Who's Behind WayKind®
My name is Szilard Nathan Vegas, and I am the Managing Member of Wholesale Hotels Group LLC, a limited liability company operating under the trade name WayKind®. Growing up, I always had dogs at home. While I have always been a city boy, I spent summers on my grandfather's farm in the Hungarian countryside, where I learned what it truly meant to care for animals - feeding them, cleaning up after them, ensuring their well-being. It taught me responsibility, empathy, and respect for all living things - as well as a lasting appreciation for not having to wake up at 4:30 a.m. every day. I immigrated to the United States with no financial resources and no safety net. Survival came first. I worked hard just to stay afloat. But as I gained stability, I felt a growing need to give back. I began supporting causes through donations and volunteer work. Yet over time, I realized that simply giving money didn't feel like enough. I wanted to do more.
I still occasionally bring food to stray animals and visit local shelters; bringing treats, playing with the dogs, and spending time with them. These moments are both fulfilling and heartbreaking. You give love, food, and attention, then walk away, knowing they will still need help tomorrow. There are no financial incentives. It's not convenient, nor is it pretty. It demands time, energy, and emotion. But we do it anyway, because we care. Because helping, even in small ways, brings a kind of happiness no success can replicate. And I know many of you feel the same way.
In 2017, I became Vice President of Mensa's Southern Nevada chapter, and from 2022 to 2026, I had the honor of serving as its President. That experience gave me a closer look at the constant resource challenges nonprofits and volunteer-led organizations face, and how difficult it can be to sustain meaningful work without reliable support. I eventually decided to step down so I could focus more fully on building WayKind®and creating a practical model to help nonprofits strengthen their causes through new funding opportunities.
I began asking myself a difficult but honest question: Was I really making a difference or just reacting to the needs in front of me? Donations helped in the moment, but they weren't sustainable. Volunteer hours brought joy, but the needs never stopped. I wanted to make a broader impact; something that didn't depend on my availability or disposable income.
That's when the idea for WayKind® took root. I envisioned a system where giving wasn't limited to a specific moment or act, but built into everyday life especially into things people already do. Travel, in particular, seemed like a massive untapped opportunity. People book hotels every day. Money moves in and out of the system constantly. What if a portion of that flow could be redirected toward meaningful causes, without asking travelers to pay more or change their habits substantially?
WayKind® is that idea realized. It's not a travel agency; it is a tech platform designed to power generosity at scale, quietly and consistently, through the infrastructure of everyday bookings. It represents a shift in mindset: giving doesn't have to cost money to anyone. It can be part of how the world already works.
Each eligible hotel booking may feel like a small act, but through WayKind®, it becomes a building block for something far greater. Our mission is simple: to turn a routine part of life into a potential source of funding for nonprofits designated by travelers, without asking anyone to spend more or do a lot more.
Millions of hotel bookings happen every year. What if just a fraction of those helped fund meals, shelter, education, or environmental action? That's the power of WayKind® - not by changing behavior, but by making what people already do more meaningful.
The process is voluntary and complimentary. No subscriptions, and no fees. Just a few small steps that can redirect value to a nonprofit of your choice. Because when impact is personal, it's more powerful, and more likely to grow. Whether it is a solo trip or a family vacation, WayKind® turns travel into purpose.
If you are a traveler, sign up today and designate a nonprofit that may receive funding from your eligible bookings. If you represent a nonprofit, register now to unlock passive revenue with zero cost and minimal effort. Visit our Nonprofits page to learn more.
Who We Are
WayKind® is a purpose-built travel technology platform designed to turn everyday hotel bookings into meaningful, no-cost funding for nonprofits. It is powered by Wholesale Hotels Group LLC, a licensed Online Travel Agency founded in 2012, IATAN-accredited since 2016, and an ASTA member since 2017, originally established in Nevada and now incorporated in Wyoming. While Wholesale Hotels Group LLC provides the regulatory and operational foundation, WayKind® is the platform travelers engage with - the public-facing engine of impact.
WayKind® doesn't sell travel. Instead, it empowers travelers to generate social good through their own bookings. Our mission is to make generosity a no-added cost concept for everyone. Whether you're an individual traveler or a large nonprofit with a national network of supporters, WayKind® provides a simple, scalable tool to turn travel into lasting impact. And because the platform is backed by an experienced, accredited OTA with an A+ BBB rating, users and partners can trust that every transaction is secure, transparent, and accountable.
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- Certified Travel Associate - The Travel Institute | Since 2016
- Hotel Excellence by Marriott - Hotel Sales Specialist - Marriott International | Since 2016
- MGM Resorts International Master Specialist - MGM Resorts International | Since 2016
- Sandals Specialist - Sandals Resorts International | Since 2016
- College of Disney Knowledge - Disney | Since 2016
- Accor Ambassador Diploma - Accor Plus | Since 2016
- Best Western Certificate of Expertise - Best Western Hotels & Resorts | Since 2016
- Club Med Expert Agent - Club Med | Since 2016
- Omni Hotels & Resorts Certificate of Expertise - Omni Hotels & Resorts | Since 2016
- FRHI Hotels & Resorts (now AccorHotels) - Famous Agents Specialist | Since 2016
- Vancouver Specialist - Destination Vancouver | Since 2017
- RIU Specialist - RIU Hotels & Resorts | Since 2018
- Windjammer Landing Specialist - Windjammer Hospitality Group | Since 2018
How It Works
WayKind® is a travel technology platform that empowers travelers to generate charitable impact through hotel bookings. Here's how:
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Trademark Protection
WayKind® is a brand of Wholesale Hotels Group LLC. To protect the integrity of our platform, our name, and the trust we are building with travelers and nonprofit partners, WayKind® has secured trademark registrations in the United States and the United Kingdom.
United States Trademark Registration
United Kingdom Trademark Registration
Trademark applications for WayKind® are also pending in additional jurisdictions, including China under application number 88906929A. Pending applications are not registrations and remain subject to review by the applicable trademark offices. These registrations and applications reflect our commitment to protecting the WayKind® brand as we continue building a transparent, trusted platform for travel-powered social impact.
Key Takeaways
- WayKind® is a social impact travel technology platform operated by Wholesale Hotels Group LLC.
- WayKind® is operated by Wholesale Hotels Group LLC, a licensed Online Travel Agency founded in 2012. The company is IATAN-accredited, an ASTA member, and rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.
- WayKind® helps travelers direct 50% of eligible hotel booking commissions to their designated nonprofit at no extra cost.
- The platform was created by Szilard Nathan Vegas to turn routine hotel bookings into practical funding opportunities for nonprofits.
- Travelers book directly with hotels, register eligible stays through WayKind®, and commissions are routed after qualifying payments are received.
- The platform is designed to route a portion of eligible hotel commission revenue to participating nonprofits while keeping participation free for travelers and nonprofit organizations.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Every eligible booking generates funding for a nonprofit you designate and create a positive impact in the world. Together, we can redefine how a business should operate to make money by running a for-profit model with a social good agenda. Thank you for being part of something truly meaningful. We value your support and are grateful to have you with us on this journey.