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Wyndham Destinations Appoints Barry Robinson To Lead International Growth Of Its Vacation Clubs

ResortTrades June 19, 20186 years

GOLD COAST (June 18, 2018) – Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), the world’s largest vacation ownership, exchange, and rental company, announced the appointment of Barry Robinson to the role of President and Managing Director of International Operations for Wyndham Vacation Clubs, overseeing operations of the company’s timeshare business outside North America.

Wyndham Destinations is the new company established following the spinoff of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from Wyndham Worldwide. The company has a global presence in 110 countries at more than 220 vacation ownership resorts and 4,300+ affiliated exchange properties. Wyndham Destinations has started trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol WYND.

In his new role, Mr. Robinson will lead the international growth strategy for the company’s seven vacation clubs: CLUB WYNDHAM^®, WorldMark^® by Wyndham, CLUB WYNDHAM^® ASIA, WorldMark South Pacific Club, Shell Vacations Club, Margaritaville Vacation Club^® by Wyndham and WYNDHAM CLUB BRASIL^(SM).

Wyndham Destinations has developed or acquired more than 220 vacation ownership resorts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, the South Pacific and Southeast Asia, serving nearly 900,000 owners of vacation ownership interests.

“Every year 2.8 million families entrust us with their vacation dreams. Through our unique brands, flexible ways to explore, and more destinations than any other market competitor, we make it easy to experience and enjoy the most amazing vacations around the globe,” said Michael D. Brown, president and chief executive officer for Wyndham Destinations. “As the popularity of our vacation clubs continue to expand around the world, Barry’s success in building strong hospitality organisations across the Asia Pacific region will continue to drive our company’s growth.”

Prior to his current position, Mr. Robinson served as president and managing director of Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific for 14 years, driving significant property acquisitions and enhanced resort developments, and grew the business to become the world’s largest vacation ownership development operation outside North America. He was also responsible for leading Wyndham Hotel Group’s growth across South East Asia and the Pacific Rim.

With more than 30 years’ hospitality experience, Mr. Robinson has served in a number of leading industry roles covering management, operations, development, branding and franchising. He has held a number of senior leadership positions in the Asia Pacific region for some of the world’s largest hospitality companies, including Swiss-Belhotel International, Swissôtel Worldwide Partner Hotels and Choice Hotels International.

“I’m delighted to lead the international growth strategy for Wyndham Vacation Clubs. We’re passionate about the memorable holiday experiences we offer nearly 900,000 families around the globe and our seven vacation clubs offer unmatched travel possibilities. As Wyndham Destinations, we will be focused on growing our member base and adding resorts at even more of the world’s most desirable and unique locations,” said Mr. Robinson.

“We’ve developed a strong reputation for offering the world’s best and most varied vacation club experiences, which has enabled us to continually expand and develop our offerings. With tourism and travel the fastest growing sector globally, continued outbound growth from the Asia Pacific region and emerging markets around the world hungry for quality travel experiences, the sky is the limit. I am immensely excited about the growth potential of our business,” he added.

Mr. Robinson was born in New Zealand and is an Australian citizen. He will be based at the Wyndham Destinations Centre in Singapore and will oversee three additional corporate offices situated on the Gold Coast Australia, Clark the Philippines, and Shanghai in China.

About Wyndham Destinations

Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND) believes in putting the world on vacation. Our global presence in 110 countries at more than 220 vacation ownership resorts and 4,300+ affiliated exchange properties distinguishes Wyndham Destinations as the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company, with North America’s largest professionally managed rental business. Each year our team of 25,000 associates delivers great vacations to millions of families as they make memories of a lifetime. Learn more at wyndhamdestinations.com. Our world is your destination.

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