Wyndham Names Peter Regan, of Wyndham Virginia Crossings, Sales Leader of 2010
GLEN ALLEN, VA - June 7, 2011 - The Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center today announced that Director of Sales and Marketing Peter Regan has been named Sales Leader of the Year for 2010 by the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® upscale hotel chain.
A two-year employee of the hotel, Regan was awarded the honor across the brand as a result of his exemplary leadership, consistently outstanding sales results and ability to go above and beyond to develop and maintain key client relationships that help drive business. Among the year's many accomplishments, Regan and his team increased the hotel's occupancy by 12 points and room revenues by over 10 percent. Year over year booking pace showed a dramatic 18 percent improvement as well. Regan was also integral in Wyndham Virginia Crossings being named the brand's top hotel worldwide for service excellence in 2010.
“Peter is an outstanding employee and a true asset to our hotel, playing an integral role in the hotel's increased performance this past year,” said Bob Nelson, general manager at Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center. “His willingness to consistently anticipate the needs of guests and drive continuous business through our doors is truly remarkable. We are proud to see him receive the recognition he undoubtedly deserves.”
The 183-room Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, an AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel and a certified Virginia Green Lodging recipient, is a dedicated hotel and conference center set on 20 beautifully landscaped acres in Glen Allen, Va., a prominent business and vacation destination outside of Richmond. The property features 23,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including a 4,700-square-foot ballroom, which meets the exacting standards of the International Association of Conference Centers.
Wyndham Virginia Crossings also offers two on-site restaurants, fitness center, business center and outdoor pool. Guests have access to The Crossings Golf Club, a separately owned, championship golf course adjacent to the hotel. Located at the interchange of Interstates 95 and 295, the hotel is 12 miles north of Richmond, 20 miles north of Richmond International Airport and 90 miles south of Washington, D.C. For more information or to make reservations, call (804) 727-1400 or visit www.wyndham.com.
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham® hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM - (800) 996-3426 - or visiting www.wyndham.com.
CONTACT:
Bob Nelson
General Manager
Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center
(804) 727-1401
bnelson@wyndham.com




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