Our History
Wyndham Worldwide became an independent, pure-play hospitality company on August 1, 2006. Since then, the Company has developed into a well-respected leader in the global hospitality industry.
2006
08-08-2006
Wyndham Worldwide Begins Trading as WYN
Wyndham Worldwide spun off from Cendant Corp and begins trading on the NYSE under the symbol WYN
08-07-2006
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Earns Top 10 Honors in "Top 100 Companies for Working Families"
09-29-2006
Wyndham Worldwide Announces Sponsorship of the PGA Tour Event in Greensboro
Wyndham Worldwide announces its title sponsorship of the newly christened Wyndham Championship, the last event leading to the four-event PGA Tour Playoffs for the FedEx Cup
12-14-2006
The Registry Collection Program, the World's First and Largest Luxury Exchange Program, Celebrates a Milestone with 100 Affiliated Resorts
2007
03-2007
Wyndham Worldwide Unveils Plans for New Headquarters Building in Parsippany, NJ
03-08-2007
Wyndham Hotel Group Announces that the First Wyndham Hotel in China will open in Xiamen
03-19-2007
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Rebrands Trendwest South Pacific as Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific
04-17-2007
Wyndham Vacation Ownership is Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in Hawaii
06-04-2007
Wyndham Worldwide unveils the Blue Harmony Spa and Fitness experience, a signature program for hotels and timeshares
06-21-2007
Wyndham Vacation Ownership celebrates 250,000 owner of its WorldMark by Wyndham Brand
08-14-2007
Group RCI introduces Endless Vacation Rentals, a global one-stop shop for travelers to rent a wide variety of rental accommodations
10-23-2007
Steve Holmes, Chairman and CEO of Wyndham Worldwide, inducted into the Travel Industry Hall of Leaders
11-02-2007
Wyndham Hotel Group named National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Corporation of the Year
11-15-2007
Wyndham Worldwide becomes official hospitality partner of Cirque du Soleil
2008
02-06-2008
RCI unveils first ever "green" resort directory
03-11-2008
Global Hospitality Industry leader, Geoff Ballotti appointed President and CEO of Group RCI
03-14-2008
Wyndham Worldwide named to Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Company list
05-08-2008
Wyndham Worldwide re-launches Women on their Way, the hospitality industry's longest-running branded program entirely dedicated to female travelers.
06-10-2008
Wyndham Hotel Group has launched a multibrand booking Web site in the Chinese language that is designed to promote bookings at its Wyndham®, Ramada®, Days Inn®, Howard Johnson® and Super 8® hotels in China.
09-18-2008
Wyndham Hotels Introduces "Green" uniforms spun from plastic
10-15-2008
Group RCI signs Whiterocks Resorts in Cyprus as its first European affiliate
11-17-2008
Wyndham Hotel Group appoints Eric A. Danziger as President and CEO
2009
03-04-2009
Wyndham Worldwide named to Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Company List
03-13-2009
Wyndham Worldwide named to 2009 DiversityInc 25 Noteworthy Companies List
03-18-2009
Wyndham Worldwide launches Wishes by Wyndham, global philanthropic program
03-30-2009
RCI Launches RCI TV, an entertaining and educational network filled with stories about RCI products and services, and travel and resort information.
Wyndham Exchange and Rentals 35th anniversary
04-07-2009
RCI is honored by American Resort Development Association as "Employer of the Year"
04-27-2009
Wyndham Worldwide is recognized by ConEdison Solutions as a "Green Pioneer"
08-05-2009
Microtel ranked top Economy/Budget hotel for 8thyear in a row by JD Power
09-09-2009
Wyndham Worldwide names Tom Conforti Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
10-12-2009
Wyndham Hotel Group recognized as largest hotel company in the U.S. by Hotel & Motel Management magazine
10-13-2009
Wyndham Worldwide ranked among Top Green Companies by Newsweek
10-16-2009
RCI Pacific Named '2009 Innovative Employer of the Year'
10-22-2009
Wyndham Vacation Ownership celebrates 20 years of WorldMark by Wyndham
2010
02-22-2010
Wyndham Exchange and Rentals acquires Hoseasons
03-09-2010
Wyndham Worldwide named to Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Company List
03-16-2010
RCI Introduces New iPhone app
03-18-2010
RCI received ACE Philanthropic Award at ARDA for its charitable work with Christel House
04-09-2010
Wyndham Worldwide received Silver LEED Certification form U.S. Green Building Council
04-26-2010
Wyndham Exchange and Rentals receive 2010 Best Places to Work by NJBiz
05-10-2010
RCI recognized among Indiana's 2010 Best Places to Work
05-27-2010
Wyndham Vacation Ownership recognized as one of the the Best Places to Work in Hawaii
06-07-2010
Wyndham Worldwide Acquires TRYP Hotel Brand
06-23-2010
RCI Launches Points Platinum membership tier.
08-17-2010
Wyndham Worldwide Extends sponsorship of Wyndham Championship through 2012
09-14-2010
Wyndham Worldwide named 2010 Working Mother 100 Best Company
09-21-2010
Wyndham Worldwide announces a license agreement with Planet Hollywood International, Inc. to franchise the Planet Hollywood Hotels® brand
09-22-2010
Wyndham Worldwide recognized for supplier diversity in NJ and Florida
10-05-2010
RCI TV goes global with Spanish language channel
10/20/2010
Wyndham Exchange and Rentals acquires acquires ResortQuest, adding nearly 6,000 rental properties to its portfolio
11-29-2010
RCI revolutionizes its Weeks program, giving members more flexibility and choice with the introduction of trading power transparency.
01-20-2011
Wyndham Hotel Group enters into an agreement with Chatwal Hotels & Resorts, LLC, gaining exclusive rights to franchise its Dream® and Night® boutique hotel brands globally.
02-09-2011
Wyndham Vacation Ownership adds Emerald Grande® Resort to Florida portfolio
03-16-2011
Wyndham Worldwide is recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2011
03-18-2011
Wyndham Worldwide named among Top 50 Companies for Executive Women by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
03-30-2011
Wyndham Vacation Ownership wins the American Resort Development Associations (ARDA) Green Sustainable Program within a Company – Resort Green Certification Program Award
04-25-2011
Wyndham Worldwide receives the Promise to the Earth Award for its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation
05-23-2011
Wyndham Worldwide named among “Best Places to Work” in New Jersey by NJBIZ Magazine
06-09-2011
Wyndham Vacation Ownership receives the Global Networking Expo (GNEX) Best Management Company by Perspective Magazine
06-30-2011
Wyndham Worldwide releases its first Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) reports in June
07-21-2011
Microtel ranked top Economy/Budget hotel for 10th year in a row by J.D. Power and Associates
08-04-2011
Knights Inn® brand opens its 350th property
09-15-2011
Wyndham Worldwide Again Named A 100 Best Company By Working Mother for second consecutive year
09-21-2011
Wyndham Vacation Ownership opens 15th resort in Hawaii – Wyndham Vacation Resorts Royal Garden at Waikiki
09-30-2011
Wyndham Hotel Group opens its first owned hotel, Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
10-20-2011
Wyndham Worldwide Ranked Amongst World’s Green Companies By Newsweek
10-21-2011
Wyndham Vacation Ownership acquires inventory at Dye Club Villas in Myrtle Beach, S.C
11-10-2011
TRYP by Wyndham brand debuts in Central America
12-2-2011
TRYP by Wyndham travels to North America, opens first hotel in region
2012
01-11-2012
ROOMKEY.COM, innovative new hotel search engine, launched by venture founded by six of the world's leading hotel companies
01-23-2012
Wyndham Hotel Group launches new website to drive direct traffic.
01-30-2012
The Registry Collection celebrates 10 years of service.
02-07-2012
Wyndham Worldwide again named among top 50 companies for executive women
02-10-2012
RCI launches RCI® Marketplace, a one-stop shopping portal for affiliated resorts
02-14-2012
Landal GreenParks Wins ‘Customer Performance Award’ for the Second Year in a Row
02-16-2012
TRYP by Wyndham brand Unveils first U.S. Hotel in New York City
02-27-2012
Wyndham Hotel Group Adds “by Wyndham” designation to Microtel Brand
03-01-2012
Wyndham Worldwide ranked by FORTUNE Magazine as most admired company in the hospitality industry.
03-06-2012
Wyndham Hotel Group Launches Super 8 brand in Germany
03-16-2012
RCI’s contact center wins bronze in Best Customer Service Strategy and Best Operation in Outsourced Contact Centers from the The Mexican Institute of Teleservices
03-16-2012
RCI recognized once again as Socially Responsible Company by Mexican Philanthropy Center
04-02-2012
RCI launches Timeshare Online Listening Center and Online Tour Generation solution at ARDA Conference
04-03-2012
RCI launches smartphone-optimized RCI.com website
04-04-2012
RCI recognizes its first global Green Awards winner – Sheraton Vistana Resort
04-05-2012
RCI wins 10 coveted ARDA Awards including ACE Excellence in Customer Service
04-06-2012
Steamboat Resorts by Wyndham Vacation Rentals voted “Best Property Management Company”
04-10-2012
RCI named among Best Places to Work in Mexico
05-15-2012
Wyndham Rewards Adds Dream, Night and TRYP by Wyndham brands to Loyalty Program
05-21-2012
Wyndham Hotel Group and Hospitality Properties Trust Sign Agreement to Brand and Manage 20 Hotels under the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham brands
05-25-2012
RCI named among Best Places to Work in Indiana
05-29-2012
RCI reaches 100 affiliated resorts in India
06-01-2012
Wyndham Hotel Group Opens 500th Hotel in Asia Pacific
06-05-2012
Wyndham Worldwide Ranked Among Top 10 Companies for Supplier Diversity by DiversityInc
06-28-2012
RCI named among best Places to Work in Australia
07-19-2012
Wyndham Vacation Rentals unveils “Bill of Rights” to define what all travelers should expect when booking a vacation rental
08-01-2012
Wyndham Rewards Expands in EMEA and APAC
08-14-2012
Wyndham Worldwide Becomes Trustee of The First Tee, Pledging a $1 Million Donation
09-10-2012
Wyndham Hotel Group Opens 100th Hotel In Latin America
09-11-2012
Wyndham Rewards Hotel Loyalty Program Launches In Latin America
09-14-2012
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Acquires Shell Vacations LLC
10-11-2012
Wyndham Hotel Group Announces 16 Hotels in India and Indonesia (Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham brand introduced into India)
10-15-2012
Wyndham Hotel Group Announces First Wyndham Hotel in Bahrain
11-15-2012
Wyndham Hotel Group and Riyada Launch Days Inn Brand in Saudi Arabia
11-20-2012
Canadian Travelodge Hotels Become Part of Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program
11-28-2012
Wyndham Brand Opens First Hotel in Costa Rica
12-10-2012
Wyndham Championship’s “Escape to the Wyndham” Named Best 2012 Advertising Campaign by PGA TOUR
12-17-2012
Wyndham Worldwide Receives Perfect Score on Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index
12-20-2012
First Upscale Wyndham Hotel Opens in Turkey
2013
02-02-2013
Wyndham Vacation Rentals acquires Oceana Resorts, Kaiser Realty and Cumbrian Cottages
01-10-2013
Wyndham Hotel Group’s TRYP By Wyndham Brand Debuts In Turkey
01-14-2013
Wyndham Hotel Group Brands 56 Hotels Throughout U.S.
02-08-2013
Wyndham Worldwide Named One of the NAFE Top 50 Companies
02-20-2013
Grand City Hotels and Wyndham Hotel Group Strike Strategic Alliance to Brand 43 Hotels in Europe
02-26-2013
RCI and The Registry Collection Receive Six Awards at GNEX 2013
03-28-2013
RCI Named ‘Great Place to Work’ in Ireland
04-11-2013
RCI Adds to Long List of Accolades with Five ARDA Awards
03-01-2013
Wyndham Hotel Group Reflags, Takes Over Management Of Eight U.S. Hotels