PARSIPPANY, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- 01/18/13 -- Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today the appointment of Patrick Davis as vice president of operations, North America East, effective immediately. Davis most recently served as the general manager of ResortQuest Delaware overseeing and managing Wyndham Vacation Rental operations for over 1,000 rental accommodations in the Mid-Atlantic and over a dozen independent homeowner associations Wyndham manages on a fee-for-service basis.

In his new expanded role, Davis will oversee the sales, marketing, revenue management and operations of Wyndham Vacation Rentals East region. He will continue to be based at and remain in his current location of Delaware and be working directly with top executives and general managers to identify growth opportunities within the region and foster relationships with key industry leaders including local developers and homeowner associations. Davis will be reporting directly to the President of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America, LLC, Bob Milne.

"Patrick's leadership experience has been proven over the years through the various roles he has held and he has made significant contributions to promote the growth of Wyndham Vacation Rentals," said Milne. "His in-depth knowledge and experience of the professionally managed vacation rentals industry, particularly along the East Coast, will be crucial as we continue to grow our brand nationally."

Davis started in the hospitality industry in 1993 when he joined ResortQuest as the controller for the Sea Colony Realty and Sea Colony Management companies in Bethany Beach, Del. He then became the rental manager for ResortQuest Delaware in 1998 and was quickly promoted to director of operations in 1999, overseeing vacation rentals and homeowners association managements. In 2001, Davis assumed the role of general manager, leading the real estate brokerage portion of the Delaware business in addition to his existing responsibilities.

Davis holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Wake Forest University and went on to earn his M.B.A at Loyola College. He and his family reside in Bethany Beach, Del.

About Wyndham Vacation Rentals

Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world's largest professionally managed vacation rentals business, is part of Wyndham Exchange & Rentals and the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN). Backed by one of the world's largest hospitality companies, Wyndham Vacation Rentals provides access to more than 100,000 vacation rental properties in over 500 unique destinations worldwide. Specializing in the managed vacation rental segment, Wyndham works closely with property owners to ensure all rentals meet its standards for customer service, quality and comfort. With a diverse and celebrated collection of more than 25 rental brands including Canvas Holidays, Hoseasons, James Villa Holidays, Landal GreenParks®, Novasol®, ResortQuest® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals® and The Resort Company® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Wyndham Vacation Rentals delivers distinct vacation experiences, ranging from beachfront condos, private homes, villas, castles and houseboats, with many properties offering kitchens, washers and dryers, maid service, spa and fitness centers, and golf courses. For additional information visit our media center or wyndhamvacationrentals.com. Wyndham Vacation Rentals also can be found on Facebook.

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