RCI today announced that SkiStar, one of the Nordic region’s strongest hospitality brands, has affiliated two of its resorts – SkiStar Vacation Club Fjällhotell and SkiStar Vacation Club Snötorget – with RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange.

The resorts are located in the popular Swedish ski area of Sälen, which offers some of the country’s best skiing and snowboarding and is best-known for hosting the start of Vasaloppet, the world’s oldest, longest and largest cross-country ski race, which regularly attracts more than 15,000 participants.

Sälen is also home to Experium, Sweden’s newest leisure complex, featuring a number of indoor and outdoor swimming pools including an adventure pool offering indoor surfing and wave effects. Also at Experium are spa and sauna facilities, restaurants, cafés and bars, food court, 3-D cinema, children’s play area, bowling, conference facilities and more.

SkiStar is one of the Nordic region’s largest and most established hospitality brands, and its entry into shared-ownership – sales at the two resorts started in November 2009 – is a major undertaking for the company.

Jonathan Back, managing director, RCI EMEAI, said: “We at RCI are delighted to welcome SkiStar to the RCI network of more than 4,000 resorts and are proud to be associated with a company of this standing.

“SkiStar’s entry into the vacation ownership market is fantastic news for the industry as a whole, as well as for RCI. As an established and high-profile Alpine ski resort brand in Sweden and Norway – with a 41 per cent share of total Scandinavian ski-pass sales, 10 resorts, several ski schools and rental developments – SkiStar brings a quality product, big brand visibility and a high level of consumer loyalty to the business. RCI is proud to be able to help further distinguish SkiStar’s offering.”

SkiStar Vacation Club Fjällhotell is comprised of studio and one-bedroom units with partial kitchens and two-bedroom units with full kitchens, while SkiStar Vacation Club Snötorget is made up of two- and three-bedroom units with full kitchens.

The SkiStar resort properties join 17 more resorts in Sweden which are part of the RCI holiday exchange network, and will add to the exchange company’s extensive portfolio of resorts in ski locations, which currently number more than 250.

“We are very excited to bring our owners the opportunities that RCI offers,” said Mathias Lindström, SkiStar Sales and Marketing Director. “RCI offers our owners access to more than 4,000 terrific vacation resorts around the world.

“SkiStar Vacation Club means people can purchase their favourite weeks in Sälen, but at the same time have the opportunity to exchange for a selection of RCI holidays which could include a sunshine holiday in the Canary Islands, a peaceful lakeside and sauna retreat in Finland or a city break.”

About SkiStar
SkiStar is listed on Nasdaq OMX Mid Cap Stockholm. The Group owns and operates alpine destinations in Sälen, Åre and Vemdalen in Sweden, and Hemsedal and Trysil in Norway. The company’s market share of ski-pass sales in Scandinavia amounts to 41 per cent. The company’s core business is alpine skiing, with a focus on the guest’s overall skiing experience. Operations are divided into two business areas: Destinations – which consists of skiing, accommodation services, ski school and ski rentals – and Property, which includes construction and development. SkiStar’s vision is to create memorable winter experiences as the leading operator of European alpine destinations. For more information visit www.skistar.com

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 65,000 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 programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme; 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, a research and consultancy firm providing advisory services to the global leisure real estate industry. 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.wyndhammer.com or the media center of www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

For additional information on the services offered by RCI and the latest news from the shared vacation ownership markets across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India, visit www.rciventures.com

RCI® subscribing members dreaming of a vacation at a mountain resort in New Hampshire or a quaint, harbor-side retreat on Cape Cod, Mass., now have even more choices as the global leader in vacation exchange welcomes InnSeason Resorts® to its global network. RCI and InnSeason Resorts, creators of the Northeast Experience® and leading providers of resort vacation and ownership opportunities, have announced the completion of a new multi-year affiliation relationship that will allow eligible InnSeason owners, who become RCI members, access to a broad array of exciting vacation opportunities.

Effective March 18, 2010, InnSeason Resorts owners who become RCI members will be able to enjoy vacations at a variety of RCI affiliated destinations around the globe and have access to a significantly broader range of resort experiences, including more all-inclusive options and more nightly exchanges.

Similarly, RCI’s 3.8 million members will now also enjoy the opportunity to exchange into InnSeason Resorts properties.

“It’s a tremendous honor for us to begin this relationship with InnSeason Resorts, one of the most renowned vacation brands in New England,” said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. “InnSeason is known for the high quality standards of their resorts, all in highly desirable areas along the seacoasts of Maine, the beaches of Cape Cod and the mountains of New Hampshire. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome InnSeason Resorts owners into the world’s largest vacation network and we look forward to working closely with InnSeason’s great management team to continue to build new and innovative programs that will provide increased flexibility, benefits and opportunities for their owners.”

“InnSeason Resorts has a core philosophy which focuses on enriching the customer experience and after seeing what RCI has been willing to invest in customer service and in the technology to enhance it, we felt that they were a good match for the interactive needs of our owners,” said William E. Curran, CEO, InnSeason Resorts. “We saw how well the RCI Points® system works and knew it would work seamlessly with our Vacation Club, providing our eligible owners with access to over 4,000 resorts. As a result, our entire company is excited about the new affiliation with RCI.”

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 65,000 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, a research and consultancy firm providing advisory services to the global leisure real estate industry. 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.wyndhamer.com or the media center of www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

About InnSeason Resorts
InnSeason Resorts® was created as a regional brand of family-oriented resorts that
combine the development and operations expertise of Dennis M. Ducharme, RRP, president; and the marketing resources of Curran Management Services (CMS®), and its founder, William E. (Billy) Curran, chief executive officer. InnSeason Resorts®, include: InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook, Lincoln (NH); InnSeason Resorts The Falls at Ogunquit (ME); InnSeason Resorts HarborWalk, InnSeason Resorts Captains Quarters, InnSeason Resorts Surfside, Falmouth (MA), and Mountainview Resort in Jackman, (ME). InnSeason Resorts®, delivers “best-in-class” management, advisory and marketing services to resorts and developers nationwide. For more information, visit www.InnSeason.com.

World’s largest vacation exchange company continues to break new ground on innovations that enhance the member experience

Further expanding its legacy as a technology leader in the industry, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today unveiled two new RCI® applications for the iPhone® digital mobile device that will enable travelers to show friends where they’ve been and where they’re going. Tweeting, texting, blogging – RCI recognizes that consumers have a legitimate vacation planning tool in the palm of their hand with the new applications that will help enhance the trip planning process and allow users to share vacation experiences with their social networks.

Following the earlier announcement of its plan to launch its innovative RCI Points Platinumsm membership tier, RCI unveiled the newest of its cutting-edge technology initiatives during the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2010 Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas. Marking its debut into the mobile marketing world, RCI launched the RCI TV application for the iPhone and iPod® touch, currently available through the Apple® store.

Through this portable version of RCI TV, which is currently available to the general public on RCI.com, users can view a list of featured Destination Channel videos. The application lists all videos with a small thumbnail image, video title and video length in the application navigation. Once users view the video, they can email the video link to a friend or save it for themselves. RCI plans to provide additional functionality and more videos for download in future releases.

“Since inventing the concept of vacation exchange more than 35 years ago, RCI has been devoted to providing innovative technology and marketing solutions that add value to our affiliated developers and members,” said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. “From our new YouTube site with rich high-definition video which is creating marketing leads for
affiliates to these two new Apple® applications, which we believe our members will love, we are committed to developing great content and the best social media applications we can to drive member engagement and lower our customers’ marketing costs.”

Also unveiled was the RCI SnapBook™ application which allows users to capture pictures, videos, voice memos and texts on their iPhone during a vacation, with the application automatically logging when and where the event took place. The assets can then be loaded to RCISnapBook.com where they will be published in either a scrapbook,
timeline or map display. At any time during or after the vacation, the user can share their vacation memories with friends or log into the RCI SnapBook portal and add additional assets.

These latest innovations follow the recent launch of RCI’s YouTube site. Launched in January 2010, the RCI YouTube channel contains over 50 quality resort videos from RCI TV that showcase RCI affiliated properties around the world.

From this site, visitors can link directly to RCI.com and even back to the affiliated resort to view rich video content on the resort they are interested in along with information that further educates the public on the benefits of vacation ownership.

RCI also announced that it will introduce RCI Points Platinum, a new tier of membership and the latest enhancement to its successful RCI Points® program that will offer premium exchange and lifestyle benefits to members.

“As the inventor of the vacation exchange business, we continue working to develop fresh and new ideas that will improve our members’ experience and exceed the expectations of our affiliates,” said Ballotti. “These new applications bring an exciting and dynamic element to RCI and we’re planning to expand these channels and make our ever-growing travel and resort content more widely available across our social networks.”

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 65,000 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 Ò program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program; vacation rentals, including Endless Vacation RentalsÒ, 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, a research and consultancy firm providing advisory services to the global leisure real estate industry. 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.wyndhamer.com or the media center of www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

*iPhone®, iPod® and Apple® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. This press release is an independent announcement and has not been authorized, sponsored or otherwise approved by Apple Inc.

RCI EMEAI will celebrate some of the longest-standing business relationships within the vacation exchange industry at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2010 Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In 2009, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, celebrated its 35th year in the industry, a milestone achieved by building some of the strongest relationships in the business. As many as 513 RCI affiliates across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India have been affiliated with RCI for more than 15 years and have helped to build the company’s exchange network of over 4,000 affiliated resorts, making RCI the world’s largest vacation exchange company.

The ARDA 2010 event will give RCI representatives the opportunity to meet with some of the company’s oldest and most valued affiliates to acknowledge and celebrate some special anniversaries.

“All our developers have succeeded in this business by putting customer service first. RCI shares those values and our ‘Count on Me!’ service philosophy means our shared owners and members can rely on RCI to deliver the very best in vacation exchange experiences,” said Jonathan Back, managing director, RCI EMEAI. “The key to RCI’s success is its relationships with our resort developer partners, the people responsible for our unrivalled portfolio of vacation resorts. We have fantastically strong relationships based on a commitment to excellence and a shared focus on customer service. In business there is nothing as rare or as valuable as a trusted relationship which endures over time and I’m delighted that we will be seeing so many of our valued business partners at ARDA and rightly celebrating the longevity and strength of our relationships.”

Among the 70 developers who have been working with RCI over the years, Resort Properties, the Pestana Group, Club Praia Da Oura (CPO, now part of the Petchey Leisure Group), and Club La Costa (CLC) each celebrate a 25-year relationship with RCI EMEAI this year.

Pestana Hotels and Resorts pioneered mixed-use (hotel and timeshare operation working together in one property) in Europe when it launched timeshare with 150 rooms at its Carlton Madeira Hotel in Portugal in 1985. Today Pestana welcomes an average of 1,500 new owner families each year. RCI will be celebrating the exact date of their 25th anniversary with Pestana at ARDA and will be marking the occasion with a special presentation at the event.

Pestana’s Peter Booth receives an RCI Silver Jubliee tribute from Isabel Santos of RCI during the ARDA Conference in Las Vegas. Celebrating the award with them are, from left, Pestana's Sergio Carmi, with RCI's Jonathan Back, Geoff Ballotti and Dimitris Manikis

Resort Properties’ Palm Beach Club in Tenerife was opened 25 years ago when the resort earned the distinction of becoming the fastest-selling timeshare resort in the world. CLC was founded with the purchase of 10 apartments at Las Farolas on the Costa del Sol and it now has sales operations in the UK, Spain, Tenerife, Turkey and Portugal conducting close to 100,000 sales presentations annually.

CLC is an innovator, launching a yacht club in 2006, and its first foray into the Turkish market, Apollonium Club La Costa Spa & Beach Resort, will be the company’s 18th affiliation with RCI. Jack Petchey OBE (Order of the British Empire) is one of the founding fathers of the timeshare industry and from its CPO beginnings, Petchey Leisure now has 10 owned and managed resorts as well as inventory in 24 other properties, making it one of the first timeshare businesses to expand outside its home territory by quickly extending its owned property portfolio to Spain, Portugal, Tenerife and the UK.

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 65,000 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 programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme; 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, a research and consultancy firm providing advisory services to the global leisure real estate industry. 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.wyndhamer.com or the media center of www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

For additional information on the services offered by RCI and the latest news from the shared vacation ownership markets across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India, visit www.rciventures.com

The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN) and one of the three worldwide exchange programs under the RCI umbrella, today announced that it welcomed 24 new resort destination properties in 2009, bringing its total number of properties available for exchange or under development to 175 in 29 countries.

“Last year was another record year for The Registry Collection program – once again we saw great growth in the program and it’s larger than ever before despite the challenging economic conditions,” said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. “Of the 24 new luxury destinations added, many were from Europe which has proven to be a region that is poised for ongoing growth in the high end fractional real estate segment. Moving ahead in 2010, we look forward to attracting more new affiliates around the globe and continuing to grow our membership base.”

In addition, through affiliation in the Signature Selections® by RCI program, RCI subscribing members at select RCI Gold Crown Resort® properties now have access to properties in The Registry Collection program. Resorts in Disney Vacation Club, Wyndham Vacation Club and Sol Melia are examples of Signature Selections by RCI properties.

The Registry Collection program has grown significantly since its inception in 2002, now servicing more than 30,000 member families from reservation centers in Indianapolis; Mexico City; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Cork, Ireland.

The Registry Collection program also recently received two key industry awards including the Fractional Life 2010 Services to the Industry Award and the Overseas Property Professional 2009 Best Fractional Services Award.

About The Registry Collection
The Registry Collection program is a global network comprising over 30,000 members and more than 130 affiliates worldwide. 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.

World’s largest vacation exchange company commemorates new affiliation at ARDA

In front of thousands of vacation ownership industry leaders at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2010 Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, and InnSeason Resorts®, creators of the Northeast Experience® and leading providers of resort vacation and ownership opportunities, celebrated a new multi-year affiliation relationship that will allow eligible InnSeason owners who become RCI members access to a broad array of exciting vacation opportunities.

“We’re very proud to celebrate this new relationship with InnSeason Resorts, a renowned and storied vacation brand steeped in New England charm and tradition,” said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. “It’s truly an honor to welcome this quality organization into the RCI network of over 4,000 affiliated resorts and we’re thrilled to be able to offer our members the opportunity to vacation on more Cape Cod beaches and across more great ski and golf resorts with InnSeason.”

“We’re very excited to begin this affiliation with RCI,” said William E. Curran, CEO, InnSeason Resorts. “Both InnSeason Resorts and RCI share a mutual desire to enrich the customer experience and provide the best vacations possible. We’re thrilled to now be able to offer our eligible owners access to RCI’s network of over 4,000 affiliated resorts worldwide.”

“We are thrilled with the innovative, cutting-edge technology and tools RCI will be providing us to enhance the sales and ownership experience for our customers and team members,” said Dennis Ducharme, president, InnSeason Resorts. “Our customers are demanding interactive, engaging content to enhance their search for ultimate vacation experiences and RCI is enabling us to deliver that.”

Earlier at ARDA, RCI also unveiled the newest of its technology initiatives: two new RCI® applications for the iPhone® digital mobile device. The RCI TV application for the iPhone and iPod® touch, currently available through the Apple® store, grants users immediate access to the quality destination videos currently available on RCI.com that they can then share or save. The RCI SnapBook™ application allows users to capture pictures, videos, voice memos and texts on their iPhone during a vacation, with the application automatically logging when and where the event took place.

“We continue working to improve our technology initiatives and look forward to working closely with InnSeason Resorts to build new and innovative programs that will provide even more member benefits and opportunities,” said Ballotti.

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 65,000 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, a research and consultancy firm providing advisory services to the global leisure real estate industry. 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.wyndhamer.com or the media center of www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

Five resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean and the Pacific Coast join the world’s largest vacation exchange network

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and Fiesta Hotel Group, one of the leading hotel chains in Spain, today announced a new affiliation agreement that welcomes five properties from the Grand Palladium Travel Club to RCI’s global network.

As part of this new affiliation, Grand Palladium Travel Club members will be able to exchange into RCI’s network of more than 4,000 affiliated resorts, and RCI’s 3.8 million subscribing members will be able to enjoy unique vacation experiences at Palladium Vallarta Resort and Spa; Grand Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa; Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort and Spa; Grand Palladium Riviera Resort and Spa; and Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa, all located in the Riviera Maya near Cancun.

Each of the new properties is located amid lush and unspoiled grounds in Mexico, offering guests access to private beaches and world-class services and amenities including specialty restaurants, bars, swimming pools and exclusive spas with gyms, saunas and jacuzzis among other health and beauty services.

Through its TORE consulting and advisory services, RCI assisted Fiesta Hotel Group in the design and development of the Palladium Travel Club which will operate 12 resorts around the world by the end of 2010.

In addition to the resorts in Mexico, RCI members as well as Palladium Travel Club members will have access to hotels in Dominican Republic and Jamaica.  Palladium Travel Club and RCI Members will also have access to resorts in Ibiza, Spain, and very soon, the Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa in Bahía, Brazil, will join the network of the Palladium Travel Club.

“We are very pleased to welcome a globally renowned and recognized firm like Fiesta Hotel Group to RCI’s global network,” said Ricardo Montaudon, president, RCI Latin America. “This relationship between Fiesta Hotel Group and RCI is very positive for the industry as a whole, and will greatly benefit the owners of the Palladium Travel Club as well as RCI members, who will be able to enjoy the quality vacation options this hotel chain offers.”

“Due to its undisputed leadership in the global vacation exchange industry, we are very happy to affiliate with RCI in this endeavor,” said Abel Matutes Prats, CEO of Fiesta Hotel Group. “RCI’s unsurpassed leadership in innovation is also a value added for affiliates who are looking for improved business and for members and owners who are looking for an exciting and new vacation experience.”

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 65,000 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, a research and consultancy firm providing advisory services to the global leisure real estate industry. 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.wyndhamer.com or the media center of www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

About Fiesta Hotel Group
Fiesta Hotel Group is a Spanish hotel chain based in Ibiza, Spain. It currently comprises five brands, including The Royal Suites, Fiesta Hotels, Palladium Resorts, Fresh Hotels, and Ayre Hotels. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, the chain counts with 45 hotels in Spain, Sicily, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Brazil. For more information visit www.fiestahotelgroup.com

Christel House International today announced that RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), will return for the fourth year as the Title Sponsor of the RCI® Christel House Open® International Charity Golf Tournament.

Now in its eighth year, the global tournament will begin on Monday, June 7, 2010, and take place at 18 sites in six countries. One hundred percent of the worldwide proceeds will go to programs and services that directly benefit the more than 3,000 children of Christel House.

“We are again thrilled to sponsor the RCI Christel House Open and so very proud to continue the tradition of working with this great organization,” said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. “We know that working on this event, along with so many other fundraising initiatives for Christel House, allows us to help improve the lives of the children, families and communities that comprise their wonderful programs throughout the world.”

Approximately 1,800 golfers will tee off from sites in the U.S., Mexico, India, South Africa, Venezuela and the U.K.

“RCI has a long history for its commitment to social responsibility,” said Christel DeHaan, Founder. “We could not ask for a more engaged Title Sponsor and we are grateful to RCI for its generous support.”

DeHaan, the co-founder of RCI, founded Christel House in 1998 with the goal of helping children around the world break the cycle of poverty and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their societies. Since then, Christel House has expanded its programs and locations to serve more than 3,000 students, their families and communities, and employ more than 250 dedicated professionals who help the children optimize their potential and achieve productive, self-sufficient lives.

As the charity of choice for the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), Christel House and the RCI Christel House Open are largely supported by developers, resorts and vendors in the timeshare industry. Christel House is also one of the four signature charities of Wishes by Wyndham, the philanthropic program of Wyndham Worldwide. Founded in 1974, RCI is the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and is recognized within the industry for its longstanding history of social responsibility. For more information on the RCI Christel House Open, please visit www.chopen.org.

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 65,000 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, a research and consultancy firm providing advisory services to the global leisure real estate industry. 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.wyndhamer.com or the media center of www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

With Brazil and Venezuela recording double-digit growth in interval sales in 2009 mainly due to their sales in the domestic market, Latin America showed signs of strength and continued to attract new players to its vacation ownership industry.

According to RCI’s “Executive Summary” of the Latin American and Caribbean Vacation Ownership Fact Book, 61 new vacation resorts joined the region’s vacation exchange system in 2009, and Latin America closed the year with a total of more than 1,200 affiliated resorts.

In its Executive Summary, RCI also notes that 97 percent of interval sales in Brazil – which totaled more than 14,300 weeks – were done by domestic buyers. Results from Venezuela indicate that Venezuelans purchased 99 percent of the 12,700 weeks sold in the country. With these and other data gathered by RCI in the region, estimated sales of vacation weeks in Latin American totaled 212,316 intervals, a 12 percent decline from the previous year.

RCI’s Executive Summary also indicates that despite the tough economic environment of the previous year, some other markets showed promising growth signs. In Costa Rica, for example, several luxury projects were started in the country’s most popular beach destinations with some of them slated to open this year. In Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Colombia, new timeshare players came into the industry and introduced new resorts – ranging from standard quality to luxury developments – to the vacation ownership market.

Notwithstanding the challenging times faced by the Mexican tourism industry, one of the biggest regions affected by the influenza outbreak, Mexico topped the list of new affiliations with 22 resorts, followed by the Caribbean with 16 and Brazil with seven.

Other significant data about the vacation ownership market in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2009 is highlighted by RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, in its Executive Summary presented at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2010 Convention and Exposition. The Executive Summary, a highly-regarded industry publication, documents the performance of the industry during the last year and puts into perspective future trends by analyzing market information from the World Tourism Organization, the Tourism Ministries, affiliates in the region, and the International Monetary Fund.

The Executive Summary is a well-received document within the regional vacation ownership industry and is part of a broader RCI endeavor: The 2010 Latin America and the Caribbean Vacation Ownership Fact Book will be presented later this year.

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 65,000 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, a research and consultancy firm providing advisory services to the global leisure real estate industry. 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.wyndhamer.com or the media center of www.wyndhamworldwide.com.

World’s largest vacation exchange company receives seven awards at industry awards gala

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), celebrated achievement of a remarkable seven awards at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2010 gala ceremony and dinner in Las Vegas, Nevada, including the ACE Philanthropic Award for its work with Christel House fundraising efforts and education.

“RCI prides itself on having the most talented and passionate associates in the industry who are committed to delivering great service to our valued affiliates and vacation experiences to our 3.8 million members worldwide,” said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. “RCI’s award recipients all demonstrate a commitment to our ‘Count on Me!’ service culture for our members and affiliates and it’s a great honor to see so many of them recognized by our colleagues throughout the industry.”

Presented by ARDA, the awards are an opportunity to recognize those companies and individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the industry. The ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) honors specific individuals who have attained the highest level of excellence in their fields, or have demonstrated a commitment to the betterment of the industry as a whole.

RCI as a company received the following awards in the advertising and promotion categories:

•    Brochure 1-8 Pages:

RCITV/Enhanced Search Bilingual Brochure

•    Magazine Ad:

RCI Series of Ads in the RVI Directory (South Africa)

•    Direct Mail:

The Registry Collection April Direct Mail

•    Website:

EndlessVacation.com

•    Interactive Internet Advertising Campaign:

Your Fat Chance Campaign

•    Green Sustainable Advertising and Promotion Initiatives:

Earth Hour Email

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 65,000 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, a research and consultancy firm providing advisory services to the global leisure real estate industry. 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.

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