PARSIPPANY, N.J., (October 24, 2022) – Sampling Mexico’s sizzling street tacos, inhaling the bold aroma of Turkish coffee, uncovering the tangiest chimichurri in Argentina – it’s a job any foodie would covet and now, it could be yours. Ramada® by Wyndham, one of the world’s most well-known hotel brands, is searching for its first-ever Chief Eats Officer (“CEO”), a newly created role that will take one lucky job-seeker around the globe as they help the brand uncover and share some of the world’s best culinary and cultural delights. Best of all, the gig comes with a $10,000 payday and bragging rights as the most mouth-watering job ever.
Known for its diverse portfolio of award-winning hotels in more than 63 countries around the globe, Ramada helps travelers sample the world. The appointed “CEO” will be tasked with uncovering the culture and cuisine throughout five different continents and creatively showcase their finds on the brand’s social media and marketing channels. In exchange, the selected candidate will receive $10,000 and a $150 daily travel stipend to help them make the most of their globetrotting adventure. The “CEO Comp Package” also includes paid accommodations and air travel, an upgrade to Wyndham Rewards Diamond membership and bucket-list travel experiences.
“Food is the key that opens the door to new cultures, which is what Ramada by Wyndham is all about, inspiring travelers while connecting them to new global experiences,” said Stephanie Kendrick, brand leader and VP of Operations, Ramada by Wyndham. “Our lucky CEO will have the chance to fully immerse themselves in the best Ramada and its many destinations have to offer, all while bringing along a global audience to share in every moment of their life-enriching adventure.”
About the Role: The Chief Eats Officer’s responsibilities include traveling the world for up to three weeks and documenting a curated list of must eats on social media. The CEO’s creative content and experiences will be featured on Ramada’s brand website and social media channels to help inspire other travelers to sample the world with Ramada.
Responsibilities:
Visit up to eight countries over the course of a three-week trip.
Document travel and culinary adventures in real-time with unique photo, video, and written content.
Inspire others around the world by sharing your experiences on your social media channels.
Qualifications:
Active and proficient on various social media accounts (TikTok and Instagram preferred).
Fluent in spoken and written English.
At least 21 years old with a valid passport.
Availability to travel for up to three weeks during summer 2023.
Self-confessed foodie.
Strong writing skills (required for blog writing).
Comfortable working remotely and on deadline.
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on the requirements stated by each country to be visited.
Applicants must be a resident of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, or the United States.
The Perks:
$10,000 payday.
$150 daily travel stipend for up to three weeks.
Round trip economy air transportation.
Paid hotel accommodations for up to three weeks at Ramada by Wyndham hotels.
Upgrade to Wyndham Rewards® Diamond level membership for one year.
How to Apply:
Post a public video via TikTok tagging @RamadabyWyndham and #RamadaCEO describing what makes you the ideal candidate for the job. Video submissions should be at least 2 minutes and candidates are encouraged to demonstrate food and travel flair, as well as storytelling skills and social savviness. Applicant’s applying via TikTok must follow @RamadabyWyndham to be considered. Alternatively, candidates may email their video to makemeceo@ramada.com.
Please include your country of residence in video. If applying via email, please include handles to active personal social media accounts. Accounts must be public to be considered.
Applications must be submitted and received by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 14, 2022, in English, by adults 21 years and older. Individuals must be available to travel internationally for up to three weeks between May-August 2023. Entries must comply with the official rules.
Ramada by Wyndham will select the winning “CEO” on or around the week of December 19, 2022. No purchase is necessary to enter. For more information, including official rules, visit www.ramada.com/ceo.
About Ramada by Wyndham With more than 900 hotels globally, travelers are bound to find Ramada by Wyndham, one of the world’s most recognized hotel brands, wherever their travels take them. Guests choose Ramada to not only sample the world but for the brand’s passionate team members and full-service hospitality as well as functional meeting space, comfortable guest rooms, free Wi-Fi, and casual dining options. Visit www.ramada.com for more information. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. For development opportunities, visit www.wyndhamdevelopment.com.
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 over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 819,000 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 23 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers over 95 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.
Wyndham Rewards Earner Card once again named best hotel credit card
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (October 21, 2022) – Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s most generous guest rewards program spanning more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally, has once again been named best hotel loyalty program in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards while the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card has been recognized as the best hotel credit card.
The accolades mark the fifth consecutive year Wyndham Rewards has taken the top spot in the Best Hotel Loyalty Program category and the fourth consecutive year Wyndham’s credit card has been named Best Hotel Credit Card. Nominees in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are compiled by a panel of industry experts, and winners are chosen based on daily voting from USA TODAY readers over a four-week period.
“Designed to be both simple and generous, Wyndham Rewards celebrates and champions the everyday traveler, offering more value, more flexibility and more redemption opportunities than virtually any other hotel program in the world,” said Lisa Checchio, chief marketing officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “To once again see both the program and our credit card recognized in this way is a testament to the power of the program, dedication of our franchisees and partners, and the loyalty of our more than 95 million enrolled members who, year-in and year-out, continue to make our program number one.”
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 night, while discounted nights start at 1,500 points plus some cash. The program’s Member Levels (status), which are among the most attainable in travel, allow members to unlock great benefits like a preferred room, late checkout, accelerated earning and more.
Wyndham Rewards’ suite of credit cards includes the Wyndham Rewards Earner Card, Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card and the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card, the first Wyndham credit card created specifically for small businesses. All three cards amplify rewards earned on the road, as well as everyday purchases, with up to 8x earn on gas purchases and Wyndham hotel stays; up to 5x earn on marketing, advertising and utility purchases (Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card only); and up to 4x earn on restaurant and grocery purchases. Interested members can learn more at www.wyndhamrewardscreditcard.com.
To learn more about Wyndham Rewards, or to join for free, visit www.wyndhamrewards.com. For more information about the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, visit www.10best.com.
About Wyndham Rewards 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 50,000 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 range of rewards, including free nights at 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 over 95 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 over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 819,000 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 23 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers over 95 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
World's largest hotel franchising company celebrated for inclusive culture and commitment to flexibility
PARSIPPANY, N.J., (October 17, 2022) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across more than 95 countries, has once again been recognized as a best place to work, receiving in the last two weeks multiple awards and accolades including: being named one of the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces by Newsweek, one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes and one of New Jersey’s Best Places to Work by NJBIZ.
“Creating an inclusive culture where people feel valued and empowered to do their best work is fundamental to who we are at Wyndham,” said Monica Melancon, chief human resource officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Our team members are the heart and soul of our organization, which is why every day, we strive to be an organization they’re proud and excited to be a part of. That means promoting flexibility while living our core values of integrity, accountability, inclusivity, caring and fun. For us, it’s a proven recipe for success, helping attract and retain top talent while allowing Wyndham to differentiate itself competitively.”
Supporting thousands of franchisees and a growing global portfolio of 23 hotel brands—think household names like Wyndham, Ramada, Days Inn and Super 8—Wyndham team members are a widespread group of individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds who all come together to further one of the world’s most prominent hotel organizations.
In addition to comprehensive benefits, Wyndham team members are given one day of paid time-off yearly to volunteer in their communities, and have access to continuing education programs, professional development courses and several affinity business groups. The company also offers special recognition programs, virtual learning hours, celebrations, team member discounts and flexible work arrangements, enabling team members to the do their best work in the place that works best for them and the company.
This marks the second consecutive year that Wyndham was named to Newsweek’s list of 100 Most Loved Workplaces and the third consecutive year of being named one of New Jersey’s Best Places to Work by NJBIZ. Earlier this year, the Company was named one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes and last year, named by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies.
To learn more about at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, or to apply for an open role at one of its offices around the globe, visit www.careers.wyndhamhotels.com.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resort
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,000 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 819,000 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 23 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers over 95 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.
Leveraging its strong talent bench, Wyndham Appoints Shilpan Patel to Lead North America Franchise Operations and Gustavo Viescas to Lead the LATAMC Region
PARSIPPANY, N.J., (October 13, 2022) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across more than 95 countries, has promoted Shilpan Patel to executive vice president, North America Franchise Operations, and Gustavo Viescas to president, LATAMC, and elevated both to the Company’s Executive Committee effective immediately. With nearly 45 combined years, the two Company veterans have extensive experience helping Wyndham franchisees and owners around the globe succeed.
“A Wyndham core tenet is promoting from within thanks to our exceptional bench of leadership talent,” said Geoff Ballotti, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts president and chief executive officer. “Both Shilpan in North America and Gustavo in Latin America, are focused on delivering for our owners – existing and new – and I’m confident the relationships they’ve built over the years will continue to flourish as they take on these expanded roles.”
In his new role, Shilpan now oversees Franchise Operations, Brand Operations, Franchise Services and Managed Operations with a team spanning North America. Shilpan has held various finance, operations and franchise service leadership positions throughout his nearly 20 years at Wyndham, most recently responsible for leading its contract administration and relicensing efforts while driving industry-leading economy retention rates across its brands. Shilpan is a Certified Public Accountant, who began his career as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche after graduating from Penn State University.
Based in Buenos Aires, Gustavo takes on the day-to-day management and success of Wyndham’s LATAMC region consisting of approximately 250 hotels in nearly 30 countries. Gustavo has been instrumental in growing the region including launching two new brands (Alltra and Registry Collection) and closing industry-leading deals with notable strategic development partners like Playa Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ: PLYA) and Palladium Hotel Group. Gustavo has held multiple roles of increasing responsibility over his past 25 years with Wyndham leading the finance, administration, reporting, planning and operations for both RCI and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Gustavo graduated from the University of Buenos Aires and holds his Master’s degree in Finance from UADE, Buenos Aires.
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 over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 819,000 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 23 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers over 95 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.
Expansive network of meetings-focused offerings rewards planners while helping save time and money
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (October 11, 2022) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across more than 95 countries, today announced the global expansion of The Meetings Collection, which now includes over 160 hotels and resorts across the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
A carefully curated collection of aspirational hotels and resorts in highly sought-after meetings destinations, The Meetings Collection caters to planners globally by putting their needs at the forefront, making it simple, easy and rewarding to organize multiple, multi-year meetings across a wide variety of hotels and brands. The Collection first launched in the U.S. in late 2021 and is a part of Wyndham’s innovative Wyndham Business program.
“Over the last several years, Wyndham has continued adding to an already robust portfolio of aspirational hotels and resorts, introducing new offerings in some of the world’s most popular and sought-after destinations,” said Carol Lynch, senior vice president, Global Sales, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “This growth, combined with the continued recovery of group travel, make now the right time to expand The Meetings Collection globally. These hotels and their teams are experts in delivering exceptional experiences and, through The Meetings Collection, Wyndham is making it easier than ever for planners—specifically those booking two or more events at one or multiple hotels—save time, save money and get rewarded in the process.”
Among the perks now available to planners when booking with The Meetings Collection:
Multi-Meeting Discounts
Save up to 5% off Total Meeting Value (TMV) when booking two events or more.*
Enhanced Flexibility
Up to 30% group attrition with no penalty.*
Streamlined Contracting Process
Dedicated sales team support and a single point of contact for each event.
Exclusive Destination Experiences
Exclusive destination experiences for planners—think weekend golf getaways, relaxing spa retreats, immersive culinary experiences and more.
Double Wyndham Rewards® Points
Double points for planners via Wyndham Rewards and go meetSM.
The above perks are available on qualified bookings at all U.S. hotels and resorts within The Meetings Collection. Similar perks are available in all regions globally but in some cases, may be available only for a limited time. For details on the latest offers by property or by region, including full terms and conditions, visit www.wyndhambusiness.com/meetings.
In addition to planner perks and a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts, properties participating in The Meetings Collection make it easy for organizers to enhance their events with highly-rated, turn-key activities and experiences designed to ensure every meeting is both memorable and impactful for participants. Popular options include locally-sourced spirit tastings, curated beach and city cleanup programs, culinary competitions, racing excursions and more.
A Growing Global Meetings Portfolio
Offering over 160 hotels across more than a dozen brands, including names like Wyndham®, Wyndham Grand®, Wyndham Alltra®, Trademark Collection® by Wyndham, Dolce® by Wyndham, TRYP® by Wyndham, Ramada® by Wyndham and more, The Meetings Collection is designed to accommodate groups of virtually all sizes and needs. Among just a few of its aspirational offerings:
United States – 20 hotels and resorts including the award-winning The Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel in Greensboro, N.C.; The New Yorker, a Wyndham Hotel in New York; Wyndham Lake Buena Vista near Orlando, Fla.; and Cheyenne Mountain Resort, a Dolce by Wyndham in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Latin America and Mexico – Over a dozen hotels, resorts and all-inclusives including Wyndham Alltra Cancun in Cancun, Mexico (all-inclusive); Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen in Playa del Carmen, Mexico (all-inclusive); Esplendor by Wyndham Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Dazzler by Wyndham Rosario in Santa Fe, Argentina; and Wyndham Garden Sao Paulo Convention Center in Sao Paulo.
Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia and Africa – Over 30 hotels and resorts including Dolce by Wyndham Athens Attica Riviera in Vravrona, Greece, near Athens; Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis Marina in Istanbul; and Wyndham Dubai Deira in Dubai, UAE.
Southeast Asia and Pacific Rim – Over 25 hotels and resorts including; Howard Johnson by Wyndham Incheon Airport in Incheon, Korea; Days Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Fraser Business Park Kuala Lumpur in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Wyndham Garden Hanoi in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Greater China – Nearly 70 hotels and resorts including Wyndham Chongqing Yuelai in Chongqinq, Wyndham Grand Foshan Gaoming in Guangdong, Wyndham Kunming Panlong in Yunnan, and Wyndham Garden Nanjing in Jiangsu.
For more information on The Meetings Collection, including a full list of participating hotels as well details on how to begin booking your next meeting of event, visit www.wyndhambusiness.com/meetings.
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*Minimum TMV of $25,000 per meeting or event contract unlocks a 3% TMV rebate and 25% allowable attrition at participating U.S. hotels. Minimum TMV of $100,000 per meeting or event unlocks a 5% TMV rebate and 30% allowable attrition at participating U.S. hotels.
About Go Meet Wyndham Rewards, the number one hotel rewards program as named by readers of USA TODAY, is proud to offer the world’s most generous rewards program for meeting planners: go meetsm. With no minimum spend requirement and no maximum point limit, planners earn one point per dollar spent on qualifying revenue regardless of billing method. Plus, paying guests who are Wyndham Rewards® members earn 10 points per dollar spent or 1,000 points per stay, whichever is more, for qualified stays at participating hotels worldwide. Learn more at www.wyndhamrewards.com/gomeet.
About Wyndham Business
Wyndham Business provides a suite of tools for meeting planners and travel advisors to save time and money, by simplifying business travel bookings. With special discounted rates, exclusive perks, and best-in-class business tools, Wyndham makes it easier to source the right hotels and help maximize efficiency. From transient travel and long-term stay projects to conferences and more, anytime you need to book five or more rooms, Wyndham Business has you covered. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham-business.
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 over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 819,000 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 23 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers over 95 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.
Continued expansion of the Wyndham Alltra brand offers everyday travelers more all-inclusive experiences across Mexico
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – (September 27, 2022) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 95+ countries, welcomes the Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit to its new, all-inclusive Wyndham Alltra brand. This comes on the heels of the brand’s debut with Wyndham Alltra Cancun and Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen, and further expands the upper midscale all-inclusive resort experience across Mexico. Wyndham Alltra is the Company’s first brand dedicated to the fast-growing all-inclusive segment, and this resort addition continues the strategic alliance between Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Playa Hotels & Resorts.
Wyndham Alltra Riviera Nayarit is located in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, nestled along Mexico’s stunning Pacific coastline and lush tropical jungles at the foot of the soaring Sierra Madres. Nuevo Vallarta sits on Banderas Bay, an area well regarded for its golf courses, marina and long, sandy beach. This 229-room family-friendly all-inclusive resort helps families create unforgettable vacation memories and offers amenities including three pools, a 10,000 square foot spa, 12 restaurants and bars, a Camp Alltra kids club and daily beachfront fitness classes. Spacious suites serve as a home base for the whole family to relish in relaxation and create their dream experience from an extensive selection of activities such as daily group sports, a bike tour of Nuevo Vallarta, chef tastings, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing excursions, and nightly entertainment including theme nights and spectacular shows.
“As the world’s largest hotel franchising company, Wyndham offers experiences to make travel possible for all,” said Gustavo Viescas, Senior Vice President, Latin America and Caribbean Region, at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Wyndham Alltra is an exceptional addition to our collection of brands, and we’ve seen great success working with Playa Hotels & Resorts to curate a stress-free and fun-filled premium travel experience at an affordable price point. We look forward to welcoming guests to this Mexican location.”
The name “Alltra” is born from the brand promise of “All-Inclusive Travel for All,” keeping with Wyndham’s mission of delivering exceptional experiences to the everyday traveler. Wyndham Alltra extends an all-inclusive resort experience that is distinct to the upper-midscale segment, offering upscale food and beverage, services, amenities and activities with an expressive local flavor at an exceptional value.
“Our Wyndham partnership has proven to be very successful,” said Fernando Mulet, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Playa Hotels & Resorts. “The Wyndham Alltra Brand is well suited for the Puerto Vallarta destination, and with this third location we look forward to welcoming more families and giving them the opportunity to create unmatched memories to last a lifetime. It is a pleasure to be a part of an alliance that brings families and friends together.”
Wyndham Alltra is designed to make it easier for the everyday traveler to find truly outstanding all-inclusive hotel experiences outside of the segment’s typical upscale and luxury options. This provides an opportunity for hotel developers, owners, and investors to welcome new guests to all-inclusive hotels with unmatched support from Wyndham. The brand invites hoteliers to take advantage of Wyndham’s scale, distribution, services and loyalty program through this new all-inclusive brand.
About Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA, “Playa”) is a leading owner, operator and developer of all-inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Playa currently owns and/or manages a total portfolio consisting of 22 resorts (8,366 rooms) under the following brands: Hyatt Zilara, Hyatt Ziva, Hilton All-Inclusive, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Wyndham Alltra, Jewel Resorts and The Luxury Collection. Playa leverages years of all-inclusive resort operating expertise and relationships with globally recognized hospitality brands to provide a best-in-class experience and exceptional value to guests, while building a direct relationship to improve customer acquisition cost and drive repeat business. For more information, please visit www.playaresorts.com.
About Wyndham Alltra Wyndham Alltra is All-Inclusive, All for you. The ultimate carefree vacation awaits with everything you’ve been daydreaming of all in one place. From exciting eats and refreshing cocktails to live entertainment and non-stop activities, picture-perfect beaches to inviting pools, we’ve got something for everyone. It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. Put on your out of office. Take off to Wyndham Alltra. Book your next stay at www.wyndhamalltra.com or visit www.wyndhamdevelopment.com to learn more about all-inclusive development opportunities.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resort Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,000 hotels across 95+ countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 819,000 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 23 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers over 95 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.
Teams with Béné, becoming one the first hotel companies to offer a portfolio-wide, mobile tipping platform
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (September 14, 2022) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across more than 95 countries, today unveiled a new, portfolio-wide, mobile tipping solution for its U.S. and Canadian franchisees, making it one of the first major hotel companies to do so.
Developed and managed by Béné, a leader in cashless tipping, the platform enables guests to easily tip hotel team members digitally via their preferred mobile device and is now available for adoption by Wyndham franchisees across all brands. It comes as a growing number of consumers adopt and show preference for digital payments, which according to consulting firm McKinsey, 82% of Americans are now using.
“The pandemic dramatically accelerated guest demand for digital payment solutions and that trend will only continue in the coming years,” said Scott Strickland, chief information officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Having previously empowered our franchisees to accept digital, contactless payment for stays at their hotels, the next logical step was to find a solution that allows guests to recognize housekeepers, wait staff and other frontline team members in a similar fashion. This platform does exactly that and at virtually no cost to franchisees.”
Once a hotel opts-in and is setup on the Béné platform, guests can easily recognize the team member of their choice by scanning a QR code during their stay and choosing how much they would like to tip. QR codes are unique to each team member and tips are deposited daily either directly into their individual bank accounts or into the property’s account to be distributed with regular payroll. The platform accepts multiple forms of payment, including credit card, Apple Pay® and Google Paytm. Similar to other digital payment services, platform costs are covered by guests via a small transaction fee, leaving franchisees responsible only for basic marketing materials, which they can either order directly from Béné at a minimal cost or create themselves.
Added Strickland, “The beauty of this solution is its simplicity and how easy it is for our franchisees to allow their guests to make the switch from cash to digital. There’s no app to download and no software to install. It’s entirely web-based, which means so long as guests have a phone and an internet connection, they’re able to tip and show their appreciation.”
Wyndham’s push for mobile tipping comes amid the Company’s broader celebrations supporting International Housekeepers & Environmental Services Week, a global initiative sponsored by The Indoor Environmental Healthcare and Hospitality Association (IHEA), dedicated to recognizing the efforts of housekeepers and custodial staff members. Held every year during the second full week of September, Wyndham leadership, along with its franchisees, are spending the week celebrating housekeepers at hotels around globe, making in-person visits while giving away an array of awards and prizes, including millions of Wyndham Rewards points.
“At the heart of every great hotel is a great team of housekeepers,” said Scott LePage, president, Americas, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “This week is all about celebrating them and all that they do for both guests as well as our industry. While we invite everyone to join us in showing their thanks this week, our greater hope is that through initiatives like mobile tipping, we can empower guests by making it easier for them to show their appreciation with every stay, no matter the time of year.”
Mobile tipping is the latest initiative as part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts ongoing, multi-year, digital transformation. Over the past three years, the Company has significantly invested in new technology to enhance the guest experience while delivering best-in-class resources and enhanced operational efficiencies for its franchisees. Earlier this year, it launched Road Trip Planner, an innovative new tool allowing travelers to seamlessly plot, plan and book their ideal road trip via Wyndham’s award-winning mobile app and more recently, debuted RevIQ, a next-generation, cloud-based, mobile-first revenue management system designed to help franchisees optimize their revenue strategies and grow market share.
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 over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 819,000 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 23 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers over 95 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.
New-construction hotel in Plano, Tex. is the first ground break for the extended-stay brand with 72 hotels in the development pipeline
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (September 7, 2022) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 95+ countries, celebrates today the first groundbreaking of its new extended-stay brand, in Plano, Texas. The all new-construction brand, operating under the working title “Project ECHO” is seeing great momentum with 72 hotels in the development pipeline as of the end of the second quarter.
“This is a milestone moment for Wyndham, as we break ground on our first hotel under this innovative, extended-stay hotel brand,” said Geoff Ballotti, president and chief executive officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Demand for extended-stay accommodations continues to surge as interest continues to grow among both guests and developers. As the nation’s leader in economy and midscale hotel accommodations, this is the ideal time to introduce a cost-friendly and all new-construction brand, starting with this important and growing Texas market.”
Conveniently located just a few miles from Dallas along the southeast corner of Highway 121 and Rasor Boulevard in Plano, this first groundbreaking for the new extended-stay hotel brand is close to the city’s nearby shopping, dining, and outdoor offerings. Named “one of the happiest places in the country,” Plano offers incredible nature preserves and a variety of arts and cultural activities. The hotel is owned by Gulf Coast Hotel Management and is expected to open in the second half of 2023.
“This new development will offer a modern, extended-stay product with all the conveniences of home for both leisure and business travelers visiting north Texas,” said Ian McClure, chief executive officer, Gulf Coast Hotel Management. “We were attracted to Wyndham for this project due to their expertise, and how this new brand is custom-designed with the developer in mind.”
The purpose-built, 124-room Project ECHO prototype requires just under two acres of land, has a highly competitive cost per key, and features multiple characteristics that intentionally separate it from traditional economy brands. Coming in at just over 50,000 square-feet—nearly 74 percent of which is rentable—individual rooms average 300 square-feet. The rooms consist of single- and two-queen studio suites with kitchenettes as well as efficiently-designed public spaces—a lobby, fitness center and guest laundry—that help to limit labor needs.
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 over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 819,000 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 22 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers over 95 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.
One lucky at-home fan can win one million Wyndham Rewards points
GREENSBORO, N.C. (August 3, 2021) – Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s most generous rewards program spanning more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals, returns to Sedgefield Country Club this week as proud title sponsor of the 83rd annual Wyndham Championship, bringing with it the chance for fans at the course and at home to win their share of over 100 million Wyndham Rewards points.
“The Wyndham Championship is one of the most fan-friendly stops on the PGA TOUR, and we want this year’s tournament to be more rewarding than ever before,” said Lisa Checchio, chief marketing officer at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “From points for free night giveaways at the tournament to a chance to win one million Wyndham Rewards points just by watching at home, fans this year won’t just be dreaming about getting away with Wyndham, they can actually win the points to do it!”
A Return to Points Paradise Broadcasting on Golf Channel and CBS, this year’s Wyndham Championship will transport fans to a tropical, vacation-themed oasis. Signature course elements like Club Wyndham Beach and the tournament’s iconic sand sculpture are back and joined by fan favorite spots like Margaritaville at the Wyndham, the Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card Club, the USO Patriots Outpost presented by Truist and Heroes Vacation Club and more.
Also back this year is the Wyndham Rewards Points Paradise Pavilion. Thursday through Sunday, fans are invited to participate in a four-day interactive digital scavenger hunt that will have them searching course grounds for Wyndham Rewards branded QR codes. Using their mobile phones, fans will scan each code they find, unlocking Wyndham Rewards points along the way. The more codes they scan, the more points they’ll unlock—up to a four-day total of 15,000 points—enough for a weekend away at thousands of Hotels by Wyndham. Kids are invited to play as well for a chance to win instant prizes.
At-home fans in the U.S. can also get in on the fun by participating in this year’s watch and win experience, earning up to 3,000 points—enough for a discounted hotel stay at thousands of hotels—with a chance to win the grand prize: one million Wyndham Rewards points. To play, all fans need to do is tune into the tournament Saturday on CBS and keep an eye out for one of three larger-than-life, road-trip themed, sand sculptures. Upon spotting any one of the sculptures, they should head to WyndhamRewards.com, where they can click on the Points Paradise banner and indicate on which hole they spotted the sculpture. The first 5,000 at-home fans to log on and answer correctly will earn 3,000 Wyndham Rewards points while one-lucky fan will be randomly selected to win one million Wyndham Rewards points. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.
Millions of points will be available to claim for both of the above activations and fans must be members of Wyndham Rewards, which is free-to-join, to claim any earned rewards. Wyndham Rewards points will be distributed approximately 7-10 days post tournament and must be claimed by October 31, 2022. For more details on both of the above activations, including full terms and conditions, visit www.wynpointsparadise.com.
Two Leading Travel Companies, One Award-Winning Rewards Program The proud title sponsor of the Wyndham Championship since 2018, Wyndham Rewards is the blue thread that ties together the global portfolios of two of the world’s largest travel companies: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company and Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership business, part of Travel + Leisure Co.
Consistently recognized by readers of USA TODAY as the number one hotel rewards program, no matter where or how you travel, Wyndham Rewards helps make those travels more rewarding. Members earn a guaranteed 1,000 points with every qualified stay and can redeem points towards free nights at tens of thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals around the world or a host of other rewards like tours, activities, gas discounts, gift cards, shopping and more.
Wyndham Championship Fore! Good Creating positive impact in the community is a hallmark of the Wyndham Championship, and Wyndham Championship Fore! Good—the tournament’s signature philanthropic platform—helps give back to worthy causes in central North Carolina and beyond.
This year, in support of Wyndham Championship Fore! Good, when a PGA TOUR golfer makes birdie or better on the 15th, 16th or 17th hole during the third and fourth rounds on Saturday and Sunday, Wyndham Rewards will donate $500 to one of the Championship’s signature charities via “Birdies Fore Backpacks.” In addition, Thursday through Sunday, should a PGA TOUR golfer make a hole-in-one on the par-3 16th hole, Wyndham Rewards will donate an additional 250,000 Wyndham Rewards points to all four signature charities, for a combined total of one million Wyndham Rewards points.
Through Birdies Fore Backpacks, Wyndham Rewards works with local organizations—Backpack Beginnings, Forsyth Backpacks, Out of the Garden Project and United Way of Greater High Point—to help feed children from low-income families around the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. Backpacks are packed with nutritionally-sound meals, which families take home every weekend. Just $5 can feed one child for a weekend while $150 can feed a child for a school year. Since its creation in 2014, the program has provided more than 750,000 meals to thousands of local families.
The Wyndham Championship runs through Sunday, Aug. 7. Teachers, first responders and members of the military are invited to attend for free along with a guest after submitting proper registration. To learn more, or to purchase tickets, visit www.wyndhamchampionship.com.
About the Wyndham Championship
Contested annually on the Donald Ross-designed course at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., the Wyndham Championship was founded in 1938 and is the sixth-oldest event on the PGA TOUR excluding the Majors. The tournament thanks title sponsor Wyndham Rewards and presenting sponsor Truist for their continued support. Additional tournament information is available at www.wyndhamchampionship.com and the tournament’s social media channels, including the Wyndham Championship Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram.
About Wyndham Rewards
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 50,000 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 range of rewards, including free nights at 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 over 95 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 over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 819,000 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 22 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers over 95 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 Wyndham Destinations Wyndham Destinations is the world’s largest vacation ownership business with more than 245 vacation club resorts around the world that offer a contemporary take on the timeshare model. The brand portfolio — featuring Club Wyndham®, WorldMark® by Wyndham, Margaritaville Vacation Club® by Wyndham, and Shell Vacations Club — offers travelers the chance to own their vacation and explore places they’ve never visited before, year after year. More than 830,000 owners enjoy stays in a home away from home, featuring spacious suites with separate bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas, as well as resort-style amenities and services. Wyndham Destinations is part of Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: TNL). Learn more at WyndhamDestinations.com.
Greensboro’s AAA Four-Diamond award-winning golf resort selects Wyndham Grand as its global sales and marketing partner; Joins Wyndham Rewards, the #1 hotel loyalty program
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (August 2, 2022) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across 95+ countries, today announced the expansion of its flagship Wyndham Grand® brand, adding Greensboro’s award-winning Grandover Resort & Spa to its growing global portfolio.
Named one of North Carolina’s Best Golf Hotels by U.S. News & World Report and ranked Greensboro’s No. 1 Resort by TripAdvisor, Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, offers guests a sophisticated and secluded retreat just minutes from the heart of downtown Greensboro. Nestled on 1,600 wooded acres, the 244-room resort features two 18-hole championship golf courses, a world-class spa, tennis courts, fitness center, fine dining and more than 45,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. The resort is also the official host hotel of this week’s Wyndham Championship, the sixth-oldest event on the PGA TOUR, excluding the majors.
“Grandover Resort & Spa is a spectacular property that masterfully captures the essence of what makes every stay with Wyndham Grand so special,” said Jurgen Schafers, Wyndham Grand group vice president and brand leader. “Elevated yet approachable, personable yet polished, it caters to travelers with welcoming, tailored experiences that allow them to make the most of every moment. It’s a tremendous addition to the Wyndham Grand brand and one we know guests, particularly those with a passion for golf, are absolutely going to love.”
Guests of Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, will begin seeing nods to the hotel’s new brand affiliation starting today with full integration into Wyndham’s award-winning loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards®, expected later this Fall. Once integrated, guests will be able to earn points on qualified resort stays and redeem for free nights or a wide-array of other rewards. Wyndham Rewards has the distinction of having more free night redemption options than any other major hotel rewards program, offering stays at over 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally.
Through its affiliation with Wyndham Grand, Grandover will also become the newest hotel to join The Meetings Collection, Wyndham’s curated collection of hotels and resorts in highly sought-after meetings destinations across the U.S. Elevating Wyndham’s support of meeting planners, The Meetings Collection delivers a simple, streamlined way for organizers to source and book exceptional resorts, all while receiving competitive rates and generous rewards.
“As a proud partner of the Wyndham Championship, this move is a natural evolution of Grandover’s longstanding relationship with Wyndham,” said Kelly Harrill, executive vice president of Hospitality at Koury Corporation. “Wyndham is known the world over not only for its iconic brands but what is arguably one of the most compelling rewards programs in our industry today. Being able to tap into the program’s more than 95 million enrolled members, as well as best-in-class technology, sales and distribution platforms, all while maintaining the individuality, character and charm that is the Grandover, made the decision to align with Wyndham Grand an easy one.”
As a Wyndham Grand hotel, Grandover Resort & Spa joins an exclusive and growing brand portfolio of nearly 70 upper-upscale hotels located in some of the most sought-after destinations around the world, including Shanghai, Istanbul, Doha, Salzburg and Orlando. Approachable by design, hotels are known for the spectacular locales, striking architecture and intuitive service. Learn more and book your next stay at www.wyndhamgrand.com.
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About Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel Nestled on 1,600 wooded acres, Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, is one of North Carolina’s premier golf destinations and Greensboro’s first-ever AAA Four-Diamond Award hotel. Offering 244-rooms, including five luxurious suites, the resort is just minutes from downtown Greensboro and features two 18-hole championship golf courses, a world-class spa, tennis courts, fitness center, fine dining and more than 45,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. The resort is the centerpiece of Grandover, a multi-experience community developed and managed by family-owned Koury Corporation offering shopping, dining and recreation as well as business and residential spaces. For more information, or to book your next stay, visit www.grandoverresort.com.
About Wyndham Grand 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. Approachable by design, Wyndham Grand helps travelers make every moment count. Book your next escape at www.wyndhamgrand.com. You can also like and follow Wyndham Grand on Facebook and Instagram. For hotel development opportunities, visit www.development.wyndham.com.
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 over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 819,000 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 22 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program offers over 95 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.
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