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and the Dominican Republic Will Be Re-branded as Viva Wyndham Resorts: Viva Signs 10 Year Agreement with Wyndham |
DALLAS - July 31, 2003 -- Wyndham International,
Inc. (AMEX:WBR) announced today that it has entered into a 10-year strategic
alliance agreement with Viva Resorts and their seven properties in the
Bahamas, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Under the agreement, as of
Dec. 1, 2003, the properties will be re-branded as Viva Wyndham Resorts
and incorporated into the Wyndham portfolio.
The seven properties will be re-branded as Viva Wyndham resorts, and exclusively offer all-inclusive packages that include accommodations, full breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks; unlimited beverages, cocktails and wine; daily activities and fitness programs; unlimited non-motorized water sports with complimentary lessons; enrollment in the Viva Kid's Club; live nightly entertainment; and all taxes, surcharges and gratuities. Viva Wyndham Caribbean properties include:
Guests of the Viva Wyndham properties will also enjoy Wyndham ByRequest(R), the brand's guest recognition program developed by Wyndham to deliver on its brand philosophy of empowering guests to achieve a more customized hotel experience. The Viva Wyndham resorts in the Dominican Republic and Bahamas bring Wyndham's Caribbean portfolio up to 16 properties on eight islands, including Aruba, The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Netherlands Antilles and U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition to the three Viva Wyndham Mexican properties, Wyndham boasts the renowned Four-Star, Four-Diamond Mexican resort, the Grand Bay Hotel Isla Navidad - A Wyndham Luxury Resort located near the Pacific coast near the town of Manzanillo. Since its inception in January 1997, Viva Resorts has become one of the fastest growing all-inclusive resort and management operations in the Caribbean and Mexico. Known for value-packed, all-inclusive vacations reflective of the host country, Viva believes that a true vacation experience begins at the heart of the destination and incorporates culturally-inspired ambiance, a high-energy atmosphere and international accents on both food and service. Viva Resorts maintains its headquarters in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and a U.S. and Canada sales and marketing office in Miami. Wyndham International, Inc. offers upscale and luxury hotel and resort accommodations through proprietary lodging brands and a management services division. Based in Dallas, Wyndham International owns, leases, manages and franchises hotels and resorts in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. |
Contact:
| Wyndham International, Inc.
Darcie M. Brossart, 214-863-1335 [email protected] www.wyndham.com www.vivaresorts.com |
