MELBOURNE, VICTORIA (09 February 2022) – Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Dias as the new Hotel Manager for Wyndham Hotel Melbourne. 

Located in the heart of the city on William Street, the sophisticated hotel puts guests within easy reach of the city’s attractions, cafes, restaurants and bars. It is a mixed-use property, which offers accommodation to both hotel guests and members of Club Wyndham South Pacific, the region’s largest vacation club.

Mr Dias has over 14 years of experience in the hospitality sector across major event venues and premium hotels. His journey to date has led him through all aspects of hotel operations, including as a Guest Services Manager, Executive Club Lounge Manager with Melbourne Marriot, Front Office Manager with Accor, and in a regional role of Loyalty Ambassador with Accor. 

He has also worked as the Rooms Division Manager at the exclusive Riley by Crystalbrook in tropical North Queensland and recently as the Acting Hotel Manager with The Sebel Pinnacle Valley.

Warren Cullum, Senior Vice President of Hotel and Resort Operations of Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific said, “Peter is a passionate and highly motivated guest-focused leader who enjoys applying his creativity and strategic thinking skills to solve complex problems. He brings a remarkable track record of developing teams and improving employee engagement skills, which we feel is an ideal fit for our CBD Melbourne hotel.”

Wyndham Hotel Melbourne offers a choice of stylish accommodation, including studios, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, plus three-bedroom Grand and Presidential Suites. 
The apartments feature spacious balconies and include fully equipped kitchens with tasteful European appliances, integrated refrigerators, dishwashers, gas cooktops, and sleek stone benchtops. 

The hotel’s facilities include a rooftop heated swimming pool and barbecue area, which overlooks the impressive city skyline. There is also a fully equipped gym and a library, which can be used as an intimate meeting space.

For more information about the hotel, visit https://wyndhammelbourne.com.au

CLARK, PHILIPPINES (30 December 2021) — Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific Philippines has relaunched its “Save the Turtles” project with the Pawikan Conservation Center (PCC) in Morong, Bataan.

Through the company’s sustainability program WYNDGreen, the employees raised funds by selling activity t-shirts donating all proceeds to PCC and volunteered to clean Nagbalayong beach where turtles usually lay their eggs. Wyndham has also donated disinfecting alcohol, trash bags, and bins, which are much-needed by the center.

The PCC started as a community-based program in the coastal community of Nagbalayong devoted to rescuing, protecting, and propagating marine turtles. Its volunteers patrol the beach’s six-kilometer stretch to place the eggs in the center’s “Hatchery” and protect them from poachers or animals that prey on them.

“We are pleased to relaunch this project that we started before the pandemic, as we know that it will greatly support not just the PCC but also the ecosystem in the area. The turtles have major roles in maintaining the health of our seas and oceans,” said Gloria Llamas, Director of Operations of Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific in Clark.

The COVID-19 pandemic has badly hit the PCC with lockdowns and border restrictions prohibiting visitors. The volunteer-led organization also struggled to secure donor funding for its operations due to the pandemic.

“We have released over 200,000 turtles to the ocean since we began our operations. With the help of private donors like Wyndham Destinations, we will be able to continue our mission of protecting and propagating marine turtles in Bataan,” said Manolo Ibias, Chairperson of PCC.

Llamas also shared that her team members collected three sacks of garbage in just 30 minutes of cleaning during the company’s beach cleanup. The team picked up plastic straws and bags, cigarette butts, old fishing nets, and facemasks.

According to the World Wildlife Fund, 52% of the world’s turtles have eaten plastic waste. Plastic bags look similar to jellyfish for turtles, while fishing nets look like tasty seaweeds. Also, hundreds of marine turtles die every year after getting entangled in discarded fishing nets and nylon fishing lines.

The PCC has also been a sanctuary for injured sea turtles rescued by the fisherfolks and volunteers of the organization. The turtles are being treated and rehabilitated until they are healthy and strong enough to return to their habitat.

Officially opened in October 2019, Wyndham Destinations in Clark supports Wyndham’s global offices and club resorts across Asia and the Pacific, USA and Europe.

Wyndham Destinations has rolled out sustainability initiatives across its offices and resorts such as eliminating the use of plastic straws and utensils, use of bamboo key cards and LED lighting, waste segregation and recycling programs.

DINNER PLAIN, VICTORIA (25 NOVEMBER 2021) – Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Seamer to the role of Resort Manager at Club Wyndham Dinner Plain, Mt Hotham.

Mr Seamer comes with an extensive hospitality management background working in remote and alpine regions. He was the General Manager for Cradle Mountain Wilderness Lodge and managed his own café and restaurant in Tasmania. During the pandemic, he served as Assistant Director for Advocacy for the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.

Previous to this, Mr Seamer was based in the Victorian Alps working as Dinner Plain Marketing Manager for the Alpine Shire, and Marketing and Events Manager for Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resorts.

Dinner Plain is a charming Australian alpine village nestled in the Victorian Alps. During winter, the village offers its own beginner ski hill plus tobogganing and a snow-play area.

Club Wyndham Dinner Plain is just 5 minutes away from Mt Hotham’s renowned ski runs. During the warmer months, scenic bushwalks and mountain biking are popular ways to explore the countryside.

The resort offers lodge accommodation and two, three and four-bedroom fully furnished chalets, all featuring the stone and wood finishes and the pitched corrugated iron roofs, typical of traditional high country cattlemen’s huts.

The property is a Club Wyndham South Pacific resort, providing the region’s largest vacation club with a range of alpine accommodation choices. The resort offers a host of onsite facilities including a café and restaurant, bicycle and walking tracks, an outdoor heated spa, a fireside lounge bar and an outdoor BBQ area.

Warren Cullum, Senior Vice President of Hotel and Resort Operations, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific said, “We are proud to welcome Grant to the team. He is ideally suited to further enhance the offerings of Club Wyndham Dinner Plain and his broad experience managing properties in alpine regions will greatly support our operations.” For more information about the resort, visit https://clubwyndhamdinnerplain.com.au/

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA (22 November 2021) — Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Todd as its first Chief Activities Officer for the Asia Pacific region.

The move is designed to support the company’s recent initiative to enhance guest and club member stays with the introduction of a raft of activities at its managed Club Wyndham South Pacific, Wyndham, Wyndham Grand and Ramada by Wyndham resorts.

From e-scooters and e-bikes, to stand-up paddleboards and boogie boards, gold and gem mining, pedal carts and more, more than 100 experiences have been added across the company’s resort collection over the past year. Activities are free for Club Wyndham South Pacific members and can be experienced for small fee by resort guests.

Ms Todd has a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. She is currently the General Manager of Club Wyndham Seven Mile Beach in Hobart, Tasmania. She has transformed the property into one of the most popular Club Wyndham resorts in Australia. She led the establishment of the resort’s hobby farm and vegetable garden, along with a billy tea and damper experience held once a week by an open fire. There are also flora and fauna eco walks and e-bike treasure hunts.

“I am delighted to take on this new and exciting role. It has been wonderful to see such a positive response from our club members and guests since we have introduced the activities,” said Ms Todd.

“The experiences have certainly made our resort stays more memorable. The e-bikes, as just one example, give visitors the chance to better explore the region, and we have chosen additional activities unique to each location. At Club Wyndham Denarau Island in Fiji for instance there is coconut bowling and an aqua tramp. In Ballarat, Victoria, there is a gold and gems sluice among other experiences. So guests can always look forward to something different,” she added.

In her new role, Ms Todd will collaborate with resort managers across 52 resorts in the Asia Pacific region to create, enhance and coordinate activities.

Warren Cullum, Senior Vice President of Hotel and Resort Operations, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific said, “Emma is the perfect fit for the role with her impressive track record of creating unique activities for our club members and guests. During her time with us, she has earned a reputation for being creative and innovative.  We look forward to seeing more exciting initiatives introduced to further enhance guest and club member experiences.

Ms Todd will serve as a key link between the senior leadership team, corporate offices, and resort managers to oversee and help enhance each resort’s activities program. Emma will continue to fulfil her role as General Manager of Club Wyndham Seven Mile Beach while taking on this exciting new role.

GOLD COAST (Thursday, November 18, 2021) – A special menu featuring teenage favourites like loaded fries and nachos is just the beginning of what school leavers can expect at Wyndham Hotel Surfers Paradise during Schoolies’ Week, which kicks off this weekend.

“After official Schoolies Week events were cancelled last year, we are thrilled to welcome back school leavers and host them during their milestone celebrations of finishing high school,” said Wyndham Surfers Paradise General Manager, Maria Salazar.

Schoolies Week for Queensland schools runs from November 20 to 27, when high school graduates will descend upon the Gold Coast in a week of celebration and events.

“It will be a great injection to the tourism industry after a challenging 18 months navigating lockdowns and border closures. The Gold Coast is ready and excited to welcome visitors and host events such as Schoolies,” says Ms Salazar.

However, with some border closures still in place, the city will miss out on the traditional influx of Victorian and New South Wales students who would usually arrive on the Gold Coast during the second week of Schoolies.

The resort has collaborated with Red Frogs to host a pancake breakfast and the Wyndham team will hold poolside barbecues with all proceeds going to Movember.

“The pool will be filled with fun inflatable pool toys and floating beanbags, and very best tunes will be played. A pool service drinks cart with tubs loaded with ice and juices will do the rounds all afternoon,” said Ms Salazar.

Other surprises like free icy poles will be offered to school leavers enjoying the pool and BBQ area while plenty of soft drinks, juices and fun mocktails will be available for purchase for Schoolies who are not yet at drinking age, or for those who would prefer non-alcoholic options.

“The team has found the majority of Schoolies to be respectful and polite, and we look forward to providing the young people booked to stay with us a memorable finish to their year. My team and I are ready to have a fun and controlled 2021 schoolies.”

Wyndham Surfers Paradise is a modern hotel located in the heart of Australia’s Gold Coast, just a few blocks from Cavill Avenue, five minutes’ walk to Surfers Paradise Beach and within walking distance of shopping, entertainment and dining. The hotel offers spacious one and two-bedroom apartments and deluxe apartments, plus a newly renovated pool and BBQ area.

Wyndham Destinations invites Australian Job Seekers to attend a Nationwide Rapid Recruitment Day on November 17

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA (11 November 2021) – Leading resort management company, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is offering more than 160 roles across the country as it prepares for the busy festive season and beyond.

Both casual positions and permanent roles are available in cities including the Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne, with many more roles on offer in regional resort destinations across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia.

Jobs include bartenders, chefs, resort staff, customer service staff, maintenance crew, room attendants, sales and marketing roles, and more.

“We’re expecting a bumper holiday season, and we are looking for customer focused candidates to help put the world back on vacation,” said Bruce Harkness, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Customer Experience, PR & Communications.

To help drive recruitment, the company is holding a nationwide Rapid Recruitment Day on Wednesday November 17, between 11am and 2pm (local time) across all of its Australian and New Zealand Club Wyndham and Wyndham resorts, and Ramada resorts on the Sunshine Coast, Shoal Bay, Phillip Island and Port Douglas. All Rapid Recruitment Day candidates will receive 20% off a resort stay simply for attending on the day.

The company is offering a host of benefits to successful candidates including:

• A generous starting bonus for eligible roles
• Paid parental leave for full-time employees
• Subsidised private health cover for full-time employees
• A free 2-night stay
• Ongoing discounted resort stays
• A choice of gift upon recruitment valued at $100
• Professional development funding

“Restrictions are lifting and travel is making a comeback. We encourage jobseekers to come along to our rapid recruitment day, or apply with us direct for the chance to embark on a rewarding career with Wyndham Destinations. Hospitality is a wonderful career offering exciting progression opportunities. We have seen so many people grow in our organisation from entry-level roles to senior leadership careers, which have in many cases, taken them all over the world,” said Mr Harkness.

Candidates should be aware that some jurisdictions in Australia require all hospitality workers to be fully vaccinated or may do so in the future.

Interested applicants should visit https://careers.wyndhamdestinations.com

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA (19 October 2021) – Twenty-three Club Wyndham South Pacific resorts across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji have rolled out a raft of sustainable initiatives while enhancing guest and club member stays. From a digital in-room experience to sustainable bamboo room keys, green practices have been prioritised across the resort portfolio.

Barry Robinson, President and Managing Director, International Operations, Wyndham Destinations is leading the charge to place a sustainable lens across every touchpoint of a Club Wyndham South Pacific resort stay.

“From Port Douglas in Australia to Wanaka in New Zealand, our resorts are located in some of the most beautiful destinations on Earth. We are proud to help preserve the environments in which we operate for future generations through the implementation of sustainable practices,” said Mr Robinson.

Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific has accomplished the following green initiatives across its Club Wyndham, Ramada by Wyndham and Wyndham branded resorts, which it manages in the region:

• Sustainable bamboo cards are replacing plastic hotel room keys
• Elimination of the majority of plastic and paper collateral with a digital in-room experience
• 81% reduction on paper consumption at corporate offices with employees encouraged to go paperless
• Replacement of plastic biros at resorts and corporate offices with sustainable wheat straw pens
• Removal of plastic packaging on orders of USBs and biros
• Bulk amenities in 100% recycled containers will soon replace small single-use amenity bottles for soap, shampoo, conditioner etc. in guest rooms and club apartments
• Usage of bio cutlery and packaging across food and beverage outlets
• Implementation of energy-efficient lighting across the resort network
• Replacement of plastic straws with eco-friendly straws across the resort portfolio
• Holding of litter ‘clean up’ events annually across the network
• Composting at multiple resorts and corporate canteen
• Establishing vegetable and herb gardens at multiple resorts
• No balloons used at events or celebrations across resort portfolio
• e-signature technology for a paperless contracting process
• Monthly monitoring, recording, and optimising of energy and water
• Furniture recycling program in place with every resort refurbishment
• Grey water harvesting and irrigation at Club Wyndham Seven Mile Beach, Tasmania
• Replacement of petrol buggies with e-carts at Ramada by Wyndham Phillip Island
• Use of free-range eggs at resorts in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji
• Sustainably sourced suppliers
• An in-room video will soon educate guests and club members on sustainable travel

With many resorts feeling the impacts of lockdowns and border closures, the company has been making the most of any forced downtime by implementing enhanced customer experiences such as a host of free resort activities. Amplifying its sustainable and eco-friendly practices has been another project the business has undertaken during this time.

“There has never been a greater interest in sustainable travel among our guests and club members, and we are pleased with how we have continuously evolved our resort and club experiences to meet the demand.  We will continue to look for ways to challenge outdated thinking and welcome sustainable innovation across our resort collection,” said
Mr Robinson.

Club Wyndham South Pacific is a vacation ownership brand in the portfolio of Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company.  Club Wyndham South Pacific owners have access to 52 resorts across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan and Europe. Club Wyndham South Pacific offers a range of accommodation options from studios to self-contained one, two and three-bedroom apartments with large kitchens and open living spaces, right through to four-bedroom presidential suites.

Wyndham Destinations is part of Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL), the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company. The company’s Asia Pacific sustainable efforts align with the targets of Travel + Leisure Co. which recently published its 2020-2021 Social Responsibility Report detailing the company’s targeted strategy to make a positive impact on the world in four social responsibility focus areas: inclusion and diversity, environmental sustainability, philanthropy, and ethics and human rights.

Gold Coast, Australia (14 October, 202) – Club Wyndham South Pacific has launched its travel channel Club Wyndham TV on YouTube, which features a wide variety of videos providing travel inspiration and tips.

From top things to do in Wanaka, New Zealand to road trip ideas in Tasmania and most Instagrammable locations across the South Pacific, the channel offers its subscribers and viewers new content every week to help them plan trips and enjoy their holidays to the fullest.

“We are excited to share holiday inspiration with both our club members and interested travelers. Our resorts are in some of the world’s most scenic locations, and we are delighted to provide tips on exciting spots and activities in those holiday destinations,” said Barry Robinson, President and Managing Director International Operations, Wyndham Destinations.

The channel also features natural wonders to explore, family-friendly activities, bucket list adventures, recipes shared by resort chefs, holiday cocktail ideas, plus videos showcasing Club Wyndham South Pacific resorts.

Club Wyndham South Pacific has an exclusive travel channel for its club members accessed via Lifestyle by Wyndham. With the presence of its YouTube counterpart, now everyone can access Club Wyndham South Pacific’s curated video playlists.

“This initiative first began during last year’s lockdowns to provide our club members with home entertainment and assist them with planning domestic holidays. We are thrilled to now share our extensive collection of travel videos with YouTube viewers and subscribers,” said Mr Robinson.

Visit youtube.com/ClubWyndhamTV to subscribe and click the notification bell to receive updates on new videos.

Club Wyndham South Pacific, a vacation ownership brand of Wyndham Destinations, is a credits-based program that offers members access to 52 resorts Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Bali, Thailand, Hawaii, Japan, Germany, France and Italy. The club’s resorts are located in iconic holiday destinations to meet the needs of any family, couple or group of travellers. Members have access to a range of accommodation options from intimate studios to self-contained one, two and three-bedroom apartments with large kitchens and open living spaces, right through to four-bedroom presidential suites.

BALLARAT, VICTORIA (13 OCTOBER 2021) – Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Blain to the role of General Manager at Club Wyndham Ballarat.

Mr Blain has held several hotel leadership positions, most recently at the five-star The Como Melbourne MGallery by Sofitel Hotel. Prior to that, he spent over seven years at The Dingley Hotel, Melbourne as General Manager of Accommodation, where he achieved many accomplishments including improvements to guest satisfaction and financial performance, along with overseeing the hotel’s large-scale refurbishment.

Club Wyndham Ballarat is a heritage-listed mansion built in 1878. It features 39 Apartments and is set on 55 acres of picturesque gardens and a tree-lined lake. It offers a range of accommodation from studio to one, two, three, and three-bedroom deluxe apartments.

The resort is accessed exclusively by members of Club Wyndham South Pacific, the region’s largest vacation club, and offers a host of onsite facilities including a tennis court, an indoor heated pool and spa, pushbikes, paddleboats, a tennis court, a retro games arcade, a gold sluice for onsite gold panning, and an onsite chapel.

Warren Cullum, Senior Vice President of Hotel and Resort Operations, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific said, “Philip is ideally suited to further enhance the offerings of Club Wyndham Ballarat. He is a passionate and highly motivated guest-focused leader with extensive experience across the hospitality field in resorts and restaurants. He also has a strong understanding of the customer focus required for vacation club operations.

Mr Blain was born and bred in the Western Districts of Victoria, where Ballarat was a regional hub. He is delighted to return to the region and become involved with the local community.

For more information, visit: clubwyndhamsp.com/resorts/ballarat/club-wyndham-ballarat  

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island is ready for Victoria’s re-opening with a fresh new look, brand new accommodation offerings, a restaurant and bar, plus a host of onsite activities

PHILLIP ISLAND, AUSTRALIA (5 October 2021) Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island, one of the island’s largest resorts, has announced the completion of a major renovation plus a host of new features and onsite guest activities.

Known for its idyllic location, Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island is nestled in nature on 65-acres of beautiful Victorian bushland. It features studio, two and three-bedroom villa accommodation and is accessed by resort guests and members of Club Wyndham South Pacific vacation club. The resort is home to an exceptional range of facilities along with conference and events spaces.

The transformative refurbishment included the renovation of 137 villas and the addition of new Deluxe and Grand villas.  The onsite restauranthas also been redesigned with a sleek fit out and an upgrade to its culinary offerings. Renamed Flametrees, the restaurant offers an extensive menu, wine list, cocktail bar, and fireside dining.

The $7.5 million project, which commenced in 2019, provided a significant boost to the local economy with approximately 80 percent of the tradespeople employed either residents of the island or the surrounding areas.

Family-friendly activities introduced at the resort include an outdoor cinema, jumping castles (during school holidays), trivia and bingo nights, scavenger hunts and kite flying competitions. The resort has acquired pedal karts and has converted a walking trail into a mini grand prix track as a nod to Phillip Island’s own world famous circuit. Onsite facilities also include a gym, sauna, indoor and outdoor spa, two outdoor swimming pools, a children’s wading pool, electric bikes, games room, three tennis courts and a children’s playground.

“Guests and Club Wyndham members are enjoying a whole new level of resort experiences, services and amenities. These include refined culinary experiences, enhanced digital services, family activities and upgraded accommodation,” said Michael Armour, the resort’s General Manager.

With a big focus on sustainability at the resort, workshops are offered where guests can make nesting boxes for native wildlife. New signage educates guests about local flora and fauna, and petrol vans used by staff have now been replaced with electric carts. All furniture that was replaced during the refurbishment was donated to local and Melbourne charities including The Salvation Army, Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre Inc., Sacred Heart Mission, Vinnies and various other local organisations.

“We are currently open to regional Victoria and cannot wait to welcome back more holidaymakers to our ‘new look’ Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island. We have stringent hygiene practices in place and offer spacious villa accommodation and plenty of wide-open air space, making it easy to enjoy a wonderful resort stay while also social distancing. Phillip Island has so much to offer as a holiday destination, and here at the resort, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional and memorable guest experiences,” said Mr Armour.

To celebrate its new offerings, Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island is offering 15% off for stays over two nights until 16 Dec 2021. Blackout dates will apply. See details here: https://ramadaphillipisland.com.au/offers

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island participates in Wyndham Rewards®, the world’s most generous rewards program with more than 50,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals worldwide.

ABOUT WYNDHAM DESTINATIONS ASIA PACIFIC

Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is the largest timeshare development operation outside of North America. The company markets and sells vacation ownership interests and provides consumer financing to vacation owners in Club Wyndham South Pacific. The Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific team also provides support for affiliate Wyndham Destinations International Limited, responsible for the development of Club Wyndham Asia and Innovative Holiday Club by Club Wyndham.

With a wealth of hospitality expertise, Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is a development partner of choice. Its management subsidiaries oversee a collection of approx. 75 hotels and resorts across the region, some of which are mixed-use developments where Wyndham Destinations holds an owning interest. Extending across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hawaii and Europe, the company’s managed portfolio includes resorts branded under the globally renowned Wyndham Grand, Wyndham, Wyndham Garden, Ramada by Wyndham and Days Inn by Wyndham brands.

ABOUT CLUB WYNDHAM

Club Wyndham^® is the flagship vacation ownership brand in the Wyndham Destinations portfolio, the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company. From the busy streets of the Big Apple to the calming shores of Hawaii, Club Wyndham owners have access to more than 100 resorts to unlock new cities, new experiences and new destinations. Club Wyndham lets travelers spark their sense of adventure with spacious resort suites featuring the comforts of home, including fully equipped kitchens, separate living and dining areas, and separate bedrooms, plus resort amenities and quality service. Wander across town, across the country or across the ocean – no matter what’s on your travel bucket list, Club Wyndham offers the chance to live it. All Club Wyndham resorts participate in Wyndham Rewards®, the number one hotel rewards program as named by readers of USA TODAY with more than 30,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally.