Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) Stock News

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.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2025.

Wyndham is the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,300 hotels across over 95 countries. The company operates a portfolio of 25 hotel brands and manages around 907,000 rooms primarily in the economy and midscale segments. Their Wyndham Rewards loyalty program has over 115 million enrolled members who can redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts, and vacation rentals globally.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) has signed an exclusive development agreement with Le Park Concord Company to launch 100 Super 8® hotels across Saudi Arabia over the next 10 years. The first hotel is set to open in 2026, with locations planned along major highways and in key urban centers including Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, and Al Khobar/Dammam. The partnership aims to address the significant gap in branded economy accommodations, as only 6% of Saudi Arabia's hotel pipeline is in the economy and midscale segments. The initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, responding to growing tourism demand, with the Kingdom welcoming 30 million international tourists in 2024, a 9.5% increase from the previous year. The hotels will feature smart modular construction and eco-conscious designs, supported by Wyndham's loyalty program with over 115 million enrolled members.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) has launched the Wyndham Rewards Fairway Fellow program, offering a unique opportunity at the 86th Wyndham Championship PGA TOUR event. The selected candidate will work alongside the tournament director for one day, receiving $10,000 cash and exclusive perks. The position includes assisting with tournament operations and social media content creation. Additional benefits include Wyndham Rewards Diamond membership, a $500 Pro Shop shopping spree, all-expenses-paid travel and accommodations, and VIP hospitality privileges. Applications are open until June 3, 2025, with the winner announced around June 15. The tournament will take place in Greensboro, N.C., from July 30 - August 4, 2025.