Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $108 million and diluted EPS of $1.62. The company achieved net revenue of $1.02 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $250 million.

Key highlights include a 6% increase in Vacation Ownership revenue to $853 million, driven by a 7% increase in VPG to $3,251 and a 3% increase in tours. The Travel and Membership segment saw a 6% revenue decline to $166 million.

The company returned $107 million to shareholders through $37 million in dividends and $70 million in share repurchases. Management reaffirmed full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $955-985 million and expects Q3 Adjusted EBITDA of $250-260 million.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) has announced a strategic partnership with Grubhub to provide on-demand delivery services across its nearly 6,000 U.S. hotels. The collaboration offers hotel team members and guests a complimentary six-month Grubhub+ membership, featuring $0 delivery fees on eligible orders, lower service fees, and 5% credit back on pickup orders.

The service is accessible through the Grubhub app or by scanning QR codes at participating hotels. The partnership spans across Wyndham's 20 brands, including Days Inn, Super 8, and La Quinta, enabling convenient delivery of food, groceries, and essential items directly to hotel locations.

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.