ORLANDO, Fla. 01-23-2008 — Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the worlds largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced the acquisition of The Royal Garden Hotel and Spa in Waikiki, Hawaii from The Royal Hotel & Spa, LLC. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 140-room hotel will remain operating until renovations begin, which is anticipated to occur in November 2008. Once renovations are complete, the property will operate within the companys FairShare Plus by Wyndham resort portfolio.

“Hawaii continues to be a highly desirable destination for our owners. In fact in a recent survey, our owners consistently ranked Honolulu among the top three most desirable vacation destinations,” said Franz Hanning, president & CEO of Wyndham Vacation Ownership. “We are pleased to acquire a property in an outstanding location as we continue to expand our presence in the Hawaiian Islands.”

Through a two-phase conversion process, the hotel will be converted to a mix of beautifully appointed studio, one- and two-bedroom units. The vacation ownership resort amenities will include a swimming pool and sauna, restaurants and fitness center. Located along the Ala Wai waterway, the property is just blocks from Waikiki Beach and is conveniently located near the areas shopping, fine dining, golf courses and nightlife. The property is also located in close proximity to the Waikiki Beach Walk complex, the largest re-development project in the citys history.

"With the sale of The Royal Garden Hotel and Spa to Wyndham Vacation Ownership, we have transferred the property to a company with a tremendous ownership base and respected reputation," said Rick Cho, President of Jupiter Holdings Group, LLC and owner of The Royal Garden Hotel & Spa. "We are sure their owners will experience outstanding vacations in this wonderful growing destination."

The new property will complement Wyndham Vacation Ownerships existing resorts in Hawaii, including Wyndham Waikiki Beach Walk on Oahu; Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort, Wyndham Mauna Loa Village, Wyndham Royal Sea Cliff and WorldMark Kona on the Big Island; Wyndham Bali Hai Villas, Wyndham Ka ‘Eo Kai, Wyndham Makai Club and Cottages, Wyndham Shearwater, WorldMark Kapaa Shore and Wyndham Kauai Beach Villas on Kauai; and WorldMark Kihei and WorldMark Valley Isle on Maui.