Feb. 1, 2010, 12 a.m. - Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson to welcome Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), to National Harbor for the grand opening of their newest resort.   

“We are ecstatic to have Wyndham Vacation Resorts become yet another impressive addition to National Harbor.  National Harbor is a unique destination with many extraordinary features especially, its exquisite location just off the banks of the Potomac River,” said Johnson.  "I am certain that this will be a popular location and win, win investment for both the Wyndham and its timeshare owners.”

 

In development for more than three years, the resort will include 250 condominium-styles, fully furnished units, including 42 opulent, presidential suites.  Built in an 11-story tower, the resort also boasts an expansive health and fitness club, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, an outdoor terrace with a spa and wading pool as well as a recreation room. 

 

“Our nation’s capital has always been a popular vacation destination. Wyndham Old Town Alexandria was wildly successful when it opened in 1999 and it remains one of our most popular resorts so it was a natural decision to double our presence in this market,” said Franz Hanning, president and chief executive officer, Wyndham Vacation Ownership. "The fact that our National Harbor property is more than 75 percent sold out is a testament to the popularity of our urban properties and the Washington D.C. area.”

 

This resort property is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of urban resorts, which are designed to offer owners convenient access to the exciting shopping, dining and nightlife located in or near the epicenters of major metropolitan destinations throughout the United States, Canada and Australia.  The company also boasts properties in other popular urban markets, including San Francisco, Calif., Seattle, Wash., Las Vegas, Nev., San Antonio, Texas, Vancouver, BC and Sydney, Australia.