On November 2, 2026, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced a strategic partnership with HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts to incorporate more than 40 independent luxury hotels into its Registry Collection Hotels brand by early 2027.
Luxury Boutique Hotels Join Registry Collection
The new properties, sourced from HotelREZ’s Elegant Hotels of the World portfolio, consist primarily of small luxury boutique hotels averaging between 20 and 50 rooms. These hotels will retain membership in Elegant Hotels of the World while joining Wyndham’s Registry Collection and Wyndham Rewards loyalty program, which currently includes over 30 hotels across nine countries.
Technology and Distribution Integration
The partnership enables these independent hotels to access Wyndham’s advanced technology
stack, including cloud-based commercial platforms and AI-powered solutions such as Wyndham Connect and Wyndham AI Concierge. In addition, a flexible model will allow properties from HotelREZ’s Best Loved Hotels collection to selectively utilize Wyndham’s distribution and technology capabilities, enhancing global demand reach while preserving hotel independence.
Statements from Wyndham and HotelREZ
Wyndham’s Chief Commercial Officer highlighted that the partnership expands luxury options available to Wyndham Rewards’ approximately 129 million members, enabling aspirational experiences at distinctive hotels worldwide. HotelREZ underlined that the collaboration unlocks commercial opportunities for its member hotels by integrating them into one of the largest global hotel ecosystems backed by a rapidly growing
loyalty program.
Global Scale and Loyalty Program Reach
Wyndham operates roughly 8,500 hotels in about 100 countries across six continents, managing 25 brands including the Registry Collection Hotels. Wyndham Rewards, its flagship loyalty program, boasts 129 million enrolled members offering widespread point redemption opportunities. The Registry Collection is focused on strengthening Wyndham’s footprint in the independent luxury hotel market.
HotelREZ’s Historic Role and Portfolio Scope
Founded in 2004 by Mark Lewis, HotelREZ manages a portfolio of more than 300 independent luxury hotels under Elegant Hotels of the World and a broader network exceeding 1,500 GDS-enabled independent and upscale properties. The company supports owner-operated hotels worldwide by providing commercial infrastructure and access to
global distribution channels while maintaining individual brand identities.
Traveler Benefits through Wyndham Rewards
With the addition of HotelREZ’s luxury hotels, Wyndham Rewards members gain expanded opportunities to earn and redeem points at a wider range of small, design-driven luxury hotels in highly sought-after destinations globally. This partnership increases access to distinctive luxury stays within Wyndham’s Registry Collection across nine countries, offering travelers more choices for special occasions and luxury travel experiences.
