Wyndham Honored with ARDA's Circle of Excellence Employer Award
APRIL 24, 2008. This award is given to a company that throughout 2007 demonstrated a commitment to its employees through training, flexibility, individual development, benefits and unique programs for its staff.
ARDA is the Washington D.C.-based professional association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries. The ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) Employer Award is one of only eight ACE Awards presented annually, recognizing those that have attained the highest level of excellence in the industry, whose accomplishments and dedication help spur new heights. The company received the award during the ARDA's annual convention held in Las Vegas, Nev., on April 9th, 2008.
'Receiving this award is a wonderful testament to our commitment to recruiting, orienting, training, developing and retaining the best and the brightest associates in the vacation ownership industry,' states Franz Hanning, President and CEO. 'As a company, we recognize that our success is a result of the achievements of our employees who are showcasing the Wyndham brand and providing exceptional service to our more than 800,000 owners and their guests each and every day.'
With the introduction of iGoWVO - the company's new on-boarding program and the program for which Wyndham won the ACE Employer Award - WVO is cementing its commitment to not only giving employees the skills and knowledge to perform their job responsibilities but also to share the company's culture of service and excellence. In addition to its comprehensive on-boarding program, the company offers many programs and opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
