Hotel Leader Joins Business Coalition for the Equality Act and Earns Perfect Score as a Best Place to Work for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Equality
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts team members participate in the 2018 Pride March in New York City. Photo credit: Danny Chin - Omega Photo StudiosClick to Download
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (April 4, 2019) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) has been recognized for its culture of inclusion by the Human Rights Campaign on the heels of reinforcing its commitment to workplace fairness for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) team members. Within the same week of joining the Business Coalition for the Equality Act, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts earned a perfect score of 100 as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
“At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all of our team members can thrive,” says Mary Falvey, chief administrative officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “That’s why last week we raised the bar in ensuring workplace fairness by joining the Business Coalition for the Equality Act. Our pledge put an exclamation point on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ welcoming culture that reflects the diversity of our team members, guests, owners and communities around the world.”
On March 26, at the Diversity and Inclusion Conference in Philadelphia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts joined the Business Coalition for the Equality Act, a group of leading U.S. employers that support the Equality Act, federal legislation that would provide the same basic protections to LGBTQ people as are provided to other protected groups under federal law.
In joining the Business Coalition for the Equality Act, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reinforced its strong history of diverse and inclusive practices, with full leadership support, to its team members, partners and customers. As part of Wyndham Worldwide, the Human Rights Campaign named the Company as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality nine times with a perfect score of 100.
“For more than ten years, Wyndham has been an employer of choice among the LGBTQ community, and one that encourages team members to bring their whole selves to work,” said Patricia Lee, executive vice president of Global Learning and Development and chief social responsibility officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Our recognition as a Best Place to Work shows that we continue to do the right thing in ensuring the environment we’re cultivating is in the spirit of hospitality.”
Recognizing that embracing inclusivity is good business, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts appeals to diverse consumers, cultivating welcoming environments in its hotels, in addition to supporting its team members. An important element of this culture is Pride, an affinity business group dedicated to fostering a culture of acceptance and equality within the Company. With local chapters in several corporate locations, Pride members raise awareness of LGBTQ issues, lead community support activities, and drive a positive impact on business practices and goals.
The 2019 Corporate Equality Index evaluates LGBTQ-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBTQ community. For more information on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
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 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.
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.
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
PARSIPPANY, N.J., November 1, 2018 – Super 8® by Wyndham, the world’s largest economy hotel brand, today announced it will auction to the public its critically-acclaimed, one-of-a-kind hotel-inspired concept car ROADM8 and additional Super 8-themed items, with 100 percent of the auction sales benefiting one of the nation’s leading military non-profits, Fisher House Foundation. Through its Fisher House program, the Foundation provides a no cost, “home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers.
Available now through November 29th at Super8.com/ROADM8, the auction complements the brand’s existing service-member centric initiatives like complimentary reserved parking for veterans at hotels across the U.S. and Canada. What’s more, through December 10, 2018, Super 8 will increase the discount it offers service members and their families, raising it from 15 percent off the best available rate to 20 percent off plus 500 Wyndham Rewards bonus points.
“Super 8 has a proud history of honoring and saying thank you to those who serve, and we feel this is one more way for us to build upon that legacy,” said Mike Mueller, brand leader and senior vice president of Super 8. “When we launched ROADM8, we knew we ultimately wanted to use the vehicle as a means for giving back and creating a positive impact for the military community. We have no doubt that, with the help of Fisher House Foundation, which has earned stellar marks across the board for supporting veterans and their families, we’ll be doing exactly that.”
A Car with a Cause Launched earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show, ROADM8 is the first-ever concept car created by a hotel brand. The vehicle was inspired by Super 8’s recent re-design, which is the largest in the brand’s 45-plus-year history including more than $100 million in room renovations at its hotels across North America.
Super 8 worked with industry-leading fabricators —several with ties to some of Hollywood’s most iconic vehicles— to customize ROADM8 from the base of a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4×4. Inside it evokes the warm colors, sleek finishes and hyper-local black and white art of the brand’s newly renovated rooms. It also features innovative amenities like an on-demand coffee maker, a built-in mini-fridge, tablet entertainment, easy USB charging and Wi-Fi, among others. Bidding for ROADM8 starts at $20,000 USD.
“Fisher House Foundation is proud to partner with Super 8 by Wyndham,” said Ken Fisher, chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation. “Fisher Houses can provide sanctuary for more than 1,000 families every night in 78 homes. That would be impossible without Americans across the nation, including the team at Super 8 by Wyndham, whose support helps bring military and veterans families together when they need it most. We thank Super 8 by Wyndham for their generosity and thinking of Fisher House Foundation.”
Alongside ROADM8, Super 8 is auctioning off seven additional items, giving fans a chance to bring their favorite aspects of the brand home with them like bedding and photography from the brand’s newly redesigned rooms, multi-night stay packages and vintage postcard art sure to delight any travel-enthusiast’s art collection. Starting bids for these items range from $25 to $50 USD each.
To learn more about Super 8 by Wyndham and its efforts to support those who serve, as well as full terms and conditions for the brand’s service member discount, visit www.super8.com/military. To learn more about ROADM8, including full auction rules, or to place a bid on any of the items listed above, visit www.super8.com/ROADM8.
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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 20% discount off our best available rate plus 500 Wyndham Rewards bonus points to members of the military and their family. 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
Global hospitality leader achieves Gold LEED recertification from U.S. Green Building Council, top ENERGYSTAR score, and platinum-level designation as a New Jersey Smart Workplace
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (October 25, 2018) –Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH), the world’s largest hotel franchising company, has received a Gold recertification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program for the company’s headquarters in Parsippany, N.J. The recertification designates Wyndham Hotels & Resorts corporate campus as one of the highest-performing green buildings in the country, reflecting the Company’s commitment to minimizing its environmental footprint.
LEED is a third-party certification program and premier benchmark for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. It uses a point system to determine the environmental merits of a building, with four levels of certification, depending on how many points the project has earned: certified, silver, gold or platinum. The building received its first Silver Certification for Corporate Interiors in 2010, a second Silver certification for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (EBOM) in 2013, and this recent Gold EBOM recertification, which was earned through water reduction, green cleaning and indoor air quality management.
“At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, we’re building on our legacy of developing eco-friendly initiatives across our operations,” said Mary Falvey, chief administrative officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “We remain committed to implementing innovative environmental practices, not only for our hotel portfolio, but also for our corporate offices, as this effort reduces costs, fosters the efficient use of resources, and supports profitability.”
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts achieved a Gold LEED recertification through site related credits, such as:
Open habitat protection – The building has native vegetation covering a minimum of 25% of the total land area. These natural areas provide a habitat and promote biodiversity.
Storm water management – The Company implemented a storm water management plan to ensure runoff is effectively retained onsite from at least 15% of all precipitation for an average weather year, while also accounting for the potential of above-average rain totals.
Water efficient landscaping – The building eliminated irrigation on mature plant life and utilized natural and adaptive plantings on site to further minimize water usage.
Additionally, over the past five years, the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ headquarters building has improved its score for energy efficiency through ENERGY STAR. Supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, buildings that earn the ENERGY STAR use, on average, 35 percent less energy than their peers.
To help further reduce its carbon footprint at its headquarters in New Jersey, the Company provides sustainable transportation options for employees, earning Wyndham Hotels & Resorts the designation as a 2018 Platinum-level New Jersey Smart Workplace (NJSW) by TransOptions for the seventh year in a row. The NJSW program recognizes employers who have made great strides in providing commuting alternatives, and the company’s perks include premier parking spots for employees who carpool and drive hybrid vehicles, car charging stations for hybrid or electric vehicles, mass transit options, including a free shuttle to/from the local train station.
“The greening efforts at our headquarters building positively affect our people, who are our Company’s best asset,” said Bill Skrzat, chief human resources services officer. “By reducing our carbon footprint and providing commuting alternatives, we are supporting our team members’ best work, which in turn allows them to take the greatest care of our guests and partners.”
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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.
