Travel + Leisure, Wyndham partner to develop Sports Illustrated Resorts hotels
TNL•Travel + Leisure expanded its partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to develop and scale Sports Illustrated Resorts hotels, including standalone hotels or mixed-use destinations with vacation ownership or residential components.
1. Hotel expansion plans
Wyndham will contribute loyalty, distribution, marketing and developer relationships to support expansion into new markets. The move extends the Sports Illustrated Resorts platform into traditional hotels; Nashville is operating, and projects are underway in Chicago, Baton Rouge and Tuscaloosa.
2. Project timelines
Baton Rouge is planned for a phased opening in 2027 with a hotel component, while Tuscaloosa is expected to open in 2028.
