GLEN ALLEN, Va. (May 20, 2011) – The Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center today announced a new addition to its catering team with the recent appointment of Lisa Bainbridge as catering sales manager.

Bainbridge brings over seven years of events and catering experience to her new position. In this role, Bainbridge will be responsible for overseeing the catering market segment for the hotel, which consists of wedding, banquets and social events.

Prior to joining Wyndham Virginia Crossings, Lisa worked in various catering positions in the Richmond market, including catering sales manager at the Hilton Short Pump and event and catering manager at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.

"We are delighted to have a seasoned sales professional like Lisa join the Wyndham team,” said Peter Regan, Director Sales and Marketing at Wyndham Virginia Crossings. “Her experience and her knowledge of the market will be a key factor in the continued success of our catering team.”

The AAA Four Diamond-rated Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel offers 183 deluxe rooms, two restaurants, a fitness center, outdoor pool and privileges at the adjacent Crossings Golf Course. The Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel sits on a 20-acre estate overlooking the award-winning Crossings Golf Course. A favorite destination for leisure guests and gatherings of all types, the hotel provides a wealth of amenities and activities for visitors of all ages. The property is located at the interchange of Interstates 95 and 295, just 12 miles north of the city of Richmond, 20 miles from Richmond International Airport and 90 miles south of Washington, D.C.
 
For reservations or more information, call (888) 444-6553 or visit www.wyndhamvirginiacrossings.com
 
Guests of the Wyndham Virginia Crossings can take advantage of the brand’s guest recognition program when they join Wyndham ByRequest® which offers complimentary benefits including high-speed Internet access, a choice of welcome snack and beverage, preferred pillow type, express check-in, guaranteed late check-out, best available room upon arrival, photocopies, faxes and online receipts.

Members also earn Wyndham Rewards® points, which can be redeemed for complimentary hotel stays, airline tickets, name-brand merchandise and dining and shopping gift cards, among other options. In lieu of points, Wyndham Rewards members may elect to earn airline or rail miles with a variety of participating companies. More information is available at www.wyndhamrewards.com. Wyndham Rewards is the world’s largest lodging loyalty program, based on the more than 6,000 participating hotels.
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham® hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or 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.