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Virgin Hotels Reaffirms Commitment To Prioritizing Diversity And Inclusivity

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

MIAMI, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Hotels , the lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, today announces its formal diversity, equality and inclusivity framework.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Hotels , the lifestyle hotel brand by Sir Richard Branson, today announces its formal diversity, equality and inclusivity framework.
  • Virgin Hotels today announces its formal diversity, equality and inclusivity framework.
  • "I've been part of the Virgin Hotels family from the very beginning, and from its inception I have been proud of the diversity and inclusion that lies at the heart of everything Virgin does," says Raul Leal, CEO of Virgin Hotels.
  • For more information on Virgin Hotels diversity & inclusivity commitment, visit https://virginhotels.com/diversity-and-inclusivity/ .

Sandals Resorts Announces Expansion To Curaçao

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

SANTA BARBARA, Curacao, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the world's leading all-inclusive company, announced today the signing of an agreement that will bring Sandals Resorts to a brand-new destination, at the Santa Barbara Resort on the island of Curaao.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Curacao, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the world's leading all-inclusive company, announced today the signing of an agreement that will bring Sandals Resorts to a brand-new destination, at the Santa Barbara Resort on the island of Curaao.
  • The new Sandals Curaao will initially include 350-luxurious rooms and suites stretched along the Spanish Water Bay and the Caribbean Sea, with a further expansion planned in the coming years.
  • Sandals Resorts is part of family-owned Sandals Resorts International (SRI), which includes Beaches Resorts and is theCaribbean'sleading all-inclusive resort company.
  • Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is the parent company of some of travel's most visible brands, including Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts.

Choice Hotels Continues Focus On Increasing Diversity Across Hospitality Industry By Creating One-Of-A-Kind "Choice Hotels Owners African American Alliance"

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

This dialogue is intended to help enhance the diversity of Choice Hotels' ownership base by increasing representation of the Black and African American community.

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  • This dialogue is intended to help enhance the diversity of Choice Hotels' ownership base by increasing representation of the Black and African American community.
  • The objectives of CHOAAA include:
    Ensuring that Black and African American owners are fully engaged in all the benefits associated with owning Choice-brand hotels.
  • Incorporating Black and African American owners, hotel employees and vendors fully into the Choice Hotels system.
  • "Our hats are off to Choice for initiating the Choice Hotels Owners African American Alliance.

Playa Hotels & Resorts Recognized with Multiple 2020 WAVE Awards From TravelAge West

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Friday, December 4, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA, Playa), a leading owner and operator of all-inclusive resorts across Mexico and throughout the Caribbean was honored with three 2020 WAVE Awards in the first-ever virtual TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents Votes of Excellence) Awards held December 3, 2020.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA, Playa), a leading owner and operator of all-inclusive resorts across Mexico and throughout the Caribbean was honored with three 2020 WAVE Awards in the first-ever virtual TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents Votes of Excellence) Awards held December 3, 2020.
  • WAVE Awards usually honor the great work of travel suppliers, said Ken Shapiro, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of TravelAge West.
  • TravelAge West will also feature Playa Hotels & Resorts in a special WAVE Awards Spotlight Digital Issue due out on January 11, 2021.
  • For more information on Playa Hotels & Resorts, please visit PlayaResorts.com
    About Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.
    Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (Playa) is a leading owner, operator and developer of all-inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations in popular vacation destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean.

Aimbridge Hospitality's International Division Assumes Management of 31 Hotels in the United Kingdom

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimbridge Hospitality , the leading, global, third-party hotel management company, has announced that its international division, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, is managing 31 Jupiter Hotels located across the United Kingdom this month, operating its entire U.K. portfolio.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimbridge Hospitality , the leading, global, third-party hotel management company, has announced that its international division, Interstate Hotels & Resorts, is managing 31 Jupiter Hotels located across the United Kingdom this month, operating its entire U.K. portfolio.
  • Mike Deitemeyer, President and CEO-elect of Aimbridge Hospitality, said, "Aimbridge is very pleased to see continued momentum in our International division.
  • With the addition of these hotels, Interstate Hotels & Resort's U.K. presence expands by 3,206 guest rooms.
  • For further information about Interstate Hotels & Resorts, visit www.interstatehotels.co.uk
    Aimbridge Hospitalityis the leading, global, third-party hotel management company operating branded full service, select service, luxury hotels, destination resorts, convention centers, and lifestyle hotels.

Viva Wyndham Introduces Complimentary Travel Insurance Program Across Resorts

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Viva Wyndham Resorts , a collection of all-inclusive vacation resorts in Mexico, Dominican Republic and the Bahamas, today announced a new, free Hotel Assist Insurance program that protects travelers who visit any of the Viva Wyndham Resorts with travel and medical insurance coverage, including services for telemedicine, prescriptions, COVID-19 testing and assistance, extension of stay or relocation, and more.

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  • Viva Wyndham Resorts , a collection of all-inclusive vacation resorts in Mexico, Dominican Republic and the Bahamas, today announced a new, free Hotel Assist Insurance program that protects travelers who visit any of the Viva Wyndham Resorts with travel and medical insurance coverage, including services for telemedicine, prescriptions, COVID-19 testing and assistance, extension of stay or relocation, and more.
  • Hotel Assist Insurance is part of Viva Wyndhams all-inclusive package and covers travelers from check-in to check-out.
  • At Viva Wyndham Resorts, we want our guests to fully enjoy their vacation experience, especially in these times, so we are doing everything possible to continue expanding our commitment to the highest safety and health standards across our operations, said Amanda Santana, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Viva Wyndham Resorts.
  • Viva Wyndham Resorts are a collection of all-inclusive vacation resorts that express a passion for life throughout the brands destinations located in the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Mexico.

Wyndham Destinations Presenting Today at the Barclays Eat, Sleep, Play Conference; Provides Business Update

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

(NYSE: WYND) is presenting today at the Barclays Eat, Sleep, Play Conference.

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  • (NYSE: WYND) is presenting today at the Barclays Eat, Sleep, Play Conference.
  • A live audio webcast of the event will be available on the investor relations section of the Company's website at investor.wyndhamdestinations.com .
  • The company's Wyndham Vacation Clubs offer 230 resorts that provide a contemporary take on the timeshare model through brands Club Wyndham , WorldMark by Wyndham , and Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham .
  • Forward- looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results of Wyndham Destinations, Inc. ("Wyndham Destinations") to differ materially from those discussed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements.

Dalata Hotel Group PLC: Total Voting Rights

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Dalata Hotel Group plc was founded in August 2007 and listed as a plc in March 2014.

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  • Dalata Hotel Group plc was founded in August 2007 and listed as a plc in March 2014.
  • Dalata has a strategy of owning or leasing its hotels and also has a small number of management contracts.
  • The Group's portfolio now consists of 29 owned hotels, 12 leased hotels and three management contracts with a total of 9,211 bedrooms.
  • This will bring the total number of bedrooms in Dalata to over 12,500.

Sandals Resorts International Wins Big At 2020 World Travel Awards!

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Monday, November 30, 2020

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is thrilled to announce that the company has received four prestigious awards at the 27th annual World Travel Awards Grand Final on November 27th, 2020.

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  • MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is thrilled to announce that the company has received four prestigious awards at the 27th annual World Travel Awards Grand Final on November 27th, 2020.
  • Most notably, Sandals Resorts International was dubbed the World's Leading All-Inclusive Company for the 25th consecutive year, setting the bar as an industry leader in the all-inclusive space.
  • In total Sandals Resorts International took home four trophies, solidifying the company's position as an industry trailblazer in the all-inclusive space.The Caribbean resort company's top honors included:
    World's Leading All-Inclusive Company 2020: Sandals Resorts International
    World's Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort Brand 2020: Beaches Resorts
    World's Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2020: Sandals Grenada
    World's Leading Caribbean Attraction Company 2020: Island Routes Caribbean Adventures
    "We are beyond humbled to be recognized as the world's leading all-inclusive company by the World Travel Awards for 25 consecutive years," said Gordon "Butch" Stewart, Founder and Chairman of Sandals Resorts International.
  • Furthermore, the resort that takes innovation beyond the realm of imagination, Sandals Grenada , was named the World's Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2020, by the World Travel Awards.

Wyndham Grand to Reach New Heights with First Hotel in Australia

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Wyndham Grand Adelaide will rise 120 metersfrom King William Street in Adelaide's Central Business District, becoming a new icon for the city.

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  • Wyndham Grand Adelaide will rise 120 metersfrom King William Street in Adelaide's Central Business District, becoming a new icon for the city.
  • Wyndham Grand Adelaide is set to become the first Wyndham Grand in Australia and the wider Australasia region.
  • "Our depth of hotel management experience, knowledge and capability make us the ideal partner for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts as it launches its upper-upscale Wyndham Grand brand in Australia," said Warren Cullum, senior vice president, Operations at Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific.
  • Development of Wyndham Grand Adelaide is beingmanaged by Guava Lime Property Solutions and a competitive operator selection program for the Wyndham Grand Adelaide hotel was coordinated through Savills Hotels on behalf of Equinox Property, with support from Commercial & Legal.