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Wyndham Rewards launches U.S. dining perks

It is available in the U.S. and requires a Wyndham Rewards membership

Wyndham Rewards launches U.S. dining perks

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts launched “Dine Out with Wyndham Rewards,” letting members earn up to 5 points per dollar on dine-in and takeout at more than 20,000 U.S. restaurants.

Summary:

  • Wyndham launches “Dine Out with Wyndham Rewards” at 20,000+ U.S. restaurants.
  • It launched Rewards Experiences earlier this summer.
  • A Wyndham-Grubhub partnership added on-demand dining to nearly 6,000 U.S. hotels.

WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS launched “Dine Out with Wyndham Rewards,” letting members earn up to 5 points per dollar on dine-in and takeout at over 20,000 U.S. restaurants. Through year-end, members who spend $25 and review their first dining experience within 30 days of sign-up receive 1,000 bonus points.


The program is available in the U.S. and requires a Wyndham Rewards membership, Wyndham said in a statement.

"Dining is one of life's everyday pleasures and now it's also one of the easiest ways for our members to get closer to their next getaway,” said Charmaine Taylor, Wyndham’s senior vice president for strategic and financial partnerships. “From a quick coffee run to a night out with friends, Dine Out with Wyndham Rewards turns everyday meals into rewards—helping members earn free nights, access VIP experiences and enjoy more of what they love."

Members can sign up at dineout.wyndhamrewards.com and link a credit or debit card, the statement said. They can browse participating restaurants, dine in or order takeout and automatically earn up to 5 Wyndham Rewards points per dollar on qualifying purchases, including tax and tip.

Wyndham launched Wyndham Rewards Experiences earlier this summer, letting members redeem points for concerts, sports and activities. A Wyndham-Grubhub partnership added on-demand dining to nearly 6,000 U.S. hotels, with six months of Grubhub+ membership.

Wyndham’s development pipeline reached 2,150 hotels and 255,000 rooms in the second quarter, up 5 percent from last year.

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