GUESTS AT WYNDHAM properties will have a new option for ordering food and earning Wyndham Rewards points. Under a new agreement, the Applebee’s restaurant franchise will provide free delivery for orders of $15 directly to the guest’s room.
Wyndam Rewards members also receive 10 points per dollar in the order made through the Wyndham Mobile App, Wyndam said in a statement. More than 1,100 Applebee’s are located within five miles of a Wyndham hotel in the U.S., the company said. Wyndham Rewards members who join Club Applebee's receive 2,500 bonus points on the first qualifying To Go order.
“Today's travelers expect convenience and flexibility at every turn, and this gives members one more seamless way to get more out of every trip," said Michael Shiwdin, Wyndham’s group vice president for integrated marketing, loyalty and digital.
Wyndham Rewards has more than 124 million enrolled members worldwide.
“There’s nothing better than a burger in bed,” said Vicki Hormann, Applebee’s executive director of off-premise services and customer relationship management. “Whether traveling with family or for work, our To Go menu has something for everyone—and best of all, we’re open late.”
Last July, Wyndham made a similar arrangement with Grubhub. It also provides free delivery on orders placed through the Grubhub app on-site or by scanning a hotel QR code at nearly 6,000 U.S. hotels.
Once connected, guests and staff are guided through a digital process to activate a six-month Grubhub+ membership with free delivery on eligible orders, reduced service fees and 5 percent credit back on pickup orders, the companies said in a joint statement.
