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Articles Tagged With "Wyndham Worldwide"


Wyndham Worldwide Reports First Quarter 2012 Earnings

May 4, 2012 in All News, Timeshare News, USA and Canada, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Wyndham Worldwide by steveluba

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

The Registry Collection Program Celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary

February 15, 2012 in All News, The Registry Collection, USA and Canada by steveluba

The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, is celebrating 10 years of sending members on luxury vacations around the world in 2012.

RCI Welcomes Somerpointe Resorts Into Its Global Vacation Exchange Network

November 16, 2011 in All News, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by steveluba

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, announced an affiliation agreement with Somerpointe Resorts, which includes 12 properties in Las Vegas, Hawaii and Orlando, during the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Fall Conference today.

RCI.com Makes Finding A Dream Vacation Easier And Faster For Members

November 4, 2011 in All News, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by steveluba

New resort information and vacation recommendations make the vacation planning experience almost as much fun as the vacation itself.

Wyndham Continues South Pacific Expansion with Wyndham Resort Torquay

October 19, 2011 in All News, Australia, Timeshare News, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific by steveluba

Continuing its notable growth in the South Pacific, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific and Wyndham Hotel Group, both part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), today announced the purchase of a combination of hotel rooms, holiday apartments and penthouse suites together with the management rights for Wyndham® Resort Torquay.

Latest RCI Innovation Gives Affiliates A Creative Edge For Sales Presentations

September 16, 2011 in All News, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by steveluba

RCI offers affiliates the new RCI Presenter, a touch-screen sales tool, to enhance presentations and garner interest and intrigue in potential owners.

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Expands Relationship With RCI

September 8, 2011 in All News, Europe, RCI by steveluba

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced an expanded affiliation agreement with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts.

RCI Brings Weeks PlatinumSM Membership To Europe

August 19, 2011 in All News, Europe, RCI, Timeshare News by steveluba

The world’s largest vacation exchange company rolls out its expanded premium tier of membership in Europe after successful U.S. launch

The Registry Collection Program Welcomes The Park Residences At The Crane In St. Philip, Barbados To Its Global Affiliate Portfolio

August 12, 2011 in All News, Caribbean and Mexico, The Registry Collection, Timeshare News by steveluba

The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, and Millennium Investments, Ltd. today announced that The Park Residences at The Crane has joined The Registry Collection program’s global network of affiliated resorts.

Wyndham Worldwide Reports Strong Second Quarter 2011 Earnings; Delivers Free Cash Flow Growth; Increases Guidance

July 31, 2011 in All News, Timeshare News, Wyndham Worldwide by steveluba

Free cash flow increased 22% to $595 million for the first half, compared with $486 million during the same period in 2010.

Wyndham Worldwide Announces New Credit Facility

July 22, 2011 in All News, USA and Canada, Wyndham Worldwide by steveluba

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation announced today the closing of a new $1 billion revolving credit facility to replace its existing $980 million facility, which had been scheduled to mature in October 2013.

RCI Green Award Program Launches In North America

June 29, 2011 in All News, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by steveluba

World’s largest vacation exchange company sets out to recognize its affiliated resorts in North America that commit to environmentally-friendly practices.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, Dominican Republic, Honored By RCI With 2010 Top Producer Award And RCI Gold Crown Resort Awards

June 20, 2011 in All News, Caribbean and Mexico, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, RCI, Timeshare News by steveluba

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (“LHVC”), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, has received the RCI® Top Producer Award for the third consecutive year for outstanding sales performance and the highest number of new enrollments per region.

RCI Sponsors Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa Conference

June 14, 2011 in Africa, All News, RCI, Timeshare News by steveluba

World’s largest vacation exchange company reaffirms its commitment to the region where it has been operating for almost 30 years.

Wyndham Vacation Ownership Honored as Best Management Company at GNEX 2011

June 13, 2011 in All News, Timeshare News, USA and Canada, Wyndham Vacation Ownership by steveluba

The GNEX 2011 Best Management Company Award was given in recognition of the comprehensive management services the company provides which span the entire resort lifecycle.

RCI Honored For Innovation At GNEX 2011

June 8, 2011 in All News, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by steveluba

World’s largest vacation exchange company wins best-in-class awards across three categories at inaugural timeshare and fractional ownership industry event.

Wyndham Gold Coast Headquarters Unveiled

May 26, 2011 in All News, Australia, Timeshare News, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific by steveluba

Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke joined business colleagues and staff of one of the Gold Coast’s largest corporate employers, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific on Wednesday, 18th May for the official naming of its new office premises – Wyndham Corporate Centre.

RCI and Sol Meliá Vacation Club Announce Multi-Year Renewal Of Global Affliation Agreement

April 25, 2011 in All News, Europe, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by steveluba

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, and Sol Meliá Vacation Club, one of the most respected and successful brands in the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, announced today a multi-year renewal of their affiliation relationship.

RCI Wins Coveted ‘Ace Innovator’ Honor

March 31, 2011 in All News, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), received four awards last night at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2011 Awards Gala Dinner.

Improve Your Golf Game And The Lives Of Children Around The World

March 31, 2011 in Africa, All News, Asia, Australia, Caribbean and Mexico, Christel House International, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), and Christel House International today announced that RCI will return for the fifth year as the Title Sponsor of the RCI® Christel House Open® International Charity Golf Tournament.

The Registry Collection® Program Grows Network To Span Over 180 Properties Across Six Continents

March 30, 2011 in All News, RCI, The Registry Collection, Timeshare News, USA and Canada, Wyndham Worldwide by Timeshare & Fractional News

The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and one of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands under the RCI umbrella, today announced that it welcomed more than 20 newly affiliated resorts in 2010. The program now includes a total of more than 180 properties available for exchange or under development in approximately 35 countries.

Addition Of Newest Palace Resorts Property ‘Rocks’ The RCI Exchange Network

March 29, 2011 in All News, Caribbean and Mexico, Palace Resorts, RCI, Timeshare News by Timeshare & Fractional News

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana is the latest Palace Resorts property to join the world’s largest vacation exchange network

RCI Celebrates Another Year Of Quality Affiliations And Innovations

March 28, 2011 in Africa, All News, Asia, Australia, Caribbean and Mexico, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, News By Region, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2011 Convention and Exposition that it added more than 100 newly affiliated resorts to its network in 2010.

Royal Decameron Baru Hotel Joins RCI

March 19, 2011 in All News, Latin America, RCI, Timeshare News by steveluba

World’s largest vacation exchange provider grows network to 39 affiliated resorts in Colombia.

Unlimited Vacation Club By AMResorts Joins RCI

March 2, 2011 in All News, Caribbean and Mexico, RCI, Timeshare News by steveluba

22 Top-Quality Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean Added to RCI’s Network of Affiliated Resorts.

Grupo Mariana’s Upcoming Tour Will Introduce Visitors and Investors to Nicaragua’s Natural Features and Opportunities

February 15, 2011 in All News, Caribbean and Mexico, Wyndham Worldwide by steveluba

Registration Is Now Open for Seaside Mariana’s Ground Breaking Event in Nicaragua.

The Registry Collection Programme Presents Fractional Ownership Options to Developers

December 2, 2010 in All News, Europe, The Registry Collection, Timeshare News by steveluba

The Registry Collection programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands under the RCI umbrella, is hosting a series of seminars and roadshows that will provide developers with new information on yields and investment options for fractional ownership.

Wyndham Worldwide Acquires UK Vacation Rental Specialist James Villa Holidays

December 1, 2010 in All News, Europe, Timeshare News, Wyndham Worldwide by steveluba

Wyndham’s Vacation Rentals Business Further Expands Scale, Brand Recognition and Business across Mediterranean Villa Holiday Market.

RCI Revolutionizes Weekly Exchange with a Series of Firsts, Creating More Choice, Flexibility and Control for its Members

November 29, 2010 in All News, RCI, Timeshare News by steveluba

RCI Unveils ‘Trading Power Transparency’ – a First for the World’s Leading Timeshare Exchange program.

LeisureLink™ Closes $9 Million Series C Venture Round

November 11, 2010 in All News, LeisureLink Inc, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

LeisureLink, Inc.™, the leading distribution and revenue management platform for specialty lodging suppliers, today announced the successful closing of a $9.0 million venture financing round. All current investors participated in the round, including Clearstone Venture Partners, Mission Ventures, and Wyndham Exchange & Rentals, a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN).