Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has expanded its all-inclusive resort portfolio through a new partnership with Decameron All Inclusive Hotels & Resorts. This partnership will add nine Decameron properties in Mexico, Panama, and Jamaica to Wyndham’s all-inclusive offerings, bringing its total number of resorts worldwide to more than 50. The terms of the franchise contracts for these resorts were not disclosed, but they will retain the Decameron branding and be soft-branded to either Wyndham’s Trademark Collection or Ramada.
Travelers will be able to book these resorts using cash or loyalty points through Wyndham’s website and app. Members of Wyndham’s loyalty program can redeem points for free stays starting at 15,000 points a night. The partnership with Decameron is part of Wyndham’s strategy to increase its presence in the all-inclusive resort sector, with the goal of expanding its reach and offering diverse choices to travelers. Decameron has more properties than the ones joining Wyndham as franchises, but the focus in the short term is on increasing distribution with its Caribbean resorts.
The larger trend in the all-inclusive resort sector includes other major hotel groups making similar moves to grow their presence in this market. For example, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) signed a licensing deal with Iberostar to market up to 70 of their all-inclusive hotels and resorts. Marriott has also added about 20 all-inclusive resorts to their Autograph Collection through a licensing deal with Sunwing Travel Group’s hotel division. These partnerships reflect the industry’s response to the growing demand for all-inclusive vacation options.
The performance of hotels and short-term rental sector stocks can be seen in the ST200 index, which includes companies publicly traded across global markets. This index covers international and regional hotel brands, hotel REITs, hotel management companies, alternative accommodations, and timeshares. It combines the financial performance of nearly 200 travel companies into a single number, providing insight into the overall performance of the accommodations sector. This data allows investors and industry analysts to track trends and make informed decisions.
Overall, the partnership between Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Decameron All Inclusive Hotels & Resorts represents a strategic move to expand offerings in the all-inclusive resort sector. This partnership allows Wyndham to add diverse properties in popular destinations like Mexico, Panama, and Jamaica to its portfolio, catering to the growing demand for all-inclusive vacation options. With the addition of these resorts, travelers will have more choices for booking stays using cash or loyalty points, contributing to the overall growth of the accommodations sector and the industry as a whole.
