Wyndham Vacation Ownership Hits The Jackpot In Las Vegas

Las Vegas has long been a heavy draw for vacationers from around the world. Whether visiting for a weekend trip to hit “The Strip” or taking a leisurely time-out to explore the natural wonders outside of the neon lights, many have made Las Vegas a must-see destination. The popularity of the area is why Wyndham Vacation Ownership has made Las Vegas one of its top markets with one of the company’s largest concentrations of vacation ownership units.

Wyndham Vacation Ownership points-based vacation ownership products are an ideal fit for the Las Vegas market. While many visitors enjoy Las Vegas and the surrounding area, a week-long stay is not a typical visit. With a points-based product like Wyndham’s, owners can drop into Las Vegas a few times a year for a short stay, or use their points to stay in the area before using the balance of their points to stay in other Western United States destinations such as Palm Springs, Sedona, San Diego, Pagosa and Hawaii.

Las Vegas is appealing for vacation ownership in general. The city is primarily an adult vacation destination, however with the development of the area beyond casinos, children and extended families are also traveling to the area. Visitors to the area can go beyond the Strip to visit Hoover Dam, enjoy water activities at Lake Mead, hike at Toiyabe National Forest and even venture further to explore the Grand Canyon. Las Vegas has become a destination for all ages and vacation ownership typically provides these travelers with more space in units to spread out and enjoy each other’s company without crowding each other. Vacation ownership resorts also have many activities and amenities to appeal to all ages making it an enjoyable vacation for everyone.

Wyndham Vacation Ownership entered the Las Vegas market in 2000 and expanded rapidly. Now, the company boasts more than 1,200 vacation ownership units at four resorts in the area, each with its own unique design and appeal. The company’s resorts, Wyndham Grand Desert, WorldMark Las Vegas, WorldMark Las Vegas Spencer Street and WorldMark Las Vegas – Tropicana, are located throughout the city to offer owners the best of both worlds - from the excitement of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip to a relaxing resort stay. No matter the type of vacation, Wyndham Vacation Ownership’s owners have a place to rest and relax in this exciting town while enjoying the greater comforts of staying at a vacation ownership property.

The company’s largest Las Vegas resort is Wyndham Grand Desert. Located just a few blocks from the Strip, Wyndham Grand Desert has more than 780 units for FairShare Plus by Wyndham owners to enjoy. The resort opened in 2001 and after several phases, was complete in 2005. Feeding off the energy of the Strip but with activities for the entire family, Grand Desert features a mix of well-appointed one-, two- and three-bedroom units as well as 34 Presidential units. Each unit has an elegant Mediterranean-inspired design and includes such amenities as a full or mini kitchen, living room, entertainment center, in-unit washer and dryer, and whirlpool tub in select units.

Wyndham Grand Desert includes a number of resort-wide amenities sure to make owners’ vacations even more enjoyable. Three resort pools, one of which is adults-only, provide cool relief from the hot, desert sun. Owners and their guests can relax in the property’s four outdoor hot tubs, two poolarea cabanas and two on-site massage studios. The resort offers in-room massages as well as tanning beds, a dry sauna, basketball court and fire pit. Families visiting Grand Desert can explore the resort’s arcades and children’s play area or take part in the many activities offered seven days a week at the resort’s activities center. The activities offered include arts & crafts, games, tours and special events. Wyndham Grand Desert makes traveling to the Strip easy with complimentary shuttle service seven days a week to Harrah’s Las Vegas.

In addition to Wyndham Grand Desert, the company has three Las Vegas resorts for WorldMark, The Club owners to enjoy. Located directly on Las Vegas Boulevard, WorldMark Las Vegas is a relaxing, modern resort with convenient access to the area’s casinos, shows, restaurants and nightlife. With a mix of modern-style studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom standard units and two- and three-bedroom Penthouse units, the resort provides amenities such as outdoor pools and hot tubs, game room, outdoor children’s play area, Lazy River pool and shuttle service to the Strip. Each unit is equipped with an entertainment center with DVD/VCR, gas fireplace, balcony or terrace and washer and dryer.

WorldMark Las Vegas Spencer Street is truly a private oasis. Like the company’s other Las Vegas resorts, the property offers shuttle service to the Strip, however it has plenty of amenities to enjoy for visitors looking for a peaceful retreat. Owners and their guests can retire to their unit to sit by the fireplace, relax on the terrace or lay by the resort’s outdoor pool and hot tub, soaking up the warm desert sun.

In early 2008, Wyndham Vacation Ownership opened its fourth Las Vegas resort – WorldMark Las Vegas – Tropicana. Set in a quiet neighborhood 2.5 miles off of the Strip, WorldMark Las Vegas – Tropicana is ideal for those looking for a more tranquil resort experience. Guests can enjoy the resort’s central pool and two jetted spas as well as three additional jetted spas located across the property.

Even with the tremendous number of vacation ownership units available to Wyndham Vacation Ownership owners, the company continues to search for ways to further expand in the market. Besides resorts, Wyndham Vacation Ownership has developed a corporate presence in Las Vegas as well. The area is home to one of the company’s three corporate offices as well as five sales centers. Las Vegas is home to more than 1,800 of the company’s employees. Wyndham Vacation Ownership has also created an alliance with Harrah’s, a Las Vegas mainstay, to secure sales and marketing locations.

Las Vegas has become a successful market for Wyndham Vacation Ownership in a very short timeframe. The company’s points-based products blend seamlessly in the city where vacations consist primarily of multiple shorter visits or as a stop-over for longer vacations in nearby destinations. As the city’s popularity remains constant, Wyndham Vacation Ownership continues to provide a number of vacation ownership options for its owners and search for ways to expand its presence in Las Vegas.


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