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.

AIRLIE BEACH, QUEENSLAND (1 SEPTEMBER 2021) – Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of David Smith to the role of General Manager at Club Wyndham Airlie Beach, Whitsundays.

David Smith is a guest-focused leader with extensive experience across the hospitality field – in resorts, restaurants and private clubs, in both Australia and the UK.  Most recently, he was General Manager of Binna Burra Lodge on the Gold Coast.

Wyndham’s Senior Vice President of Hotel and Resort Operations, Warren Cullum, said Mr Smith will be a strong leader for Club Wyndham Airlie Beach.

“David is a highly motivated individual with a proven track record. He also has in-depth knowledge about the best way to run a mixed-use property, and this, combined with an extensive food and beverage background, makes him the perfect fit for leading the Club Wyndham Airlie Beach team,” he said.

With sensational views overlooking the Whitsunday Passage, Club Wyndham Airlie is available to resort guests as well as members of Club Wyndham South Pacific, a leading vacation club. It offers a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and features an open-air restaurant and bar, infinity pool and spa, gym, conference facilities and undercover parking, all within easy reach of Airlie Beach’s long list of popular attractions.

For more information, visit: clubwyndhamairliebeach.com.au