Wyndham debuts ‘Accelerator Circle’ for diverse hoteliers

WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS launched the “Accelerator Circle”, a community platform for diverse hoteliers, offering BOLD and Women Own the Room franchisees
access to Wyndham’s network through quarterly virtual meetups. These sessions focus on accelerating hotel openings, maximizing performance and reinforcing the
company’s commitment to diversity, Wyndham said in a statement.

“Navigating hotel ownership isn’t easy, with many owners facing the same challenges over and over,” said Galen Barrett, Wyndham’s vice president of strategic
franchise initiatives. “Wyndham’s Accelerator Circle connects a dynamic community for Black and women entrepreneurs who haven’t always had the support of our
industry. It’s a space for owners to exchange knowledge, learn from seasoned pros, and the expected result? A more diverse industry with a new wave of empowered,
savvy owners.”

Wyndham’s BOLD and Women Own the Room focus on building a supportive community to enhance diversity in hospitality, while Accelerator Circle connects owners to
foster shared learning and growth within an engaged network, the statement said. The initiatives have resulted in more than 90 hotel deals with Black and women
hoteliers, with more than 20 hotels currently operating across the U.S.