April 21, 2010 (New York, NY) � Mode Hospitality led by Paul Celnik, has announced the appointment of Wayne H. Schneider as General Manager of its newest property, Fashion 26 - A Wyndham Hotel, in New York City. With over two decades in the industry, Schneider is a talented hospitality expert with wide-ranging operations experience. He is responsible for all operations at Fashion 26 � A Wyndham Hotel, including overseeing the hotel�s sales team and assuring a suitably stylish experience for every guest. 

Located across the street from the Fashion Institute of Technology in the heart of New York�s Garment District, Fashion 26 � A Wyndham Hotel reflects the style and energy of the city. Four-star yet affordable, the hotel dazzles with superior services and amenities. Inside are 280 tailored guestrooms as well as public and private spaces designed by renowned designer Glen Coben with inspiration from the fashion-hip neighborhood.

Schneider got his start in New York City at the Macklowe Hotel in the Housekeeping Department where his talents, experience and resources quickly led to executive positions at such reputed hotels as the Sherry-Netherland, The Pierre and The Soho Grand. Schneider was instrumental in the transformation of The Iroquois Hotel into a four-star property, where he expanded his expertise in training and managing staffs, implementing policies and procedures that maximized productivity and profitability. Schneider has also held prominent corporate positions in Procurement and Quality Assurance at Prime Hospitality and Wyndham Hotel Group. 

A native of New York, Schneider earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Social Sciences from State University of New York at Buffalo. He currently resides in New Jersey. 

Fashion 26 - A Wyndham Hotel
Fashion 26 - A Wyndham Hotel opened in New York's Garment District April 13, 2010 and is NYC's first hotel dedicated solely to fashion. The property entices travelers with 280 tailored guestrooms as well as public and private spaces by renowned designer Glen Coben. In-room furnishings are custom-designed and amenities include radio frequency room keys, fine chocolates, Gilchrist & Soames bath products and cupcakes upon check-in. Fashion 26 - A Wyndham Hotel's contribution to New York's restaurant scene is RARE, a new restaurant paying tribute to the great American hamburger, and RARE View, a rooftop bar and lounge that will offer the city's best views of the Empire State Building. Management company for Fashion 26 - A Wyndham Hotel is Mode Hospitality Management LLC under the direction of respected hotelier Paul Celnik. For more information or to make reservations, call (212) 858-5888 or visit www.f26nyc.com.

About Fashion 26 � A Wyndham Hotel
Fashion 26 - A Wyndham Hotel is a property of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, an upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC or an affiliate. For more information or to make reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM- (800) 996-3426-or visiting www.wyndham.com.

About Mode Hospitality
Mode Hospitality Management and Consulting was founded by Paul Celnik, an industry entrepreneur, and is supported by a team of hospitality professionals dedicated to exemplary service and return on investment. More information at www.modehospitality.com or 646-912-9503.

About Wyndham Hotels and Resorts:
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM -- (800) 996-3426 -- or visiting www.wyndham.com.