The original heritage and charm that makes WorldMark Resort Ballarat one of Victoria’s grandest mansions has been enhanced with a million dollar refurbishment on all rooms and common areas.

The grand building, which has been operating as WorldMark Resort Ballarat since 2003 is set on 55 acres and one of 23 WorldMark South Pacific Club by Wyndham vacation ownership properties managed by Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific. It was built in 1878 and the old-war manor Federation and Victorian inspired architecture has attracted the property a heritage listing. In the early 1900s the building was used for the St Joseph’s Boys Home and has significant historical importance to the area.

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific’s $1.3 million upgrade on the resort is designed to offer a heritage retreat escape from bustling city life while seamlessly integrating all of the modern conveniences of today. The elegance and heritage of the property was maintained throughout the renovations with many features including a historic tulip motif on the tiles that was integrated into the new design theme in the architraves, stained glass and fabrics.

All rooms now have a new vibrant colour scheme, timber furnishings and modern fixtures which complement the heritage culture of the property. The accommodation now features new LCD televisions and upgraded modern kitchen appliances.

Barry Robinson, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific CEO and Managing Director said, “Our company prides itself on providing quality accommodation to our owners and invests significant resources into high standard refurbishments. The WorldMark South Pacific Club in the last 12 months has invested almost $4 million in property updates and additionally has $16.5 million reserved in its sinking fund for
future refurbishments.”

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Continuing its notable growth in the South Pacific, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific and Wyndham Hotel Group, both part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), today announced the purchase of a combination of hotel rooms, holiday apartments and penthouse suites together with the management rights for Wyndham® Resort Torquay.

The beachfront property located at 100 The Esplanade, Torquay, near Melbourne, Victoria was developed by Massey Pty Ltd as OnShore Torquay and formerly carried the Crowne Plaza flag. It will operate as Wyndham Resort Torquay starting today.

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International hospitality company, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific celebrated the launch of its new sales office and education centre to great response from over 80 West Australian “Owners”.

The opening of the new site located at level 1, 46 Ord Street West Perth, marks the beginning of a new chapter in Western Australia for this global hospitality company that is part of the Wyndham Worldwide group of companies (NYSE:WYN).

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific launched the Vacation Ownership club, WorldMark South Pacific Club by Wyndham, in 2001 with one resort located at Coolangatta, Queensland. Today, the company has a network of 14 sales sites and 22 resorts located across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, including two resorts in Western Australia and more than 44,000 owners in the WorldMark South Pacific Club.

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Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke joined business colleagues and staff of one of the Gold Coast’s largest corporate employers, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific on Wednesday, 18^th May for the official naming of its new office premises – Wyndham Corporate Centre.

The launch of the new Asia Pacific headquarters marks the beginning of a new decade on the Gold Coast for this global hospitality company that is part of the Wyndham Worldwide group of companies.  Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific launched the Vacation Ownership club, WorldMark South Pacific Club by Wyndham, on the Gold Coast in 2001 with one resort located at Coolangatta and a small band of employees. Today, the company employs around 1,200 people and the WorldMark South Pacific Club has a network of 21 resorts located throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Mayor Ron Clarke congratulated Wyndham staff, saying the Gold Coast was an ideal location for the company.

“The Wyndham group has a strong reputation in hospitality, as does the city, and with a highly skilled local workforce here, it is a perfect fit,” said Cr Clarke.

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Premier David Bartlett today officially opened the $21 million Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Seven Mile Beach calling the development another example of confidence in the Tasmanian economy.

“Tasmania was recently nominated by CommSec as the strongest economy in the nation. Tourism is part of our success story.

“This multi-million dollar investment by Wyndham resorts in Tasmania will open up our state to a whole new market of holiday owners.

“Evidence shows holiday ownership resorts attract people who tend to stay longer and explore more, which means a greater flow on to local businesses and injection into the economy,” Mr Bartlett said.

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific is part of Wyndham Worldwide, and the largest vacation ownership company in Asia Pacific. Wyndham Vacation Ownership has 43 000 owners and 19 ownership resorts in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, and is part of a worldwide network of 145 resorts that service 800 000 owners in North America, the Caribbean and South Pacific.

The resort at Seven Mile Beach employs 35 Tasmanians. It has a total of 61 rooms, including 11 different room types. There is also a restaurant, bar, pool, outdoor spa, tennis court, playground, games room, gym, sauna and BBQ facilities.

“This is a development that reflects an authentic Tasmanian experience. Particularly welcome are the efforts that have gone into minimising the impact of the resort on the local environment,” Mr Bartlett said.

Inspired by the Wyndham Green initiative, an onsite horticulturalist has set up a program to restore the native habitat to the original ecosystem that would have characterised the site prior to colonial inhabitation.

“Tourism as an industry directly and indirectly supports about 11.2 per cent of Tasmania’s total employment which is nearly 3 per cent higher than the national average.

“Quality developments like this one at Seven Mile Beach will encourage even greater growth of this important sector.

“Since 2006 the State Government has boosted tourism funding by $32 million – this includes an additional $4 million announced recently.

“This Government has overseen a period of exceptional tourism growth.

“We will continue to support the tourism industry and build on the strong base that has been established under Labor,” Mr Bartlett said.