including a grand ballroom that is a perfect backdrop for weddings and conferences. Scheduled to reopen in early 2021, the hotel renovation will include newly updated guest rooms, a craft cocktail lounge, Anvil + Ax, and an oversized fitness center.

As the travel landscape evolves in the wake of COVID-19, Wyndham and its brands remain committed to the health and safety of guests and team members. The vast majority of Wyndham-branded hotels are open and welcoming guests with flexible booking policies and enhanced health and safety protocols through Wyndham’s Count on Us® initiative. The Company has also extended current loyalty member benefits through the end of 2021 and paused points expiration through June 30, 2021. Learn more at www.wyndhamhotels.com/COVID-19.

About the Thrash Group
The Thrash Group offers strategic value to stakeholders and to the communities in which it operates. We gain a quantifiable advantage by assembling a focused group of talented developers, designers, contractors, underwriters, and managers that have a common interest in the outcome of every project. To learn more about the Thrash Group visit https://www.thethrashgroup.com. To learn more about the Thrash Group’s Origin Hotels visit www.originhotel.com.

About Charlestowne Hotels
Charlestowne Hotels is a leading full-service hospitality management company known for a dynamic management style that is client-focused rather than process driven. With 40 years of independent hotel management experience, the growing company develops and leads award winning properties across the country. The management company’s diversified portfolio covers numerous industry segments, specializing in lifestyle independent, collegiate, adaptive reuse, seasonal and condo markets. The results speak for themselves: Charlestowne Hotels’ properties regularly receive top industry accolades and achieve above average RevPAR growth for their markets. For more information visit www.CharlestowneHotels.com.

India growth continues with 11 more new hotels under construction

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 25, 2021) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 90 countries, continues to cement its presence in Gujarat with the opening of the Wyndham Ahmedabad Shela.

Serving as tranquil urban retreat, the hotel offers 65,000 square feet of meeting space spread across 34 state-of-the-art meeting rooms able to accompany up to 3,500 attendees along with its indoor and outdoor pools, spa, salon and movie theatre — all with easy access to the shopping and business hubs of Gujarat state’s largest city and commercial capital. The Wyndham Ahmedabad joins the Ramada®, Hawthorn Suites® and Ramada Encore brands in Gujarat upon the heels of the recent debut of the Hawthorn Suites® by Wyndham brand in Dwarka.

“The Wyndham brand is recognized around the world for providing an upscale experience and our latest addition in Ahmedabad perfectly complements our strong brand portfolio in India, increasing our presence to over 4,000 hotel rooms now open and operating,” said Nikhil Sharma, regional director Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Our teams have executed 18 new franchise agreements in India and have helped our owners break ground on the construction of 11 of these hotels which are expected to open over the next two years, in addition to helping independent owners convert their hotels to the world’s best known brands on the industry’s leading distribution and loyalty platform.”

Wyndham Ahmedabad Shela offers refined amenities and elevated service. The property provides easy access to various attractions such as the Jama Masjid Mosque and Kankaria Lake, as well as major transport links including Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station and the SG Highway.

Wyndham’s growing presence in India was recently recognized by the prestigious South Asian Travel Awards, as one of the leading hospitality development companies for India. Several Wyndham-branded properties were also awarded for achievements in their individual categories, highlighting the company’s excellence and drive.

All Wyndham Hotels & Resorts properties in India and around the world participate in Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s most generous hotel rewards program with thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals worldwide.

Becomes first major hotel company to offer mobile check-in and checkout at scale across economy and midscale segments

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (December 16, 2020) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 90 countries, today announced it has completed the rollout of mobile check-in and checkout to nearly 6,000 economy and midscale hotels in North America.

The major milestone, which comes just months after Wyndham first announced the initiative, makes Wyndham the first major hotel company to offer mobile check-in and checkout at scale across the economy and midscale segments.

“This is a pivotal moment for Wyndham and our re-imagined mobile app, which arrived at a critical time amid the pandemic,” said Jessica Davidson, senior vice president, Digital, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Today’s travelers expect streamlined, low-contact experiences and are seeking established brands that can deliver. With this app, we’re giving our guests yet another reason to book direct with Wyndham.”

Wyndham first announced its new mobile app in late September and has seen sizable growth in downloads and engagement since launch. Ratings have also increased to 4.6 out of 5 in the Apple App store and 4.7 out of 5 in the Google Play store. In addition to mobile check-in and checkout, the app offers innovative in-stay features, best-in-class design, personalized experiences, Wyndham Rewards® account management, gamification and more. Users can also take advantage of unique features like Lightning Book^®, which makes it easy to book the nearest Wyndham hotel for the night in as a few as three taps.

Wyndham’s new mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices in the Apple App and Google Play stores. Combined with the recent launch of a new customer data platform, the app builds upon the foundation of a broader, multi-year digital transformation at Wyndham, which in recent months has enabled the Company to quickly stand up new tools and offerings to help drive more business to its franchisees—particularly from everyday business travelers, such as construction workers, utility workers, truckers and more. To learn more about the mobile app, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com/app.

About Wyndham Rewards
Recently named the number one hotel rewards program by readers of USA TODAY, Wyndham Rewards® is the world’s most generous rewards program with more than 30,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals worldwide. Designed for the everyday traveler, members earn a guaranteed 1,000 points with every qualified stay and may redeem points for a wide-range of rewards, including free nights at any of approximately 9,000 hotels or thousands of vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally through affiliation with Wyndham Destinations (NYSE: WYND) and others. Wyndham Rewards has 85 million enrolled members around the globe. Join for free today at www.wyndhamrewards.com. You’ve earned this.®

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts today announced the promotion of its human resource leader for managed hotel operations in North America, Monica Melancon, to Chief Human Resource Officer, effective March 1.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (December 15, 2020) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today announced that Mary R. Falvey, its Chief Administrative Officer, will leave the Company on March 1, 2021.

“During her 22 years at Wyndham Worldwide and its predecessor companies, Mary was absolutely instrumental in building the best culture in this industry and helping us transition that culture to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. We are tremendously grateful for all that Mary has achieved during her distinguished career at Wyndham along with her leadership in setting up our teams around the world for success in our new company. I know I speak on behalf of our over 10,000 team members when I say we will miss Mary immensely,” said Geoffrey A. Ballotti, Chief Executive Officer.

“I thank my friends and colleagues at Wyndham. It has been an honor and a privilege to work with our team members around the globe and with the best leadership team in the industry,” said Ms. Falvey. “I have enjoyed our teamwork and I am proud of what we accomplished together over the past two decades, particularly building a strong values-based culture that embraces our power to make change in the world and celebrates the diversity of our people.”

The Company also today announced the promotion of its human resource leader for managed hotel operations in North America, Monica Melancon, to Chief Human Resource Officer, effective March 1. Ms. Melancon spent 15 years in increasing roles of responsibility at Target, rising from HR executive at the unit level to a senior regional HR executive overseeing a region with $3 billion of annual sales and over 15,000 team members. In 2015, she joined La Quinta Management LLC and has been consistently promoted since Wyndham’s acquisition of La Quinta to lead human resources operations for all Wyndham managed hotels in North America and over 8,000 Wyndham team members. Ms. Melancon holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, Management & Marketing degree from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas. She is currently based in Wyndham’s Irving, Texas office and will be relocating to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ world headquarters in Parsippany, N.J.

Mr. Ballotti commented, “Monica is an exceptional leader whom I’ve had the pleasure to work with since our acquisition of La Quinta more than two years ago. She personally knows our ownership groups and leadership teams on the ground who deliver our Count on Me service daily. She understands our business, our company and our people, and I’m confident she is the right leader to drive our culture and business forward.”

Grows economy offerings globally while expanding footprint of its upscale Wyndham brand

Wyndham Dubai Deira

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (December 15, 2020) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 90 countries, today announced its continued expansion across the UAE with the opening of the 290-room upscale Wyndham® Dubai Deira, and the 94-key Super 8® by Wyndham Dubai Deira—its first property in the country under the well-known economy brand.

Located in the historic area of Deira, the newly opened hotels are the first in the highly anticipated Deira Enrichment Project and part of a strategic effort by Wyndham to meet travelers’ growing demand for accommodations at varying price points across the region.

Michel Augier, regional director, Middle East and Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said: “We are thrilled to welcome these iconic brands to this important area of Dubai. The Deira Waterfront has great potential to attract visitors from around the world, many of whom bring varying accommodation needs, making it the ideal location to further expand our presence. With distinct offerings from economy to upscale, this marks yet another step in our continued commitment to making hotel travel possible for all.”

The Deira Enrichment Project—a development by Ithra Dubai and fully owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai—is a mixed-use project situated along the Dubai creek in the southern part of Deira. With the goal of expanding the urban fabric of the existing Deira community towards the waterfront, the project is expected to become one of the largest waterfronts and man-made developments in the world.

Additional details on the new hotels include:

Super 8 by Wyndham Dubai Deira
Designed for budget conscious travelers, the Super 8 by Wyndham Dubai Deira features guestrooms with contemporary interior design elements complemented by traditional Arabian touches. During their stay, guests can enjoy international cuisine at Qahua, a restaurant where modern décor meets famed Old Arabia. The hotel is located opposite Dubai Gold Souk and is close to the city’s popular landmarks.

Wyndham Dubai Deira
Appealing to upscale guests looking for tailored services, the stylish 14-floor Wyndham Dubai Deira boasts 290 rooms and suites, all designed with an eye for detail. Amenities include a spa with two treatment rooms, a sauna and steam room, a fitness center and a pool deck. The hotel also offers six food and beverage outlets including The Spicery, an all-day restaurant with 200 seats, a lounge bar, lobby lounge, pool bar and executive lounge. An additional restaurant is expected to open in 2022, serving Latin American cuisine on the hotel’s al fresco terrace. Wyndham Dubai Deira also features eight day-lit meeting rooms that can cater for up to 300 guests.

Situated in the heart of Dubai’s trading legacy, and in close proximity to the Gold Souk Extension, both properties are located only a 20-minute drive away from Dubai International Airport and The Dubai Mall, within easy reach of Deira’s metro stations, various bus routes and the Old Souk water taxi station.

The new hotels will add to Wyndham’s current portfolio of 16 hotels in the UAE, including 8 in Dubai. The company is also on track to open another hotel, the previously announced Days Hotel by Wyndham Dubai Deira, in the first half of 2021. The hotel is slated to be the first to open under the Days Inn® by Wyndham brand in the UAE.

All hotels in the UAE under Wyndham Hotels & Resorts participate in Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s most generous hotel rewards program with more than 30,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals worldwide.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (December 9, 2020) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 90 countries, today announced the 2-year appointment of Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Checchio to the Board of Directors for the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

Checchio’s appointment is a part of a larger unveiling of AHLA’s 2021 Officers, Board of Directors and Executive Committee, which includes top leaders representing all segments of the hospitality industry. The 2021 AHLA leadership team includes the most diverse group of industry leaders in the association’s more than 100-year history.

“It is an incredible honor to be joining AHLA and such a distinguished group of professionals during what is the most pivotal time in the history of our industry,” said Checchio. “AHLA does tremendous work on behalf of hoteliers across the country and I look forward to joining them as we collectively work to serve, support and advocate on behalf of the American hospitality industry.”

AHLA recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and has committed to advancing women and minorities in the industry, especially at the top levels. In the past two years, AHLA has increased the number of women and minorities represented on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee by 42% and 33%, respectively. This comes on the heels of AHLA’s successful ForWard initiative, which the association launched in 2018 as a forum of dialogue and leadership development for women across the hotel industry.

“I am pleased to welcome Lisa to the AHLA Board,” said Chip Rogers, president and CEO of AHLA. “We are grateful to members such as her who volunteer their time and energy to ensure that AHLA is successful and represents the hotel industry with one unified voice both in and outside Washington, D.C.”

Checchio has served as chief marketing officer at Wyndham since mid-2018. She joined the Company in 2015 as vice president, Brand Marketing, following 11 years at JetBlue Airways, where she oversaw brand strategy and marketing. Named to Ad Age magazine’s “40 Under 40” in 2019 and one of Hotel Management’s Most Influential Women in Hospitality, she is a Member of the Board for both HSMAI Americas and the HSMAI Foundation. She also serves as a Member of the Board for Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity.

To view AHLA’s full announcement of its 2021 Officers, Board of Directors and Executive Committee, click here.

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