Beach Palace

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Dec. 21, 2009) - Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and Palace Resorts today announced that four upscale Palace Resorts properties in Mexico will join the Wyndham® brand: Beach Palace®, Cancun; Isla Mujeres Palace®, Isla Mujeres; and Playacar Palace® and Xpu-Ha Palace®, both in Riviera Maya.

Xpu-Ha Palace will be rebranded as a Wyndham Resort while Beach Palace, Isla Mujeres Palace and Playacar Palace will gain the Wyndham Grand Resort designation. All will continue to be owned and operated by Palace Resorts.

Jeff Wagoner, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts president, said the franchise agreements will expand Wyndham brand distribution in Latin America, creating a total presence of 26 Wyndham properties in Mexico and the Caribbean.

"The marriage of our global brand and distribution system with the outstanding Palace Resorts brand and these four all-inclusive properties in Mexico will be mutually beneficial for both companies and our guests," he said. "We take pride in welcoming these resorts, known for their exceptional service and luxurious all-inclusive amenities, to the Wyndham family." Roberto Chapur, Palace Resorts president, said the affiliation with the Wyndham brand will provide a global distribution platform to drive bookings in the growing leisure, bridal and meeting travel segments.

"For the last 25 years, Palace Resorts has been redefining all-inclusive resort vacations by offering continually refreshed five-star service and amenities that exceed the traditional definition of all-inclusive," he said. "By affiliating these four Palace Resorts properties with the Wyndham brand, we will gain exposure to a significant new audience of potential clients through the Wyndham system's multiple distribution channels."

The four oceanfront hotels offer luxury accommodations with fine furnishings, signature in-room double Jacuzzi® whirlpool baths, Biosilk bath amenities, bathrobes and slippers, satellite television, minibars with liquor dispensers and unlimited beverages, premium coffeemakers and turndown service.

Each Palace Resorts property features unlimited fine dining and top-shelf beverages at a wide variety of international a la carte or buffet restaurants, 24-hour room service, nonmotorized water sports, live nightly entertainment shows, wireless Internet service throughout the resort, unlimited telephone calls to the United States, Canada and Mexico and unlimited tours to selected local cultural sites. Guests also have access to the facilities and amenities at all other
Palace Resorts properties, including signature spas and championship golf courses.

All Palace Resorts hotels feature indoor and outdoor meeting and event facilities for groups of any size at an all-inclusive price. "We enable meeting planners to pay one set price up front, with no hidden fees, so they don't have to worry about going over budget," Chapur said. "Our professional group coordinators fine tune all details for all events, from corporate functions in grand ballrooms to intimate beachside weddings."

The four resorts soon will join the Wyndham Rewards® program, the world's largest lodging loyalty program based on the more than 6,000 participating hotels, and offer the brand's Wyndham ByRequest® personalized benefits. Wyndham Rewards® points can be redeemed for complimentary hotel stays, airline tickets, name-brand merchandise and dining and shopping gift cards, among other options. In lieu of points, members may elect to earn airline or rail miles with a variety of partners. More information is available at www.wyndhamrewards.com.

Recently, the Wyndham Rewards® program added Mexico's leading air carrier, AeroMexico, as an earning and redemption partner. As part of a special promotion celebrating the program's expansion, guests who stay at a participating Wyndham Hotel Group hotel, including the recently added Palace Resorts properties, will earn double airline miles with AeroMexico for stays through March 31, 2010. Full details are available at www.wyndhamrewards.com/aeromexico.

Beach Palace, Wyndham Grand Resort, in the heart of the Cancun hotel and entertainment zone, fuses the moods of the laid-back Caribbean culture with lively Cancun. The resort has an energized yet relaxed atmosphere that caters to the needs of all age groups.

All 287 signature Palace Resorts guest rooms feature spacious accommodations including deluxe lounge chairs on oversized balconies, the perfect spot to watch the sunrise or sunset over the Caribbean Sea or Nichupte Lagoon.
Three outdoor pools, one spilling into the Caribbean Sea and two with rooftop views of Cancun, serve tropical cocktails and beverages at swim-up and traditional bars. The rooftop Sky Floor features a fitness facility, an intimate lounge area and live entertainment from local bands, all with the ocean as the backdrop.

Leisure activities include a casual sports bar with game tables and Kids Club with daily poolside games. Guests also enjoy unlimited fine dining at four international restaurants and spas featuring signature treatments, a hydrotherapy facility and outdoor couples' treatment room. Beach Palace can accommodate wedding and corporate groups of all sizes in magnificent facilities including the 8,200-square-foot Grand Beach Ballroom.

MIAMI, Fla. " Acknowledged as having some of the finest meeting properties in Mexico and the Caribbean, Palace Resorts announces a new NO ATTRITION POLICY, which allows meeting and event groups to reserve up to 25 percent of a Palace Resorts room inventory and later reduce the number of rooms in a block as needed, without cancellation fees. All group blocks BOOKED BY JULY 31, 2009 FOR TRAVEL BEFORE DEC. 25, 2009 will qualify for this program. Palace Resorts many innovative meeting venues, first-class conference facilities, all-inclusive luxury amenities, carefree planning, and the new No Attrition Program make Palace Resorts the perfect destination for meeting, incentive and event groups.

In response to growing economic concerns from our meeting and event clients, Palace Resorts is pleased to offer this new No Attrition Policy that will alleviate the stress of uncertainty when blocking room nights, said Ginny Davito, Vice President, Group Sales. With this practical, hassle-free program, combined with the unparalleled value of Palace Resorts, we are confident meeting planners will find budgeting a destination conference or event more flexible than ever before.

Palace Resorts value-driven No Attrition Policy allows meeting planners to book group blocks of up to 25 percent of the hotel inventory (up to 500 rooms at select resorts) in advance without the pressure of having the precise number of guestrooms reserved. This innovative policy allows planners to adjust the room block without incurring attrition damages. In addition, meeting planners can take advantage of the VAT exemption and tax deductibility when booking a meeting in Mexico, which is considered part of the continental U.S. for American tax purposes, allowing meetings to be recorded as a tax deductible business expense.

The all-inclusive nature of Palace Resorts allows meeting planners to pay a set price per person and never worry about going over budget. Professional and experienced conference center staff coordinate all functions and set up everything necessary for a successful meeting, from complimentary gourmet coffee breaks in private breakout rooms to evening dinner events with international banquet selections. Palace Resorts boasts unrivaled business amenities from elegantly appointed meeting and conference facilities, state-of-the-art breakout rooms, included long distance calls to the United States and Canada and included wireless Internet access throughout the resorts and guest rooms. Additionally, high-tech board of director rooms and business centers are provided at no set fees or surcharge, making these conference facilities ideal for groups and functions of any size.

The Palace Resorts convention centers are some of the largest in the Caribbean, including 91,850 square-feet of meeting space at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, 55,000 square-feet at Aventura Spa Palace in Riviera Maya, the elegant, 6,300 square-foot Nayarit Ballroom at Vallarta Palace in Riviera Nayarit, and 60,000 square-feet that will soon be available at Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, including the 37,500 square-foot Universal Ballroom. With exquisite indoor space and breathtaking outdoor function space at the 11 Palace Resorts, facilities can be transformed to fit any function, from large conventions to sensational, private theme parties. All-inclusive amenities offer the perfect way to relax after a long day of meetings with non-motorized water sports, fine dining and drinks, 24-hour room service, double Jacuzzis and complete mini bars in every room and included long distance calls to family and friends in the U.S. and Canada. Palace Resorts provides a truly unforgettable experience, with five-star meeting facilities, bountiful all-inclusive amenities and the new No Attrition Policy. To book a meeting at Palace Resorts, call 800-539-3313 or visit www.palaceresorts.com/groups

About Palace Resorts
Palace Resorts, the company that set the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations, offers 12 all-inclusive properties throughout Cancun, Riviera Maya, Isla Mujeres, Riviera Nayarit, Cozumel and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. A recipient of the Meetings & Conventions Gold Key Award, every Palace Resort offers meeting and event attendees luxurious, yet affordable accommodations, all with a private Jacuzzi, fine cuisine, 24-hour room service, top shelf drinks, sensational entertainment, non-motorized water sports, wireless Internet and included unlimited calls to the U.S. and Canada. Palace Resorts unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes them a leader in providing world-class resort vacations in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.