PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The program
that revolutionized hotel rewards in 2015 by simplifying free
nights with a flat 15,000 point redemption rate is once again
turning the loyalty landscape on its head. Now "elite" programs and
special member experiences are no longer just for the rich and
well-traveled. Member Levels, the newest enhancement to the
award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program and its nearly 8,000
hotels, brings generous and truly unique perks to all.
Through four distinct levels—Blue, Gold, Platinum and
Diamond—Wyndham Rewards members can now take advantage of a host of
new benefits that increase by level, from free Wi-Fi and rollover
nights to annual point bonuses and more. And, when members redeem
their points for a stay in one of the program's top 25
destinations, they now automatically receive an additional
enhancement to their award night for no additional points, helping
them take advantage of exciting local experiences near their
destination, from indoor skydiving in Orlando to an authentic cooking class in
Shanghai.
"Devaluation is too common a trend in today's loyalty game—it
reflects everything that's wrong with industry rewards programs and
continues to be the driving force behind why Wyndham Rewards is
once again breaking the mold," said Josh
Lesnick, executive vice president and chief marketing
officer at Wyndham Hotel Group. "While other loyalty programs find
new ways to restrict their most loyal guests when they redeem,
we're doing the exact opposite and giving our members the very
best: our best hotels in our best locations with the best local
experiences—365 days a year for just 15,000
points."
Introducing go free(SM) PLUS and go
fast(SM) PLUS
Every time members redeem points in one of Wyndham Rewards' top 25
global destinations, the program will now enhance the redemption
experience by offering special discounts and savings on fun and
engaging local experiences, all curated by a Wyndham Rewards'
"Adventure Agent." From famous attractions and food tours, to art
museums and theme parks, there's something special for every type
of traveler.
Just like go free awards, PLUS awards come with no
blackout dates or restrictions. The value of these PLUS awards
ranges from $5 per award night when
redeemed by members at the Blue level all the way up to free
experiences valued at up to $150 per
award night when redeemed by members who have earned the Diamond
level.
Start Unlocking the Magic
Complementing Member
Levels' new, industry-first, redemption benefits like go
free PLUS and go fast PLUS are a host of other
member perks, including free Wi-Fi, late check-out, early check-in,
room upgrades, welcome amenities and more. Here's how it works:
- Blue: Automatic status achieved at enrollment! In
addition to the program's current promise of 10 points per dollar
or 1,000 points on all qualified stays and go free award nights
with no blackout dates, members can receive free Wi-Fi and rollover
nights toward the next member level. (Rollover nights never expire
and help members who fall short of a level one year get a head
start on unlocking levels the following year.) Redeeming in one of
our top destinations? Celebrate with a PLUS award of $5 per award night towards a fun local
experience—from theme parks and city tours to cooking classes and
more.
- Gold: After just five qualifying nights, enjoy all the
perks of Blue, plus preferred room upgrades, late check-out, a
dedicated member services phone line, as well as $10 toward a local experience when you redeem a
free night in one of our top destinations.
- Platinum: Stay 15 qualifying nights and unlock big
rewards! All the perks of Gold, plus early check-in, an annual
3,000 point bonus—enough to redeem a go fast award—and
exclusive Avis® and Budget® car rental upgrades.
- Diamond: Stay 40 qualifying nights and enjoy all the
perks of Platinum along with an annual 6,000 point bonus, suite
upgrades, a welcome amenity, the ability to gift Gold to a friend
and the program's most generous go free PLUS award.
Redeem your points for a free night and receive two free tickets or
passes to incredible, local experiences valued at up to
$150 per award night—from gastronomic
tours in Mexico to desert safaris
in Dubai.
Member Levels benefits go live on May
18th; however, current Wyndham Rewards members
can check their status today, simply by logging into their account
via the Wyndham Rewards mobile app or website. For more information
on Wyndham Rewards, including full program details, a list of the
top 25 destinations and all promotional terms and conditions, visit
www.wyndhamrewards.com.
About Wyndham Rewards
Wyndham Rewards is the award
winning guest loyalty program of Wyndham Hotel Group that makes
earning and redeeming generous rewards for travel both simple and
attainable. The program eliminates confusing rewards categories and
instead offers a flat, free night redemption rate - the first of
its kind for a major loyalty program. Members earn a minimum 1,000
points for every qualified stay and for just 15,000 points, can a
redeem a free night at any of nearly 8,000 Wyndham Rewards hotels
across the globe, with no blackout dates. No tricks, just Wyndham
Rewards magic. Because You've Earned This®. Join for
free today at www.wyndhamrewards.com.
About Wyndham Hotel Group
Wyndham Hotel Group is the
world's largest hotel company based on number of hotels and is one
of three hospitality business units of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:
WYN). As both a leading hotel brand franchisor and hotel management
services provider, the company's global portfolio consists of
nearly 8,000 hotels and approximately 679,100 rooms in 73 countries
under the following brands: Dolce Hotels and Resorts®, Wyndham
Grand®, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Wyndham Garden® Hotels, TRYP
by Wyndham®, Wingate by Wyndham®, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham®,
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham®, Ramada®, Baymont Inn &
Suites®, Days Inn®, Super 8®, Howard Johnson®, Travelodge® and
Knights Inn®. Wyndham Rewards, the company's guest loyalty program,
offers more than 45 million members the opportunity to earn and
redeem points at thousands of hotels across the world. For more
information, visit www.wyndhamworldwide.com.
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