ORLANDO, Fla., May 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Vacation
Ownership (WVO), the world's largest vacation ownership company and
a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN)
will celebrate its 50th anniversary of providing people
opportunities to enjoy dream vacations. From opening its
first sales office in a converted gas station in Fairfield
Bay, Ark. in 1966, to a Company
comprised of more than 200 resorts, nearly 900,000 owners, and more
than 17,000 of associates worldwide, WVO maintains its status as
the leader in vacation ownership.
"WVO is defined by passion, innovation and fun, and this has
driven our company's success for the last 50 years," said
Franz Hanning, president and chief
executive officer of WVO, a timeshare veteran who began his career
as a salesperson with the company more than 30 years ago. "The
commitment our associates have for serving others has not only
enabled us to reach this achievement, but has helped maintain our
position as the employer of choice throughout our industry."
With the largest resort portfolio and owner base in the
timeshare industry, WVO associates maintain an unwavering focus to
deliver best-in-class service. Inherent to the Wyndham brand is the
companywide service initiative, Count On Me!®, which
reflects associates' individual responsibility and accountability
for consistently delivering great service to owners, resort guests
and colleagues with each and every interaction. "Delivering quality
service to the largest owner base in the industry doesn't happen
without exceptional people, and our focus remains on continuously
investing in them," continued Hanning.
Over the years, WVO has consistently ranked as an "employer of
choice" in various markets for its commitment to providing
associates with a rewarding work environment by offering
competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, continuing
education opportunities, and diversity and inclusion initiatives
such as associate business groups. "We've developed a culture where
people can be who they are, and we continuously strive to create an
environment where development is a top priority," said Hanning.
"With nearly 2,000 tenured associates who have been with us for 10
or more years, it's a true testament to the culture we've
maintained throughout our history — one where people want to stay
and grow with us."
As one of the core values of Wyndham Worldwide, associates
throughout the years have been committed to making a positive
impact in their local communities through various philanthropic
efforts and a commitment to the environment through the Wyndham
Green program. In addition, associates receive a "WISH" Day — a
benefit that provides one day of paid time-off annually for
community service. "Our associates are truly the heart of this
company, and they go above and beyond to make a difference in the
lives of others — it's a big part of who we are," continued
Hanning.
Throughout 2016, WVO will be celebrating its anniversary with
associates, owners and at resort locations nationwide. For more
information regarding available opportunities at Wyndham Vacation
Ownership, please visit www.wvojobs.com.
About Wyndham Vacation Ownership:
Wyndham Vacation
Ownership, a member of Wyndham Worldwide's (NYSE: WYN) family of
companies, is the world's largest vacation ownership business, as
measured by the number of vacation ownership resorts, individual
vacation ownership units and owners of vacation ownership
interests. Wyndham Vacation Ownership develops, markets and
sells vacation ownership interests and provides consumer financing
to owners through its seven primary consumer brands, CLUB
WYNDHAM®, WorldMark® by Wyndham, CLUB WYNDHAM
ASIA®, WorldMark South
Pacific Club by Wyndham, Shell Vacations Club, Margaritaville
Vacation Club® by Wyndham and WYNDHAM CLUB BRASILSM. As of December 31, 2015, we have developed or acquired
213 vacation ownership resorts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, South
America and the South Pacific that represent more than
24,000 individual vacation ownership units and nearly 900,000
owners of vacation ownership interests. Wyndham Vacation Ownership
is headquartered in Orlando, Fla.,
and is supported by approximately 17,700 associates
globally.
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