Travel Pulse: Wyndham Executive Talks Hotel Outlook in 2022, Travel Advisors and More
As the travel industry continues to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts continues to lead hospitality brands in dedication to customers and the vacation experience.
Wyndham Americas President Scott LePage has been a key player for over a decade with the hotel giant, and he spoke to TravelPulse about a multitude of topics, including travel’s resurgence in 2022, the impact of coronavirus on travel advisors, sustainability initiatives, diversity efforts and more.
TP: What efforts are being made by Wyndham as it relates to diversity, equity and inclusion?
SL: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are key cornerstones of our Wyndham culture, and I am incredibly proud of our team who bring a range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives with them every day. For four years in a row, Wyndham has received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Equality Index, designating the company as a best place to work as well as having been named by DiversityInc as a noteworthy company for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Additionally, we were just recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Loved Workplaces. Our team member’s passion and enthusiasm for what we do can’t be topped.
And while we’re proud of the progress we’ve made so far, we also recognize there is more we can do. Just recently we announced our newest initiative – “Women Own the Room,” the first-ever program by a major hotel company specifically targeting women’s advancement in hotel ownership. The program is designed to advance and empower women entrepreneurs to achieve success and is a natural extension of Wyndham’s strong dedication to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The hospitality industry is one of the most diverse industries in the world with women making up more than 70% of its ranks, but only 1 in 10 women go into development roles. We should be fostering that diversity at the highest levels in the industry including ownership. Members of ‘Women Own the Room,’ have access to Wyndham’s tools and support designed to help them achieve success every step of the way, from signing and breaking ground to welcoming their first guests. Last month, we announced our first franchisee member – Trusha Patel – who is developing two new construction La Quinta and Hawthorn Suites dual-branded hotels in Austin and Georgetown, Tex. We welcome Trusha to the Wyndham family and are excited about the opportunities ahead.
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