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

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.

Global fractional ownership brand and fractional real estate conference organiser, Fractional Life, is delighted to announce that The Registry Collection exchange program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program,  is the Gold sponsor for Fractional Summit USA to be held at the prestigious InterContinental Hotel in Miami, Fla., August 31–September 1, 2010.

This inaugural event has been devised to attract the brightest and most dynamic minds in the fractional real estate industry to help define the ‘new rules’ and future opportunity within an ever changing market landscape.
The conference theme ‘new world, global landscape’ is designed to stimulate the sharing of knowledge and fresh new ideas from within the fractional real estate markets around the world, with speakers and delegates converging in one location.

“After positive discussions with the leading fractional industry professionals in the US, we strongly believe that conducting a fractional conference in the United States with a similar format to our European event http://www.fractionalsummit.com is in the best interest of growing the fractional resort real estate marketplace,” said Tracey Carter, conference and event manager.  “We look forward to welcoming speakers and delegates from around the world.”

Pre-promotional conference ticket sales activity will also attract attendance from developers and service providers considering entry into the fractional ownership sector as a result of the falling off of the whole ownership market.

“The Registry Collection exchange program is proud to support such a dynamic new market initiative,” said Gregg Anderson, vice president, The Registry Collection exchange program. “We’re delighted to be inaugural sponsors at Fractional Summit USA.”

“Fractional real estate now operates in a completely new market paradigm where many of the ‘old rules’ no longer apply.  We’re very pleased to have the support of The Registry Collection exchange program for our inaugural US conference – an event which our delegates, speakers and sponsors will be truly proud of,” said Piers Brown, Founder of Fractional Life.

Fractional Summit USA http://www.fractionalsummitusa.com will be the ideal place to get up-to date with the current market. With its global appeal, the conference is held over two days and packed with renowned speakers, group panels and presentations from worldwide experts. The event offers the perfect platform to network, learn and exchange information and ideas.

For Press, Speaker and Sponsorship enquiries please contact Piers Brown in the first instance,  piers@fractionallife.com +44 (0)20 8340 7989

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 conferences

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® program and are either accessible for exchange or under development. As the world’s largest luxury exchange program, The Registry Collection program 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 program facilitates exchanges around the world and redefines the vacation experience for owners and developers. The Registry Collection program 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.
For additional information on the services offered to developers and members by The Registry Collection program and to learn how it can add value and distinction to leisure real estate projects, visit www.theregistrycollection.com.

Global fractional ownership brand and fractional real estate conference organiser, Fractional Life is delighted to announce the launch of Fractional Summit USA, to be held at the prestigious InterContinental Hotel, Miami, August 31st – September 1st 2010.

As the real estate industry adjusts to the challenges the new economy presents, many developers can no longer rely on whole ownership sales, so alternative real estate business models need to be considered.

Fractional Summit USA www.fractionalsummitusa.com has been devised to attract the brightest and most dynamic minds in the fractional real estate industry to help define the ‘new rules’ and future opportunity within an ever changing market landscape.

Designed to stimulate the sharing of knowledge and fresh new ideas, pre-promotional conference ticket sales activity will also attract attendance from developers and service providers considering entry into the fractional ownership sector as a result of the falling off of the whole ownership market.

Tracey Carter, Conference and Event Manager said “Despite current market conditions, leading American fractional industry professionals have requested us to launch a conference in the United States with a similar format to our European event www.fractionalsummit.com , and we’re looking forward to their support and welcoming speakers and delegates from around the world.”

Fractional Summit USA will build on the success of Fractional Summit Europe which has quickly become the region’s annual premier B2B fractional real estate conference.

“Fractional real estate now operates in a completely new market paradigm where many of the ‘old rules’ no longer apply. Our inaugural US conference promises to be an event which our delegates, speakers and sponsors can be truly proud of “said Piers Brown, Founder of Fractional Life.

Fractional Summit is the ideal place to get up-to date with the current market. With it’s global appeal, the conference is held over 2 days and packed with renowned speakers, group panels and presentations from worldwide experts. The event offers the perfect platform to network, learn and exchange information and ideas.

For Press, Speaker and Sponsorship enquiries please contact Piers Brown in the first instance, piers@fractionallife.com +44 (0)20 8340 7989

FSOTA (Fractional & Shared Ownership Trade Association) announced today a special introductory offer for new members. Companies that join the FSOTA between now and 1st February 2010 will receive full membership of the association at 1,216 Euros per year. This price is frozen for a 2 year period.

Membership of the Association is open to businesses involved directly or indirectly in the fractional and shared ownership industry and which adhere to the Rules of the Association and its Code of Conduct.

 “The FSOTA is the only trade association totally dedicated to promoting best practice in the growing fractional property market” said Piers Brown, founder of Fractional Life “With the ongoing support of RDO and clear membership guidelines and benefits, joining FSOTA is a cost effective way to demonstrate your company’s commitment to the long term success of the industry.”

In addition, the FSOTA will offer members of RDO (Resort Development Organisation aisbl) that offer fractional products free membership of FSOTA.

Leslie McCann, Group Marketing Director Seasons Holidays plc (RDO member) commented “We are delighted that RDO has quickly recognised the growing Fractional market here in Europe by forming the FSOTA and allowing companies who as members of RDO already contribute to promoting good practice in the development, regulation and sale of all types of resort property, to enjoy automatic membership. The FSOTA will ensure that the distinct voices and message of the emerging fractional ownership industry will be heard and will ensure that consumers can purchase Fractional Ownership with confidence”.

More about FSOTA
The FSOTA promotes the growth of the fractional and shared ownership industry in a responsible, honest, and transparent manner, based on principles of fair trading, professionalism and quality of products and services. www.fsota.org

The FSOTA is a subsidiary association of RDO (Resort Development Organisation aisbl), an international non profit making association registered in Brussels with company number 0457.984.213.  Its registered office is at Oak House, Cours St Michel 100/3, 1040 Brussels, Belgium. www.rdo.org

The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), will be showcasing its 2009 developments as Supporting Partner of the Fractional Life Expo 2009, the world’s leading fractional ownership event. The Expo is due to be held from September 14-16 at Broadgate Event Venues in the City of London.

The event is the most diverse fractional ownership and asset-sharing exhibition in the world, catering for the growing number of people who want to enjoy a lifestyle of luxury experiences without the responsibilities and capital outlay of outright purchase.

The Registry Collection’s experienced and expert team would like to invite visitors to their stand – Stand No: 3 – at the Expo to discuss all aspects of fractional products and services, and the ways in which they may lift your lifestyle to levels only dreamt of.

In the current economic climate fractional ownership has established itself as a hugely attractive alternative to the whole ownership of a secondary residence, offering purchasers luxury lifestyle enhancements without major financial commitment, both in terms of price and maintenance costs. Membership of The Registry Collection programme brings further enhancements and benefits in allowing purchasers to exchange use periods in their owned properties for stays in others of commensurate quality and superb locations available through the programme’s worldwide exchange portfolio.

Nick Turner, VP and head of business development, The Registry Collection, Europe, said: “It’s been a good year for The Registry Collection following some unique new additions to its property exchange portfolio, including Europe and Africa, bringing the total number of properties associated with the programme globally to 160. Leading annual fractional events such as the Fractional Expo and the B2B Fractional Summit are gaining momentum as attendance figures rise each year. This, together with the many new developments joining The Registry Collection – and the dozens of new deals in our pipeline – is evidence that interest in the fractional sector is now translating into a tangible and profitable business in regions outside the successful US market.”

Recent affiliates to The Registry Collection include:
The Provence Club – Les Maisons de Baumanière – brings two unique new French properties into The Registry Collection portfolio of affiliated luxury properties – The Provence Club – Les Maisons de Baumanière – Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, just outside the ancient town of Avignon, and The Provence Club – Les Maisons de Baumanière – Gordes – from luxury resort company Avenio Prieuré that will be built on beautifully landscaped sites with superb views of either the Luberon Valley or one of the many surrounding historic towns and villages. Each development will offer guests a Michelin-starred dining experience in exclusive restaurants and L’Occitane en Provence spas all on site in an exceptional Provence lifestyle concept.

Halcyon Hills Luxury Resort & Spa – located on the Greek Island of Samos and combining ancient tradition with modern luxury, this resort retains an authentic village ambience. There will be 19 different architectural styles in the development and all have sea views, while owners may relax in the resort’s five-star spa or infinity pool. An exclusive marina is also planned for the development.

The International Riviera – a five-star residential resort in Tunisia, close to the walled city of Monastir, which will include 50 luxury water villas in its first build phase on a unique development of 60,000 properties. The creation of BW Group chairman, Bobby Wahi, the resort is planned to feature a series of integrated villages fusing European elegance and the 21st century pioneering spirit of Dubai. At its heart will be a Las Vegas-style casino complex and a range of other upscale amenities including golf, spa and marinas.

Come and meet The Registry Collection team on Stand 3 at the Fractional Life Expo 2009 from September 14-16 at Broadgate Event Venues in London. To arrange a meeting in advance or for further information, please contact Amanda Worsley on tel: +44 (0) 208 762 6635 or email: Amanda.worsley@rci.com Visit www.theregistrycollection.com

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. The more than 160 properties available through the programme 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 Group RCI, 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.grouprci.com.

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

About Fractional Life
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 conferences and exhibitions http://www.fractionallifeexpo.com , and publishing.

The fractional ownership brand, Fractional Life (Fractionallife.com), today announced Owners Perspective Magazine is media partner for the forthcoming Fractional Life Expo (Fractionallifeexpo.com) which takes place Mon 14 – Wed 16 September 2009 in the heart of the City of London at the prestigious Broadgate Event venues. 

Launched in print in January 2009, Owners Perspective Magazine (www.ownersperspective.com) is an independent publication available by subscription as well as in leading UK supermarkets, selected hotels and resorts and airport lounges around the world, specialising in the shared ownership industry, including vacation and real estate products such as Fractional Ownership, Private Residence Clubs and high end timeshares.

Paul Mattimoe, CEO Perspectives International, said: “We’ve been reporting on the growing fractional property market for over four years, and right now I’d say the growth of the fractional industry is at its most accelerated of recent years with the added interest from the second-home market. We are delighted to be part of the Fractional Life Expo 2009 and will be encouraging our UK readers to attend.”

Piers Brown, Fractional Life said “we are very pleased to have Owners Perspective Magazine partner with an exhibition which is truly innovative and unique. Living for the ‘here and now’, having fun, enjoying new experiences, entertainment and discovery is what the Fractional Life Expo epitomises”

Promotional activity between the two brands will include both on and offline media activity pre and post event and distribution of Owners Perspective Magazine at the show.

The Fractional Life Expo is viewed by the fractional industry as the most diverse fractional ownership and asset-sharing exhibition in Europe. The event caters to the growing number of people who want to enjoy life’s luxuries – without the overhead, responsibilities and hassles that come with owning such possessions outright.

The Expo will be held at the prestigious Broadgate Event Venues which attracts the highest penetration of ABC1s in the UK Visitors from both the consumer and trade sectors of the market are welcome to attend the Expo free of charge.

Exhibitor opportunities are at a premium, with just 26 exhibition stands. The Fractional Life Expo will host a number of different fractional ownership and asset-sharing ‘zones:’ Property—houses, hotels, private residence and destination clubs; Motoring—classic vehicles and super cars; Sea—boats and yachts; Air—aircraft and jets; and, Lifestyle—wines and spirits, sport, handbags and other relevant assets, as well as investment opportunities. Many desirable fractional luxury products also will be displayed.

With the current decline in whole-ownership property sales, fractional ownership offers a lower entry price, reduced maintenance costs and greater use flexibility, presenting itself as an exciting product which maximizes the value of spend. Savvy consumers and developers alike are being drawn to the fractional ownership model in increasing numbers.  “Fractional Life has pioneered the creation of a marketplace for this product in Europe, making its 2009 Expo the ideal showcase for our products,” said Nick Turner, vice president and head of new business development, The Registry Collection programme, Europe. “Fractional ownership is a growing trend worldwide with over 350 fractional resorts in Europe and North America alone.

Our typical consumer has the money to potentially buy outright, but instead they value the flexibility and choice offered by a fractional purchase, which is further enriched if the buyer chooses to become a member of The Registry Collection programme. This unique luxury exchange programme gives buyers access to the largest number of fractional properties worldwide available for exchange, as well as to elite services such as 24/7 concierge and exclusive travel benefits. ”
Mr Turner will be meeting with exhibitors, prospective developers and others attending the show to present the benefits of The Registry Collection programme, which offers developers of upscale properties services that help generate qualified sales leads.

“With the success of the recent Fractional Summit 2009 trade event and the amount of fractional ownership products coming onto the marketplace, exciting times lie ahead,” said Piers Brown, founder of Fractional Life. “There will be something for everybody at the Expo and we’re delighted to be working alongside The Registry Collection programme and confident that 2009’s event will be even more innovative than last year—an outstanding event that our exhibitors, visitors and those in the fractional ownership industry were all proud to be a part of.”

For more information visit www.frationallifeexpo.com

The Registry Collection® exchange programme is pleased to announce that Les Maisons de Baumanière en Provence, one of its newest affiliates, has won the Fractional Life Summit Award for Innovation and Excellence.

Avenio Prieuré, a luxury resort development company, joined with the Les Maisons de Baumanière hotel portfolio in France to develop three fractional properties in Avignon, Gordes and Aix-en-Provence.

Nick Turner, VP and head of new business development, The Registry Collection, said of the award: “We are very proud to be associated with Les Maisons de Baumanière en Provence. The developments meet all the criteria for a very successful fractional project – prime locations, spacious, five-star category accommodations and, with the company’s affiliation to The Registry Collection, concierge services, leisure property exchange options in developments of commensurate quality worldwide from our growing property portfolio and many more exclusive membership benefits to offer purchasers.

“We congratulate developers, Marc Koerts and André Guillot, together with their partner, Jean-André Charial, on their deserved success in the Fractional Life 2009 Innovation and Excellence Awards.”

Piers Brown, founder of Fractional Life, said: “We were very pleased with the high volume of entrants to the newly-launched Fractional Life 2009 Awards. Les Maisons de Baumanière en Provence, the new luxury brand and its exclusive properties offering many superb amenities on site, including a boutique hotel and the L’Occitane en Provence spa experience, is indeed, a worthy winner of our Innovation and Excellence Award.

“As the first winner of what we hope will be many Fractional Life Summit Awards, Les Maisons de Baumanière en Provence should certainly provide inspiration for others.”

A second associate of The Registry Collection – the Pezula Private Residence Club in Knysna, South Africa – received a Highly Commended award in the same category, which was collected by Brett Archibald, senior vice president, The Registry Collection, on behalf of the developer.

This year’s summit was held on 23rd and 24th April at The Hilton Metropole Hotel in London and was a sell out success, providing an indication of the high level of interest in the fractional property market.

The Registry Collection® exchange programme is pleased to announce it will be the Signature Sponsor for the second consecutive year of the Fractional Life Summit, Europe’s leading fractional event.

This year’s summit will be held on 23rd and 24th April at The Hilton Metropole Hotel in London. Several speakers will present on behalf of The Registry Collection exchange programme and be available for discussion at a fully-staffed booth.

At the close of the summit at 13.00 on 24th April, The Registry Collection representatives will host a press conference to present several new European fractional.developments which have recently joined its international property portfolio and to answer questions.

“There is a real buzz about the industry across Europe now with increasing levels of interest in a product that offers both a luxury lifestyle and unparalleled value,” said Gregg Anderson, Vice President of Global Product Management for The Registry Collection exchange programme. “For that reason we know it is important to support The Fractional Life Summit – Europe’s only dedicated meeting place for industry players. My colleagues and I very much look forward to meeting with those who have identified the tremendous opportunities in the fractional market at this event and want to work with us to unlock the potential in their developments, as well as welcoming members of the press to our press conference luncheon.”

Piers Brown, founder of Fractional Life, said: “We are excited to have the participation of The Registry Collection at the 2009 Summit. This brand provides fractional owners with access to some of the world’s finest vacation properties and delivers the level of service they expect.”

The Registry Collection exchange programme pioneered the concept of exchanging luxury fractional ownership properties when it was launched in the United States seven years ago. Today, there are more than 160 properties available through the programme that are either accessible for exchange or under development across five continents. Over 30,000 members enjoy the benefits of the exceptional quality and unsurpassed service in their holiday homes that membership to The Registry Collection exchange programme brings.

Apart from providing support and consultancy services to fractional developers, The Registry Collection exchange programme provides developers with many benefits to help distinguish their offering. These include an Early Privilege Programme enabling purchasers who buy off plan to start holidaying in The Registry Collection’s portfolio of superb properties while waiting for completion of their own development. A 24-hour concierge service is also available to members, together with access to savings and privileges on a number of luxury products and services through The Collection Partners exchange programme.

In the last year, The Registry Collection exchange programme has welcomed new European developments into its portfolio in Portugal and the South of France, as well as in Dubai, South Africa and the Seychelles.
About Fractional Life
Fractional Life is an exciting new web brand based on the fractional ownership and asset-sharing concept. The site’s aim is to give consumers the choice of the best of everything, from luxury homes to private jets and super cars, at a fraction of the cost, all under one roof in a ‘fractional superstore.’ Fractional Life helps consumers to make informed decisions to enjoy the lifestyle they want, when they want it. It also provides an invaluable news and networking forum for developers, as well as a platform for them to showcase their product to an interested and engaged consumer audience.
For more information about Fractional Life or the 2009 Summit to be held on 23rd-24th April, please visit www.fractionallife.com

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 160 properties available through the programme 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 Group RCI, 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.grouprci.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.

To arrange to meet a member of the team at The Fractional Life Summit, please contact Amanda White on tel: +44 (0)1536 314651, email: Amanda.white@rci.com

To arrange to attend the press conference on 24th April at 13.00, contact Helen Foster on tel: +44 (0)1536 314266, email: helen.foster@rci.com