FractionalExchange.com has announced that the Austria Haus Club of Vail, Colorado has selected FractionalExchange.com for the vacation exchange requirements of its members. The Austria Haus joins Rocky Mountain resorts The Hemingways, The Deer Valley Club, The Teton Club and Vail Mountain Lodge in affiliating with FractionalExchange.com

The Austria Haus Club was established in 1998 and is located along Gore Creek, just next to Vail’s famous Covered Bridge. Their prime location provides convenient access to all the amenities in Vail Village, as well as quick access to the Vista Bahn chairlift at Vail Mountain.

Paul Nabor, Director of Sales at FractionalExchange.com states, “It is such an exciting opportunity for FractionalExchange.com to partner with The Austria Haus Club. As Vail’s first Private Residence Club, we view it as one of the premier locations within our network. I am excited about the opportunities our affiliation will present to the Club’s members for future exchanges.”

Through a group enrollment arrangement, all Homeowners Association members at The Austria Haus Club are now part of the FractionalExchange.com Gold level membership network. In addition to access to the global exchange network of FractionalExchange.com, owners at The Austria Haus Club now have a convenient method of exchanging use internally to solve fractional rotation needs.

Laura Warren, General Manager of Austria Haus Club of Vail says “We have been looking for the right exchange program for quite some time, and FractionalExchange.com appears it will fit our needs perfectly. The wide variety of properties to exchange within the program combined with its ease of use make it very appealing to The Club and our members. The fact that the person who developed this program is a fractional owner makes us confident that this is a workable solution. We like the fact that there are no hidden fees; it is very straightforward in all aspects.”

Recognized as Vail’s first Private Residence Club, The Austria Haus Club carries a prestigious first place award for International resort architecture and design, as well as the highest platinum ratings from the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau, as reported on their web site.

“We are so pleased to welcome The Austria Haus Club to the FractionalExchange.com network,” said Evan Julber, FractionalExchange.com CEO. “We look forward to providing The Club’s members with a streamlined solution to their vacation exchange needs, and we are thrilled to provide all FractionalExchange.com members with access to one of the finest properties in the Vail area.”

For additional information regarding this release and the services of FractionalExchange.com, visit http://www.fractionalexchange.com or contact Paul Nabor at 541.306.3180.

About FractionalExchange.com
FractionalExchange.com is a global online owner-to-owner exchange network for owners of upscale vacation residences and fractional properties. The company was established in 2008 by parent company Sierra Holdings, Incorporated, an Oregon Corporation with offices in Bend, Oregon, USA. Servers are located in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced the addition of Mjejane Game Reserve to its global exchange network. The property is a breathtaking 10,000 acre (4,000 hectare) reserve within the world famous Kruger National Park.

Mjejane Game Reserve enjoys a privileged location overlooking the Crocodile River, and on completion later this year, will offer unparalleled “big five” game and bird viewing. It will feature a combination of two-, three- and four-bed apartments and is adjacent to the exclusive Mjejane Safari Lodge. Among the planned amenities at the Lodge are an elegant restaurant, pub, spa, gym, and elevated viewing hide, which owners and guests at the Mjejane Game Reserve also can enjoy.

Central to all activities is the proximity of all types of living creatures – from hippopotamuses and giraffes to tortoises to more than 500 species of birds. Guests can see herds of buffalo, elephants, lions, leopards, and numerous other game virtually on their doorstep.

“Mjejane is another significant southern African addition to our network of worldwide resorts,” said Darren Ettridge, vice president resort sales and service for Europe, Middle East, and Africa for Interval International. “This unique property respects the beauty of the existing natural habitat and allows visitors to experience the unspoiled surroundings and reconnect with nature.”

“It is our intention to make this development an international benchmark for the best practice in effective partnerships in the tourism sector,” said Michael Whiting, director of Winchester Marketing, the company handling the sales and promotion of Mjejane. “Timesharing is going to continue to be a holidaying method of choice in South Africa. We knew of the reputation of Interval International and we wanted Mjejane affiliated with them.”

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.

About Winchester Marketing
Winchester Marketing has a sound track record spanning nearly two decades and enjoys an impeccable reputation reflecting a commitment to integrity and service delivery. Winchester’s wealth of experience in all forms of leisure property ownership enables it to offer the full spectrum of investment options from conventional timeshare to fractional interests and outright ownerships. In order to ensure the highest level of investor confidence and satisfaction Winchester places a strong emphasis on legal compliance, financial security, geographical appeal, uniqueness of setting and the delivery of an exceptional holiday experience. Timeshare and fractional product options offer both regional and global use benefits through affiliations to exchange international organisations such as Interval International

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

World’s largest vacation exchange company continues to grow stronger, offering more
value to affiliates

Demonstrating that vacation exchange remains a bright spot in the travel industry, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it added more than 100 new resorts, including 10 properties under development, to the world’s largest vacation exchange network.

Several of the industry’s most powerful and well-renowned brands and their properties were added to RCI’s system in 2009, including the Disney Vacation Club, Fairmont Properties in Canada and Palace Vacation Club in Malaysia.

“Developers understand the importance of working with a quality exchange company that helps them increase sales and lower marketing costs, especially in today’s economy,” said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. “RCI’s ongoing commitment to providing the most innovative marketing services and solutions has helped us attract high quality new affiliates as never before, and enabled us to continue to grow our membership base.”

After 35 years, RCI continues to be the leader and innovator in the industry, first to market with fresh, new and unique marketing and technology ideas that provide added value for affiliates and improve the member experience. Its legacy of innovation rests on making many “firsts” happen – RCI was the first to launch weeks exchange, the first to offer points exchange, and the first to implement high-end luxury exchange.

In 2008, RCI committed to spending tens of millions of dollars over a three-year period to develop and execute a series of online technology, product and service enhancements that are improving the exchange experience for its subscribing members around the world. In 2009 with the growing popularity of online video, RCI recognized a unique opportunity to use this medium as a marketing tool for its members and prospective timeshare buyers. An online video network available only on RCI.com, RCI® TV offers a broad selection of entertaining and educational content about RCI, its products and services, as well as travel and resort information. The network is designed to help owners get the most out of their RCI subscribing membership and make vacation planning more fun while also introducing new prospects to the benefits of vacation ownership.

Response to RCI TV from both members and affiliates has exceeded expectations with over 100 videos uploaded, including 80 Resort Showcases, and more high-definition video being added on a regular basis to RCI.com. Web share, or the percentage of exchange and rentals transacted online, has increased from 13 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008 to 24 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009. In the last 10 weeks alone, the non-member site has already received over 265,000 visits and the member site has received over 100,000 visits. With developers able to feature their properties, and millions of visitors able to watch RCI-affiliated resorts come to life on the Resort Showcase channel, this tool is already driving greater exchange activity and helping to increase occupancy for RCI-affiliated resorts. To promote the site and help drive increased traffic from newcomers, RCI is investing heavily in advertising and search engine optimization efforts. This includes three commercials currently airing on Resort & Residence TV, a new travel and real estate cable channel which is available to 27 million viewers.

RCI has vastly improved its marketing infrastructure, allowing RCI to showcase more resort photos of its affiliates with higher picture quality, as well as videos and floor plans. This effort supports a recent member survey where respondents ranked “more and bigger resort photos” as the number one feature desired to help them plan or choose a vacation.

Like the Resort Showcase channel on RCI TV, new system capabilities help affiliates better promote their properties and drive higher occupancy.

“We are constantly working to develop new and exceptional marketing and technology ideas that benefit our affiliates and improve the member experience,” added Ballotti. “It’s what our affiliates and members have come to expect from RCI and it’s what we plan to continue to deliver.”

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.

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.

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), will host senior executives and decision makers in the hospitality and leisure real estate industries at the RCI® Asia Leisure Real Estate Symposium on 22-23 April 2010 in Singapore where RCI will reveal the secrets of successful vacation exchange.

“The BIG Reveal” Symposium is a response to an emerging interest in vacation ownership in Asia, which is anticipated to attain greater momentum over the next few years. As the largest vacation exchange network in the world that continues to revolutionize the vacation exchange experience for leisure real estate developers and leisure travelers with service and product innovations, RCI recognizes the rising demand for quality leisure real estate models to capture this growth.

“We are noticing a strong and growing interest in vacation ownership products in Asia as holiday makers become more sophisticated and discerning and are seeking a differentiated vacation experience with quality accommodations,” said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. “We believe that now is a great time for leisure real estate owners and developers to invest in and create vacation ownership products to catch the upswing in Asia. As the pioneer in vacation exchange, RCI has the expertise, experience and solutions to help leisure real estate owners and developers enhance the value of their assets and offer an outstanding proposition to consumers while revolutionizing their vacation experience.”

The two-day event will be held at the Pan Pacific Singapore where attendees will participate in a series of forums, panel discussions and workshops focusing on the development of vacation ownership in Asia and around the world. Symposium topics will focus on vacation ownership trends and opportunities, fractional real estate and ownership, cross-border success and sustainability, customer engagement and social media, legal framework and expert insight on building a successful vacation ownership business.

Key speakers and experts include:
•    “A Global Overview of Vacation Ownership Industry and Asia Market Insights” by Dr. Richard L. Ragatz, President, Ragatz Associates;
•    “Thinking the Future of Leisure Hospitality: Challenges for Asia” by Dr. Russell Arthur Smith, Interim Dean, Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore;
•    “Finding a Competitive Advantage in the Global Luxury Market” by Frank M. Pfaller, Chief Executive Officer, Selected Hotels Promotion L.C.; and
•    “State of the Industry & Tourism in Singapore” by Justin Chew, Executive Director, F1 Sports & Hospitality, Singapore Tourism Board.

Prior to the Symposium, a half-day interactive and informative workshop on “Sales and Marketing Techniques for a Successful Vacation Ownership Business” conducted by Dan King, one of the industry’s most recognizable trainers and consultants, will be held at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 21 April.

“The BIG Reveal Symposium is aimed at experts, industry and business leaders to facilitate discussion of initiatives that boost the growth of vacation ownership, share invaluable insights, explore innovative leisure real estate models and transform the leisure experience for travelers,” said Adrian Lee, managing director, RCI Asia. “We will reveal effective solutions that will unleash asset value in leisure real estate and the sustainable success of vacation ownership. We believe that the RCI Asia Leisure Real Estate Symposium is the much needed platform that will drive a concerted effort towards the growth of vacation ownership in Asia and benefit leisure real estate owners in finding a competitive advantage through vacation ownership.”

For online registration and further information please visit www.rciasia-symposium.com, email: rci@ap-comms.com or phone: +65 6411-9632.

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.

Leading fractional ownership super-yacht company YachtPlus last week launched the second yacht of its four yacht fleet in La Spezia, Italy. Christened Ocean Pearl, this stunning 41 metre yacht, identical to its Norman Foster designed sister yacht Ocean Emerald, will operate a series of cruises throughout the Mediterranean during the summer of 2010 and the Caribbean in the winter of 2011.

“We are delighted with the response from the owners who spent this summer on Ocean Emerald and are extremely optimistic about the future of the next three yachts that will continue to grow the YachtPlus fleet. The many enquiries we have received over the past few months and the very positive comments from current owners is a testament to the concept of fractional ownership which is rapidly becoming acknowledged as the most financially astute way in which to own a super-yacht,” said John Hare, Chairman of YachtPlus. “These are challenging financial times and increasingly more people, many former sole yacht owners, are turning to fractional ownership as the most cost effective, stress-free and viable way to own a luxury super-yacht,” he added.

This type of ownership allows members to maintain a prestigious and luxurious lifestyle at a fraction of the cost of sole ownership thereby freeing up capital for other forms of asset ownership that would otherwise be invested as a sole yacht owner. One of the major attractions of YachtPlus fractional ownership is that it removes all the hassles, concerns, unforeseen financial pitfalls and very substantial annual running costs incurred via sole ownership. The third yacht of the fleet, Ocean Sapphire is due to be launched in May 2010 and the fourth, as yet unnamed, is scheduled to enter service at the beginning of 2011. All four yachts, identical in design by world renowned architect Norman Foster, are being built at the Rodriquez Cantieri Navali boat yard in Sarzana, Italy and will initially spend the summer months in the Mediterranean and the winter in the Caribbean and will offer total exclusivity, privacy and pleasure to those participating.

Joining the YachtPlus Programme
The company is offering a 1/8th share in one of the four yachts with a buy-in fee of € 1.875.000. This will give the owners 30 nights a year onboard split between the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Alternatively those wishing to only purchase a half fraction – 1/16th share – it will cost € 975.000 and give the owners 15 nights a year onboard again split between the Caribbean and Mediterranean. It is estimated that there will be an annual management fee of € 200.000 for a 1/8th share and € 100.000 for a 1/16th which will cover all year round maintenance, a permanent crew of seven, marine and hotel operations, 24/7 lifestyle management, transoceanic crossings , port charges and cruise itinerary management. Once the fleet is complete owners will have the option of sailing on any one of the four yachts. The fleet may expand to include other kinds of vessels in the near future. The term of contract will be for eight years after which the yachts will be sold and the owners will receive full pro-rated proceeds of the sale.

Key Benefits of Membership
-    24/7 concierge service available to handle all requests including bookings, itineraries, transport, shore excursions, hotels and so on
-    Limited number of owners ensures high availability
-    Cost of membership is a fraction of the cost of sole ownership
-    One of the world’s most contemporary and futuristic yacht designs
-    Exclusive and luxurious lifestyle offering the ultimate in hospitality, service and comfort
-    Unique interior designed by Norman Foster
-    Ability to visit small ports and islands
-    Flexibility and variety of destinations

RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange, today announced they have renewed their long-standing affiliation with Hilton Grand Vacations, a premier vacation ownership company.

“For 17 years Hilton Grand Vacations has been a fantastic industry partner offering quality vacation destinations to our 3.8 million members,” said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. “This renewal of our affiliation allows us to continue our great working relationship and offer both RCI® Members and Hilton Grand Vacations Club Members the vacation experiences they desire.”

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hilton Grand Vacations has 50 RCI affiliated resorts in their portfolio of developed and managed properties and more than 150,000 Club Members. As the vacation ownership division of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Grand Vacations develops, markets and operates spectacular properties in some of the world’s most celebrated destinations. The company also manages and operates club membership programs tailored to provide vacation exchange, leisure travel and reservation services.

“Through the years, Hilton Grand Vacations and RCI have collaborated to enhance our respective membership programs with unique advantages,” said Kim Robert Kreiger, Senior Vice President – Club and Resorts, Hilton Grand Vacations. “When we dream big, RCI always steps up to help us bring our owners’ vacation experiences to the next level. As a result, our travel advantages remain unique, flexible and ever-evolving. Our successful legacy of affiliation with RCI is defined by years of trust and a shared commitment to bring dynamic ideas to life. We look forward to the innovations ahead.”

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 Hilton Grand Vacations
Hilton Grand Vacations Company, LLC is a division of Hilton Worldwide, the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels.  For more than 90 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value.  The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Its brands are comprised of more than 3,500 hotels in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.  The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hilton Grand Vacations develops, markets and operates a system of high-quality vacation ownership resorts in select premier destinations.  The company also operates two innovative club membership programs, Hilton Grand Vacations Club® and The Hilton Club® providing exclusive exchange, leisure travel, and reservation services for more than 150,000 Club Members.

For more information, please visit www.hiltongrandvacations.com and www.hiltonworldwide.com.

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.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, has received Group RCI’s prestigious Top Producer Award for the second year in a row for outstanding sales performance.  RCI, a worldwide leader in timeshare and vacation exchanges with more than 3.5 million members globally, presents the award annually to resorts reporting a higher number of new enrollments per region.

“We are honored that Group RCI selected us once again to receive this special designation,” said Markus Wischenbart, President of Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, after personally receiving the award from Eugenio Macouzet, Senior Vice President for RCI Caribbean.  “We consider it a tremendous achievement to remain among the Top 5 top producers in the region.”

The Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club Resort encompasses five distinct products:  The Tropical, The Crown Suites, The Crown Villas, The Residence Suites and the new Presidential Suites.  From hotel accommodations to stand alone villas, all guests have access to five swimming pools, nightly entertainment, spa, beach, tennis and more. Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club VIP Members have access to “members only” facilities such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, exclusive beach areas, as well as golf carts, limousine transfers and helicopter tours.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club members, guests and their families have a wide variety of activities available to them in the Dominican Republic’s North Coast.  Next door is the Ocean World Adventure Park with its daily animal and aquatic and casino. Other activities in the area include a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Isabella de Torres, white water rafting, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, boating, snorkeling, monster truck safaris and city tours of Puerto Plata, named in 2008 as one of the 53 best destinations in the world by The New York Times.  For more Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club information, go to www.lifestyleholidaysvc.com or call (809) 970-7777.