New Wyndham Hotel Opens in Heart of Miami’s South Beach

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (May 13, 2010) – Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN), today announced its continued expansion in Florida with the opening of the 133-room-and-suite Wyndham Garden® Hotel Miami South Beach.

The newly-renovated Wyndham Garden Hotel Miami South Beach, located in South Beach’s entertainment district at 1050 Washington Avenue, is just a short drive from Miami International Airport and the Port of Miami and walking distance to the Miami Beach Convention Center.( middle right photo) For beach-goers, the hotel sits only two blocks from Miami’s white sand beaches.

The historic hotel, preserved by the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board, underwent a $5.5 million renovation before joining the Wyndham family; the renovation maintained the hotel’s original Art Deco design and architecture.

The Wyndham Garden Hotel Miami South beach joins the 405-room Wyndham Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, located on the banks of the Miami River, less than one-quarter mile from Miami International Airport.

“Miami is an exciting, dynamic city and vibrant hub for business and leisure travelers around the world,” said Jeff Wagoner,(bottom leftt photo)  president of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. “With its embodiment of Miami culture, great location, personalized service and unique style, the Wyndham Garden Miami South Beach will be an outstanding addition to the growing Wyndham family of hotels.”

The open, bright and contemporary lobby welcomes guests with vivid contrasting color, indicative of Miami's ambiance. Each of the colorful deluxe guest rooms and suites feature modern amenities like free high-speed wireless Internet access, 32-inch LCD televisions with a stereo system, colorful décor, large work desks and ergonomic chairs, as well as marble countertops, white lacquered vanities with contemporary vessel sinks and spa teak benches in all showers.

CONTACT: Evy Apostolatos, Director, Public Relations, Wyndham Hotel Group, 22 Sylvan Way
Parsippany, NJ 07054, +1 (973) 753-6590, evy.apostolatos@wyndhamworldwide.com

New Wyndham Hotel Brings ‘Fashionable’ Lodging to Manhattan’s Chelsea

PARSIPPANY, NJ – Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN),  welcomed its newest location, the newly constructed 280-room Fashion 26 – A Wyndham Hotel (top left photo) on West 26th Street in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood and nearby Fashion District.

The latest addition to Manhattan’s hotel cityscape, the fashion-themed hotel offers distinctive services and amenities including signature Crumbs® cupcakes at check-in, innovative dining at specialty hamburger haven RARE Bar & Grill, and radio-frequency guest room keys that unlock doors with the wave of a hand.

The 22-story glass and steel tower, conceived by Peter F. Poon Architect P.C., stands across from the Fashion Institute of Technology, the hotel’s neighbor on the opposite side of Seventh Avenue. Designer Glen Coben took inspiration from the Fashion District’s history for the hotel’s fashionable look and style. Coben’s custom-designed wooden reception desk in the hotel’s lobby was modeled after a fashion studio cutting-room table, with iron legs common to old-fashioned sewing tables.

“Fashion 26 – A Wyndham Hotel makes an exciting statement about architectural imagination, refined service and unique amenities in one of the city’s most vital and vibrant neighborhoods,” said Jeff Wagoner, (middle right photo)  Wyndham Hotels and Resorts president. “We are proud to build on our strong presence in New York City and offer business and leisure travelers another great hotel option in Manhattan.”

“Having worked on this project since its inception two years ago, it is wonderful to see this unique combination of fashion, hospitality and exemplary service come to fruition,” said Paul Celnik, founder of Mode Hospitality, which manages the hotel and assembled a seasoned executive team led by General Manager Wayne Schneider.

In celebration of the hotel’s opening, introductory room rates begin at $299 through June 31, 2010, a commemorative 26% savings. Fashion 26 - A Wyndham Hotel is now accepting reservations at www.wyndham.com or (800) WYNDHAM. For more information, visit www.F26NYC.com.


Contact: Evy Apostolatos, Director, Public Relations, +1 (973) 753-6590 evy.apostolatos@wyndhamworldwide.com

Wyndham Brand Expands in Mexico with Monterrey Hotel

 PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Feb. 8, 2010) – Continuing its expansion in Mexico, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts today announced the opening of the 198-room Wyndham® Casa Grande Monterrey. (centered photo below)

Owned and operated by Operadora Casa Grande and located at Av. Lazaro Cardenas 2305 in San Pedro Garza Garcia, the former Radisson hotel is minutes from fine dining and shopping in downtown Monterrey. Nearby attractions include the Museum of Mexican History, Alfa Planetarium, Contemporary Art Museum, Monterrey Arena and area convention centers such as CONVEX and CINTERMEX.

“The opening of the Wyndham Casa Grande Monterrey underscores our commitment to expanding the Wyndham portfolio in key markets throughout Mexico,” said Jeff Wagoner, (bottom right photo)  president of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. “Its close proximity to key corporate complexes as well as numerous tourist attractions makes this a prime destination for business and leisure travelers alike.”

 Four other upscale all-inclusive resorts recently joined the Wyndham brand in Mexico: Beach Palace®, Wyndham Grande Resort in Cancun; Isla Mujeres Palace®, Wyndham Grand Resort in Isla Mujeres; Playacar Palace®, Wyndham Grand Resort in Riviera Maya and Xpu-Ha Palace®, Wyndham Resort, also in Riviera Maya.

According to General Director Gerardo Murray of Grupo Hotelero Casa Grande, the hotel’s management company, the “already elegant hotel underwent a half-million dollar renovation to further enhance the guest experience and meet brand standards before joining the upscale Wyndham system.”

Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM— (800) 996-3426—or visiting http://www.wyndham.com/.

Contact:  Evy Apostolatos, Director, Media Relations, Wyndham Hotel Group, 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054, +1 (973) 753-6590, evy.apostolatos@wyndhamworldwide.com

Ramada Says Aloha with Opening of Waikiki Hotel

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Feb. 1, 2010) – Ramada Worldwide today announced its return to Hawaii with the opening of the 198-room Ramada® Plaza Waikiki (centered photo below)  in Honolulu.

Owned and operated by California-based Cal-Dynasty International, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of China Airlines Ltd., the hotel is the second Wyndham Hotel Group property to open in Hawaii in the past six months and gives the Ramada brand a presence in 48 states.

“The Ramada brand continues to be a global leader in its segment with a portfolio of nearly 900 hotels in more than 45 countries around the world,” said Mark Young, Ramada brand senior vice president. “With the addition of the Ramada Plaza Waikiki to our portfolio, we’re able to further strengthen our position in the North American market while providing Honolulu’s more than four million annual visitors the opportunity to experience the modern comfort and value of the Ramada brand.”

Located at 1830 Ala Moana Boulevard, just a short walk to local beaches, shopping and restaurants, the Ramada Plaza Waikiki is a newly renovated, 16-story hotel featuring 196 guest rooms and two junior suites.

Contact:  Rob Myers. Communications Coordinator, Wyndham Hotel Group, 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054, 973-753-6590, rob.myers@wyndhamworldwide.com,

Wyndham Hotel Group to Introduce Two Hotel Brands to Singapore

 PARSIPPANY, NJ – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with more than 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, today announced that its Ramada® and Days Inn® brands will enter Singapore with the development of two hotels: the 391-room Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park and the 405-room Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park.

Both new-build properties will be developed by HH Properties Pte. Ltd., a joint venture between niche property development group, Hiap Hoe Limited, and SuperBowl Holdings Limited, an owner and manager of leisure and commercial properties.

Construction will begin early this year and the hotels are expected to open in 2014.

To be managed by Wyndham Hotel Group, the properties will be built at Balestier Road, just opposite Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, a national monument that pays tribute to the father of the 1911 Chinese Revolution.

The Balestier Road area, rich in history, is home to countless shophouses dating back to the 1840s. With a land area of approximately 17,600 square meters, the hotels will flank Zhongshan Park, creating a unique integrated development with a strong heritage connection and old world charm.

“Singapore is one of the most important business and leisure destinations in the Asia Pacific region and we are thrilled to introduce our Ramada and Days Inn brands to the market,” said Tom Monahan,  (middle right photo) Wyndham Hotel Group executive vice president of international development. “We are excited to work with HH Properties as we expand our global footprint.”

The 17-story Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park will include a full service restaurant, fitness center, swimming pool, business center and more than 600 square-meters of meeting space.

The 14-story Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park will feature amenities including a full service restaurant and fitness center. This will be the first Days Inn property to be managed by Wyndham Hotel Group. The company has a managed portfolio of nearly 30 hotels.

“We have spent a considerable amount of time planning the project and are now looking forward to seeing it take shape,” said Teo Ho Beng, managing director of the Hiap Hoe Group. “We selected Wyndham Hotel Group to manage the hotels based on the company’s strong brands and track record and are really excited about the opportunity to work with the Hotel Group.”

CONTACT:
Rob Myers, Communications Coordinator, Wyndham Hotel Group, 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054
973-753-6590, rob.myers@wyndhamworldwide.com

First Wyndham Brand Hotel in the Netherlands Opens in Amsterdam

 PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Jan. 14, 2010) – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with more than 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, today announced that the Apollo Hotel Amsterdam,(centered photo below)  an iconic, 223-room hotel with a 50-year history of serving visitors, has joined the upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand as its first hotel in the Netherlands.

The Wyndham Apollo Hotel Amsterdam, the flagship of Apollo Hotels & Resorts, treats guests to a unique location overlooking the only point in Amsterdam where five canals converge. It is near the RAI Trade and Congress Centre, the World Trade Centre Amsterdam, Royal Concert Hall and the city’s museums, shopping districts and night life of the Leidseplein.

“We proudly welcome the Wyndham Apollo Hotel Amsterdam to our growing system,” said Eric Danziger (middle right photo),  Wyndham Hotel Group president and chief executive officer. “This hotel strengthens our global distribution and will provide international travelers an outstanding destination when they visit the Netherlands.”

The Wyndham Hotel Group portfolio in Europe now includes 232 hotels that span the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Days Inn®, Howard Johnson®, Ramada, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham and Wyndham-affiliated Corinthia® brands.

The Wyndham Apollo Amsterdam Hotel joins the brand’s luxury Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour in the United Kingdom and Corinthia hotels in Hungary, Portugal and the Czech Republic.

Apollo Hotels & Resorts is owned by European Hotel Management, a Dutch company founded in 2005 that specializes in hotel operations. The chain operates 12 companies including the wellness resort Thermae 2000 in Valkenburg, Netherlands; Crowne Plaza Den-Haag-Promenade; and Holiday Inn Ijmuiden Seaport Inn. For more information, go to http://www.apollohotelsresorts.com/.

Contact:  Evy Apostolatos, Director, Media Relations, Wyndham Hotel Group, 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054, +1 (973) 753-6590, evy.apostolatos@wyndhamworldwide.com

Wyndham Hotel Group Appoints Hong Kong-based Global Sales Executive

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with more than 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, today announced the appointment of Kitty Huang  (top right photo) as vice president of global sales for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

Based in Hong Kong, Huang will be responsible for leading and developing the company’s APAC sales team, executing against Wyndham Hotel Group’s sales strategy and maximizing participation of franchisees in global sales programs.

Prior to joining Wyndham Hotel Group, Huang spent more than a decade in senior corporate and property level sales and marketing roles with InterContinental Hotels Group. Most recently she was area director of sales and marketing, providing guidance to property level sales and marketing teams while driving increased hotel performance and delivering against regional sales objectives.

“Kitty has a successful track record of developing and executing strong sales programs that stimulate demand and increase revenue growth,” said Ross Hosking, Wyndham Hotel Group executive vice president of global sales. “She is well-known and respected and exactly the kind of representative we need as we continue to expand our efforts throughout the APAC region.”

CONTACT: Christine Da Silva, 973-753-6590, christine.dasilva@wyndhamworldwide.com

Wyndham Hotel Group Recognized as Largest Hotel Company in the U.S.

PARSIPPANY, N.J.– After a year of solid system growth and increased efforts focused on franchisee retention, Wyndham Hotel Group, franchisor and manager of well-known hotel brands, including Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Ramada®, Days Inn®, Super 8®, Wingate by Wyndham®, Baymont Inn & Suites®, Microtel Inns & Suites®, Hawthorn Suites®, Howard Johnson®, Travelodge® and Knights Inn®, has been recognized by Hotel & Motel Management magazine as the largest hotel company in the U.S. by number of rooms.

Included in the magazine as part of its 2009 Top U.S. Hotel Companies Survey, the distinction highlights the more than 464,000 rooms and nearly 6,000 hotels that make up the company’s 11-brand U.S. portfolio, as of June 2009, which, in a little over a year, has grown by more than 300 hotels and 20,000 rooms. Wyndham Hotel Group is also the largest hotel company in the U.S. by number of hotels.

“Over the past year, we’ve made significant strides in enhancing our development and retention efforts by increasing the size and scope of our development team while providing the necessary tools and flexibility to ensure that current owners and developers succeed in this challenging environment,” said Eric Danziger, (top right photo)  Wyndham Hotel Group president and chief executive officer.

“This achievement underscores the success of those efforts and is a testament to the strength and value of our brands.”

(Ramada Bangkok Sukhumvit, bottom left photo)

Wyndham Hotel Group, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), encompasses more than 7,000 hotels and 590,000 rooms under its 11 brands in 66 countries. All hotels are independently owned and operated excluding certain Wyndham and international Ramada hotels which are managed by our affiliate or through a joint venture partner.

Wyndham Hotel Group is based in Parsippany, N.J. Additional information is available at http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/

CONTACT:  Christine Da Silva, 973-753-6590, christine.dasilva@wyndhamworldwide.com

Senior Marketing Executive to Lead Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Sept. 17, 2009) – Wyndham Hotel Group has appointed Robin Korman to oversee Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s largest lodging loyalty program with more than 6,000 participating hotels in over 20 countries.

As the senior vice president of loyalty marketing and strategic partnerships, Korman will be responsible for the development and management of the company’s loyalty program, customer loyalty initiatives, all direct-marketing programs and internal and external strategic marketing alliances.

“Robin is an accomplished marketing executive with a wealth of experience in the loyalty arena,” said Flo Lugli, (top right photo) Wyndham Hotel Group’s executive vice president of marketing. “Her proven track record for driving multi-million dollar revenue growth will serve Wyndham Hotel Group well.”

CONTACT: Rob Myers, 973-753-6590, rob.myers@wyndhamworldwide.com

Senior Hospitality Executive Joins Wyndham Development Team

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Sept. 14, 2009) – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with more than 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, has appointed Matthew Sparks as senior vice president of development for the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand.

In his new role, Sparks will be responsible for the growth and development of the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand’s portfolio through management and franchise agreements throughout the Western United States and Western Canada.

Prior to joining Wyndham Hotel Group, Sparks served in senior and executive level development roles for some of the world’s most well-known hotel companies and brands, including Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Marriott International and Westin® Hotels and Resorts.

Most recently, he was senior vice president of global development for Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, where, based in Singapore, he directed development efforts for growth of the company’s portfolio in The Americas and Asia Pacific regions.

“With his impressive background of growing hotel brands around the world, Matt is a great addition to our team,” said Jim Alderman, (top left photo)  Wyndham Hotel Group executive vice president of global development. “He has extensive knowledge of North American markets and broad experience in deal structuring for management contracts and other complex transactions. These strong assets coupled with Matt's ability to build lasting client relationships will help us greatly as we continue to grow the Wyndham portfolio.”

CONTACT: Rob Myers, 973-753-6590, rob.myers@wyndhamworldwide.com

Ramada Strikes First Management Agreements for Three Hotels in Thailand

HONG KONG (Sept. 9, 2009) – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, today announced the signing of the company’s first management agreements in Bangkok, Thailand.

Currently under development, the properties include the 188-room Ramada Encore Soi 10 – Bangkok, (middle right photo) owned by Nai Chan Estate Co. Ltd., the 98-room Ramada Hotel & Suites Soi 12 – Bangkok, (top left photo) owned by Sookjai Condominium Co. Ltd. and the 150-room Ramada Bangkok Sukhumvit, (bottom left photo) owned by Asset Lifestyle Co. Ltd.

“Bangkok is the center of economic development and the most prosperous part of Thailand, making it an ideal destination for the growth of the global Ramada brand,” said Tom Monahan, Wyndham Hotel Group executive vice president of international development.

“These new hotels will further the brand’s reach and clearly position Ramada as a strong, vibrant and leading brand in the country.”

While the three properties are the company’s first managed hotels in Thailand, Wyndham Hotel Group has a managed portfolio of 27 Wyndham Hotels and Resorts properties around the globe, including the 162-room Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour in London; the 600-room Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico and the recently opened 588-room Wyndham Xiamen in Xiamen, China.

Located in the Sukhumvit area, a thriving commercial and entertainment hub in Bangkok, the Ramada Encore Soi 10 – Bangkok property will be an 8-floor, new-build hotel featuring a fitness center and swimming pool as well as a meeting room with accommodations for 40 people.

The property is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2010. The 11-story Ramada Hotel & Suites Soi 12 - Bangkok hotel is located at Soi 12 Sukhumvit Road.

Amenities will include a full-service restaurant, rooftop bar, lobby lounge, fitness center and swimming pool.

The hotel is expected to open in the first quarter of 2010.The 37-story Ramada Bangkok Sukhumvit is located at the junction between Sukhumvit Road and Soi 23, 30 meters from the Asok BTS sky train station.

CONTACT: Christine Da Silva, 973-753 6590, christine.dasilva@wyndhamworldwide.com

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts to Manage Brand’s Third Hotel in China

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Sept. 3, 2009) – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with more than 7,000 hotels under 11 brands, today announced the continued international expansion of its Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand with the signing of a management contract for the brand’s third hotel in China: the new 337-room Wyndham Wuhan East Lake hotel in Wuhan (Downtown Wuhan, top right photo.)

The announcement comes on the heels of the opening of the five-star, 588-room Wyndham Xiamen in Xiamen, China, which, in addition to being the Wyndham brand’s first hotel to open in China, was also the country’s first Wyndham-managed hotel.

The brand’s second hotel, the 337-room Wyndham Baolian Hotel, is scheduled to open in 2011.

“China continues to play a strong and vital role in the global growth strategy for Wyndham Hotel Group and its brands, including that of our namesake, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts,” said Eric Danziger, (bottom left photo) Wyndham Hotel Group president and chief executive officer.

“With the announcement of this newest hotel, we are delivering on our commitment to developing high-quality properties in key international destinations that further establish the global reach of the Wyndham brand.”

Developed by Wuhan Hongjing Real-Estate Development Co., the 25-story, four-star Wyndham Wuhan East Lake hotel is currently under construction at Special No. 1 in Guanshankou, in the new technology development zone of Wuhan’s Hongshan District.

The hotel is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2011 and will include multiple full-service restaurants and lounges, state-of-the-art business and fitness centers, tennis courts, spa, gift shop, and more than 1,200 square-meters of meeting space.

CONTACT: Christine Da Silva, 973-753-6590, mailto:973-753-6590christine.dasilva@wyndhamworldwide.com

Wyndham Hotel Group Appoints Global Sales Executive

PARSIPPANY, NJ – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with more than 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, has promoted long-time Wyndham® brand employee Carla Dunn (top left photo) to vice president of Global Sales for transient and specialty markets, including corporate travel planners and travel agents.

Dunn will direct the global management of relationships with key industry clients and segments, including travel management companies, consortia, business travel, government travel, member benefits, tour, wholesale, transportation and sports and leisure.

A sales and marketing professional with expertise in competitive market assessment, strategy and sales team development, she joined Wyndham Hotel Group in early 2008 as area director of sales for the Wyndham brand, responsible for leading sales efforts for the brand’s portfolio of franchised hotels.

“Carla has a strong track record of ensuring growth for major company accounts,” said Ross Hosking, (bottom right photo) Wyndham Hotel Group executive vice president of Global Sales.


“Her first-hand knowledge of the lodging industry and expertise in the area of sales will serve Wyndham Hotel Group well as we look to expand our hold on key transient and specialty market accounts.”

Dunn has previously served in corporate and property level sales positions for multiple national and international hotel companies, including Remington Hotels in Dallas, the Procaccianti Group in Cranston, R.I. and the former Wyndham International in Dallas.

CONTACT:
Rob Myers, Communications Coordinator, Wyndham Hotel Group, 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054. PH 973-753-6590, rob.myers@wyndhamworldwide.com

Hotel Pros Martin Armistead and Clyde Guinn Join Wyndham Hotel Group

PARSIPPANY, NJ– Lodging industry veteran Martin Armitstead (top right photo) has joined Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, as senior vice president of development for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

Based in Wyndham Hotel Group’s London office, Armitstead is tasked with increasing the company’s EMEA portfolio through further expansion of its Wyndham®, Ramada®, Days Inn® and Super 8® brands through management contracts and franchise agreements.

Armitstead is an accomplished global executive with over three decades of experience and has executed development deals in more than 50 countries. He previously served as director and head of hospitality, EMEA, for DTZ Hospitality Group, a London-based real estate and investment banking firm.

Clyde Guinn Appointed President of Days Inn

PARSIPPANY, NJ – Thirty-five-year hospitality professional Clyde Guinn (bottom right photo) has joined Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, as president of the Days Inn® chain.

Guinn will be responsible for the growth and performance of the brand, which currently has a portfolio of more than 1,850 hotels and nearly 150,000 rooms around the world, and will work closely with the brand’s operations and property openings, design and development, franchise services, quality assurance, training, development and marketing teams.

He comes to the company after serving more than nine years as senior vice president of operations for Stanford Hotels Corporation, a San Francisco-based hotel company specializing in the development and management of full-service hotels spanning various brands.

Contact: Rob Myers, Communications, 973-753-6590, rob.myers@wyndhamworldwide.com

Wyndham Hotel Group Appoints Chief Technology Officer

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (July 23, 2009) – Wyndham Hotel Group, a business unit of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN) and the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, has appointed Venky Rangachari (top right photo) as chief technology officer, responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s technology initiatives.

Rangachari will oversee the Hotel Group’s information technology department and will lead the overall strategic direction for the Hotel Group’s technology efforts, ensuring alignment of the company’s technology vision with its business strategy.

“Venky has extensive experience in hospitality and franchising, a combination that makes him an ideal addition to the Hotel Group’s leadership team,” said Robert Loewen, (bottom left photo) Wyndham Hotel Group executive vice president and chief financial officer. “

"As a global hospitality company that franchises and manages hotels in 66 countries, Wyndham Hotel Group requires an expert who is well-versed in implementing and managing initiatives in large, complex organizations.”

Most recently, Rangachari was chief information officer at StarCite, a global leader in meetings management solutions, where he developed technology strategy, reduced operating expenses by 20 percent and implemented a company-wide learning management system that helped prepare employees for the company’s next generation products.

CONTACT: Christine Da Silva, Director, Media Relations, Wyndham Hotel Group, 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054. PH 973-753-6590, christine.dasilva@wyndhamworldwide.com

Days Inn Brand Present in All 50 States with Hawaii Opening

PARSIPPANY, NJ – Days Inns Worldwide, one of North America’s most well-known hotel companies, announced that with the opening of its first hotel in Maui, Hawaii, the brand has achieved a milestone that few are able to tout: a presence in all 50 United States.

Owned and operated by Packard Hospitality Group, the 88-room hotel makes the Days Inn brand, which has more than 1,850 hotels throughout the world, the first chain from Wyndham Hotel Group’s family of lodging brands to have a hotel in Hawaii.

“This is a great moment for Wyndham Hotel Group and the Days Inn brand,” said Keith Pierce, Wyndham Hotel Group president, The Americas. “With the addition of this hotel, price-savvy business and leisure travelers can rest assured that no matter where their travels take them, a Days Inn hotel will be there waiting for them.”

Located at 2980 S. Kihei Street, just steps from Maui’s Keawakapu Beach, the newly opened Days Inn Maui Oceanfront hotel (top right photo) offers a host of complimentary amenities including free in-room microwaves and mini-fridges and Tempur-pedic mattresses in all rooms.

Contact: Christine Da Silva, Director, Media Relations, Wyndham Hotel Group, 22 Sylvan WayParsippany, NJ 07054. PH 973-753-6590. christine.dasilva@wyndhamworldwide.com

Wyndham Appoints Travel Systems Expert as Global Marketing Leader

PARSIPPANY, NJ– Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,000 hotels and 11 brands, has appointed Flo Lugli (top right photo) as executive vice president of marketing, responsible for the strategy and execution of the Hotel Group’s global marketing efforts.

Lugli, who joins the company on July 20th, will oversee the Hotel Group’s distribution and e-commerce, loyalty and direct marketing, research and analytics departments, and will work closely with the Hotel Group’s brand marketing teams to lead the overall strategic direction for customer engagement and market positioning for the company.


She comes to the Hotel Group from Travelport Limited, one of the world’s largest global distribution system providers and a leader in Web-based e-commerce solutions.

“Flo is an expert in global electronic e-commerce and building cross functional teams,” said Eric Danziger, (bottom left photo) Wyndham Hotel Group president and chief executive officer.


“As the world’s largest hotel company, Wyndham Hotel Group not only must have the best and the brightest marketers, but also leaders like Flo who can seamlessly collaborate across global departments, leveraging all of our electronic distribution and marketing opportunities.”



CONTACT: Rob MyersCommunications Coordinator, Wyndham Hotel Group, 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054973-753-6590. rob.myers@wyndhamworldwide.com

Baymont Brand Opens First Hotel Outside the U.S. in Canada

PARSIPPANY, NJ– At a time when news reports are focused on the challenging economic climate, the Baymont brand, one of North America’s fastest growing hotel chains known for its hometown hospitality, continues to grow to meet consumer demand with the opening of its first hotel outside of the U.S.: the 59-room Baymont Inn & Suites® by the Falls hotel in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Owned and operated by PHI Properties Inc., the recently renovated hotel marks a significant achievement in the growth of the Baymont brand, which, since joining the Wyndham Hotel Group family in 2006, has almost doubled the size of its portfolio to more than 225 hotels.

“With so many loyal Baymont consumers located just across the border, we’ve been focused on finding the right opportunity for the brand to enter the Canadian market,” said Patrick Breen, Baymont Inn & Suites brand senior vice president.

“Given its outstanding location and exceptional staff, the Baymont Inn & Suites by the Falls hotel was the ideal choice. As we grow and expand the brand throughout Canada we will continue to seek hotels of a similar quality and character.”

CONTACT:
Christine Da Silva, +1 (973) 753-6590
chris.dasilva@wyndhamworldwide.com

Wyndham Hotel Group Appoints International Business Leaders

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (June 1, 2009) – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,000 hotels around the world, today announced the appointments of hospitality industry leaders Ken Greene (top right photo) and Michael Poynter to oversee the company’s efforts outside of the Americas, further exemplifying the Hotel Group’s commitment to its portfolio in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC).

As of March 31st, 2009, the company has a combined total of nearly 500 hotels across both regions. In the past year, Wyndham Hotel Group opened 78 additional hotels, including 23 hotels in EMEA and 55 hotels in the APAC region.

“Strategic global growth and operational excellence are top priorities for Wyndham Hotel Group and therefore, we are committed to appointing the best and most talented leaders who will continue to build our business and help ensure that our stakeholders want to be with us and stay with us,” said Eric Danziger, (top left photo) Wyndham Hotel Group president and chief executive officer.

“The experience, dedication and passion that Ken and Michael bring to our global operations are what our company and brands need to flourish.”

Greene will serve as president and managing director for the APAC region and will be based in Wyndham Hotel Group’s Hong Kong office. Poynter will be senior vice president and managing director for the EMEA region and will be based in the company’s London office.

Additional information is available at http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/.

CONTACT: Christine Da Silva, +1 (973) 753-6590
Christine.DaSilva@WyndhamWorldwide.com

Hotel Industry Veteran Named to Lead Wyndham Hotel Group Communications

PARSIPPANY, NJ – Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest franchisor of hotels, announced the appointment of lodging industry communications veteran Cary Broussard (top right photo) as vice president of communications, responsible for the development and implementation of the business unit’s global external and internal communications strategy.

Reporting to Eric Danziger, (middle left photo) Wyndham Hotel Group president and chief executive officer, Broussard’s primary focus will be positioning the hotel brands to keep them top of mind with key consumers and influencers, highlighting the benefits and opportunities across brands and reinforcing the Hotel Group’s reputation as a service leader in the hospitality industry for customers, hotel owners and employees.

Broussard joins Wyndham from Meeting Professionals International in Dallas where she was hired to revitalize and expand the organization’s global membership base.

Carrying the formal title of vice president of global marketing and brand strategies and the informal title of “chief story teller,” she oversaw the development of a new brand architecture “Connecting Through the Energy of Many” that aligned all communication, marketing and sales channels, expanding the company into more than 80 countries.

Through these efforts, MPI membership increased by 20 percent to nearly 25,000 worldwide, making the organization the largest membership community for meeting and event professionals.

The appointment marks a return for Broussard who served the former Wyndham International for more than 12 years in leadership roles in communications, marketing and diversity.

CONTACT: Rob Myers, Communications Coordinator, Wyndham Hotel Group, 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany NJ 07054. PH (973) 753-6590. rob.myers@wyndhamworldwide..com