London, 7th February 2019 – For those wishing to truly immerse themselves into local culture, arts and festivities, Carnival is the perfect time to explore many cities across the world. With over 9,000 hotels in more than 80 countries, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has picked a selection of hotels as the perfect base to join this year’s celebrations. From the world’s renowned extravaganza of Rio de Janeiro Carnival, to the iconic Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Wyndham’s hotels are there to welcome guests every step of the way.
Mardi Gras, New Orleans (US): 22nd February – 6th March
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is notorious for being an unforgettable, energetic celebration of culture. This Carnival gives tourists the chance to celebrate like locals, dress up in costume, eat famous Southern cuisine and catch colourful Mardi Gras beads through the bustling crowds. With many activities centred on the lively Bourbon Street, Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter is the perfect base for travellers, situated just one block from the action. Guests staying at Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter on Mardi Gras day receive a King Cake and beads to ensure they are festival-ready. Following an exhilarating day of celebrations, guests can unwind in the comfort of their room with breath-taking views of the Mississippi River or French Quarter and enjoy dinner at Deuce McCallister’s Ole Saint Kitchen & Tap, combining the local flavours and culinary expertise of the Southern hospitality.
Room rates, from 22ndFebruary to 6th March start from approximately £120 per room per night based on two people sharing. Breakfast included and subject to availability*
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil): 2nd– 9th March
Widely considered as the biggest Carnival in the world, the streets of Rio de Janeiro boast an electrifying atmosphere during the vibrant week-long party which sees the streets filled with revellers, floats and iconic samba dancers in the lead-up to Lent.
Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Barra offers Carnival goers a beautiful beachside hotel retreat from the hustle and bustle of Carnival life. Guests can embrace the tranquillity of the five idyllic pools and blissful spa services and the on-site restaurant offers delicious round-the-clock dining from a variety of international favourites.
For individuals wishing to be fully immersed in the nightlife Rio has on offer during Carnival week, Days Inn by Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Lapa is the ideal base. Centrally located between the vibrant Santa Teresa neighbourhood and Guanabara Bay coast, guests can experience the Samba school parades and local festivities in the heart of the Carnival before retiring for the night in comfort at the hotel.
Room rates during Carnival, for a minimum of 4 days from 1st-5th March 2019 at Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Barra, start from approximately £1,264 based on two people sharing. Breakfast included and subject to availability*
Room rates during Carnival, from 1st March 2019 at Days Inn by Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Lapa, start from approximately £105 per room per night based on two people sharing. Subject to availability*
Torres Vedras, Lisbon (Portugal): 1st-6th March
The biggest event of the regions calendar, Carnival in Torres Vedras brings friends and families of the surrounding areas together for a week of festivities. The theme this year is “Made in Portugal” and guests can expect representation of well-known characters and football in the highly-anticipated event.
Staying at Dolce by Wyndham CampoReal Lisboa will allow guests a tranquil retreat away from the upbeat setting of the Carnival. The serenity of the full-service spa offers the opportunity to unwind and guests wishing to explore the area further can explore the local wineries and surrounding countryside on horseback.
Room rates during Carnival start from approximately £250 per room per night based on two people sharing a Deluxe room. A special Carnival package includes two nights’ accommodation with breakfast, a Carnival buffet dinner and transfers to and from the Carnival grounds. Subject to availability*
Sitges, Barcelona (Spain): 28th February – 6th March
The Sitges Carnival party in Barcelona is one of the greatest celebrations in Spain. The popular seaside resort of Sitges is famous for its flamboyant parades showcasing its vibrant culture and traditions. Dolce by Wyndham Sitges offers its guests the opportunity to take part in the energetic festivities knowing they have a safe haven to return to at the end of a long day. Individuals can also discover Catalonia’s rich culinary traditions at one of the hotels seven distinct restaurants and bars. Following a day dancing and celebrating in the streets of Sitges, guests can enjoy a glass of crisp white wine at the Bar Malvasía with sea views or savour a delicious dinner menu at the elegant Restaurant Esmarris.
Room rates during Carnival, from 28th February 2019 start from approximately £108 per room per night based on two people sharing. Subject to availability*
Cologne (Germany): 28th February – 6th March
A contemporary retreat in the heart of one of Germany’s largest and oldest metropolises, Cologne, Wyndham Koeln acts as the perfect base for individuals visiting the parades, balls and stage shows of this tradition celebration, dating back to the 1800s. The six-day street Carnival, known as “Crazy Days” sees locals celebrating, singing and dancing in the halls, pubs and restaurants of Cologne. Each of the 131 bright and modern guest rooms welcomes guests with a comfortable bed, HDTV and a tempting breakfast buffet each morning to fuel them for the day of celebrations ahead.
Room rates during Carnival, from 28th February 2019 start from approximately £160 per room per night based on two people sharing. Subject to availability*
Nice (France): 16th February – 2nd March
More than 1,000 dancers and musicians from all over the world will line the streets of Nice for the annual magical Carnival. Traditional flower covered floats travel through the crowds and the flower battle that follows is a lively and colourful celebration on the French Riviera. Situated in the city centre, Days Inn Nice Centre, boasts a panoramic rooftop terrace and a great location for Carnival goers to rest following a long day celebrating.
Room rates during Carnival, from 16th February 2019 start from approximately £34 per room per night based on two people sharing. Subject to availability*
Basel (Switzerland): 11th -14th March
Often known as the heart of the creative energy of the city, Basel Carnival is a musical festivity that combines unique music and traditional Swiss costumes with artistic performances over three upbeat days. Part of the Trademark Hotel Collection by Wyndham, Hyperion Basel allows Carnival goers the chance to stay in style. The high-rise hotel features an eye-catching architecture, 224 guest rooms with panoramic views of the city and the Sky Lounge, an ideal spot for a post-Carnival cocktail.
Room rates during Carnival, from 11th March 2019 start from approximately £221 per room per night based on two people sharing. Subject to availability*
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 traveller, 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 programme 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.
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PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Oct. 1, 2018): Wyndham Grand is creating new VIP areas at its pools and restaurants with perks promoting quality time for guests at five of its hotels. The catch?
You can’t check your phone.
An expansion of its innovative Reconnected Family Experience, the unique hotel family program encouraging quality time over screen time, Wyndham Grand is now challenging guests to go phone-free at its pools and restaurants. Today through November 12, the brand will offer optional Phone-Free Zones for guests who wish to spend time unplugged. Guests who participate will have access to special perks, amenities and prizes, including the chance to win 75,000 Wyndham Rewards Points – enough for a future five-night vacation.*
Wyndham Grand is collaborating with Yondr – which creates phone-free spaces using a unique locking phone case – to free guests from the temptation of checking their screens during family time, empowering them to enjoy their vacations. Wyndham Grand is the first hotel brand to partner with Yondr creating physical tech-free spaces within its hotels.
“Before the pull of technology, we would never dream of wasting time on our phones instead of jumping straight into the pool and soaking up every minute of our vacation,” said Lisa Checchio, Chief Marketing Officer for Wyndham. “But today, adults and kids are so glued to their devices that we’ve had to add more pool chairs to accommodate all the poolside swiping. With these Phone-Free Zones, we’re creating new unplugged oases and tech-free tables that challenge families to consciously put the phone away for an afternoon – or just a meal – and make memories simply being together.”
Personal devices are impacting the way today’s families travel, with 53% of people never unplugging or reducing their phone usage on a trip. The average American looks at their screen once every 12 minutes on vacation. Wyndham Grand hotels have seen the effect, witnessing guests toting more than 12 devices per family on a trip – which impacts hotels’ Wi-Fi needs, lobby traffic patterns and pool operations, including added supply of pool chairs.
Power Down, Please
To opt in to a Phone-Free Zone, guests can check in with an attendant at the pool or restaurant, or ask any Wyndham Grand team member about going phone-free. The process is simple:
Guests can visit the Phone-Free Zone and check in with a Wyndham Grand team member at the pool or restaurant to receive a Yondr case.
A Wyndham Grand team member will help the guest insert their phone in the Yondr case, which will remain locked while the guest is in the Phone-Free Zone. The phone will remain in the guest’s possession at all times while the case is locked.
When ready to access their phone again, guests can simply visit the nearest unlocking station, and with a simple tap, unlock their Yondr case.
Guests who participate will receive access to the space, which includes special perks – think exclusive pool floats and off-menu treats – along with a copy of The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions and a chance to win 75,000 Wyndham Rewards points which they can later redeem for a vacation.*
Phone-Free Zones are available from October 1, 2018 through November 12, 2018 at the following Wyndham Grand hotels offering the Reconnected Family Experience: Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla.; Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Resort in Clearwater, Fla.; Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront in Chicago, Ill.; The Mills House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel in Charleston, S.C.; and Hotel Galvez & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel in Galveston, Texas.
The Reconnected Revolution
Wyndham Grand is bringing quality time back to family vacations with Reconnected, a Wyndham Grand Family Experience, a unique family program addressing the dire need for quality time over screen time. While most family travel programs separate parents and kids, Reconnected enables imaginative play time together. Be it building the ultimate blanket fort, creating shadow-puppets or taking a literary adventure with The Nocturnals: The Mysterious Abductions by Tracey Hecht, this new offering reminds families to slow down and enjoy time together, without the distraction of a screen.
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 nearly 9,000 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of more than 792,000 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 58 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, condominiums and holiday homes globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
Yondr creates phone-free spaces for artists, educators, organizations and individuals. In our hyper-connected world, Yondr provides a haven to engage with what you’re doing and who you’re doing it with. In physical space and real time. To learn more, visit overyondr.com.
* NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Sweeps begins 10.1.18 & ends 11.12.18. Open to U.S. residents, 21+, who participate in the Phone-Free Zones at participating hotels. Subject to complete official rules, available onsite near the Yondr phone case locking & unlocking stations at participating hotel pools and restaurants, and at wyndhamgrand.com/phonefree. Void where prohibited.
Custom-created umbrella innovation shields from vacation rain while beaming happiness-inducing rays
Days Inn by Wyndham Forecasting Bright Skies All Summer Long Thanks to “Days InnBrella”
Custom-created umbrella innovation shields from vacation rain while beaming happiness-inducing rays
Parsippany, N.J. (June 12, 2018) – April showers may bring May flowers, but across much of the U.S. June stakes claim as the rainiest month of the year, bringing unwelcome gloom at the start of the popular summer travel season. Days Inn® by Wyndham won’t stand for it: the iconic economy hotel brand is protecting summer trips from ill-timed drizzle with its exclusive Days InnBrella, a first-of-its-kind umbrella that blocks rainfall while simultaneously emitting lit-from-within LED beams to brighten even the dreariest days.
This custom-created portable beam of happy is an overcast day’s worst enemy, thanks to light therapy-like illumination radiating from the inside. Rain stays out and sunshine stays in, making for brighter days no matter where your travels take you.
“Each day has so much to offer and at Days Inn we believe nothing—not even gloomy weather—should ruin a hard-earned vacation,” said Patrick Breen, senior vice president, brand operations for Days Inn by Wyndham. “A little travel confidence, like the promise of sun-inspired rays at your fingertips, can go a long way in helping travelers seize every day and max out their travel fun. With Days InnBrella, if it rains, it can still shine.”
At its nearly 1,500 hotels across the country, Days Inn’s warm hospitality helps make guests’ days brighter and emboldens travelers to take advantage of every possible moment, and the Days InnBrella helps do just that. This “Inn-ovation” is the first-ever umbrella to emulate the principles of LED light therapy, which research shows can help boost energy levels and improve mood. Each generates more than 4,000 LUX, giving guests boosts of energy and perking up gray days through uplifting illumination.
Beginning today, guests at Days Inn hotels in some of America’s rainiest cities can power up the Days InnBrella during their stays when the weather tries to dampen summer fun:
The brand is also giving away a limited number to travelers on its Twitter handle (@DaysInn) now through June 26, 2018. For more information and full terms and conditions, visit www.daysinn.com/innbrella.
About Days Inn by Wyndham
Part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Days Inn by Wyndham is a globally recognized hotel brand with nearly 1,800 economy to upper-midscale properties located throughout the globe. Most properties offer free Wi-Fi, complimentary DayBreak® continental breakfast, meeting rooms, banquet facilities, copy and fax services, fitness centers and more. Travelers also have the opportunity to earn and redeem points through Wyndham Rewards®, the brand’s guest loyalty program, which can be joined for free at www.wyndhamrewards.com.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the largest hotel franchising Company in the world, with nearly 9,000 hotels across more than 80 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 790,000 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 more than 56 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, condominiums and holiday homes globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
