The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange network, was honoured to receive the Fractional Life 2010 Services To The Industry Award at the Fractional Life Summit on 19th February.

The criteria for winning The Services to the Industry Award was deemed to be the person or organisation that has done the most to help grow the fractional industry from a business and/or consumer point of view. The Fractional Life expert judging panel is comprised of fractional property experts, editors and industry professionals. Chairman of the judges’ panel and founder of Fractional Life, Piers Brown, said: “When it came to this award, the judges were unanimous in naming The Registry Collection programme the deserving winner. As the first programme to offer fractional developers the attractive option of luxury leisure property exchange, The Registry Collection programme was described by judges as a slick, smart and a savvy way to help both developers and fractional owners. Their marketing is good and attention to detail strong. Equally, the product offered is high-end and lifts the profile of fractional luxury in the marketplace worldwide.”

Gregg Anderson, vice president, The Registry Collection programme, speaking on behalf of his colleagues said: “We’re truly honoured and delighted to receive this accolade from such a respected panel of industry professionals. Our programme is a team effort and I’d like to thank Piers Brown and Fractional Life, industry pioneers like ourselves, who have been instrumental in raising the profile of the fractional industry and providing customers with an authoritative and trusted source of information about our business and a lively online market place for the benefit of everyone involved in the industry.

“A big ‘thank you’ must go to our affiliated developers whose world-class developments and faith in us has given us the opportunity to make The Registry Collection programme the attractive, distinctive and first-class product it is today.”

Nick Turner, VP and head of The Registry Collection programme, Europe, added: “I’d like to join Gregg in thanking our associates and saying how very proud we are to receive this, our second industry award in just a few months. The fractional product has definitely arrived in Europe, enjoying coverage in the UK national and property press as well as attracting a strong attendance at events such as the Fractional Life Expo and Summit, and the OPPLive Event last year. We’re seeing an increase in activity within The Registry Collection programme too, with eight new fractional properties having joined the programme in Europe in the last 12 months.”

The Registry Collection programme was launched eight years ago and now has a global network comprising over 30,000 members and more than 130 affiliates on five continents. More than 175 properties are available through The Registry Collection programme and are either accessible for exchange or under development. As the world’s largest luxury exchange programme, it gives developers of luxury leisure properties and second home developments the opportunity to offer their buyers a world of holiday options, as well as a lifestyle experience commensurate with the quality of the property, including 24/7 concierge services, access to exclusive travel and leisure service providers at preferential rates, as well as the ability for those buying off plan to take holidays in a selection of the programme’s affiliated properties while waiting for the keys to their purchased property through the Early Privilege Programme.

About The Registry Collection
The Registry Collection® programme is a global network comprising over 30,000 members and more than 130 affiliates on five continents. More than 175 properties are available through The Registry Collection programme and are either accessible for exchange or under development. As the world’s largest luxury exchange programme, The Registry Collection programme provides members with access to an elite global network of the very finest vacation properties at some of the world’s premier destinations, as well as personal concierge services that are available 24-hours a day. From condo hotels and high-end fractional resorts to private residence clubs and fractional yachts, The Registry Collection programme facilitates exchanges around the world and redefines the vacation experience for owners and developers. The Registry Collection programme is offered by Wyndham Exchange and Rentals, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN). For additional information, visit the media centre at www.wyndhamer.com.

For additional information on the services offered to developers and members by The Registry Collection programme and to learn how it can add value and distinction to leisure real estate projects, visit www.theregistrycollection.com and www.rciventures.com

About Fractional Life®
From a fractional jet to fractional real estate, Fractional Life http://www.fractionallife.com is the number one consumer lifestyle brand dedicated to growing the fractional ownership marketplace. The company has 3 divisions: interactive, fractional B2B and B2C conferences http://www.fractionalsummit.com , http://www.fractionalsummitusa.com and exhibitions http://www.fractionallifeexpo.com.
Dates:
Fractional Summit USA, 31 August – 1 September 2010, InterContinental Hotel, Miami
Fractional Life Expo, 13 – 15 September 2010, Broadgate Event Venues, London

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), today announced that Pacifico Diamante Private Residence Club in Acapulco has joined its exchange network.

The property will feature 200 three- and four-bedroom fractional units being built in five phases during the next several years. They have been designed with a sophisticated contemporary décor and feature spacious dining and living rooms, marble floors, fully equipped gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, state-of-the-art electronics, Wi Fi Internet access, and private outdoor terraces.

“Pacifico Diamante will provide our members with the opportunity to experience Acapulco — one of Mexico’s oldest and most iconic vacation destinations — from a new vantage point,” noted Marcos Agostini, Interval International’s vice president for Latin America, resort sales and service. “The resort is located in the upscale area of Acapulco Diamante and members will have easy access to some of the city’s finest restaurants and cafés, fashionable boutiques, and nightlife.”

“Our company’s experience in building multiple high-quality residential projects throughout Mexico has served us well in developing our first fractional property,” said Armando Hubard, president of Olazar S.A. de C.V., the owner of Pacifico Diamante Private Residence Club. “The objective is to position Pacifico Diamante as a luxury family resort and offer owners and guests a home away from home with excellent service.”

The complex’s modern buildings are set in manicured gardens around a central courtyard with a swimming pool and children’s splash pool. Plans call for a private beach club, restaurant, tennis courts, paddle tennis, gym, sauna, spa, concierge service, and other amenities to be available upon completion of the first phase.
Acapulco’s roots go back to the time of the Aztecs and Spanish explorers in the 16th century. Renowned for its legendary cliff divers and dramatic setting on Acapulco Bay, today the city is a very popular vacation spot with picture-perfect beaches, endless water sports, gourmet restaurants, and dusk-till-dawn nightlife.

About Interval International
Interval International operates membership programs for vacationers and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market for more than 33 years. Today, Interval has an exchange network of more than 2,500 resorts in over 75 nations. Through offices in 16 countries, Interval offers high-quality products and benefits to resort clients and approximately 2 million families who are enrolled in various membership programs. Interval is an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.

Peninsula Bay Resort Chooses Interval International

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc (Nasdaq: IILG), has added the Peninsula Bay Resort, situated on the Indonesian island of Bali, to its resort network. It is the latest vacation ownership property developed by British entrepreneurs, Roger and Alan Thomas, and is located on the waterfront of Nusa Dua overlooking the golden sand beaches of Benoa Bay.

“We have had an excellent partnership with the Thomases since they affiliated Peninsula Beach Resort with Interval more than 10 years ago,” said Joe Hickman, Interval International’s executive director for Asia Pacific. “We look forward to working with them on the new Peninsula Bay Resort, which is certain to prove as remarkable.”

Upon completion, the purpose-built project will feature 65 one- and two-bedroom units, all with sea-facing views. The resort is being built using contemporary Balinese architecture and is set within lush tropical gardens to create an eco- friendly atmosphere. The new property is just a five-minute drive from Peninsula Beach Resort, with shuttle service between the two, so that owners are free to enjoy the amenities at both.

“Our second resort in Bali, Peninsula Bay Resort, offers unrivalled spaciousness and luxurious comfort in an idyllic tropical setting,” Roger Thomas offered. “From our years of experience, we know that only one exchange company is capable of providing the highest standard and quality of services, along with exchange accommodations commensurate with our members’ expectations and requirements. Not surprisingly, we chose to affiliate with Interval International so that our members could enjoy the benefits and the efficient and caring service that the company unfailingly provides.”

Planned amenities at the new property are an on-site spa, swimming pool, gym, two restaurants, and three bars. In nearby Nusa Dua, there are a number of golf courses, water sport offerings that include surfing and scuba diving, and day trips to Serangan Island, a local turtle conservation area. Visitors can also shop at the Bali Collection, with its selection of upscale shops and restaurants.

Further reinforcing the value of ownership, new purchasersat Peninsula Bay Resortwill be enrolled as individual members of Interval International, as well as Interval Gold®, its upgraded membership programme. This gives them the opportunity to exchange their accommodations for those at other resorts in Interval’s worldwide network, as well as the ability to relinquish their resort weeks toward the purchase of cruise, golf, and spa vacations. They also will enjoy an extensive menu of benefits, including discounts on resort Getaways, ShortStay Exchangesm, access to a personal concierge service available 24 hours a day via phone and e-mail, complimentary Hertz #1 Gold® membership, worldwide hotel and dining discounts, and the complimentary services of Traveller’s Assistance, providing peace of mind when travelling.

About Interval International
Interval International operates membership programs for vacationers and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market for more than 33 years. Today, Interval has an exchange network of more than 2,500 resorts in over 75 nations. Through offices in 16 countries, Interval offers high-quality products and benefits to resort clients and approximately 2 million families who are enrolled in various membership programs. Interval is an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), today announced the renewal of its master affiliation agreement with Marriott Vacation Club International, the timeshare division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR). The multi-year agreement extends the relationship first established in 1990 between two leaders in the shared ownership industry, each highly regarded for their commitment to quality, exemplary customer service, and innovation.

Marriott’s Lakeshore Reserve at Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. Opening June 2010

Interval will continue to provide Marriott Vacation Club owners with both internal and external vacation exchange services, as well as an array of other leisure programs and benefits that reinforce the value proposition of their purchase. These include offering the option of trading their accommodations for a resort within the Marriott portfolio or from among the 2,500-plus resorts in Interval’s worldwide network. In turn, other Interval members have the opportunity to exchange into Marriott Vacation Club’s beach, ski, golf, spa, and themed-entertainment resorts in internationally recognized vacation destinations.

“We have worked collaboratively with Marriott for the past two decades on ground-breaking initiatives that have been instrumental in the growth of both businesses and of the vacation ownership industry,” said Craig M. Nash, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Interval Leisure Group, parent company of Interval International. “It has been very rewarding to share a common vision based on quality and integrity in everything we do.”

“Interval has played an integral part in helping fulfill Marriott’s brand promise. For 20 years, we have created memorable vacations together and exceeded owners’ expectations,” said Stephen P. Weisz, president of Marriott Vacation Club International. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Interval team and introducing exciting innovations that will further enhance our owners’ experiences.”

Marriott Vacation Club has more than 400,000 owner families and a portfolio of 52 resorts in 33 destinations throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. The company recently celebrated the opening of its latest resort, Marriott’s Oceana Palms – The Palm Beaches on Singer Island in Riviera Beach, Florida. From its beginning as the first hospitality firm to enter the timeshare industry, Marriott’s innovations and impact on vacation ownership have helped shape the dynamic industry it is today.

About Interval International
Interval International operates membership programs for vacationers and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market for more than 33 years. Today, Interval has an exchange network of more than 2,500 resorts in over 75 nations. Through offices in 16 countries, Interval offers high-quality products and benefits to resort clients and approximately 2 million families who are enrolled in various membership programs. Interval is an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.

Guy Hall

Grand Pacific Resort Management,  a privately owned timeshare vacation ownership management company located in Carlsbad, CA has promoted Guy Hall to the newly created position of Area Manager.  In this new role, Guy will be responsible for the day to day operations at Carlsbad Seapointe Resort as well as have direct oversight of Coronado Beach Resort. 

According to Nigel Lobo, Vice President of Grand Pacific Resort Management, “As General Manager at Carlsbad Seapointe, Guy has taken the resort to new heights, both in occupancy as well as guest satisfaction, once again earning RCI Gold Crown status for the resort. 

He has mentored and developed a solid team with the ’all hands on deck’ resort credo the Seapointe team developed and has consistently implemented creative programs and activities.”

In addition to new role as Area Manager, Guy Hall will play a key role in identifying acquisition and management contract candidates to add to Grand Pacific Resort Management portfolio of resorts. 

Grand Pacific Resort Management is one of the oldest and largest vacation ownership companies based in California. Servicing over 45,000 owner-families every year, it manages over 1,000 units in California and Hawaii. For more information visit www.gprmgt.com  or call Sharrie McIntosh at 760-431-8500.

Jeff Forrest, President, Winter Park Construction

Winter Park Construction (WPC), one of Central Florida’s largest and most respected general contractors, has recently been selected by the La Amistad Foundation to handle the demolition and construction of three dormitory buildings and a new health center for their Lakewood Center in Fern Park, Florida.

The foundation owns and operates Lakewood Center, a long-term residential treatment center for adults with chronic mental illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism and depression.  The 15-acre campus is located in Fern Park, just north of Maitland in the Orlando area. Residents enjoy a safe, supportive environment in dormitory style residences and apartment homes. The private, non-profit program is home for 48 adults with chronic mental illness.

The six-month project will include the construction of 25 new dormitory units as well as a total new health center with completion expected in July 2010.  The four buildings will be single story wood frame construction with Hardi siding exteriors. The health center features offices for the staff as well as conference rooms, clinic, medication and exam rooms for the residents.

In announcing the new contract, Jeff Forrest, President of Winter Park Construction, (WPC) added that Shawn Maes has been named Project Manager/Superintendent for the project. He has been with WPC for 13 years.

Because the site is small, there is only one access point that must be used for both residents and construction vehicles. Residents living on property will be in close proximity to the demolition of several buildings. Winter Park Construction will ensure that there is limited inconvenience to residents during this time by implementing a boundary monitor system that will ensure that the residents continue to have free access to the majority of the site during construction while providing the highest safety as possible.

Commented Helen Booth, President and CEO of La Amistad Foundation, “We feel fortunate to have WPC do this very special project.  The reasons they have earned their stellar reputation are already apparent as they have already far exceeded our expectations.  They have turned up the notch on safety as they work around our very vulnerable population.  WPC’s employees display professionalism and warmth.  They are very responsive and immediately made our staff feel part of their team, communicating concerns and presenting ideas. The quality of WPC’s work is already evidenced by the work on the Activity Center. We know what it feels like to be on Extreme Makeover!  Now our residents will enjoy their beautiful new Activity Center as the construction work goes on around them.”

Founded in 1974, Winter Park Construction specializes in the renovation, multi-family, hospitality, commercial, student housing, and senior living markets.  WPC has completed projects all over the United States and, Mexico.

The Orlando Business Journal has ranked Winter Park Construction one of Central Florida’s largest local construction/general contractor companies. With revenues exceeding $200 million, Winter Park Construction has completed over one billion square feet of construction work including over 10,000 timeshare units and 30,000 units in the multi-family sectors. Over 40% of the operations staff with management responsibilities are LEED accredited.

For more information, visit www.wpc.com.

Perspective International is proud to announce a two year advertising agreement was signed recently with RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN) for its leading independent timeshare and fractional trade and consumer publications.

Dimitris Manikis, Vice President of Business Development, RCI

“The experience and understanding of the shared vacation ownership industry that Paul and Sharon Mattimoe have ensures that Perspective and Owners Perspective Magazines represent a very good information source for our industry and its consumers. Continued innovation, online growth and strong market reach are Perspective International’s key success factors and why they represent great opportunities for both existing businesses and new entrants within the industry. It is for these reasons that RCI is happy to continue its support of Perspective International” Says Dimitris Manikis, Vice President of Business Development, RCI.

The new agreement extends and enforces the relationship between RCI and the publications that have grown rapidly since being introduced to the industry.

“I am delighted to have continued support from RCI for both our consumer and trade publications, both of which are about to have further significant growth in 2010, with Perspective Magazine announcing regional versions and Owners Perspective Magazine continuing to win distribution deals with major brands outside of the industry and increasing its effect on consumer perception. RCI’s teams both in Europe and United States have been incredibly supportive for the past few years and a new two year deal helps us to continue to forge ahead with the confidence that we are delivering value and results.” Says Paul Mattimoe, CEO of Perspective International.

About Perspective Magazine
Perspective Magazine, which was first published in 2005, became the largest independent monthly publication globally for the shared ownership industry in 2008 and recently has begun its expansion program to deliver regional versions which concentrate in even more detail on issues directly relating to the marketplace in those areas. The first to launch was a North America Edition, with a South Africa Edition planned for launch in July 2010. Visit http://www.perspectivemagazine.com for more information.

About Owners Perspective Magazine
Owners Perspective Magazine is the only consumer publication for the shared ownership industry available to the general public via first class airport lounges worldwide, selected hotels, resorts, golf clubs and spas and individual print and online subscriptions. Its main focus is educating prospective buyers on the benefits of shared ownership products. Visit http://www.ownersperspective.com for more information

About RCI
RCI is part of Wyndham Exchange and Rentals, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals, with exclusive access for specified periods to more than 73,000 vacation properties in approximately 100 countries. Wyndham Exchange and Rentals is comprised of vacation exchange, including RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and provider of travel services to businesses and consumers and The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program; vacation rentals, including Endless Vacation Rentals, Landal GreenParks®, Novasol®, and other renowned vacation rental brands, through which vacationers can rent a variety of property types, from city apartments to villas; and NorthCourse® Leisure Real Estate Solutions, an international leader in providing a full spectrum of advisory, research, and asset management services. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies with leading brands in lodging franchising, vacation ownership, vacation rentals and vacation exchange. For additional information visit www.grouprci.com or the media center of www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

For additional information on the services offered to developers by RCI and how they can add potential value to leisure real estate projects, visit www.grouprci.com.

C.A.R.E. (Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers) is pleased to announce that Perspective International Ltd is a media sponsor of its 50th Semi-Annual Conference, which will be held April 24 through 27,2010, at the Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana.

“In these trying economic times a nonprofit organization such as the Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers, C.A.R.E., must consider every tool available to spread its message,” says Alain Carr, president of C.A.R.E. “Perspective International, a C.A.R.E. media sponsor, provides our association with advertising opportunities to remind current members of the value of belonging to C.A.R.E. and to inform potential new members of the benefits of membership. C.A.R.E. and its members benefit from advertising in Perspective International by keeping our association at the forefront of the vacation travel industry.”

This 50th semi-annual conference will offer powerful sessions with motivational and informative speakers ready to share their wisdom and insight. Those attending event will not only get to experience one of the U.S.’s most desired vacation destinations, but they also will get to meet up with numerous industry suppliers and purchasers. This is a don’t-miss opportunity to re-connect with old associates and even develop new relationships to provide the tools needed to succeed in this ever-changing, multifaceted, vacation industry.

“Perspective is delighted to be a media sponsor for this conference,” says Paul Mattimoe, president and CEO of Perspective International Ltd. “C.A.R.E. nicely fills a niche in the shared-ownership industry that serves resort developers and, ultimately, owners of vacation interests.”

The Hilton New Orleans St. Charles is located in the heart of the New Orleans Central Business District, three blocks from Canal Street and blocks from the world-famous French Quarter and Bourbon Street. The landmark building was originally built in 1926 as the Masonic Temple and was the second high-rise building to be constructed in the Central Business District. It has undergone an $11 million renovation and has re-emerged as the newest upscale, premier hotel experience in the Crescent City.

For room reservations, call: 1-888-490-6547 or 1-504-524-8890.

About Perspective International Ltd
Perspective International Ltd is an award-winning leader in cross media marketing/advertising for the timeshare and fractional ownership industry, dedicated to catering for the individual needs of your brand, product, service, clients, customers and employees through a suite of unique publications, websites and services.

For more information, call 1-407-792-2343 or visit www.perspectiverates.com.

About C.A.R.E
C.A.R.E. is a trade association established in 1985 by representatives of timeshare resorts who found that by exchanging vacation inventory among themselves, they were better able to satisfy their owners with increased vacation opportunities. Today, member companies are also able to utilize inventory and generate revenue through wholesale rentals while continuing to offer expanded exchange and fulfillment options.
C.A.R.E. is not an exchange company, it does not own or control inventory or guarantee fulfillment of travel requests, and/or rental or sale of any type of inventory, service or product. C.A.R.E. provides a networking platform that offers the tools for individual business enhancement while requiring its Member companies to adhere to its Code of Standards and Ethics.

C.A.R.E. member companies currently offer 2500 vacation properties and service approximately one million vacation owners and members. C.A.R.E. is an international organization, with members throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia.

Visit C.A.R.E. online at www.care-online.org for information about membership and upcoming conferences.

Perspective Magazine, the leading monthly timeshare and fractional ownership business publication which has been in circulation since 2005 as a global edition, recently announced that it would create a series of regional titles to more closely concentrate specific issues relating to each marketplace around the world. The first of these publications to be launched is a North America edition.

Perspective Magazine North America, which focuses on USA, Canada, Mexico & Caribbean regions, was launched this week with a reach of more than 12,000 print and online subscribers making it the largest monthly publication in the region from inception.

“We had most of our readership already from the global edition, but were pleased to reach our target of 7,000+ individual print subscribers before launch and are still looking to increase this to around the 10,000 mark across the rest of 2010.” Said Paul Mattimoe, CEO, OP Media LLC and Perspective International. “But the real story here is that we’ve been able to adjust and reduce our standard advertising rates to less than all other industry publications, even though our monthly reach in some cases is far higher – and we are very pleased we were able to negotiate this and pass on the benefits to our clients”.

Through a strategic regionalizing of content, Perspective Magazine has been able to increase the number of magazine titles it produces and increase circulation and distribution for each in such as way that it has been able to restructure its pricing into a Win Win situation for both publisher and clients.

In addition, Perspective Magazine North America continues the Perspective tradition of offering a wealth of online advertising and social media coverage free of charge to its premium advertisers.

The first edition of Perspective Magazine North America is available to view online at http://www.perspectivemagazine.com/na and industry professionals can request a free print subscription from the website. This edition is also available to all delegates at the upcoming ARDA Convention & Expo in Las Vegas in March (http://www.arda.org).

For more information on advertising and editorial opportunities visit http://www.perspectiverates.com or call +1 407 792 2343 or email advertising@perspectiveinternational.com

About Perspective Magazine
Now available in two versions, Perspective Magazine continues to grow at a rapid pace, maintaining its lead as the largest independent trade publication for the shared ownership industry and continues to pioneer and push boundaries with technology, distribution channels and communication tools. Perspective Magazine is also available online, provides the latest news headlines updated daily and now hosts the industry’s only standalone social networking platform which combines all of the most popular features of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to encourage more communication within the industry.

yooPhuket, a spectacular collection of 256 apartments and penthouses on the Thai island of Phuket, has won the Fractional Life Readers Choice Award.

The award, which received an impressive 60 per cent of votes from thousands of readers of the global shared ownership web portal FractionalLife.com, was presented at the 2010 Fractional Summit in London on Friday.

Absolute’s International Director of PR & Marketing for yooPhuket 
Charlotte Rose Melsom who received the award, said: “The Fractional
Life Reader’s Choice Award is the ultimate accolade within the 
Fractional Property Industry voted for by the independent consumer so 
a wonderful credit to the yooPhuket project.”

Piers Brown, founder of Fractional Life said: “Thousands of FractionalLife.com readers voted and I’m delighted for yooPhuket.”

L - R: Nick Turner, VP, Registry Collection; Piers Brown, Founder, Fractional Life; Charlotte Rose Melsom, International Director of PR & Marketing, yooPhuket/Absolute Developments; Bryan Lunt, Chairman, the Absolute World Group

yooPhuket is a partnership between international branding, design and investment property company yoo and one of Asia’s leading development and lifestyle brands, Absolute Developments so the added security of buying into two internationally recognised brands is also a huge advantage.

Stand-out interiors are one of the things yoo do best and the contemporary design offers open plan living space with dramatic floor to ceiling windows, opening onto spectacular views across the lake, golf courses and lush Thai island landscapes. The impressive master bedroom suites have en suite bathrooms and walk in closet space. Stylish kitchens are fitted with integrated appliances. Bathrooms have fully tiled walk in shower enclosures and state of the art home technology includes comfort cooling systems and the latest audio visual equipment.

Each yooPhuket apartment comes fully furnished with a yoo designed furniture collection the apartment is ready to enjoy, even down to the last teaspoon. In addition clients can choose from a selection of the most sought after designer interior additions and upgrades to create an apartment that is perfectly unique.

Apartments within the development are available both whole ownership and quartershare fractional ownership offering a choice of purchase options to suit.  Prices for three month quartershare fractions at yooPhuket start at £44,000 for a 38 square metre studio, £65,000 for a 70 square metre two-bedroom apartment and £97,300 for a 105 square metre penthouse. These prices include superior furnishings, use of a fully-captained 31foot powerboat and the latest Callaway golf clubs, plus the standard 5 star service management company Absolute Resorts & Hotels are renowned for.

Owners will also enjoy access to Absolute’s affiliation with the renowned Registry Collection, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme and winners of the Fractional Life Services to the Industry Award also at Friday’s event. The Registry Collection provides members with access to an elite global network of the very finest vacation properties at some of the world’s premier destinations far beyond their Thailand accommodations.

Nick Turner, VP and head of The Registry Collection, Europe, added: “I’d like to congratulate The Registry Collection affiliates yooPhuket who are honoured with the Fractional Life Readers’ Choice Award. This company’s superb developments in Thailand are the essence of the successful fractional with AAA location, style and the highest quality in both accommodations and service levels.

About Fractional Life
From a fractional jet to fractional real estate, Fractional Life (www.fractionallife.com) is the number one consumer lifestyle brand dedicated to growing the fractional ownership marketplace. The company has three divisions: interactive, fractional conferences (www.fractionalsummit.com) and exhibitions (www.fractionallifeexpo.com), and publishing.

About the Absolute World Group
Founded in 1998, the Absolute World Group of companies has positioned its 1200 staff tactically across China, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, Russia and Thailand, offering a seamless range of services within the world of Resorts and Hotels inclusive of a worldwide network of International Estate Agencies and a highly successful Vacation Club, boasting thousands of members.

Absolute is committed to delivering heavenly resort destinations from conception to completion and beyond with the added value of its dedicated turnkey resort management service.

About yoo
yoo is an international branding, design and investment property company enhancing the qualityand adding value to development projects in major towns and cities across the world.

The brand is represented by five core design teams – yoo inspired by Starck, Jade Jagger for yoo, wanders&yoo, Kelly Hoppen for yoo and the yoo design studio; all of whom increase value and sales velocity through market leading design, branded marketing and by maximizing media exposure.

Over the past ten years yoo has been working across the world with international partners on a variety of landmark buildings and large residential projects throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America and the Middle East. yoo is involved in the development of more than 10,000 apartments currently under construction valued at $7 billion.

About The Registry Collection
The Registry Collection program is a global network comprising over 30,000 members and more than 130 affiliates on five continents. More than 175 properties are available through The Registry Collection® programme and are either accessible for exchange or under development. As the world’s largest luxury exchange programme, The Registry Collection programme provides members with access to an elite global network of the very finest vacation properties at some of the world’s premier destinations, as well as personal concierge services that are available 24-hours a day. From condo hotels and high-end fractional resorts to private residence clubs and fractional yachts, The Registry Collection programme facilitates exchanges around the world and redefines the vacation experience for owners and developers. The Registry Collection programme is offered by Wyndham Exchange and Rentals, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN). For additional information, visit the media center at www.wyndhamer.com.