Wyndham's Women Awards Finalists Share Their Business Travel Secrets to Success; History In The Making: Women On Their Way Provide Travel Advice to Mark Women's History Month.

Business Editors

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 2001

Women business travelers, the fastest growing segment of the business travel market, have a lot to be grateful for in March -- especially if they're jet-setting around the globe. In honor of Women's History Month, Wyndham International, Inc. (NYSE:WYN) has compiled a Top Ten list of travel tips from its WOMEN ON THEIR WAY(R) Awards finalists to benefit business travelers across the country.

Tips include everything from how to stay energized on an international flight, to what to do when plans change unexpectedly. The finalists' Top Ten tips are designed to provide convenient solutions to make business travel easier.

"Wyndham's award finalists are not only accomplished career women who are altering the history of women in business, but also women who have traveled the world. They know the ropes of living out of a suitcase," said Cary J. Broussard, vice president of marketing for WOMEN ON THEIR WAY. "As business travel experts, they can provide valuable advice for those who strive to work efficiently, while having a pleasant travel experience."

The five finalists of Wyndham's WOMEN ON THEIR WAY Awards program, which was created to recognize the professional and personal achievements of American women, were selected from more than 600 nominees across the nation. Their entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to their industry and community serve as a reminder of the type of accomplishments recognized during Women's History Month.

The attached Top Ten suggestions will be conveniently located in the guest services directory in every Wyndham guest room, and available on the WOMEN ON THEIR WAY Web site, www.womenontheirway.com. In the past few years, women business travelers have submitted hundreds of valuable tips to the Web site. Specific categories include Personal Assistant, Concierge, Trainer, Style Consultant, Safety Advisor and Best Friend.

The finalists and winner of the 2001 WOMEN ON THEIR WAY Awards program were announced this past February in New York City. The winner, Heidi Van Arnem, received a personal assistant for one year, a prize valued at $100,000, to help Van Arnem fulfill her lifelong career objectives.

Wyndham's WOMEN ON THEIR WAY program is a distinctive, award-winning initiative designed to serve women business travelers through innovations that meet their evolving needs. Launched in 1995, the program is comprised of a Women Business Travelers Advisory Board; an annual awards program; a Web site (www.womenontheirway.com); research with New York University's Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Business Administration; and strategic partnerships with women's organizations, such as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the Women National Series of LPGA Golf Clinics and Business and Professional Women/USA (BPW/USA). For additional information, please visit www.womenontheirway.com.

Wyndham International, Inc. offers upscale and luxury hotel and resort accommodations through proprietary lodging brands and a management services division. Based in Dallas, Wyndham International owns, leases, manages and franchises hotels and resorts in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com. For reservations, call 800-WYNDHAM.

-- Editor's Note: The WOMEN ON THEIR WAY Top Ten travel tips are

attached below. Biographies of the winner and finalists are

available upon request.

Wyndham's WOMEN ON THEIR WAY Top Ten Travel Tips

1. Pack light! Limit yourself to one purse, one duffle bag and one

carry-on. You will probably come home with more than you brought,

so never stuff your bags.

2. Research the area where you are traveling in case you have free

time. Every city has 'must-see' attractions, and if you plan

ahead, you can maximize your sightseeing time.

3. When you travel with something that reminds you of home, like your

pillowcase or a picture of a loved one, your hotel room becomes

more like home.

4. If you're stranded at the airport, you can join most airline clubs

for around $50.

5. Pack a small plastic spray bottle filled with a mixture of water

and rosewater to perk up and moisturize your face and hands during

a long flight.

6. As soon as the plane's engines start rolling, use earplugs to

block out noise. This helps increase concentration when reading,

and allows you to arrive at your destination more relaxed.

7. To keep medicine cool, bring disposable instant cold packs, which

are available in the first-aid section of pharmacies.

8. Don't be afraid to ask for items in your hotel room that will make

your stay more comfortable. Some hotels even invite you to make

personal requests.

9. If your flight is cancelled, the best way to get on the next

available flight is to multi-task. Use your cell phone to call the

airlines and book a reservation, while getting in line immediately

to speed the process along.

10. Wear comfortable but professional clothes and shoes. You never

know whom you will want to impress. If you're short on time, use

the hotel's dry-cleaning service to press clothing.

Compiled by Wyndham's 2001 WOMEN ON THEIR WAY Awards Finalists:

-- Barbara Brown, top-producing Allstate insurance agent and mentor to minority
youths from Homewood, IL

-- Mia Mends, director at Citicorp Diners Club and an executive committee
member of the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago

-- Cynthia Miyashita, international entrepreneur, founder of Hemisphere
Marketing and chairman of the Commonwealth Club of California's Asia-Pacific
Affairs Section from San Francisco

-- Care Tuk, occupational therapist, volunteer, cancer survivor and mother from
Elk, WA

-- Heidi Van Arnem, CEO of iCan.com and founder of the Heidi Van Arnem
Foundation from Birmingham, MI