PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fighting for a cab in an unfamiliar, bustling city can often be daunting. Wingate by Wyndham® is making that job easier for those attending the 35th Annual New York University (NYU) International Hospitality Investment Conference in New York City next week with a $20 discount on their first ride with on-demand car service provider Uber.
Uber provides a simple, efficient car service experience by allowing anyone to request a ride anytime in major cities via the company’s iPhone and Android apps, text message or the web. Licensed, insured drivers arrive to the customer’s specified pick-up location within minutes of the order; furthermore, customers can track the arrival status of their ride right from their mobile device.
Beginning June 2, 2013, through June 4, conference participants can request the Wingate by Wyndham discounted Uber ride by signing up online at uber.com/go/hospitality, downloading the app or visiting m.uber.com on their mobile devices and using a promotional code. Attendees can then sit back, grab a coffee or continue conducting business, as they will receive a text message when drivers arrive curbside. After arrival, Uber will automatically charge the credit card on file, apply the discount and send a receipt via email.
“Helping people get around town easily allows us to offer a little something extra to hardworking conference goers,” said Bill Hall, brand senior vice president for Wingate by Wyndham. “The Wingate by Wyndham brand is all about making sure business travelers have everything they need while on the road – plus a few extras – for one simple, affordable rate. We’re excited to extend this philosophy to those visiting New York City to help them conduct their conference business with more ease and less stress.”
Attendees can get more information, including the Wingate by Wyndham Uber promotional code and a map of the city highlighting key destinations, by visiting the Wyndham Hotel Group table or hospitality suite during the conference. The offer is valid June 2 through June 4 for new riders only.<
About Wingate by Wyndham
Wingate by Wyndham® hotels offer the services and amenities travelers need for one simple rate, including hot breakfast daily, copying and printing services in 24-hour business centers, free Wi-Fi, meeting space and exercise facilities. The hotels offer comfortable, oversized guest rooms that are designed to function both as a bedroom and an office with a large, well-lit workspace, in-room microwave and refrigerator, a pillow-top bed and more.
Wingate by Wyndham guests who are members of Wyndham Rewards®, the free-to-join guest loyalty program for the hotel brand and parent company Wyndham Hotel Group, will earn valuable points during their stay. Points may be redeemed for a wide variety of reward options including free hotel stays, air travel, gift cards for leading retailers and restaurants and more. In addition, frequent travelers will appreciate the program’s newly introduced Gold Status tier, which provides the program’s most loyal members with an additional free night after every 20 qualified stays. For more information or to join, visit www.wyndhamrewards.com.
All Wingate by Wyndham hotels are individually owned and operated under franchise agreements with Wingate Inns International, Inc., a subsidiary of Wyndham Hotel Group and parent company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN).
Wyndham Hotel Group, part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of companies, is the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,380 hotels and over 631,800 rooms in 66 countries under 15 hotel brands. All hotels are independently owned and operated excluding certain properties which may be managed by one of the affiliates of Wyndham Hotel Group. Wyndham Hotel Group is based in Parsippany, N.J. Additional information is available at www.wyndhamworldwide.com. For more information about hotel franchising opportunities visit www.whgdevelopment.com.
Reservations at Wingate by Wyndham hotels and additional information are available by visiting www.wingatehotels.com or calling (800) 228-1000.
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