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In the News

Q&A With Rajiv Trivedi Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Business Magazine, October 7, 2018

“For more than a decade, Rajiv Trivedi spearheaded the growth of the La Quinta system to more than 900 franchised properties. This June, he assumed the role of president, La Quinta at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, following the completion of Wyndham’s acquisition of La Quinta.” See Full Story

Going Global: Wingate by Wyndham Expands in Three Countries with 14 Hotels

Award-winning midscale hotel brand debuts in China and bolsters North American offerings; Continued midscale growth further strengthens Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ segment leadership position

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Sept. 25, 2018) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor with nearly 9,000 hotels and 20 powerhouse brands, is bolstering its network of midscale hotels and extending the global footprint of its award-winning Wingate by Wyndham® brand with the recent opening of 14 locations across both hemispheres, including the first Wingate hotel in China and new additions to the brand’s established presence in the U.S. and Canada. See More

Cover Story: A Part of the Culture

Lodging Magazine, Cover Story, September 14, 2018

“Mueller has been with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts—in its various forms—for more than 20 years. … Four years ago, Mueller took up the mantle of SVP and brand leader of Super 8. Since then, he has traveled across the country, visiting more than 450 Super 8 hotels in every corner of the United States and Canada.” Read Cover Story

Investing In The Future: From Capital Markets To Construction Costs, How Do Owners Value A Deal & Create A Successful Transaction

Hotel Business, Cover Story, September 7, 2018

“…Using the same partner offers a sense of security. ‘Everyone wants a good partner,’ said Chip Ohlsson, EVP/chief development officer with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.” Read Full Story

Making Deals with Tom Barber, Wyndham’s Chief Strategy and Development Officer

No Vacancy Podcast with Glenn Haussman, August 17, 2018

“Go behind the scenes with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts franchising. We talk to Tom Barber, Chief Strategy and Development Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts about everything you want to know about what the company is up to for hotel development. And yes, we get some straight talk about the La Quinta acquisition.” Listen to the Podcast

J.D. Power Repeat: Microtel by Wyndham^® and Wingate by Wyndham^® Once Again Earn Highest 2018 Hotel Guest Satisfaction Segment Ratings

Microtel reclaims top seat among economy hotel chains 15 out of 17 years; Wingate leads midscale segment for fourth consecutive year

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 24, 2018 – Top-ranked Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) brand duo, Microtel by Wyndham and Wingate by Wyndham, secured the highest guest satisfaction rankings in J.D. Power’s 2018 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Survey for economy and midscale hotel chains, respectively. With many of its brands earning J.D. Power-favorable rankings* – notably a double-digit overall satisfaction score increase and two-rank jump for Wyndham’s recently-acquired La Quinta midscale brand addition – the world’s largest hotel franchising company with nearly 9,000 hotels and 20 powerhouse brands continues commanding this respected study. Read Release

TAKING THE LEAD: Profiling Six Inspirational Women Leaders

Wyndham’s Gunjan Kahlon, Director of Franchise Development, is featured in the June 2018 Issue of Hotelier Magazine. (Cover and page 17) View Her Profile

Wyndham Bolsters Orlando Footprint with Newly Constructed La Quinta & TRYP by Wyndham Hotels

World’s largest hotel franchisor celebrates first La Quinta to break ground since acquisition; TRYP by Wyndham’s fourth Florida destination will bring urban lifestyle to the theme park capital of the world

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (June 28, 2018) – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor with nearly 9,000 hotels and 20 powerhouse brands, is building its presence in Orlando, commencing side-by-side construction of two hotels under its La Quinta® and TRYP by Wyndham® brand flags on the famed International Drive close to the area’s best known attractions. The hotels mark the ninth La Quinta location in the Orlando market – the first to break ground since Wyndham acquired the leading midscale brand – and the city’s first TRYP by Wyndham hotel. Read Release

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Debuts as Independent Public Company

Completes Spin-Off from Wyndham Worldwide

PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 1, 2018 — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: WH) today announced the completion of its spin-off from Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, which has been renamed Wyndham Destinations, Inc. (NYSE: WYND). Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchisor and a leading provider of hotel management services, with a portfolio of 20 well-recognized lodging brands and nearly 9,000 franchised hotels in more than 80 countries. Read Release

Wyndham Welcomes La Quinta Inns & Suites
Transaction Significantly Expands Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ Midscale Presence and Hotel Network

PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 31, 2018 — Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN) today announced that its subsidiary, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, has completed its previously announced acquisition of La Quinta Holdings’ hotel franchising and hotel management business. The addition of La Quinta’s over 900 franchised hotels with a total of nearly 89,000 rooms builds Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ midscale presence and expands its reach further into the upper-midscale segment of the lodging industry. Read Release