Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has introduced a new travel and entertainment subscription called Wyndham Rewards Insider, offering automatic elite status, concierge service and discounts across hotels, flights, cruises and events for the price of $95 a year.
The program, which launched Tuesday, is described as the first subscription of its kind from a major hotel loyalty brand and is designed to “pay for itself in as little as one trip,” according to Wyndham.
Members who sign up this year get 14 months for the price of 12 and a 7,500-point bonus, which the company says is enough for at lest one free night at thousands of properties.
The subscription services offers myriad benefits, including 10% or more off stays at over 8,000 Wyndham hotels, up to 30% off cruises, savings on flights and rental cars, and access to exclusive theme park and concert deals, the company said.
Members will also earn Wyndham points on nearly all purchases made through the Insider platform and can simultaneously collect points from airline, cruise and car rental partners.
“The world of travel rewards is changing. People today want more than just points—they want breadth, flexibility and value they can feel across every aspect of their journey,” said Scott Strickland, chief commercial officer at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
The service also adds access to Ticketmaster, with the ability to earn points on tickets and access high-demand events through VIP services.
Mike Shiwdin, Wyndham’s group vice president of loyalty and guest engagement, called Ticketmaster a “game-changer,” adding that the new subscription should provide significant value “whether you travel two nights a year or two hundred.”
“We designed it to be the easiest travel decision you make all year,” Shiwidin said.
According to Wyndham estimates, subscribers could save more than $850 on a family trip to the Dominican Republic or more than $580 on a shorter vacation to Orlando. The company says the program builds on its existing rewards structure.
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