Wyndham Rolls Out TRYP by Wyndham Brand in New York City

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(NEW YORK, NY) -- Wyndham Hotel Group marked a key milestone this week with the announcement it would be introducing the TRYP by Wyndham brand in major cities throughout the Americas, including the opening of the 173-room TRYP New York City Times Square South. It's the first TRYP by Wyndham hotel in the United States.

The addition of TRYP New York City Times Square South is an important step in the select-service hotel brand's expansion strategy. The TRYP by Wyndham portfolio recently added its first North and Central American properties, the 242-room TRYP Quebec Hotel PUR in Quebec City, Quebec, and the 98-room TRYP San Jose Sabana in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Located in the heart of Manhattan at 345 West 35th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, TRYP New York City Times Square South is central to New York City's key business centers and top attractions, including world-class shopping and dining, Times Square, the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden. 

Distinguishing features and amenities include a warm, spacious lobby called Plaza Central; on-site, tapas-style dining at The Gastro Bar at 35th; LobbyFriend, a temporary online social network; and signature Fitness, Family and Samsung Experience rooms.

The hotel, owned by Eros Management & Realty, LLC and developed by Flintlock Construction Services, LLC, is managed by Wyndham Hotels Management, Inc. 

"We are thrilled to debut the TRYP by Wyndham brand in the United States with our new hotel in New York City, undoubtedly one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities," said Daniel del Olmo, brand senior vice president of TRYP by Wyndham. "We are passionate about our guests and about the cities we serve and we are committed to making our guests' visits memorable by helping them make the most of their travels. Our brand culture, 'Own the City,' sets us apart and we are thrilled to put it into action in New York City."

TRYP by Wyndham represents over 90 hotels and over 13,000 rooms across Europe and the Americas.

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901 Fernie Condo Adds $2 million Spa, Wellness center

(FERNIE, BRITISH COLUMBIA) -- Residents at the new 901 Fernie resort-style condominium will be getting a world-class spa and wellness center thanks to a deal with Apex Massage Therapy Ltd.  The new 6,600-square-foot destination spa amenity, called Spa 901, was scheduled to open this month, according to Parastone Development.

901 Fernie is a $30 million restoration of a 1908 schoolhouse, located in Fernie's historic downtown. Parastone transformed the iconic building into condominium residences and vacation rentals. It is a collection of 44, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom suites and penthouses with beautiful surrounding mountain scenery. Many original features have been carefully restored to their former glory by a leading Canadian architectural practice and the apartments and spa have kept many of their unique qualities.

The spa space for Spa 901 was designed by spa consultant, Karen Vonkeman and 901 Fernie architects, the LeBlond Partnership, who collaborated on the Solace Spa at the famous Fairmont Banff Springs. The spa and wellness center is owned and operated by Shelly MacGregor, president of Apex Massage Therapy, who operate two wellness facilities and SpaGoes, a mobile spa in Calgary.

Apex Massage Therapy's track record and professional approach made them a great choice for 901 Spa," says Simon Howse, general manager for Parastone, "A spa and wellness facility like this in a mountain resort town like Fernie benefits the local community and helps attract tourists. Spa 901 is the only true destination spa in the Kootenays"

With $2 million in restorations and construction, highlights of Spa 901 include: Fernie's only infrared saunas, five treatment rooms, a couples fireplace treatment room, co-ed and women-only fireplace relaxation lounges, outdoor hot pool, and men and women's change rooms.

"The restoration of this incredible landmark building is amazing and so well planned," says MacGregor. "We were excited at the opportunity to create a truly unique spa and wellness center in this iconic building and beautiful space."