PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham
Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company
with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95
countries, announced a new program, "Women Own the
Room" designed to advance and empower female
entrepreneurs who are interested in hotel ownership. Wyndham's
Women Own the Room program is intended to be a resource to help
overcome common barriers women face in hotel development and to
help them effectively open and run their hotels. The program is
built on the pillars of:
- Delivering comprehensive financial solutions
- Offering personalized operational guidance and support
- Establishing an inclusive community for networking and
education
"As the hotel industry resets and recovers from one of the most
difficult periods in its history, we all have a unique opportunity
to help advance and champion diversity in hospitality to help our
industry prosper. At Wyndham - where diversity, equity, and
inclusion are key cornerstones of our culture - we recognize the
chance to do our part by helping to open more doors for women in
our industry," said Chip Ohlsson,
chief development officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
Commencing this fall, Wyndham will launch a series of events
with topics to include:
- Why the time is right for women to get into hotel
development
- How to select sites and perform feasibility assessments
- Guidance and tips on securing financing for your hotel
- Personal stories of female hotel developers that successfully
broke the mold
"Wyndham is also committed to helping female owners secure
financing through our network of debt and equity partners and will
continue to explore and implement new and creative ways to support
female hoteliers through the use of our balance sheet," said
Michele Allen, chief financial
officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
Together with these educational and networking events and
commitment to use its balance sheet to support women hotel owners,
Wyndham is also launching a development incentive program that will
provide meaningful Wyndham financing, plus complimentary or
expanded first-year operating services to support the success of
hotels developed by women.
"Introducing more women entrepreneurs to hotel ownership is
great for women, and great for our industry. Our industry is
stronger with a variety of people that bring varying backgrounds
and points of view. Programs like this move the industry
forward," said Rosanna Maietta,
President & CEO, American Hotel and Lodging Foundation.
Wyndham strives to maintain a culture of diversity, equity and
inclusion across its organization, and the launch of this program
to introduce more women to the hotel industry is a natural
extension. For the third year in a row, the company received a
perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Equality Index,
designating Wyndham for leading in equality. The company was also
named by DiversityInc as a noteworthy company for two consecutive
years for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Considering developing a hotel? Get in touch to learn more
here. To get involved and stay up-to-date on Women Own the Room's
upcoming events, sign up here.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world's largest
hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with
approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries on six
continents. Through its network of approximately 798,000 rooms
appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading
presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging
industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 21 hotel brands,
including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®,
Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark
Collection® and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a
leading
provider of hotel management services. The Company's
award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers 89 million
enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of
hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For
more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
Program Contact:
Bella Silverberg
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
+1 (973) 753-7168
bella.silverberg@wyndham.com
Media Contact:
Scott Carman
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
+1 (973) 753-6590
scott.carman@wyndham.com
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