Wyndham Hotel Group and GTA Sign Distribution Agreement

Designed to help the Hotel Group increase bookings from travel agency and tour operators, the agreement offers GTA's customers complete access to the company's entire portfolio, which includes well-known brands such as Wyndham Hotels and Resorts(R), Ramada(R) and Days Inn(R).

'GTA is a leading wholesaler with a broad multi-channel distribution network that provides content to travel agencies, tour operators and third-party Web sites in over 130 countries,' said Ross Hosking, Wyndham Hotel Group executive vice president of global sales. 'This agreement will help ensure that our hotels are top of mind for GTA's travel buyers.'

Based in Parsippany, N.J., Wyndham Hotel Group is a global player with hotels in 65 countries, and the company's growth, both domestic and international, remains a key priority.

'We're excited to have reached this agreement with Wyndham Hotel Group and further expand the range of lodging options for our global travel trade customers,' said Kurt Ekert, GTA chief operating officer. 'This new relationship will allow us to better meet the needs of our clients across the world by offering them best-rate assurance across an expanding range of hotels and allowing them to better service their customers.'

GTA (Gullivers Travel Associates) is a world leader in the provision of ground travel products and services. GTA uses industry-leading online technology to market and distribute global travel content, including more than 33,000 hotels & apartments with instant confirmation, in over 130 countries. Other travel services include sightseeing tours and attractions, private transfers, group travel and rail passes. GTA also provides online destination information, including 300 extensive city and country travel guides, weather reports, currency conversion and travel health advice. GTA, www.gta-travel.com, is a Travelport business. Travelport is one of the largest and most geographically diverse travel companies, dedicated to creating the exceptional travel experiences the world demands. More information about GTA is available at www.gta-travel.com.

Wyndham Hotel Group, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), encompasses more than 7,000 hotels and 590,000 rooms under its 11 brands in 65 countries. All hotels are independently owned and operated excluding certain Wyndham and international Ramada hotels which are managed by our affiliate or through a joint venture partner. Wyndham Hotel Group is based in Parsippany, N.J. Additional information is available at www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

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