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SINGAPORE (4 DECEMBER, 2023) – Club Wyndham Asia, the new travel membership and lifestyle club developed by the world’s leading vacation ownership company, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific, has struck an alliance with airasia to further elevate the travel experience for airasia loyalty program members within the airasia Superapp (soon to be renamed airasia MOVE).

Under the agreement, any airasia member who books a stay at a Club Wyndham Asia property is invited to explore a Club Wyndham preview session for 90 minutes, free of any obligations, while gaining insight into life as a member of the Club. airasia members who complete the Club Wyndham preview session will earn up to 14,000 airasia points.

Club Wyndham Asia offers an array of accommodation packages designed to cater to today’s discerning travelers, from intergenerational families to intrepid solo adventurers embarking on their Thai journeys. To celebrate this partnership, an exclusive promotion is available from only US$149 for bookings made on the airasia Superapp (soon to be renamed airasia MOVE) until 31 March 2024 for stays from until end of April 2024. This promotion is for airasia members in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.

Mr. Michael Parsons – SVP of Marketing & Communications at Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific said, “We believe that the collaboration with the distinguished airasia rewards loyalty program will give us the opportunity to deliver even more value and memorable travel experiences to even more people. We look forward to giving airasia members a taste of club life in the coming months.”

Ms. Ba-wornpak Siripanich – Country Head of airasia rewards Thailand expressed her enthusiasm for this landmark collaboration, stating, “Through this exciting partnership with Club Wyndham Asia, we are thrilled to present our esteemed members with an exceptional and exclusive opportunity to earn airasia points while indulging in a curated selection of hotels, all at an exceptional value. This collaboration underscores our unwavering commitment to seek out the most esteemed partners, consistently enhancing the unique advantages and privileges of our loyalty program for our cherished members.”

Experience the airasia Superapp today by downloading it from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Huawei AppGallery.

GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (4 DECEMBER, 2023) – More than 50 business leaders from the Gold Coast and Brisbane joined forces with Australian surfer Isabella Nichols in the nation’s biggest corporate surf challenge – surfing, or wiping out, for a good cause.

This year’s 2023 Club Wyndham Corporate Surf Challenge is the eleventh annual event and raised a record $34,000 for the FSHD Global Research Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to improve quality of life for people living with Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy (FSHD). It is a complex and progressive disease that wastes muscles and can rob people of the ability to walk, talk, eat and, over time, even blink and smile.

Surfers this year competed for the Logan Steinwede Memorial Cup, a tribute to late surfer Logan Steinwede, who had been a regular competitor in the surf challenge since 2015, when he was just 12. The event team and many competitors knew Logan personally and are trying to come to terms with his tragic death.

This year’s challenge was organised and hosted by Club Wyndham and was won by Stellar Recruitment. Other local businesses participating included Ray White Surfers Paradise, Coca Cola Europacific Partners, SJS Custom, Harry Harry Australia, Lifestyle Panel, Higgins Coatings, Bunzl, TK Elevator Australia, Our Vacation Centre, Turn Key Furniture Solutions, Rapid Media, Dignified Living and Brintons Carpet & Rugs.

Women’s Championship Tour surfer Isabella Nichols brought a touch of expertise to the event, which saw her join with the surfing enthusiasts from the Gold and Brisbane business communities for the first time.

“We are grateful to see business leaders, along with pro Isabella Nichols, join with us to raise awareness and funds for FSHD Global,” said Barry Robinson, President and Managing Director, International Operations for Wyndham Destinations. “The challenge is a day full of fun, friendly competition, breathtaking moves and wipeouts, and we are grateful we were able to make another huge contribution to an important cause.

“The Foundation is an incredible advocate for those with the disease and has made real headway in recent years towards effective treatment and cures, thanks to generous donors and business partners,” he added.

Through fundraising from events like this, the Foundation has been able to make significant moves, such as having Australia included in a global clinical trial network, with trials expected to open soon.

“Thanks to our generous donors and corporate partners, we recently began using innovative muscle scanning techniques by Springbok Analytics currently used in elite sports like the NFL and NBA to begin monitoring muscle volume, fat infiltration and inflammation to test the effectiveness of potential treatments,” said Emma Weatherley, Managing Director of the FSHD Global Research Foundation.

“With clinical trials happening globally and our ongoing efforts to establish sites in Australia, we believe we are on the cusp of a breakthrough that could change the lives of people fighting this disease and with no government funding for this disease, we are working to ensure that Australians with FSHD don’t miss out on participating in trials or benefiting from future approved therapies,” she added.

Stellar Recruitment, as the winner of the Club Wyndham Corporate Surf challenge, received custom-made surfboards by SJS Custom Surfboards, while there were additional prizes for the top scoring surfer, lowest scoring surfer and best wipeout.

*Stellar Recruitment won the 2023 Corporate Surf Challenge*

The event is a tag team surfing competition run under the Surftag format, where each team is represented by four surfers. All teams competed in an elimination round, where victors progressed to a quarter final, then a semifinal and final.

GOLD COAST (28 NOVEMBER, 2023) – Staff at the Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific Gold Coast corporate office have won three awards at the HM Magazine Hotel Management Awards held on the weekend.

The company’s philanthropic arm, Wishes by Wyndham, was recognised in the Service to the Community category; Director Revenue and Distribution APAC, Ainsley Baldwin, was named Revenue Management Associate; and Finance Manager – Hospitality, Curtis Harris, won Finance Associate.

Ainsley Baldwin, Director Revenue and Distribution APAC

The HM Awards for Accommodation and Hotel Excellence are considered the most prestigious hospitality awards programs in the South Pacific region. Every year, award judges review approximately 1,400 nominations to determine winners across more than 40 categories and the high standard of competition makes recognition a career highlight to be celebrated.

“The deserved acknowledgement of Ainsley and Curtis is testament to the excellent work being done by our team based out of the Gold Coast, particularly by our finance and revenue teams as they strengthen our financial position,” said Barry Robinson, President and Managing Director, International Operations, Wyndham Destinations.

“Wishes by Wyndham is a regular award winner and I am incredibly proud of the way the Gold Coast-based committee has raised more than $700,000 for people in need since Wishes formed in 2009. Staff volunteer their time to benefit worthwhile causes and, alongside our valued members, give generously from their own means,” he added.

Curtis Harris, Finance Manager – Hospitality

Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific also received a highly commended for its member marketing campaign Holiday in Full Colour, while Ramada Resort by Wyndham Rotorua Marama was highly commended in the New Zealand Midscale Hotel category.

Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is part of Wyndham Destinations, the largest vacation ownership company globally and a business unit of Travel + Leisure Co., which is the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company.

ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA (NOVEMBER 28, 2023) – TRYP by Wyndham Pulteney Street Adelaide is pleased to announce the appointment of Valentin Corchado as Director of Food and Beverage.

Valentin is an extensively experienced hospitality leader, having managed hotels in Darling Harbour and Brighton in Australia and large food and beverage operations in several Fiji resorts, with global brands Hilton and Raddison. Previously, he worked as food and beverage manager in hotels in Darwin and as an events manager in Sydney.

For the past six years, he has served as Director of his own hospitality consulting firm Coliseum, where he provided invaluable human resources and operational support to international resorts in Fiji.

“Valentin has proven his talent and ability time and again in a hospitality career spanning 24 years, the vast majority of those in leadership positions. He is a skilled all-rounder with knowledge of food and beverage, operations, events and people management, who is not afraid to take on responsibility outside of his brief or try something new,” said Duncan Mars, Senior Director of Operations at Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific.

“Valentin is renowned for his creativity, and we look forward to seeing the brilliant ideas he will bring to our café, restaurant and bar at TRYP by Wyndham Pulteney Street Adelaide,” he added.

TRYP by Wyndham Pulteney Street Adelaide is managed by Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific, which oversees 70 properties in 13 countries across the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

The 120-room hotel features a gym, library, business centre and a boardroom-style meeting room capable of hosting small gatherings of up to 10 people. It has three categories of guest rooms: studio-sized Standard rooms; Deluxe rooms with superior fixtures and fittings; and Executive Suites on the 11^th floor offering city views and the highest level of finishes.

The TRYP by Wyndham brand is a unique, boutique brand that specialises in making the best of its urban locations accessible for guests. TRYP by Wyndham hotels can be found in some of the world’s most exciting destinations, including Barcelona, Lisbon, Madrid, New York City, Dubai and Sao Paulo.

Jakarta, 8 November 2023 – In an exciting collaboration, Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta, is partnering with Yamaha, a renowned innovator in the world of motorcycling, to present a unique and exclusive experience for their guests. The collaboration involves Yamaha’s unveiling of their newest electric motorbike, which has yet to be officially launched to the public.

This groundbreaking partnership combines the world of hospitality with cutting-edge technology, offering guests at select Wyndham locations the opportunity to be among the first to witness Yamaha’s latest innovation.

As part of this collaboration, Yamaha will display its highly anticipated electric motorbike and other new motorbike models such as the R25, MT25, Xmax or Grand Filano which will be used during testrides and displayed in front of the hotel lobby. Guests staying at this location will have the privilege of admiring this state-of-the-art two-wheeled vehicle, experiencing its features up close and guests can also test drive the latest motorbike from Yamaha. This exclusive preview will be available for a limited time at participating Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta. Apart from that, there are Safety Riding activities as support from PT. YIMM in educating safety in driving, especially for motorbike users.

“This collaboration represents our commitment in providing a unique and memorable experience for our guests to see the best of Yamaha Motorbike products which featuring meticulous of design, features and technology. The highlight of the product is with their new electric motorbike, which is in line with our hotel’s commitment to implementing environmentally friendly practices in our program, namely WyndGreen” said Indra Budiman, General Manager at Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta. “Yamaha electric motorbikes are a great innovation because they are environmentally friendly, and we are delighted to offer our guests the opportunity to get a sneak peek before its official launch.”

Yamaha’s forthcoming electric motorbike is set to revolutionize the industry with its advanced technology, eco-friendliness, and stylish design. The collaboration with Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta is seen as a perfect fit for Yamaha’s commitment to providing a sustainable and exciting mode of transportation.

Guests staying at participating Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta can witness Yamaha’s new electric motorbike on display in the hotel’s lobby starting 31 October 2023, with the exhibition exhibition running until 3 November 2023. It’s an exclusive opportunity to witness the future of eco-friendly transportation and to experience Yamaha’s commitment to innovation.

At Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta, we offer contemporary accommodations and premier amenities right near the city’s embassies and Central Business District, known as the Golden Triangle. From our doors, you will be within walking distance of the Kota Kasablanka shopping centre and 30 kilometers from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).

Our inviting hotel is the perfect retreat from the bustling capital city with our outdoor lagoon-style pool, rejuvenating massage services, and well-equipped fitness centre, which includes a soothing sauna. Plus, we feature two specialty restaurants for all-day dining and Western style Bar & Grill, along with an on-site bakery for pastries and coffee. With twelve sophisticated event spaces, we are also an ideal choice for business conferences, weddings, and celebrations in Jakarta.

You will have everything you need to host a successful event, including free high-speed WiFi, delicious catering, and a team of expert planners who can help arrange all the details.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (8 NOVEMBER, 2023) – Wyndham Hotel Melbourne, a leading luxury hotel located in the heart of the Victorian capital, has unveiled a highly anticipated AU$3 million refurbishment of 87 holiday club apartments and hotel common spaces.

The refurbished apartments are part of Club Wyndham South Pacific and are utilised by its close to 60,000 members – although they can be accessed by the general public when members choose to exchange their vacation credits for accommodation elsewhere.

The 87 apartments include studios, 1 and 2-bedroom standard and deluxe configurations, and stunning three-bedroom Grand and Presidential Suites, which have undergone a transformation to elevate the guest experience to new heights with modern aesthetics, vibrant colours, and locally inspired artwork.

In collaboration with renowned interior design firm BSPN, these apartments have been tastefully updated and feature a contemporary and revitalising colour palette of vibrant teal, coral, and sophisticated greys. Drawing inspiration from Melbourne’s famous laneway street art, the flooring pays homage to this urban expression and creates a visually captivating experience for guests. Meanwhile, the furniture was carefully curated to provide a modern and comfortable ambiance.

“We are thrilled to unveil the stunning refurbishment of Wyndham Hotel Melbourne, which showcases a contemporary design infused with Melbourne’s vibrant artistic spirit. The revitalised spaces, modern colour palettes, and captivating artwork reflect our commitment to providing an exceptional experience for our club members and guests,” said Peter Dias, General Manager of Wyndham Hotel Melbourne.

“The refurbishment pays homage to the city’s renowned artistic heritage. Whether visiting for business or pleasure, guests can indulge in an unforgettable stay that seamlessly blends comfort, style, and Melbourne’s vibrant energy,” he added.

For those seeking the ultimate high-end experience, the Presidential apartments boast a distinct design scheme. Decorated with shades of greys, charcoal, terracotta, and splashes of gold, these exclusive units exude elegance and refinement. The luxurious wallpapers in the living spaces and pendant lighting add a touch of opulence to the space.

The artistic spirit of Melbourne is celebrated through the re-installation of mesmerising photo montages by local photographer David Simmonds. These captivating artworks grace the walls, capturing the essence of Melbourne’s bustling city streets and inviting guests to immerse themselves in the local culture.

As part of the hotel’s commitment to sustainability, quality used beds have been offered to Soft Landing Mattress Recycling. Any surplus items have been generously donated to charitable organisations.

Wyndham Hotel Melbourne is managed by Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific as a mixed-use property with Club Wyndham South Pacific apartments, hotel inventory and private residences. Club Wyndham South Pacific is a leading Asia Pacific holiday club offering a network of 52 resorts across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hawaii and Europe.

Centrally located in Melbourne’s central business district (CBD) on the corner of William Street and Little Bourke Street, the hotel offers a 24-hour reception, concierge, a gym, a library, meeting space, ground floor retail and dining precinct and a rooftop pool with a barbecue area and city skyline views.

GOLD COAST (1 NOVEMBER, 2023) – Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific Senior Vice President Legal and Compliance Asia Pacific, Liz Collinson, has won the Environmental, Social and Governance Excellence category in the prestigious Association of Corporate Counsel Australia Corporate Lawyer Awards.

Liz, based on the Gold Coast, oversees legal and compliance in Asia Pacific with responsibilities including regulatory compliance, internal and external dispute resolution and quality assurance, and is a key driver of the company’s sustainability, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

“This award is a deserved recognition for Liz’s tireless work ensuring we exceed best practice standards in 13 jurisdictions, working with governments to develop suitable regulatory frameworks for vacation ownership, driving better sustainability outcomes, and improving career pathways and inclusion for all associates,” said Barry Robinson, President and Managing Director, International Operations for Wyndham Destinations.

“Liz leads a high-performing team of 20 people across Asia Pacific who share her passion for driving business growth whilst ensuring excellence in sustainability, social responsibility and governance, inspiring them to set new industry benchmarks,” he added.

With over 30 years’ experience as an international lawyer, Liz helps governments in markets without an established vacation ownership industry to develop suitable regulation that both promotes the best interests of consumers while permitting commercial progress. She has accomplished this in Asia Pacific as an alternate director on the board of the Asia Pacific Resort Development Organisation (APRDO), the industry body in Asia.

*Liz Collinson, Senior Vice President Legal and Compliance, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific*

Liz is the Executive sponsor of the Pride International Diversity Resource Group for Travel + Leisure Co. – the parent company of Wyndham Destinations – which seeks to strengthen inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ staff. She also helped craft the company’s 2023-25 First Nations Peoples Strategy and advocated forming a First Nations Working Group to develop career opportunities for First Nations people and appropriate learning and training for the non-Indigenous workforce.

Liz is also a leader in sustainability within the business, having implemented a paperless board reporting program, which helped improve security.

The Associate of Corporate Counsel’s Australian Corporate Lawyer awards are designed to recognise the best in-house lawyers in Australia for their leadership and excellence, whether they work in the government, not-for-profit or corporate sectors.

WANAKA, NEW ZEALAND (30 OCTOBER, 2023) – Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of Shrikant (Shree) Borishaha as the new General Manager for Club Wyndham Wanaka.

Shree has served in leadership roles over eight years in hospitality and was most recently General Manager at Parehua Resort in Martinborough. Shree commenced his hospitality career as Night Manager in nearby Queenstown and has also served as a Hotel Duty Manager, Front Office Manager and Head of Operations.

“Shree has worked for global names in hospitality and has an exceptional track record leading and developing high performing teams, exceeding business targets and delivering incredible customer experiences while keeping control over costs,” said Senior Vice President Resort Operations for Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific, Warren Cullum.

“The responsibility Shree has been given in a relatively short hospitality career shows the development opportunities available to people who work hard and show promise in the industry,” he added.

Shree has spent his entire career in the New Zealand centres of Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown and Martinborough and has made a point of supporting each community through a position on a tourism board or charity memberships. He has both a Bachelor and Masters degree in Hospitality Management.

The 68-apartment Club Wyndham Wanaka is a lodge-style resort close to Otago’s renowned Lake Wanaka, and its apartments are currently undergoing a multi-million dollar refurbishment which Shree will help supervise. So far, the reception area and bar have been refreshed, while a project to refurbish all apartments recently began and is scheduled to finish by the end of the year.

The resort offers a diverse range of accommodation options, from spacious studios to the expansive four-bedroom Presidential suite boasting luxuries like a generous balcony with hot tub, full kitchen, wet bar, gas fire with stone fireplace, and underfloor heating. Resort facilities include a heated pool with waterslide, spa, gym, barbecue facilities, ski drying room and onsite bar and café.

Club Wyndham Wanaka is part of Club Wyndham South Pacific, one of the region’s leading vacation clubs offering close to 60,000 members access to 52 resorts across the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

Phuket, Thailand — Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay is thrilled to announce that it has been recognised as the Best Romantic Hotel in Asia by Haute Grandeur. This prestigious award is a testament to the resort’s commitment to providing unparalleled romantic experiences to couples from around the world.

Dominic Egger, General Manager at Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay, expressed his excitement about this prestigious recognition, stating, “Our acknowledgment as the ‘Best Romantic Hotel in Asia’ by the Haute Grandeur Awards is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating authentic and intimate experiences for our guests. We are thrilled to invite our wonderful guests to celebrate their love with us in unique and memorable ways.”

Situated on the stunning shores of Phuket’s Kalim Bay, Wyndham Grand offers couples a dreamlike escape filled with unforgettable experiences, enveloping them in an atmosphere of love and luxury from the moment they enter their villa or suite. The resort takes pride in romantic offerings that can be customized based on guests’ preferences, including:

Rose Petal Messages: When couples arrive, they are greeted with thoughtful rose petal messages delicately arranged on the bed. Bathtubs are filled with fragrant rose petals, too. These special touches are the perfect surprise and set the tone for a romantic getaway.

Romantic Pagoda Dining at Sunset: A romantic dining experience like no other, couples can indulge in a 5-course degustation menu served in a private, candlelit pagoda while watching breathtaking sunsets over the expansive ocean, setting the scene for an unforgettable evening.

Floating Heart Trays in Private Pools: The resort’s rooms come with private pools that make it hard for some couples to ever want to leave. In fact, some choose not to when they learn they can enjoy elegantly prepared and presented in-room dining served on floating trays. From champagne bubbles to chocolate-dipped strawberries, there’s a menu of options they will love.

*The team at Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay*

About Haute Grandeur Awards

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About Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay:

Nestled on the serene shores of Kalim Bay in Phuket, Thailand, Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay captures the essence of heartfelt hospitality. With a dedicated focus on genuine intimacy, the resort offers thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, each capturing the allure of the Andaman Sea. From personalized dining experiences to the innovative in-room floating service, every detail reflects the resort’s dedication to crafting cherished memories that last a lifetime.

AIRLIE BEACH (14 SEPTEMBER, 2023) – Tides Restaurant & Bar, at Club Wyndham Airlie Beach Whitsundays, is set to launch a series of fine dining events with its first ever degustation evening in October.

The menu promises to take diners on a culinary journey across five courses. Dishes like Japanese sea scallops with coconut labneh, kiwi salsa and homemade chilli jam, and saffron prawn risotto with mascarpone cheese and fresh herbs are creative spins on traditional foodie favourites. The evening has a strong emphasis on Australian produce, starting with freshly shucked Coffin Bay oysters and utilising a tender Australian Black Angus fillet – accompanied with red wine jus, charred broccolini and black garlic and truffle mash – as the star dish.

The five courses are expertly paired with wines from some of the world’s best growing regions: Reims and Burgundy in France, Marlborough in New Zealand, and Australia’s own Hunter and Barossa Valleys.

“Our degustation night is a new venture for our restaurant and resort, and a unique offering for locals and travellers to Airlie Beach. Our team at Tides Restaurant & Bar is excited to take resort guests and locals on this inspiring culinary journey,” said David Smith, General Manager of Club Wyndham Airlie Beach.

“The night has given our long-serving chef, Matt MacCullum, the opportunity to unleash his creative genius, and we know diners will appreciate the mouth-watering dishes he will plate up alongside wine pairings from William Gallagher, our recently appointed Restaurant Manager. Our commanding views of the Whitsunday Passage provide the perfect backdrop for this evening of fine dining,” he added.

The degustation event will be held on Saturday, October 14, beginning at 6.30pm. The cost is $150 per person for the meal or $195 per person with wine pairings. Places are limited and are expected to sell quickly, so bookings are essential. Interested locals can express their interest by calling 4962 5000 or emailing reception.airliebeach@wyn.com. The resort is part of portfolio of Club Wyndham South Pacific, a leading holiday club within the Asia Pacific region, and club members either staying or living locally are eligible for a 15 per cent discount.

Following the October event, Tides Restaurant & Bar intends to hold a degustation event monthly. Diners who want to order la carte at the restaurant will still be able to dine during these evenings.

Tides Restaurant & Bar’s bistro-style a la carte menu offers contemporary fare including eye fillet, rack of lamb and beer battered barramundi, with an emphasis on Australian-sourced produce – particularly seafood – and delivering value for money.

Club Wyndham Airlie Beach offers spacious and luxurious accommodation – including Presidential Suites – overlooking the Whitsunday Passage, and features an onsite gym and a swimming pool with incredible views. It caters to resort guests and members of Club Wyndham South Pacific, as one of the 52 properties across 10 countries which are part of the holiday club’s portfolio.

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