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Wyndham Worldwide files Form 10 Registration Statement for planned spin-off of its Hotel Group segment

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Filing Represents Important Next Step in Wyndham Worldwide’s Separation into Two Independent, Publicly Traded Companies Separation on Track for Completion in Second Quarter of 2018 PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) today announced it has publicly filed a Form 10 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in… Read the full press release

Wyndham Rewards® adds the AmericInn® brand and its more than 200 midscale hotels to its growing portfolio

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World’s most generous rewards program announces transfer ratio of 1,500 Wyndham Rewards points for every 1 Easy Reward point. Parsippany, N.J., 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Rewards®, the award-winning guest loyalty program known for its groundbreaking simplicity and generous rewards, today (February 23, 2018) unveiled the addition of the AmericInn® brand and its more… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide to sell its European vacation rental business to Platinum Equity for approximately $1.3 billion

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its European vacation rental business to Platinum Equity for approximately $1.3 billion. In conjunction with the sale, the European vacation rental business has entered into a 20-year agreement… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Ownership announces the “Don’t Quit Your Daydream” Sweepstakes

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“Don’t Quit Your Daydream” Sweepstakes offers 12 prizes in 2018 including cash and Wyndham Rewards points ORLANDO, Fla., 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), recently announced the “Don’t Quit Your Daydream” Sweepstakes. For the first time… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide hosts the 78th annual Wyndham Championship

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GREENSBORO, N.C., 2017-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), the global hospitality company that makes travel more accessible for more people in more places than anyone else, will once again welcome tens of thousands of spectators to the 78th annual Wyndham Championship this week.  The Most Fan-Friendly tournament on the PGA TOUR… Read the full press release

RCI reaches agreement with vacation group Beneficium to acquire DAE Global Pty Ltd.

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The addition bolsters RCI’s product portfolio within the global exchange market PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2017-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), has reached an agreement with vacation group Beneficium to acquire DAE Global Pty Ltd. (DAE), operator of Dial An Exchange, a leading timeshare exchange company… Read the full press release

Michael D. Brown appointed president and CEO of Wyndham Vacation Ownership

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With 25 years’ experience leading hospitality and vacation ownership sales organizations, Brown appointed president and CEO of world’s largest vacation ownership business Parsippany, N.J., 2017-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) has announced the appointment of Michael D. Brown as president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Vacation Ownership effective immediately. Most recently… Read the full press release

Wyndham® Extra Holidays launches special spring and early summer travel deals

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Plan Your Next Getaway Now and Save up to 35 Percent at Resorts throughout the U.S. New Jersey, U.S., 2017-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham® Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is now offering special… Read the full press release

The Registry Collection® program announces new developments in the Asia Pacific market

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SINGAPORE, 2017-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program,has recently announced several new developments in the Asia Pacific market. The brand has added a new affiliated property, a new Collection Partner, and expanded its concierge services to members in the Asia Pacific region. At the end of 2016,… Read the full press release

Ethisphere Institute recognized Wyndham Worldwide as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company

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Global hospitality company’s culture of integrity and approach to ethics recognized by Ethisphere Institute for fifth time Parsippany, N.J., 2017-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — With a commitment to acting with integrity, a focus on ethical and responsible business practices, and a dedication to welcoming people to experience travel the way they want, Wyndham Worldwide… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide marks its highest rating in the HACR Corporate Inclusion Index

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Global hospitality company consistently recognized for demonstrating leadership and commitment to equality PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) has been recognized by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) for the Company’s efforts to include Hispanics in employment, procurement, philanthropy and governance. Attaining a score of 90, this year marks… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide recognized as a “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” for the sixth time

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Consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality” PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign as one of the “Best Places to Work for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Equality,” receiving a perfect score… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide recognized as one of Orlando Sentinel’s “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” for the 13th year

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide, (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, has been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of its “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” for the 13th year. The annual award honors Central Florida companies that make family a top priority –– demonstrating their… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide again recognized as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute

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Global hospitality company’s culture of integrity, approach to ethics, and focus on responsible business practices recognized by Ethisphere Institute Parsippany, N.J., 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As a result of its commitment to ethical and responsible business practices in the more than 100 countries where it operates, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) has once again been recognized… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide earns Gold Class Distinction and included in the Sustainability Yearbook for the third time by RobecoSAM

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Hospitality Company also Included in “The Sustainability Yearbook” for 3rd Time Parsippany, NJ, 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide’s (NYSE: WYN) sustainably accomplishments and performance results have resulted in another achievement. RobecoSAM, the world’s leading investment asset management firm focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing, has recognized the Company as an industry leader, earning it… Read the full press release

Wyndham® Extra Holidays launches special deals at 13 resorts throughout California; travelers can save up to 20% off on next vacation

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham® Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is now offering special deals at 13 resorts throughout California where travelers can save up to 20 percent off their next vacation…. Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide named one of the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity for the third consecutive year

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Global hospitality company also named as one of the top 10 companies for Supplier Diversity, Global Diversity, and Diversity Councils. Parsippany, N.J., 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Recognized for the recruitment, professional development, and inclusive environment provided to all associates, guests and customers, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, was named… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide to encourage energy conservation by turning its lights down for the Earth Hour global initiative on March 29

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Global hospitality company encourages family of brands and business units to participate and help increase awareness of energy conservation PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality providers and an industry leader in sustainable best practices, is participating in the Earth Hour global initiative by turning… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide announces the appointment of Richard E. Constable III as senior VP overseeing government relations and commercial contracts

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New Jersey Commissioner of Community Affairs named Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Commercial Contracts at global hospitality company Parsippany, NJ, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard E. Constable III, as senior vice president, overseeing government relations and commercial contracts for the global hospitality… Read the full press release

RobecoSAM recognized Wyndham Worldwide as a 2015 Gold Class Sustainability Leader in its annual Sustainability Yearbook

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Global hospitality company only U.S. company recognized in the hotels, resorts & cruise lines segment  PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, today announced that RobecoSAM, an investment asset management firm, has recognized the Company as a 2015 Gold Class Sustainability Leader in its annual Sustainability… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide receives U.S. Veterans Magazine’s 2014 Best of the Best Award

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Designation affirms global hospitality company’s commitment to supporting veterans PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, received U.S. Veterans Magazine’s 2014 Best of the Best Award for its supplier diversity program and commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses. This is the first time the Company received the… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide gives families opportunity to enjoy one last vacation of the summer #AtTheWyndham during this week’s Wyndham Championship

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PGA Tour event offers something for everyone, from fun in the sun to charitable giving reensboro, N.C., 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, is giving families an opportunity to enjoy one last vacation of the summer #AtTheWyndham during this week’s Wyndham Championship, August 14 – 17…. Read the full press release

RCI partners with SS&C’s TimeShareWare to offer convenient and cost savings benefits of its RCI ConnectSM platform to even more RCI® affiliated resorts

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TimeShareWare joins growing list of RCI Connect platform partners PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-7-29 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE:WYN), recently announced that it has partnered with SS&C’s TimeShareWare (NASDAQ: SSNC), one of the industry’s leading property management system (PMS) companies, to offer the convenience and cost savings benefits of… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide achieves 12% energy reduction across its North American locations part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge program

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PARSIPPANY, N.J.,  2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Using unique, industry-leading ideas, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, again demonstrated its continued leadership and innovation in sustainability best practices, achieving a total 12 percent reduction of its North American locations that are part of the program since first starting the U.S…. Read the full press release

RCI returns as title sponsor of the RCI® Christel House Open International Charity Golf Tournament in 2014

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Parsippany, N.J., 2014-03-25 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, announced today that it will return as the title sponsor of the RCI® Christel House Open International Charity Golf Tournament in 2014. This marks the eighth consecutive year that RCI has served as the… Read the full press release

Vacation exchange leader RCI announced its premium-tier membership program surpassed 200,000 members

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Parsippany, N.J., United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that more than 200,000 members have acquired RCI Platinum®, its premium-tier membership program. RCI Platinum takes vacation exchange membership to a new level, offering additional subscribing membership benefits that… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Ownership presented brand new luxury car to Wydea Winters as part of its Accelerate into the Fast Lane Sweepstakes

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Wydea Winters Travels to Greensboro, N.C., for the Presentation of a Brand New 2013 Cadillac XTS  Orlando, Fla., United States, 2013-10-21— /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), awarded a brand new luxury car to Wydea Winters during the third drawing in the… Read the full press release

Vacation exchange leader RCI and financial institution Concord Servicing Corporation sign affiliate agreement

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Parsippany, N.J., 2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced a new agreement with Concord Servicing Corporation to offer discounted financial services to RCI’s affiliated resorts through the recently branded RCI Affiliate Access program. Concord Servicing Corporation is a well-respected financial institution in… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide recognized by U.S. Department of Energy for innovative sustainability best practices

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Company recognized by U.S. Department of Energy for innovative sustainability best practices Parsippany, N.J., 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, again demonstrated its ongoing leadership in global sustainability best practices, achieving an 8 percent reduction in energy use in the first full year of the U.S. Department of… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide & Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrate as the first group of “Littles” completed the 13-week program

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“Big” Success for First Class of Graduates from Big Brothers Big Sisters Parsippany, N.J., 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — When Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) associate Sarahi Grande first learned about the Workplace Mentoring Program between the Company and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Morris, Bergen, Passaic & Sussex, she knew immediately that she wanted to be a… Read the full press release