Antonio Rodriguez Joins Westward Look as Executive Chef

Chef returns to Tucson after leading top Texas hotel's kitchens

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. February 01, 2013

Tucson, AZ - February 1, 2013 - Culinary excellence continues at Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa with the appointment of Antonio Rodriguez as executive chef. Rodriguez began his duties at Tucson's first and finest AAA Four Diamond resort on January 15. Rodriguez returns to Tucson after two years of serving as executive chef of the Hotel Galvez & Spa, an acclaimed hotel in Galveston, Texas.

“Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa has a worldwide reputation as a first-class, luxury destination that provides a unique and memorable guest experience, which is reflected in the many awards that it has won,” said Rodriguez. “I feel privileged to be a part of this team and I'm glad to be returning to Tucson.”

Rodriguez brings 20 years of culinary experience to the restaurant and catering kitchens at Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa. Previously, he was executive chef for nine years at Omni Tucson National Golf Resort and Spa, executive sous chef at Omni Hotel Park West and Westin Hotel Galleria in Dallas, banquet sous chef at Westin William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh and restaurant sous chef/banquet sous chef at Westin Paso Del Norte Hotel in El Paso, Texas.

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa is an award-winning resort known for unparalleled cuisine - from GOLD overlooking the city to the casual Lookout Bar & Grille, from elegant wedding dinners to simple cowboy cookouts. GOLD offers a new and contemporary culinary adventure. The menu concept blends fresh and innovative contemporary American cuisine with a touch of desert-inspired flavor. The Lookout Bar & Grille is a more casual dining choice with a lighter menu, easygoing atmosphere and stunning views. The cuisine features comfort food with a contemporary twist.

About Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa is set in the foothills of Tucson's Santa Catalina Mountains on 80 acres of pristine Sonoran Desert. It offers 241 guestrooms, two award-winning restaurants, a chef's garden, the Sonoran Spa, eight tennis courts, desert hiking trails, on-site stables for horseback riding and multiple pools. Since 2010, the resort has been named an AAA Four Diamond Award® recipient each year, which honors the hotel for its commitment to excellence throughout the entire property, including GOLD restaurant, the resort's extensive array of amenities, guest services and its attention to detail. More information is available by calling (800) 722-2500 or visiting www.westwardlook.com.

About Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham® hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM (800-996-3426) or by visiting www.wyndham.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Alejandra Cardenas
McFadden/Gavender
O: (520) 882-6262
M: (520) 440-0618
[email protected]

Diego Romero
McFadden/Gavender
O: (520) 882-6262
M: (520) 401-1693
[email protected]