Wyndham ‘flips the script’ with new loyalty perks: Travel Weekly Asia

Wyndham has debuted a US$95-a-year paid journey subscription service which, it says, “flips the script” on conventional lodge loyalty schemes.

Wyndham Rewards Insider members can unlock perks resembling computerized gold stage standing, concierge companies and the flexibility to double-dip on factors with choose companions, “all while saving on hotels, flights, car rentals, cruises and more”, the lodge firm mentioned.

Wyndham will take in the prices of the reductions within the expectation that the programme will construct loyalty amongst members.

“Wyndham Rewards Insider puts the power back in the hands of everyday travellers—all for less than the cost of a night out,” mentioned Scott Strickland, chief industrial officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

The programme isn’t completely new. Accor and IHG have subscription playing cards, though Wyndham is the primary group to incorporate in depth non-hotel journey reductions.

Wyndham has struck a partnership with Ticketmaster which is able to enable Wyndham Rewards Insiders to earn and redeem with Ticketmaster throughout 50,000+ concert events and stay occasions.

Also included are ticket financial savings at theme parks and aquariums—together with Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, and LEGOLAND California Resort.

Other financial savings provided by the programme embrace these from lodges, flights, cruises, excursions and actions, and automobile leases.

“Bringing Ticketmaster into Wyndham Rewards is a game-changer—turning factors into essentially the most unforgettable stay experiences throughout music, sports activities, theatre and extra,” mentioned Mike Shiwdin, GVP, loyalty and visitor engagement, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.