Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reported strong Q1 2025 results with record-breaking first quarter room openings. The company achieved 15,000 new room openings, up 13% year-over-year, while global system-wide rooms grew 4% to 907,200 rooms.

Key financial highlights include: RevPAR growth of 2% globally, fee-related revenues up 4% to $316 million, and adjusted EBITDA increasing 3% to $145 million. Net income reached $61 million compared to $16 million in Q1 2024, with adjusted diluted EPS growing 10% to $0.86.

The company's development pipeline hit a record 254,000 rooms, up 5% year-over-year, with 70% in midscale and above segments. However, Wyndham revised its 2025 outlook, reducing RevPAR growth expectations to -2% to 1% from the previous 2-3%, citing softer demand. The company returned $109 million to shareholders through $76 million in share repurchases and $0.41 per share quarterly dividends.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched its La Quinta by Wyndham brand in Georgia with the opening of La Quinta by Wyndham Batumi. The new 98-room beachside hotel is located in Batumi, a leading Black Sea travel destination, just two kilometers from Batumi International Airport.

The property features king and twin rooms, suites, on-site parking, a 24/7 fitness centre, wellness centre with sauna and steam room, an international restaurant, and a bar. The opening comes as Georgia's tourism industry shows strong growth, with 7.4 million international visitors in 2024, a 4.2% increase from the previous year.

This marks La Quinta's latest expansion in the EMEA region, joining existing properties in Türkiye and the UAE. The brand operates more than 900 hotels globally, with Wyndham maintaining a strong presence in Georgia through seven hotels and five brands across the country.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed an exclusive development agreement with Soliteight Hotel Projects SA to introduce 40 Super 8 hotels in Spain and Portugal over the next decade. The first location will open in Leiria, Portugal in Q4 2027, with future sites planned across Tier 1 and 2 cities, airports, retail areas, and transportation routes.

The expansion aims to address the growing demand for quality, budget-friendly accommodations in the Iberian market, where Spain welcomed 94 million international visitors in 2024 and experienced a 3.2% GDP increase. The region currently shows a 10% gap in budget brand penetration compared to other European markets, despite a 142% surge in RevPAR since 2019.

The new properties will feature smart modular design focusing on efficiency and sustainability. Franchisees will benefit from Wyndham's $350 million technology investments and access to the Wyndham Rewards program, which has approximately 114 million enrolled members representing over one-third of global check-ins.

Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with net income of $73 million and diluted EPS of $1.07 on net revenue of $934 million. The company achieved Adjusted EBITDA of $202 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.11.

Key highlights include a 6% increase in Volume per guest (VPG) to $3,212 and returning $111 million to shareholders through $41 million in dividends and $70 million in share repurchases. The Vacation Ownership segment saw a 4% revenue increase to $755 million, while Travel and Membership revenue decreased 7% to $180 million.

The company maintains its full-year 2025 guidance with adjusted EBITDA of $955-985 million and expects Q2 adjusted EBITDA of $245-255 million. The company's leverage ratio stands at 3.3x with $3.5 billion of corporate debt outstanding.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release for April 30, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET. The company will host a conference call and webcast on May 1, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET, featuring President and CEO Geoff Ballotti and CFO Michele Allen to discuss results and business outlook.

As the world's largest hotel franchising company, Wyndham operates approximately 9,300 hotels across more than 95 countries, managing a network of about 903,000 rooms. The company's portfolio includes 25 hotel brands, primarily in the economy and midscale segments, with popular names such as Super 8, Days Inn, Ramada, and La Quinta. Their Wyndham Rewards loyalty program serves approximately 114 million enrolled members.

Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) received 18 awards at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Spring Conference, including the prestigious ACE Philanthropic Award. The recognition was given for the company's initiative at the Wyndham Championship, where they sponsored a mural at Gillespie Golf Course honoring the Greensboro Six, commemorating their role in changing segregation rules in North Carolina golf.

The company also won the Employee Engagement Campaign Award for their One Heartbeat Initiative, which improved collaboration between Resort Operations, Sales, and Marketing departments, resulting in enhanced guest experience scores. The initiative's success led to plans for broader implementation across the organization.

Additional awards recognized excellence across various categories including Marketing & Sales, Management & Administration, and Advertising, with notable individual achievements in sales, training, customer relations, and human resources.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched 'Recharge with Wyndham,' a new initiative targeting the nearly 4 million truckers in the United States and Canada. The program offers double Wyndham Rewards points on qualified stays and automatic Gold level membership, providing benefits like preferred rooms and late checkout.

The company has partnered with Hotels4Truckers, offering a -time 15% discount off best available rates. The collaboration includes access to over 2,000 Hotels by Wyndham locations with verified trucker-friendly parking for vehicles up to 75 feet long.

The initiative addresses mandatory rest requirements for truckers (34 hours in the US, 36 hours in Canada) while providing comfort and value through brands like Days Inn, Super 8, and La Quinta. Drivers must have a negotiated rate with Wyndham to participate, with registration available at WyndhamRewards.com/Truckers.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) has launched a new partnership with Carnival Cruise Line through its Travel Bundles platform, allowing Wyndham Rewards members to book complete cruise vacation packages. Members can now earn one point per dollar on cruise bundles, airfare, car rentals, and airport transfers, plus up to 10 points per dollar on qualifying hotel stays and activities.

The platform enables travelers to bundle their entire journey, including flights, pre-cruise hotel stays, rental cars, excursions, and post-cruise accommodations. Members receive special discounts on cruise fares and can double-dip rewards, earning both Wyndham Rewards points and partner program benefits.

As part of a promotional Member Month Celebration through April 30, 2025, members can earn double points on all Wyndham Travel Bundles, with travel to be completed by December 31, 2025. The program requires cruise bundles to include at least one night's stay at a Hotel by Wyndham.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched the industry's first Wyndham Rewards Debit Card in the U.S., targeting younger travelers and those preferring a debt-free lifestyle. The card, developed with Galileo Financial Technologies and backed by Mastercard, offers cardholders the ability to earn Wyndham Rewards points on everyday purchases.

Key benefits include: earning 1 point per dollar on Hotels by Wyndham, gas, and grocery purchases; 1 point per $2 on other qualifying purchases; complimentary Gold level membership; 2,500 points welcome bonus; and up to 7,500 annual bonus points. The card carries a $6 monthly fee, waived with a $2,500 minimum average balance.

This initiative responds to market research showing nearly 70% of Gen Z consumers use debit cards weekly, with 65% planning to increase travel spending in 2025. The debit card complements Wyndham's existing credit card portfolio and allows redemption for stays at over 60,000 properties globally.