Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) has announced a strategic alliance with Cygnett Hotels & Resorts to expand across South Asia. The partnership aims to add more than 60 hotels over 10 years across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

The agreement includes an exclusive 10-year development deal to introduce La Quinta by Wyndham with over 50 planned hotels, and a non-exclusive agreement for 10 Registry Collection Hotels to be co-branded with Cygnett's Anamore luxury brand. The first properties under both brands are expected to open by 2026.

This expansion comes amid strong market conditions in India, with domestic travel spending reaching USD 186 billion last year and leisure travel spending projected to grow 12% annually.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH), the world's largest hotel franchising company, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release for July 23, 2025 at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET.

A conference call and webcast will be held the following day, July 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET, featuring CEO Geoff Ballotti and CFO Michele Allen. The company operates approximately 9,300 hotels across 95+ countries with a portfolio of 25 hotel brands and manages around 907,000 rooms, primarily in the economy and midscale segments.

Elavon, a U.S. Bank subsidiary, has expanded its partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by making its Cloud Payments Interface (CPI) available to over 6,000 franchisees across the US and Canada. The cloud-based solution eliminates the need for expensive on-site hardware, reduces operational costs, and enhances mobile check-in security. CPI offers scalable payment services, seamless integration with property management systems and loyalty programs, and advanced security features. The collaboration builds on a 20-year relationship between Elavon and Wyndham, aiming to modernize payment processing across Wyndham's 25 brands while improving guest experience through faster check-ins and touchless payments.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has achieved a significant milestone with the opening of its 100th Days Inn hotel in China - the Days Inn by Wyndham Shantou Jinping. The brand has demonstrated strong growth since Wyndham reacquired direct franchising rights in 2019, averaging double-digit net room growth over the past five years. The company's direct franchising business has seen a 14% increase during this period, with FeePAR doubling since 2018. The Days Inn pipeline in China has expanded 25% year-over-year through Q1. The new 83-room, four-star hotel in Shantou joins other notable properties in Beijing, Chengdu, and Harbin. Wyndham's expansion is supported by the Wyndham Advantage program, which includes $350 million in technology investments over seven years and access to its 115 million Wyndham Rewards members globally.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) launches a new advertising campaign titled 'Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way,' unifying its 25 brands and Wyndham Rewards program under one cohesive message. The campaign, created with Havas New York, focuses on accessibility, convenience, and authentic travel experiences across Wyndham's network of approximately 9,300 hotels. The centerpiece is a 30-second hero spot called 'World's Greatest Aunt,' depicting a traveler attending multiple family events using Wyndham's hotels and rewards program. The 360-degree campaign spans multiple media channels including broadcast, connected TV, social media, and out-of-home advertising. Wyndham Rewards, ranked #1 by USA Today and U.S. News & World Report, boasts over 115 million members globally and offers redemption at over 60,000 locations worldwide.

Days Inn by Wyndham has launched a nationwide search to hire five pairs of long-distance best friends as brand ambassadors, dubbed 'Days Inn-siders.' Each duo will receive $10,000 ($5,000 per person), along with accommodations, a $2,000 travel stipend, and Wyndham Rewards Diamond membership. Selected pairs will create social media content during a two-night stay between August-December 2025, showcasing destination experiences near Days Inn properties. The campaign targets five specific traveler types: Nature Nomads, Taste Makers, Adrenaline Junkies, Wave Watchers, and Culture Cravers. Interested pairs must apply at daysinn.com/besties by July 1, 2025, with requirements including U.S. residency, social media proficiency, and submission of an essay or video describing their dream reunion.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts released its first-annual Hotel Owner Trends Report, revealing strong industry confidence despite economic challenges. Over 90% of hotel owners and developers express optimism about the next five years, with 80% planning portfolio expansion. The report highlights key findings: 98% of owners are open to branded offerings, with 55% preferring traditional brands. Extended-stay hotels show significant promise, with 96% seeing growth potential. Technology adoption is strong, with 90% already using AI and 61% investing in modern guest amenities. The report emphasizes Wyndham's strong performance, noting their select-service hotels historically outperformed higher segments during economic challenges, including a 2,500 basis point outperformance during the 2020 pandemic. The company maintains a 96% franchisee retention rate and has invested $350 million in technology since 2018.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) unveiled several major initiatives at its 2025 Global Conference in Las Vegas to enhance hotel owner success and strengthen performance. Key announcements include: Wyndham Connect PLUS, an AI-enhanced guest engagement platform with automated messaging and self-service check-in; Wyndham Gateway, a new revenue-generating Wi-Fi portal; Wyndham Marketplace with PriceIQ for simplified sourcing; and an insurance partnership with HUB International. The company also enhanced its Wyndham Rewards program through new partnerships with Madison Square Garden, Applebee's, and others, while introducing a new reimbursement model based on guest satisfaction. A new marketing campaign, "Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way," will launch this summer. Since 2018, Wyndham has invested $350 million in technology and maintains a 96% franchisee retention rate.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) is enhancing its Wyndham Rewards program with two major additions: an industry-first collaboration with Applebee's and the launch of Wyndham Rewards Experiences. The new experiential platform offers member-only access to festivals, concerts, and events through partnerships with Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Minor League Baseball, and Caesars Rewards.

Members can bid on experiences starting from 20,000 to 100,000 points, with fixed-point rewards beginning at 2,500 points. The Applebee's partnership will allow hotel guests to earn points on mobile orders with free delivery to Wyndham hotels. These enhancements follow recent program additions including the first-ever co-brand debit card from a major hotel company, expanded points + cash redemptions, and Wyndham Rewards Travel Bundles.