PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 3, 2019 – Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s most generous rewards program, today announced the addition of new program benefits for its more than 70 million enrolled members around the globe—including the introduction of special perks designed exclusively for active and retired U.S. and Canadian military members and their spouses—all while officially welcoming more than 900 La Quinta® hotels to the program’s award-winning portfolio.
Starting today, Wyndham Rewards members can begin taking advantage of the following:
A Faster Way to Free Nights – With the introduction of three distinct redemptions tiers, free nights (go freeSM) now start at just 7,500 points per bedroom per night (half their previous redemption cost) at nearly 3,000 hotels while points + cash award nights (go fastSM) now start at just 1,500 points per bedroom per night, plus some cash.
New Places to Stay – Through the addition of the La Quinta brand, Wyndham Rewards members now have more than 900 new hotels where they can earn and redeem Wyndham Rewards points, including hotels in key destinations like Dallas, Miami, San Francisco, Seattle and Toronto, to name just a few.
New Benefits for Military Members – U.S. and Canadian military members (active, reserve, veteran or retired status) and their spouses now receive a complimentary upgrade to Gold level membership along with 1,000 bonus points on their first qualifying night. These benefits are in addition to existing discounts of 12 percent or more off the Best Available Rate at participating Wyndham Rewards hotels. (Note: Wyndham Rewards membership is not required to take advantage of the discount.)
“We’re incredibly excited about what these enhancements mean for our members, as they’re a direct response to what they told us they value most,” said Eliot Hamlisch, senior vice president of worldwide loyalty and partnerships at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “As champions of the everyday traveler, our goal is to deliver a simple, generous program that offers rich, meaningful rewards alongside one of the largest, most diverse redemption portfolios in the world.”
Earn on Everyday Purchases, Redeem for Incredible Rewards
In addition to the above benefits, starting today, members can take advantage of new and expanded partners making it easier than ever to earn and redeem points outside of hotel stays. Whether it’s shopping for a new spring jacket or filling up at the pump, Wyndham Rewards is encouraging members to go for itSM, making the most of everyday purchases, earning and redeeming points toward incredible rewards. Among the many ways members will be able to earn and redeem:
Shopping – Earn up to 10 points per dollar spent when shopping online through WyndhamRewards.com with select retailers, including popular brands like Target®, Apple® and Home Depot®. Plus, redeem points for merchandise, gift cards, air travel, car rentals and more.
Gas – Earn points at Marathon branded gas stations on fuel and select in-store purchases, including 2 points per gallon of gas with MakeItCount™, Marathon’s fuel rewards program. Also save 5 CentsOff® on every gallon, everyday. Plus, redeem points for fuel discount rewards starting at as few as 3,000 points.
Coming in the next few weeks:
Tours and Experiences – Earn up to 10 points per dollar spent when booking tours and experiences online through WyndhamRewards.com with Viator and redeem points for tours and experiences starting at around 1,500 points.
Food Delivery – Earn 250 points with every DoorDash order placed through wyndhamrewards.com. Plus, new DoorDash customers can earn 2,000 bonus points on their first order.
To learn more about the above Wyndham Rewards enhancements, including full details on new ways to earn and redeem, visit www.wyndhamrewards.com. A complete listing of Wyndham Rewards hotels, along with their newly assigned redemption tiers, is available at www.wyndhamrewards.com/locations.
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 more than 9,000 hotels or tens of thousands of vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally through partnership with Wyndham Destinations (NYSE: WYND) and others. 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, with approximately 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 810,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both 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®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection®, and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers more than 70 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at tens of thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
Spearheading Wyndham’s largescale new construction growth strategy, Microtel’s modern design lifts the economy segment’s only all-new construction hotel brand rivaling midscale aesthetic and performance
Above, a rendering of Microtel by Wyndham’s new Moda prototype designed to optimize efficiences, elevate the brand’s aesthetic and reduce building costs for developers.Click to Download
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (March 21, 2019) – Microtel® by Wyndham, the award-winning economy hotel brand under Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH), today unveiled its newest prototype, a reimagined interior and exterior concept designed to further elevate the brand, reduce building costs, optimize efficiencies and drive greater returns for developers. The prototype is the first step of Wyndham’s overarching new construction growth strategy focused on delivering long-term value and quality for owners.
The new prototype, Moda, represents the evolution of the Microtel brand emphasizing modern efficiency and minimalism for today’s guest and owner. The new exterior architecture and interior design elevate the brand’s spaces to match the midscale experience it already delivers – now at an even more competitive, economy cost to build. Moda reduces Microtel’s total footprint by 28 percent versus the prior prototype. The design also delivers more than 70 percent of rentable space – one of the strongest in both the economy and midscale segments.
“Microtel is the epitome of efficiency: it outperforms the segment, offers streamlined operations and leads its peers in guest satisfaction,” said Keri Putera, vice president, Brand Operations, Microtel by Wyndham. “As we build on the brand’s existing model, we’ve identified small, purposeful details which can drive large, incremental savings for developers and create a significant impact on the experience for our guests. Moda – a term symbolizing both style and precision – simplifies operations through design while tapping into the growing trend of minimalism, addressing the changing needs of today’s travelers and owners.”
The first hotels leveraging the new prototype are set to break ground in 2019.
Development Disruptor
Microtel’s transformative next step is the first of a multi-pronged growth strategy for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts as it builds the foundation for future expansion just over nine months into its tenure as a pure-play hotel company.
Wyndham’s new development strategy prioritizes quality and longevity in the economy and midscale segments via smart investment and partnering with growing entrepreneurs. Taking a page from the industry-leading practices of its newly acquired La Quinta® by Wyndham brand, the company’s strategy underscores new construction growth, design-driven conversions and a redesigned franchisee journey emphasizing added value over the lifetime of the investment.
“Microtel is already a category-killer in the economy segment and is poised to disrupt in the midscale segment where it often competes, making it the perfect first step as we set out to transform the new construction landscape in both these segments,” said David Wilner, senior vice president, New Construction Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “With a focus on streamlined new construction models like Moda, we are paving the way for continued expansion across our economy and midscale brands and creating a foundation of long-term support for entrepreneurial hoteliers growing their businesses.”
A More Efficient Microtel by Wyndham
Developed in collaboration with seasoned Microtel owners and award-winning architect firm, Hoefer Wysocki, Moda incorporates modern architecture, smart interior staples like wall-hung furniture and minimalist interior design trends to appeal to millennials and today’s business and leisure travelers.
According to Mayflower, millennials are leading the way when it comes to streamlined living spaces with the bare essentials, with 23 percent significantly more likely to say they’re minimalists when it comes to purging things or belongings. The Moda prototype delivers a sleek, minimalist look and feel contributing to an elevated guest experience while also streamlining costs to develop.
Exterior Highlights
The new design includes a four-story exterior facade option and features a new, flat-roof design, elevating Microtel’s visibility, signage and status from its previous pitched-roof design.
The building itself is sleeker, reducing the total number of cut-outs in the foundation by modeling a Bauhaus architectural style – at 34,700 to 35,700 square feet, it’s saving developers significant square footage material costs.
The design changes minimize the brand’s land requirements by 11 percent, affording developers more freedom and flexibility to build.
Interior Highlights
The interior design delivers layout and maintenance efficiencies inspired by conversations with owners and operators across the industry.
Leaner and more modular, Moda uniformly positions guestrooms by unit type – suites, doubles and singles – allowing for natural building breaks and flow.
Wall-mounted headboards, desks and televisions help housekeepers turn guestrooms faster, maximize open guest space and appeal to the personal aesthetic of today’s millennial travelers.
Incorporating the Franchisee’s Fingerprint
Helping to ensure Moda fits the owner and guest bill at each stage of the design process – from first conceptualization to final prototype – is a team of Microtel owners and industry vets, including a 15-person Microtel Developer Advisory Council offering feedback and expertise. The brand tapped owners, operators and general managers from various brands, markets and segments to work hand-in-glove with designers integrating additional operational feedback into the design.
Microtel owner and Franchise Advisory Board member Chad Moore is one of the first to sign executed agreements to build two new Moda prototypes in Milford and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware in 2019.
“I like to keep things simple, especially in business, and Microtel lets me do this,” said Moore, seasoned owner of the Microtel by Wyndham Georgetown in Delaware. “Moda streamlines the development and operations of the hotel – while strongly upholding the defining design and service principles that have made Microtel the economy champion it is today – making the new Microtel an even more attractive, lucrative and valuable long-term investment.”
As of December 2018, Microtel has 82 hotels in the development pipeline – 59 in the United States and 23 internationally. Interested developers can visit www.buildmicrotel.com, or contact the Microtel Franchise Development team by email at [email protected] and by phone at (800)889-9710, for more information.
About Microtel by Wyndham Microtel® by Wyndham is an award-winning chain of more than 340 economy hotels located throughout North America, Mexico and the Philippines. Consistently over-delivering on both guest and owner expectations, Microtel is the only all new-construction hotel in the economy segment. Ranked best-in-class by organizations like The Harris Poll®, Microtel’s rich award-recognized heritage is backed by 15 J.D. Power honors – the most of any hotel brand in the economy segment. Microtel prides itself on being an innovator, offering a midscale experience at an economy price with an array of complimentary amenities including free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast. Other amenities available at most hotels include meeting and fitness centers, swimming pools and the opportunity to earn and redeem points through Wyndham Rewards®, the brand’s guest loyalty program. Travelers can join the program for free at www.wyndhamrewards.com.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company, with approximately 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 810,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both 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®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection®, and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers approximately 61 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at tens of thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
Year-long consumer education campaign around the dangers of drowsy driving launches just ahead of
Daylight Saving Time as National Sleep Awareness Month takes center stage.
PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 7, 2019 – Super 8® by Wyndham, the world’s largest economy hotel brand and trusted roadside companion, in partnership with philanthropist and actor Giacomo Gianniotti, announced today the launch of its new #JourneySafe campaign to help raise awareness and educate the public around the dangers of drowsy driving, which causes more than 100,000 crashes annually.i
The campaign kicks-off during National Sleep Awareness Month and just ahead of Daylight Saving Time (March 10), when many Americans will lose an hour of sleep. More than one out of three working Americans are already sleep deprived,ii a condition that’s only heightened by the changing of the clocks.
To spread its message to drivers across America, Super 8 is issuing a national call to action to #JourneySafe and get off of the road at the first signs of feeling drowsy. The campaign is anchored by a new PSA-style video featuring iconic dashboard accessories—a hula girl, a football bobble head and a bobbing dog—that come to life to alert drivers of the warning signs of drowsy driving. The video will air nationally across a variety of digital platforms and is anticipated to have additional extensions throughout the year, including a presence at Super 8 hotels across the country.
Super 8 is hosting the campaign and video at www.super8.com/journeysafe, where the public can get tips on how to spot signs of drowsy driving. The brand is also encouraging those who see the video to help raise awareness by sharing via their social channels using #JourneySafe and pledging not to drive drowsy.
“As America’s trusted roadside companion, Super 8 aims to stand for more than just convenience and comfort, we also want to stand for a safe journey,” said Mike Mueller, Super 8 brand leader and senior vice president. “With more than 1,700 locations across the U.S. and Canada alone, our hotels are ready and waiting when you need to pull over and rest. And the safer you are, the further you can go. Journey safe and don’t drive drowsy.”
Philanthropist and actor Giacomo Gianniotti, who like most others has experienced the signs of drowsy driving in his own day-to-day, echoed Mueller’s sentiment and shared, “Drowsy driving is a serious, yet often overlooked, issue that affects everyone, which is why I’m working with Super 8 on this important cause. It’s entirely preventable, but doing so requires us all to recognize the signs and take action when we do.”
Added Mueller, “Everyone is aware of the dangers of drunk driving, but it’s equally important to recognize drowsy driving as a threat on the road. Our hope is that this campaign helps to educate drivers, promoting greater awareness and prevention.”
Facts about drowsy driving:
More than 40% of drivers admit to falling asleep at the wheel at least once.iii
Sleep deprivation can have similar effects on your body as drinking alcohol. A drunk driver can often drive slowly and try to react, but a drowsy driver can nod off while still going fast.iv
Research shows that getting less than five hours of sleep and then getting behind the wheel is the same as driving drunk.v
Drowsy driving crashes are most common late at night and early in the morning during the body’s natural sleep period.vi
To learn more, visit Super8.com/journeysafe and join the conversation on social media using #JourneySafe.
About Super 8 by Wyndham For more than four decades, Super 8® by Wyndham—the world’s largest economy hotel brand with nearly 2,900 hotels globally—has served as a trusted and convenient companion on the road. Today, we’re on a mission to elevate economy, modernizing the brand for the next generation of traveler with newly redesigned rooms, fast, free Wi-Fi and a complimentary SuperStart® breakfast.
A strong supporter of our servicemen and women, Super 8 is proud to offer reserved parking for Veterans at all locations across the U.S. and Canada along with a 15% discount to members of the military and their families. To learn more, or to book your next stay, visit www.super8.com. You can also like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/super8) and follow us on Instagram (www.instagram.com/super8). See you on the road.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company, with approximately 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 810,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both 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 Inn & Suites®, La Quinta®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection®, and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers approximately 61 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at tens of thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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New openings bolster brand’s offerings in key cities from East to West
La Quinta by Wyndham added eight new hotels to its brand family in the fourth quarter of 2018, closing the year with nearly 30 new additions.Click to Download
PARSIPPANY, N.J.(March 6, 2019) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor with approximately 9,200 hotels and 20 iconic brands, continued strengthening its bench of La Quinta by Wyndham destinations in key U.S. markets with eight new openings in the fourth quarter of 2018. The latest additions culminated a strong year of growth for the brand which saw nearly 30 new hotels – anchored by 16 new construction locations – join the La Quinta family.
The newly built hotels in Waco and Richmond, Texas, and Greensboro, N.C.; and transformational conversions in Jamestown, N.Y.; Raleigh, N.C.; Aurora, Colo.; Seattle, Wash.; and Madera, Calif., widened La Quinta’s presence in the U.S., bringing its footprint to just under 900 hotels nationwide.
The newly opened La Quinta hotels all embody elements of the brand’s guest-inspired, owner-friendly Del Sol prototype design, which combines clean geometric lines, bold colors, and varying textures with iconic brand elements and guest-centric offerings to enhance the experience while helping maximizing revenue-generating space for hotel developers. Thirty-five Del Sol-designed hotels are currently under construction across the U.S., with 43 already open and operating.
Wyndham made additional strides in furthering La Quinta’s expansion by executing 14 franchise agreements between October 1 and December 31, 2018, all but one of which were new construction deals. New construction development is a major force behind the brand’s growth trajectory, accounting for 91 percent of the 261 hotels in its pipeline as of December 31, 2018.
The brand’s steady openings rate through the back half of 2018 is testament to Wyndham’s strategic efforts to expand the brand in key markets throughout the U.S. with high quality hotels that drive a consistent portfolio. Seventeen hotels – equating to more than half of La Quinta’s 2018 additions, and ten of which were newly constructed hotels – opened under the Wyndham umbrella since the Company acquired the brand in May of last year, strengthening the Company’s position as a midscale and upper-midscale lodging leader in the U.S.
“We’re putting our guests, franchisees, and hotel developers first by adding high-caliber hotels in underrepresented markets across the country, growing our footprint to serve their needs while staying true to the elevated quality, service, and performance which have become synonymous with this brand,” said Rajiv Trivedi, president, La Quinta by Wyndham at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
“La Quinta’s historically solid reputation and Wyndham’s broad scale and consumer affinity have played significant roles in the brand’s evolution since joining the Wyndham family,” he continued. “The continued onslaught of new openings and new deals demonstrates the ongoing fervent demand for this brand among owners and travelers.”
Like each of its nearly 915 hotels in North and Latin America, La Quinta’s newest additions offer the brand’s signature pillow-top Bright Morning Bed®, free Bright Side Breakfast®, and spacious in-room work areas with ample charging stations. Additional features include comfortable social gathering space in each hotel’s Great Room; a sizable state-of-the-art fitness center; an on-site Bright Side Market®; free high-speed Wi-Fi; and meeting space.
ABOUT LA QUINTA BY WYNDHAM With nearly 915 destinations in North and Latin America, the upper-midscale La Quinta by Wyndham brand is a bright spot in every travelers’ journey. Whether traveling for business or leisure, guests can rest assured, relax, and recharge thanks to the brand’s Bright Morning Bed®, free Bright Side Breakfast®, spacious in-room work areas, and free high-speed internet. For more information, visit www.lq.com. Like and follow La Quinta on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. For more information on developing a La Quinta by Wyndham hotel, click here.
ABOUT WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company, with approximately 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 810,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both 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 Inn & Suites®, La Quinta®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection®, and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 61 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at tens of thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
TRYP by Wyndham Savannah, pictured above, is the brand’s newest location in an emerging travel destination. The hotel infuses local culture into its design offering guests a distinct local atmosphere only experienced in Savannah. Click to Download
SAVANNAH, Ga. (March 5, 2019): TRYP by Wyndham, the urban, lifestyle hotel brand of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, has opened its newest hotel and ninth U.S. destination in historic Savannah, Georgia.
Developed in partnership with Hawkeye Hotels and HOS Management, TRYP by Wyndham Savannah is the latest hotel to join the growing brand adding a coveted destination to its portfolio of locations in emerging cities around the world. It joins the expanding list of up-and-coming travel destinations for the brand, including a recent opening in Newark, N.J. and an upcoming opening this spring in Pittsburgh, Penn.
TRYP by Wyndham hotels celebrate the spirit of the urban traveler in the heart of the world’s most alluring cities. Savannah, the oldest city in the state of Georgia, is a rising tourism hub recently listed as one of Conde Nast Traveler’s “Best U.S. Small Cities” and one of Travel + Leisure’s “Top U.S. Cities” in 2018. The city is also one of American Express Travel’s top trending U.S. travel destinations for 2019 boasting a 96 percent year-over-year increase in bookings among card members.
“Savannah is one of the fastest growing destinations in the United States with more than 50 million visitors in the last decade,” said Anthony Emanuelo, vice president, TRYP by Wyndham. “TRYP by Wyndham continues to grow in up-and-coming destinations vibrant with culture and experiences you can’t find anywhere else, and Savannah is no exception. Whether drawn by the shade of the Spanish moss, the elegant architecture or the city’s reputation for genuine hospitality, travelers will appreciate the unique culture of Savannah making it the perfect addition for the brand.”
TRYP by Wyndham hotels are infused with local spirit allowing guests to uncover each destination’s individual culture. The new TRYP by Wyndham Savannah is situated in the heart of the Savannah Historic District steps from popular restaurants, museums, and shopping—including the famous City Market, a sprawling outdoor marketplace. The exterior of the building was designed in accordance with the Historic Review Board’s strict guidelines to preserve the historic fabric of the landmark historic district.
Inside the hotel, guests can enjoy modern rooms with city-inspired décor and amenities including an indoor saltwater pool and onsite fitness center. The hotel’s bar and restaurant, Kitchen 320, offers classic American small plates and delicious craft cocktails.
TRYP’s Proliferation Persists TRYP by Wyndham is home to 110 hotels in global destinations with distinct personalities like Abu Dhabi, Brisbane, New York City and Sao Paulo. This will be the ninth U.S. location for TRYP by Wyndham, which recently opened locations in Newark, N.J.; Miami, Fla.; and St. Augustine, Florida, as well as global destinations in Xi’an, China; and Dubai, UAE – the brand’s largest hotel at 650 rooms.
The brand’s pipeline comprises approximately 34 hotels and more than 5,000 rooms on the horizon, with highly anticipated openings planned for Pittsburgh, Penn. and Nashville, Tenn.
TRYP by Wyndham hotels participate in Wyndham Rewards®, 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, gift cards, merchandise and more.
Part experience and part destination, TRYP by Wyndham® hotels set the stage for the inside traveler – because there’s no better way to get to know a city than experiencing it like a local. Hotels are tucked in the heart of the world’s most exciting cities, from bucket-list staples like Jerusalem, Dubai, Brisbane, Barcelona and New York City to must-see travel hotspots and up-and-coming destinations. Each TRYP by Wyndham hotel is steeped in the local culture of its city offering unique local flavors and amenities, all united by the brand’s Mediterranean roots and chic, urban style. For more information on developing a TRYP by Wyndham hotel, click here.
Founded in 1982 with one roadside hotel in Mena, Arkansas, Hawkeye Hotels has become one of the fastest-growing family-owned hospitality companies in the United States. Today, the firm owns and operates over 50 hotels across the country. Hawkeye Hotels employs over 1,500 staff across its portfolio of hotels and corporate offices. The firm maintains lasting affiliations with leading brands, including Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Marriott, Hilton, InterContinental and Starwood.
Headquartered in Savannah, Ga., HOS Management is a second-generation company with over 30 years of trusted hospitality experience. Founded by brothers, Anil Patel and Kirit Patel, the family-run business manages an award-winning, diverse collection of hotels and retail developments in the Southeast region. For more information about HOS’s portfolio of properties and future development plans, please visit www.hosmanagement.com.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company, with approximately 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 810,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both 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 Inn & Suites®, La Quinta®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection®, and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 61 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at tens of thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
Global hospitality leader’s culture of integrity and ethical business practices are the foundation of its commanding presence in the lodging industry
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (February 26, 2019) – With a commitment to acting with integrity and a dedication to making hotel travel possible for all, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) has been recognized as one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. This distinction marks the first global accolade for the Company and builds upon a strong Wyndham history of recognition by Ethisphere, a leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
“In our first year as a new public company, today’s recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies is continued reaffirmation of the inclusive, values-driven culture instilled in our team members by our former parent, Wyndham Worldwide,” said Geoff Ballotti, president and chief executive officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Strong ethics are the foundation of our corporate culture, with integrity being one of our Company’s core values.”
The World’s Most Ethical Companies designation recognizes those companies which align principle with action, work tirelessly to make trust part of their corporate DNA, and in doing so, shape future industry standards by introducing tomorrow’s best practices today.
“Companies with effective compliance programs not only make good ethical decisions, but Ethisphere’s research demonstrates that they also outperform their peers,” said Paul Cash, general counsel and chief compliance officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
“Our ethical business practices foster great experiences and brand loyalty for our guests and for Wyndham Rewards members, as well as our Wyndham Hotels & Resorts team members,” added Samantha Vaughan, group vice president, corporate compliance and chief privacy officer.
Maintaining a strong focus on ethical practices is part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ robust social responsibility commitment. Some of the Company’s activities and accomplishments include:
Creating a diverse and inclusive place to work and do business through its values-driven culture of ethics and integrity;
Developing new training programs and awareness initiatives to provide tailored guidance for corporate and hotel property-based team members on acceptable business conduct standards and how to weave compliant and ethical decision making into everyday business;
Working to protect human rights by providing hotel owners and franchisees training and awareness tools to identify human trafficking in partnership with the Polaris Project and ECPAT-USA.
The World’s Most Ethical Company assessment is based upon the Ethisphere Institute’s Ethics Quotient® (EQ) framework which offers a quantitative way to assess a company’s performance in an objective, consistent and standardized way. The information collected provides a comprehensive sampling of definitive criteria of core competencies, rather than all aspects of corporate governance, risk, sustainability, compliance and ethics. Scores are generated in five key categories: ethics and compliance program (35%), corporate citizenship and responsibility (20%), culture of ethics (20%), governance (15%) and leadership and reputation (10%).
About the Ethisphere Institute
The Ethisphere® Institute is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies enhance corporate character and measure and improve culture. Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition program and provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA). More information about Ethisphere can be found at: https://ethisphere.com.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company, with approximately 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 810,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both 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 Inn & Suites®, La Quinta®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection®, and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 61 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.
PARSIPPANY, NJ, February 19, 2019 – Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s most generous rewards program, is about to become even more rewarding this April with plans to introduce a wide-array of new features—from free nights at thousands of hotels starting at just 7,500 points (half their original redemption cost), to the addition of more than 900 La Quinta® hotels, to the ability to earn and redeem points with a host of new and expanded partners.
A direct response to research and feedback from program members, the effort underscores Wyndham’s ongoing commitment to delivering a simple, generous rewards program that’s uniquely designed for the needs of the everyday traveler. Wyndham Rewards currently has approximately 61 million enrolled members worldwide.
“We know members love the simplicity and generosity of Wyndham Rewards but we also know they want greater flexibility when it comes to where and how they can redeem their points,” said Eliot Hamlisch, senior vice president of global loyalty and partnerships at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “With these changes, we’re making thousands of hotels available for half the points and what’s more, drastically expanding the ways in which they can earn and redeem those points, making it easier than ever for them to engage with the program.”
Here’s what Wyndham Rewards members have to look forward to come this April:
A Faster Way to Free and Discounted Nights
Empowering more members to redeem points where and how they want, Wyndham Rewards will begin offering three tiers for both free night redemptions (go free) and points + cash redemptions (go fast). Members will also start earning points on the cash portion of points + cash redemptions.
Free Nights Starting at Just 7,500 Points
Free night redemptions will be available at 7,500 points, 15,000 points, and 30,000 points, while points + cash redemptions will be available at 1,500 points + cash, 3,000 points + cash, and 6,000 points + cash, respectively. All redemptions will be per bedroom, per night. Approximately one-third of the program’s hotel portfolio—nearly 3,000 hotels—is expected to move to the more affordable 7,500 point tier while approximately 200 properties will move into the new 30,000 point tier.
Over 30,000 Hotels, Club Resorts, Vacation Rentals and Counting Wyndham Rewards already offers one of the largest, most diverse redemption portfolios in the world and now it’s getting even bigger, from thousands of club resorts and vacation rentals to more than 900 La Quinta hotels.
Wyndham Rewards Welcomes La Quinta La Quinta hotels will officially become a part of Wyndham Rewards on April 3. Free night redemptions will start as low as 7,500 points and with every qualified stay, members will earn 10 points per dollar spent or a minimum of 1,000 points, whichever is more.
More Ways to Earn, More Ways to Redeem Providing more ways to earn and redeem points than ever before, Wyndham Rewards will debut a host of new and expanded partnerships this April. Members can look forward to earning points for food delivery through DoorDash, earning and redeeming points at Marathon gas stations, and earning and redeeming points when booking tours and activities around the globe with Viator. The program will also unveil a new shopping portal, enabling members to earn points on purchases with thousands of online retailers.
Extra Points on Stays
In addition to new earn and redeem partners, Gold, Platinum and Diamond Wyndham Rewards members will be able to earn extra points on their qualified stays with the introduction of accelerated earn. Gold members will earn 10% more in base points, Platinum members will earn 15% more and Diamond members will earn 20% more. Accelerated earn replaces point bonuses, which were previously awarded annually for Platinum and Diamond members.
The vast majority of the above program changes are anticipated to take effect starting April 3, 2019. La Quinta Returns® will officially end at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 2, 2019. Additional information related to earn and redeem opportunities with new partners is expected to be available in late March. For more information on Wyndham Rewards, including full details on the changes and new benefits listed above, visit www.wyndhamrewards.com/comingsoon.
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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, 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 more than 8,000 hotels or tens of thousands of club resorts and vacation rentals through partnership with Wyndham Destinations (NYSE: WYND) and others. 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, with approximately 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 810,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both 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 Inn & Suites®, La Quinta®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection®, and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 61 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
Company Increases Dividend 16% and Provides Full-Year 2019 Projections
PARSIPPANY, N.J., February 13, 2019 – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today announced results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2018. Highlights include:
Revenues increased 69% compared with fourth quarter 2017, to $527 million.
Net income was $43 million for the quarter; adjusted net income was $57 million, a 50% increase over the prior-year quarter.
Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.43 and adjusted diluted EPS were $0.58.
Further adjusted diluted EPS for the quarter (calculated as if our spin-off and our acquisition and integration of La Quinta had occurred on January 1) were $0.62.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 64% compared with the prior-year quarter, to $125 million, and grew 19% in constant currency and excluding our 2018 acquisitions and divestitures.
Further adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $134 million, consistent with our projection of $127 to $138 million.
Global RevPAR increased 8% compared with fourth quarter 2017 and increased 2% in constant currency and excluding our 2018 acquisitions and divestitures.
System-wide rooms grew 11% year-over-year and 2% excluding our 2018 acquisitions and divestitures.
“We finished 2018 with another strong quarter, capping off a year in which we delivered strong adjusted earnings growth fueled by solid RevPAR and rooms growth while acquiring and integrating La Quinta,” said Geoffrey A. Ballotti, chief executive officer. “We expect to continue to build on this strong foundation and are enthusiastic about our prospects for 2019 as we continue to execute our strategies and deploy capital in order to enhance value for shareholders.”
Fourth Quarter 2018 Operating Results
Revenues were $527 million, compared with $312 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. Results reflect $198 million of incremental revenues from La Quinta. Excluding the impact from 2018 acquisitions and divestitures, revenues increased 6% primarily due to higher license and other fees.
Net income was $43 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared to $92 million, or $0.92 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2017. Fourth quarter 2018 results include separation-related and transaction-related expenses, and fourth quarter 2017 results include impairment expenses and an $85 million tax benefit recorded as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Adjusted net income was $57 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, compared with $38 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2017. Fourth quarter earnings benefited from our revenue growth and a lower effective tax rate, partially offset by higher interest expense. Full reconciliations of GAAP results to our non-GAAP adjusted measures for all reported periods appear in the tables to this press release.
Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was $125 million, compared with $76 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. Results reflect approximately $37 million of adjusted EBITDA from La Quinta and are consistent with the Company’s projection of adjusted EBITDA of $117 million to $127 million in the fourth quarter. Excluding the impact from 2018 acquisitions and divestitures, adjusted EBITDA increased 19% in constant currency, primarily reflecting the growth in revenues and the unfavorable effects in 2017 from hurricanes that affected our owned hotel in Puerto Rico.
The Company estimates that, if it had acquired and fully integrated La Quinta on January 1, its further adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter would have been $134 million, and its further adjusted diluted earnings per share would have been $0.62. See Tables 5 and 6 for additional information.
Full-Year 2018 Operating Results
Revenues were $1,868 million, compared with $1,280 million in 2017. Results reflect $513 million of incremental revenues from La Quinta. Excluding the impact from 2018 acquisitions and divestitures, revenues increased 6%, primarily due to higher license and other fees, as well as 6% higher royalties and franchise fees.
Net income was $162 million, or $1.62 per diluted share, compared to $230 million, or $2.31 per diluted share in 2017. 2018 results include separation-related and transaction-related expenses, and 2017 results include impairment expenses and an $85 million tax benefit recorded as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Adjusted net income was $270 million, or $2.71 per diluted share, compared with $186 million, or $1.87 per diluted share, in 2017. 2018 earnings benefited from our revenue growth and a lower effective tax rate, partially offset by higher interest and depreciation expense.
2018 adjusted EBITDA was $507 million, compared with $383 million in 2017. Results reflect approximately
$89 million of adjusted EBITDA from La Quinta and are consistent with the Company’s projection of adjusted EBITDA of $500 million to $510 million for the full year. Excluding the impact from 2018 acquisitions and divestitures, adjusted EBITDA increased 11% in constant currency, primarily reflecting the growth in revenues.
The Company estimates that, if it had acquired and fully integrated La Quinta on January 1, its further adjusted EBITDA in 2018 would have been $600 million, and its further adjusted diluted earnings per share would have been $3.02.
As of December 31, 2018, the Company’s hotel system consisted of approximately 9,200 properties and approximately 810,000 rooms, an 11% increase compared with the fourth quarter of 2017. Room count grew 2% year-over-year, excluding our 2018 acquisitions and divestitures. The Company’s development pipeline grew to over 1,400 hotels and approximately 180,000 rooms, a 21% year-over-year room increase, including approximately 25,000 La Quinta pipeline rooms and the removal of 2,000 Knights Inn pipeline rooms. The Company also increased its pipeline sequentially by 2% compared to the third quarter, including 3% domestic growth and 1% international growth. Approximately 54% of the Company’s development pipeline is international and 73% is new construction.
Fourth Quarter 2018 Business Segment Information
The following discussion of fourth quarter operating results focuses on revenue and adjusted EBITDA for each of our segments.
Hotel Franchising
Revenues increased 37% compared to fourth quarter 2017, including $64 million of incremental revenues from La Quinta. Excluding the impact from 2018 acquisitions and divestitures, revenues increased 8%, primarily due to $13 million of higher license and other fees. Adjusted EBITDA grew 51% to $122 million, including approximately $30 million of incremental adjusted EBITDA from the acquisition of La Quinta. In constant currency and excluding the impact from 2018 acquisitions and divestitures, adjusted EBITDA grew 16%, reflecting the growth in revenues.
Hotel Management
Revenues increased $132 million compared to the prior-year period, reflecting $134 million of incremental revenues from La Quinta (including $124 million of cost-reimbursement revenues). Excluding the impact from the acquisition of La Quinta, revenues declined $2 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased $12 million compared to the prior-year quarter, reflecting $7 million of adjusted EBITDA from La Quinta and a decline in the unfavorable impact from the 2017 hurricanes on our owned hotels.
Other Items
Share Repurchases – The Company repurchased approximately 1.25 million shares of its common stock for $60 million in the fourth quarter. In the seven months after the Company’s May 2018 spin-off, the Company repurchased 2.3 million shares of stock, or 2% of shares outstanding, at a cost of $119 million. At year-end, the Company had 98.1 million shares outstanding.
Dividend Increase – The Company’s Board of Directors authorized a 16% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to 29 cents from 25 cents per share, beginning with the dividend that is expected to be declared in the first quarter of 2019.
Reacquisition of Master License Rights for Days Inn in China – The Company recently announced that it has reacquired the exclusive direct franchising rights for its Days Inn brand in China. The Days Inn system in China consists of more than 70 hotels encompassing more than 12,500 rooms. The near-term earnings contribution from this transaction is not expected to be material, but the Company now owns the exclusive rights to directly franchise and grow the Days Inn brand in China.
Outlook
The Company provided the following outlook for full-year 2019:
Revenues of $2.11 billion to $2.16 billion, an increase of 13% to 16%.
Adjusted net income of $301 million to $313 million.
Adjusted EBITDA of $605 million to $620 million, a year-over-year increase of 19% to 22%, as discussed below.
Adjusted diluted EPS of $3.05 to $3.17, based on an adjusted diluted share count of 98.7 million, which excludes future share repurchases.
Rooms growth of 2% to 4%.
Organic RevPAR growth of 1% to 3% in constant currency.
The Company views its year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDA as follows (in millions):
More detailed projections are available in Table 6 of this press release. The Company is providing an outlook for net income, EBITDA and EPS only on a non-GAAP, adjusted basis because it is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the occurrence or amount of potential adjustments that may arise in the future.
Conference Call Information
Wyndham Hotels will hold a conference call with investors to discuss the Company’s results and outlook on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Listeners can access the webcast live through the Company’s website at www.investor.wyndhamhotels.com. The conference call may also be accessed by dialing 877-876-9174 and providing the passcode “Wyndham”. Listeners are urged to call at least five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. An archive of this webcast will be available on the website for approximately 90 days beginning at noon ET on February 13, 2019. A telephone replay will be available for approximately ten days beginning at noon ET on February 13, 2019 at 800 283-8486.
Presentation of Financial Information
Financial information discussed in this press release includes non-GAAP measures, which include or exclude certain items. These non-GAAP measures differ from reported GAAP results and are intended to illustrate what management believes are relevant period-over-period comparisons and are helpful to investors as an additional tool for further understanding and assessing the Company’s ongoing operating performance.
Exclusion of items in the Company’s non-GAAP presentation should not be considered an inference that these items are unusual, infrequent or non-recurring. Full reconciliations of GAAP results to the comparable non- GAAP measures for the reported periods appear in the financial tables section of this press release.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company, with approximately 9,200 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 810,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both 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 Inn & Suites®, La Quinta®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection®, and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management. The Company’s award- winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 61 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rental properties globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include those that convey management’s expectations as to the future based on plans, estimates and projections at the time Wyndham Hotels makes the statements and may be identified by words such as “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “goal,” “future,” “outlook,” “guidance,” “target,” “estimate” and similar words or expressions, including the negative version of such words and expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Wyndham Hotels to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release include statements related to the Company’s revenues, earnings, cash flow, dividends and other financial and operating measures.
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward- looking statements include without limitation general economic conditions, the performance of financial and credit markets, the economic environment for the hospitality industry, operating risks associated with the hotel franchising and management businesses, the impact of war, terrorist activity or political strife, risks related to our spin-off as a newly independent company and risks related to our ability to obtain financing as well as the risks described in the section titled “Risk Factors” in Wyndham Hotels’ Registration Statement on Form 10 and in Wyndham Hotels’ other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, Wyndham Hotels undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise.
Wyndham’s upper-upscale brand adds distinctive hotels in California, U.S.; Vietnam; Mexico; Turkey; Georgia; and the Greek Isles; Expands upscale managed portfolio in international destinations
Above, a rendering of Wyndham Grand Cam Ranh in Vietnam, slated to be the brand’s first hotel in Vietnam. The hotel will be managed by Wyndham’s growing management company. Click to Download
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 29, 2019) – Wyndham Grand, the upper-upscale brand of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH), the world’s largest hotel company with more than 9,000 hotels in more than 80 countries, is slated to debut in six new destinations around the world in 2019: California, U.S.; Cam Ranh, Vietnam; Mexico City, Mexico; Kayseri, Turkey; Tblisi, Georgia; and Crete, Greece.
Two of the new hotels – located in Cam Ranh, Vietnam and Mexico City, Mexico – will be managed by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ growing management company, adding to the more than 400 hotels operated by the company globally and expanding its upscale managed capabilities into new countries.
Wyndham Grand is an ensemble of distinctive hotels that are approachable by design, representing one-of-a-kind experiences with sophisticated elegance. The new hotels will join the brand’s 39 existing awe-inspiring locations including Istanbul; Chicago; Shanghai; and Manama, where the first Wyndham Grand in Bahrain, also managed by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, opened in 2017.
“Travelers are seeking out new destinations and crossing borders more than ever before; in the last two decades alone the number of international travelers around the world has more than doubled to nearly 1.3 billion,” said Bob Loewen, Chief Operating Officer for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “We’re strategically expanding Wyndham Grand’s presence around the world in the destinations travelers so eagerly want to explore, whether it’s the shores of Greek Isles, a unique pocket of culture in Southern California, the centuries-old historic capital of Georgia or wherever their bucket list takes them.”
In addition to the hotels planned for 2019, the brand’s pipeline comprises approximately 25 hotels including new destinations in St. Kitts and Nevis, Barbados, Belize and a new dual-branded Wyndham Grand and TRYP by Wyndham® hotel in Miami, Florida.
Westminster California, U.S.
Slated to be part of multi-use development, Wyndham Grand in Westminster will be the brand’s first hotel in California. The hotel will offer 144 guestrooms – making it the largest and only full-service hotel in Westminster — in addition to flexible meeting and event space and a full-service restaurant. Steps away from Westminster’s Little Saigon Tourist Commercial District on Bolsa Avenue, the hotel empowers travelers to explore the hub of Vietnamese dining and culture in the largest Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam.
The hotel is also situated near the city of Garden Grove, California State Route 22 (Garden Grove Freeway) and just seven miles from Disneyland. It’s also a short drive from Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and the Pacific Ocean.
Wyndham Grand Cam Ranh, Vietnam
Wyndham Grand Cam Ranh is situated on a 27-hole golf course overlooking the nearby ocean designed by renowned Australian golfer Greg Norman. The hotel offers luxurious accommodation options as well as multiple restaurants and bars, swimming pools, spa and wellness facilities and a convention centre. Cam Ranh, with pristine beaches and deep waters, is a growing tourist destination thanks to the recent expansion of Cam Ranh International Airport and increasing numbers of international flights.
Vietnam is an increasingly popular destination for international travelers. Named one of Travel + Leisure’s 50 Best Places to Travel in 2019, Vietnam welcomed more than 14 million visitors in 2018 – a staggering 21% increase over last year.
Wyndham Grand Mexico City La Condesa, Mexico
The 400-room Wyndham Grand Mexico City La Condesa is the first Wyndham Grand in Mexico. The hotel is situated within the unique Roma-Condesa neighborhood boasting more than 1,500 buildings classified as architectural heritage – including the hotel itself, which will conserve the original architecture while applying contemporary interior design and modern amenities including unique dining and flexible meeting space.
Mexico welcomed nearly 40 million travelers in 2017, a record number of visitors and a nearly 12% increase from the prior year. Mexico City, the heart of the country and a thriving historic destination, is the perfect new home for Wyndham Grand’s unique take on approachable luxury for both families and business travelers.
Wyndham Grand Kayseri, Turkey
Opened in mid-January, Wyndham Grand Kayseri boasts 205 guest rooms and eight meeting rooms, accommodating up to 1,185 people. The hotel also offers traditional Turkish cuisine in its Kale Roof restaurant, complemented by drinks in the lobby lounge or onsite City Pub. Guests also have access to a fitness center and a relaxing spa with a sauna, steam bath and pool.
The hotel is the fifth Wyndham Grand in Turkey and the first in Kayseri, a city with a strong commercial draw for business travelers and a popular ski destination. The hotel is situated near the 60,000-acre Sultan Sazligi National Park which houses more than 300 species of birds.
Wyndham Grand Tbilisi, Georgia
Wyndham Grand Tbilisi, in the heart of Georgia’s capital, is expected to open during the summer and will be managed by McInerney Hospitality International Georgia. The hotel will be located centrally on Freedom Square, adjacent to the National Museum of Georgia and close to a host of other attractions. Set across eight floors, the hotel has been designed by renowned Georgian architect Paata Jgarkava and will include 161 stylish guest rooms and suites.
Tourism is one of the largest economic sectors in the country, with 8 million travelers expected to visit Georgia this year. Wyndham Grand Tbilisi is the latest addition to the company’s overall footprint in Georgia, including Ramada Encore Tbilisi, which opened earlier this year, as well as Wyndham Batumi. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts plans to add four more hotels in Georgia over the next three years.
Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay, Greece
Wyndham will enter the Greek islands with its first upper-upscale hotel in Crete, Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay, adding the renowned Mirabello Beach & Village Resort to the Wyndham Grand brand. The seaside resort and meetings destination is located minutes from Agios Nikolaos in the famed Elounda region of Crete.
Wyndham Grand Mirabello will offer 311 guest rooms, more than 6,000 square feet (520 square meters) of meeting space, five restaurants and bars and a variety of leisure facilities spread across two of the region’s most popular beaches for sunning, swimming and boating.
Greece has seen the largest increase in visitor numbers of any European destination in this decade, expecting to total a record 32 million foreign travelers in 2018. The addition to Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay expands on Wyndham’s partnership with Zeus International, a consulting, hotel management and development services company in Greece. The companies are also partnering to bring the first upscale Wyndham® branded hotel to Cyprus, Wyndham Nicosia, and have an ongoing partnership to develop 20 hotels over 10 years across Greece, Cyprus, Italy and the Balkans.
Travel is the best excuse to enjoy the grand things in life. With locations in some of the world’s most sought after vacation destinations – including Shanghai, Istanbul, Doha, Salzburg and Orlando – Wyndham Grand® hotels transform ordinary moments into unforgettable experiences. Decidedly not stuffy, but approachable by design, this upper-upscale hotel brand helps travelers make every moment count. Follow @WyndhamGrand on Facebook and Instagram.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company, with more than 9,000 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of over 798,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both 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 Inn & Suites®, La Quinta®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection®, and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers over 59 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, condominiums and holiday homes globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
Super 8® by Wyndham today announced the donation of more than $42,000 to leading military and veteran non-profit Fisher House Foundation, following the sale of its one-of-a-kind, hotel-centric concept car ROADM8, which first made its debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show.
Inspired by major room renovations at Super 8 hotels across the U.S. and Canada and built by industry-leading fabricators, the vehicle, which was sold via online public auction, is the latest in a series of initiatives by the world’s largest economy hotel brand to show its continued support for those who serve.
“Super 8 believes in the importance of honoring our service members and their families,” said Mike Mueller, brand leader and senior vice president for Super 8 by Wyndham. “Whether its unique initiatives like ROADM8 that provide crucial financial support to key veteran-focused partners like Fisher House Foundation or hotel-specific perks like our 15 percent off discount and reserved parking for veterans, for years our goal has been simple: find meaningful ways to give back and say thank you to those who have given so much for all of us.”
One of the nation’s leading military and veteran non-profits, Fisher House Foundation provides a no cost, “home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. Through their Fisher House homes and programs, such as Hotels for Heroes and Hero Miles, they’ve saved military and veterans’ families an estimated $400+ million in out of pocket costs for lodging and transportation. To learn more, or to make a donation, visit www.fisherhouse.org.
“We’re incredibly grateful to Super 8 for their generosity and continued support of our mission,” said Ken Fisher, chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation. “Each year, thousands of military and veterans’ families take sanctuary at Fisher Houses around the world, keeping them close to loved ones at a time when it matters most. That wouldn’t be possible without donations like this. Thank you to Super 8 and all those who placed bids.”
Created from the base of a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4×4, ROADM8 is the first ever concept car from a hotel brand and was designed to evoke the warm colors, sleek finishes and hyper-local black and white art of Super 8’s newly renovated rooms. The ultimate road trip companion—just like Super 8 hotels—it features innovative amenities like an on-demand coffee maker, a built-in mini-fridge, tablet entertainment, easy USB charging and Wi-Fi, among others.
About Super 8 by Wyndham For more than four decades, Super 8® by Wyndham—the world’s largest economy hotel brand with more than 2,800 hotels globally—has served as a trusted and convenient companion on the road. Today, we’re on a mission to elevate economy, modernizing the brand for the next generation of traveler with newly redesigned rooms, fast, free Wi-Fi and a complimentary SuperStart® breakfast.
A strong supporter of our servicemen and women, Super 8 is proud to offer reserved parking for Veterans at all North American locations along with a 15% discount to members of the military and their families. To learn more, or to book your next stay, visit www.super8.com. You can also like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/super8) and follow us on Instagram (www.instagram.com/super8). See you on the road.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company, with more than 9,000 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of over 798,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in both 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 Inn & Suites®, La Quinta®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection®, and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 400 properties under management. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers over 59 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, condominiums and holiday homes globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
About Fisher House Foundation Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. These homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, and in Europe, close to the medical center or hospital it serves. Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room and an inviting living room. Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is never a lodging fee. Since inception, the program has saved military and veterans’ families an estimated $400+ million in out of pocket costs for lodging and transportation.
Fisher House Foundation also operates the Hero Miles Program, using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of injured service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes program using donated hotel points to allow family members to stay at hotels near medical centers without charge. The Foundation also manages a grant program that supports other military charities and scholarship funds for military children, spouses and children of fallen and disabled veterans. www.fisherhouse.org
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