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premium hotel positioning

1 story · First covered Jun 22, 2026 · Latest 1d ago

premium hotel positioning Coverage

Wyndham Just Put a $395 Annual Fee on an Economy Hotel Card. Let's Talk About That.

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Wyndham Just Put a $395 Annual Fee on an Economy Hotel Card. Let's Talk About That.

Wyndham's first premium credit card promises Diamond status and $400 in statement credits for $395 a year. The question nobody at headquarters is asking is whether this actually drives heads in beds... or just inflates a loyalty number that looks great on an earnings call.

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Elena Voss 4 min read · 1d ago