Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Honored as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 2025

In a significant recognition of its commitment to ethical business practices, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the third consecutive year. This accolade highlights the company’s steadfast dedication to integrity, compliance, and governance, reflecting its mission to carry out business with a strong ethical foundation.

Paul Cash, Wyndham’s general counsel and chief compliance officer, stated, “At Wyndham, we believe that you do well by doing good. That's why our business decisions are driven by our values of Integrity, Accountability, Inclusivity, Caring and Fun, and our Count on Me service culture." This philosophy underpins Wyndham's operational ethos, aiming to make travel accessible while building pride among team members, owners, partners, and guests.

Wyndham's recognition as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies is not just a badge of honor; it is a reflection of a values-driven culture that permeates every level of the organization. The company actively fosters an inclusive global community that integrates robust ethical practices into its daily operations.

To uphold this commitment, Wyndham invests in comprehensive training programs for its corporate and managed hotel team members. These training sessions cover critical topics such as anti-corruption, ethics, unconscious bias, and human rights. Additionally, Wyndham plays a proactive role in supporting industry initiatives, including the American Hotel & Lodging Associations’ No Room for Trafficking Council, further demonstrating its commitment to social responsibility.

Erica Salmon Byrne, chief strategy officer and executive chair of Ethisphere, congratulated Wyndham on this achievement, emphasizing, “Behind this honor is a true dedication and a commitment to advancing business integrity. This approach is good for business – employees and other stakeholders value companies that prioritize the kinds of practices we measure with our process.” Such endorsements from industry leaders underscore the significance of ethical practices in driving business success.

Ethisphere’s selection process for the World's Most Ethical Companies is grounded in its proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which evaluates organizations based on over 240 different proof points. These metrics assess practices that support robust ethics and compliance, governance, and a culture of ethics, as well as environmental and social impacts.

The rigorous evaluation process involves qualitative analysis by a panel of experts who dedicate thousands of hours to vetting each year's applicants. Notably, the 2025 honorees, including Wyndham, outperformed a comparable index of global companies by an impressive 7.8 percentage points from January 2020 to January 2025, showcasing the tangible benefits of ethical business practices.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts stands as the largest hotel franchising company in the world, boasting approximately 9,300 hotels across over 95 countries and six continents. With a portfolio of 25 hotel brands catering to the economy and midscale segments, Wyndham serves approximately 903,000 rooms aimed at everyday travelers. The company also operates the award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program, which engages around 114 million members globally.

This recent recognition as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies adds to Wyndham's growing list of accolades and reaffirms its commitment to prioritizing integrity and ethical practices in the hospitality industry.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ recognition as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 2025 not only highlights the company's commitment to ethical governance and practices but also sets a benchmark for the hospitality industry. As businesses continue to prioritize ethical decision-making, Wyndham’s proactive approach serves as an exemplary model for others in the sector.

For more information on Wyndham's commitment to social responsibility and its extensive portfolio, please visit the official Wyndham Hotels & Resorts website.