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 Wyndham�s Women Awards Finalists Share 
Their Business Travel Secrets

 
Top Ten suggestions will be located in the guest services directory in every Wyndham guest room

DALLAS - March 19, 2001-- Women business travelers, the fastest growing segment of the business travel market, have a lot to be grateful for in March � especially if they�re jet-setting around the globe. In honor of Women�s History Month, Wyndham International, Inc. has compiled a Top Ten list of travel tips from its WOMEN ON THEIR WAY® Awards finalists to benefit business travelers across the country. 

Tips include everything from how to stay energized on an international flight, to what to do when plans change unexpectedly. The finalists� Top Ten tips are designed to provide convenient solutions to make business travel easier. 

�Wyndham�s award finalists are not only accomplished career women who are altering the history of women in business, but also women who have traveled the world. They know the ropes of living out of a suitcase,� said Cary J. Broussard, vice president of marketing for WOMEN ON THEIR WAY. �As business travel experts, they can provide valuable advice for those who strive to work efficiently, while having a pleasant travel experience.� 

The five finalists of Wyndham�s WOMEN ON THEIR WAY Awards program, which was created to recognize the professional and personal achievements of American women, were selected from more than 600 nominees across the nation. Their entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to their industry and community serve as a reminder of the type of accomplishments recognized during Women�s History Month. 
 

Awards Finalists: 
Barbara Brown, top-producing Allstate insurance agent and mentor to minority youths from Homewood, IL
Mia Mends, director at Citicorp Diners Club and an executive committee member of the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago
Cynthia Miyashita, international entrepreneur, founder of Hemisphere Marketing and chairman of the Commonwealth Club of California�s Asia-Pacific Affairs Section from San Francisco 
Care Tuk, occupational therapist, volunteer, cancer survivor and mother from Elk, WA
Heidi Van Arnem, CEO of iCan.com and founder of the Heidi Van Arnem Foundation from Birmingham, MI 

The following Top Ten suggestions will be conveniently located in the guest services directory in every Wyndham guest room, and available on the WOMEN ON THEIR WAY Web site. In the past few years, women business travelers have submitted hundreds of valuable tips to the Web site. Specific categories include Personal Assistant, Concierge, Trainer, Style Consultant, Safety Advisor and Best Friend. 

Top Ten

1.  Pack light! Limit yourself to one purse, one duffle bag and one carry-on. You will probably come home with more than you brought, so never stuff your bags.
2.  Research the area where you are traveling in case you have free time. Every city has �must-see� attractions, and if you plan ahead, you can maximize your sightseeing time. 
3.  When you travel with something that reminds you of home, like your pillowcase or a picture of a loved one, your hotel room becomes more like home. 
4.  If you�re stranded at the airport, you can join most airline clubs for around $50. 
5.  Pack a small plastic spray bottle filled with a mixture of water and rosewater to perk up and moisturize your face and hands during a long flight.


6.  As soon as the plane�s engines start rolling, use earplugs to block out noise. This helps increase concentration when reading, and allows you to arrive at your destination more relaxed. 

7.  To keep medicine cool, bring disposable instant cold packs, which are available in the first-aid section of pharmacies. 
8.  Don�t be afraid to ask for items in your hotel room that will make your stay more comfortable. Some hotels even invite you to make personal requests. 
9.  If your flight is cancelled, the best way to get on the next available flight is to multi-task. Use your cell phone to call the airlines and book a reservation, while getting in line immediately to speed the process along. 
10.  Wear comfortable but professional clothes and shoes. You never know whom you will want to impress. If you�re short on time, use the hotel�s dry-cleaning service to press clothing. 

Wyndham�s WOMEN ON THEIR WAY program is a distinctive, award-winning initiative designed to serve women business travelers through innovations that meet their evolving needs. Launched in 1995, the program is comprised of a Women Business Travelers Advisory Board; an annual awards program; a Web site (www.womenontheirway.com); research with New York University�s Center
for Hospitality, Tourism and Business Administration; and strategic partnerships with women�s organizations, such as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the Women National Series of LPGA Golf Clinics and Business and Professional Women/USA (BPW/USA). 

Wyndham International, Inc. offers upscale and luxury hotel and resort accommodations through proprietary lodging brands and a management services division. 

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Contact:
Wyndham International Inc.
Dallas
Karla Ciriza, 214/863-1243
[email protected]
www.womenontheirway.com

Also See Expecting Nearly Half of Business Travelers to be Women, The Pan Pacific San Francisco is Fine Tuning Amenities / Feb 2000 
Sol Melia Meeting Needs of Growing Women Business Traveller Market / July 2000 
Novotel Survey Highlights Difference Between Men and Women Hotel Guests / Jan 2000 


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