Monday, May 18, 2009

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Expands Development Team

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (May 18, 2009) – Wyndham Hotels and Resorts today announced the appointment of Stephen K. Miller (middle left photo) as senior vice president of development, responsible for the growth of the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand’s portfolio through management and franchise agreements throughout the Eastern United States.

The appointment marks Miller’s return to the Wyndham® brand, which he served in a senior development role for more than a decade under the former Wyndham International. While there, he was integral in expanding the brand’s portfolio.

In addition to his time with Wyndham International, Miller brings to the company extensive hospitality experience that includes positions with hotel companies including Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc., Carlson Hotels Worldwide, Interstate Hotels & Resorts and Embassy Suites, now a brand of Hilton Hotels Corp.

Most recently, Miller was managing director and Chicago head for DTZ Hospitality Group, a London-based real estate and investment banking firm.

“Steve brings to the company a fundamental understanding of the hotel industry and the Wyndham brand,” said Jim Alderman, (top right photo) Wyndham Hotel Group executive vice president of development.
“His in-depth knowledge of key markets in this region combined with his established industry relationships will provide a good value added component for our owners and franchisees as he joins a team solely focused on building the Wyndham portfolio and positioning the brand as the leader in the upscale segment.”

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by us or managed through a joint venture partner. For additional information or to make a reservation, go to http://www.wyndham.com/.

CONTACT:

Rob Myers, Communications Coordinator, (973) 753-6590, rob.myers@wyndhamworldwide.com

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