Unveiled today, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, an equity-based, luxury destination club, and Hall of Fame golfer, Annika Sorenstam, have entered a new partnership where Annika will serve as an ambassador for the brand. For the benefit of Club Members, this partnership presents the opportunity for elite experiences that mirror Annika’s passions and growing lifestyle brand.

As part of the exclusive partnership, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club will create an “ANNIKA sense of place” at Club locations with branded products including everything from signature clothing and fragrances, to wines and autographed photography. Culinary events, wine tastings and golf outings with Annika will provide memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for Members of all ages. The ANNIKA Academy will also take the team on the road to select Club locations to inspire players of varying skill levels to reach their potential by transferring more energy and power from the gym to the golf course.

“We are thrilled to have Annika Sorenstam represent The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club,” said Peter J. Watzka, executive vice president and chief operating officer for The Ritz-Carlton Development Company, Inc. (an affiliate of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC). “This partnership is an excellent opportunity for The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club to work with one of the world’s top golfers and offer our discerning Members extraordinary experiences they will not find anywhere else but at our Clubs.”

“I am honored to represent The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club brand, which is the most prestigious Destination Club in the world,” said Annika. “There is a lot of symmetry between the lifestyle The Ritz-Carlton affords their Members and the products and services my brand represents. Together we will provide inspirational Member experiences.”

The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club created the “Lion & Crown Golf Series,” a sequence of Member/Guest tournaments at key Club destinations, which Annika will serve as host in 2010. The finals for the “Lion & Crown Golf Series” will take place at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter the last week in September.

Depending on a Ritz-Carlton Destination Club Member’s vacation aspirations, they may select a Home Club Membership which provides a one- to four-bedroom, titled residence and guaranteed usage at their favorite resort every year, or a deeded Portfolio Membership which affords the opportunity to discover a wide variety of locations, accommodations and experiences around the globe through the use of Club points. The new Hotel Exchange Program also enables Members who enroll in a Portfolio Membership to utilize a portion of their Club points at more than 70 Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts.

Club Members benefit from an exceptional level of service as they are paired with their very own member experience manager who serves as their primary travel liaison. The member experience manager coordinates everything from airport pick-up and pre-arrival provisioning of the residence, to unpacking and pressing pre-sent garments and arranging a complete vacation itinerary. Membership pricing ranges from the low $100,000s – low $800,000s per membership. A typical membership is approximately $250,000.

About Annika
Annika is the greatest female golfer of our generation and often regarded as the best of all-time. During her 15-year Hall of Fame career, she rewrote the LPGA and Ladies European Tour record books, won countless awards and changed the way women’s golf was played, viewed, and covered.  She amassed 89 worldwide professional victories, including 72 LPGA wins, ten of which are Major Championships.

Annika stepped away from professional golf after the 2008 season to focus on her family and the ANNIKA brand of businesses, including the ANNIKA Academy, ANNIKA Financial Group, ANNIKA Course Design, the ANNIKA Collection of apparel with Cutter & Buck, signature high-end wines with Wente Vineyards, and an online retail shop, shopannika.com. In 2007, Annika created the ANNIKA Foundation as a way to teach children the importance of living a healthy, active lifestyle through fitness and nutrition, and offer aspiring junior golfers opportunities to pursue their dreams. In 2008, Annika joined Arnold Palmer as only the second Ambassador of the United States Golf Association, and in 2009, along with Jack Nicklaus, she was named a Global Ambassador by the International Golf Federation and aided in the successful bid for golf in the 2016 Olympic Games. More information can be found at www.annikasorenstam.com.

About The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club
Combining innovative membership options for luxury travel around the world with the legendary services of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club offers an inspirational vacation lifestyle tailored to each Member’s needs and expectations. This year, on its 10th anniversary, The Club not only underwent a brand evolution, but was also awarded Robb Report’s “Best of the Best” distinction. Additionally, Ritz-Carlton Destination Club Members enjoyed an industry leading 49,000 vacations at Ritz-Carlton Destination Clubs and Ritz-Carlton Hotels worldwide in 2009. For information, please visit www.ritzcarltondestinationclub.com. The Club can also be found on Facebook and Twitter (@RitzCarltonClub).

The leading trade publication for the shared ownership industry recently launched a new version dedicated to the North American marketplace in Las Vegas.

Perspective Magazine (http://www.perspectivemagazine.com) has been in circulation since 2005 and has grown to become the most read independent monthly publication for the timeshare and fractional industry worldwide.

It was recently announced that a new version would be launched at the ARDA Convention & Expo (http://www.arda.prg) in Las Vegas that would be dedicated the USA, Canada, Mexico & Caribbean markets. More than 2,500 attending industry professionals received the new version in their delegate bags and were also able to visit the Perspective Magazine booth in the Expo hall throughout the three day event.

“Combining pre-launch and the convention, we’ve taken on 14 new advertisers in less than eight weeks, most of which range from 3 to 12 month campaigns.” Says CEO Paul Mattimoe. “There were also many others at the Las Vegas event who thanked us for creating this new version and were looking forward to becoming future clients once new budgets were approved.”

Perspective Magazine North America launched with a print and online reach of nearly 13,000 registered users, instantly becoming the largest independent monthly trade publication in the region, although plans are already in place to extend that lead significantly further over the course of the rest of 2010.

Perspective Magazine is also officially distributed at 18 major conventions and events around the world and has further regional titles planned for launch throughout the next 12 months. It also provides daily timeshare, fractional ownership, resort real estate and hospitality news online and by email, and recently launched a Social Networking Site (http://perspectiveforums.com) dedicated to the shared ownership industry which in just four weeks has attracted more members than any other industry social media group worldwide.

For more information visit http://www.perspectivemagazine.com

For Advertising & Editorial opportunities visit http://www.perspectiverates.com

Tapestry Resorts, the newly branded hospitality management division of ResortCom International, has announced Kerry Stebbins as its new director of business development.

Stebbins brings over 30 years in the vacation exchange, hospitality, travel and vacation ownership industries to Tapestry Resorts. Exemplifying the company tagline of “We Listen, We Deliver, We Guarantee It,” Stebbins will focus on developing leads and opportunities within Tapestry Resorts core products, including resort management, club management and reservation services. Continuing to build the company’s reputation, she will also establish new contacts and maintain current client relationships. Stebbins will be based at the Tapestry Resorts corporate headquarters in San Diego.

“Kerry’s goal-oriented attitude and strong leadership experience are incredible assets to our management team,” said John Small, chairman of Tapestry Resorts. “We are confident that she will help strengthen and grow the Tapestry Resorts brand, as we work to identify client’s needs, provide relevant solutions and guarantee success.”

Stebbins’ prior experience includes working as the manager, global accounts for HelmsBriscoe, the industry’s largest hotel/meeting site-selection company, where she regularly consulted with clients on industry trends and negotiated contracts with major hotel partners. She also served as director of business development for Stewart Vacation Ownership and regional director western region for RCI.  In each of these positions, Stebbins has a proven history in all aspects of client acquisition, management and service.

As a dedicated American Resort Development Association (ARDA) member, Kerry has earned ARDA’s RRP (Registered Resort Professional) Award, a designation given to those industry leaders who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to high ethical and professional standards through long-term participation in educational and industry-related activities.

Stebbins is also a participant in Women in the Industry (WIN), which advocates, educates and connects women in the vacation industry, and an active volunteer for Hands on Disaster Response, a nonprofit organization that provides hands-on assistance to survivors of natural disasters around the world.

Always looking to further her education, Stebbins holds certificates in marketing management from Indiana University Graduate School of Business; international business studies, marketing and finance from Coastline Community College; and human relations management and sales management from Orange Coast College.

For every client, Tapestry Resorts, the full-service hospitality management division of ResortCom International, weaves a team of experienced thought leaders and skilled team members who exemplify its tagline: “We Listen, We Deliver, We Guarantee It.” For more information, visit http://www.tapestryresorts.com.

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

Endless Vacation Rentals (EVR), one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), recently honored the top 20 agents from its VacationRentals4Agents.com program at a special event held at the Wyndham Bonnet Creek.

Recognized for attaining the highest revenues in 2009, the agents and their guests spent March 3-5 at the Orlando resort where they were honored with a Travel Agent of the Year Award. A special ceremony and other events were held throughout the two-night, three-day celebration.

“As one of the world’s largest vacation rental providers, we’re thrilled to recognize these top agents for the great work they did in 2009,” said Sean Lowe, managing director, Endless Vacation Rentals. “We’re glad these agents worked to send their clients on quality vacations through Endless Vacations Rentals, allowing them to experience the great value our vacation rentals offer.”

The agents honored at the event were:

•    Debora Amman, On The Go Travel
•    Sherry Andrews, Sylvan Travel
•    Pat Baker, Funseekers Vacations
•    Penny Bond, Surrey Cruiseship Center
•    Kim Burdell, Funseekers Vacations
•    Natalie Burton, WorldVentures
•    Brenda Cooley, Grand Incentives
•    Janine Coursey, ResorTime.com
•    Jan Damm, Funseekers Vacations
•    Kasey Davis, Mann Travels
•    Tracy Dennis, Four Seasons’ Travel
•    Christine Fixmer, TSN International, Inc.
•    Joyce Gieri, Leisure Vacation Travel
•    Linda Gonding, A Dream Realized
•    Helen Graf, Carlson Wago Ellison Travel
•    Mary Macias, TSN International, Inc.
•    Beverly Pillow, Beverly’s Tour & Travel
•    Lorna Slattery, World Wide Travel
•    Diane Weinstein, Coral Sands Travel
•    Shannon Williams, Prestige Travel
•    Gordon Yam, TPI Travel

Hear what the agents had to say about working with Endless Vacation Rentals:

“My customers are very impressed with the quality of the accommodations along with the prices when booked through Endless Vacation Rentals – great vacation value for your customers!” – Penny Bond, Surrey Cruiseship Center

“It is important that we satisfy our customers with quality accommodations and affordable pricing. Vacation Rentals 4 Agents allows me to do exactly that, which in turn creates repeat business. Thank you VR4A.” – Brenda Cooley, Grand Incentives

“Endless Vacation Rentals has a wide variety of resorts that meet all of my clients travel needs. The booking process is easy and effortless, with instant confirmations and commissions earned with every booking. I use Endless Vacations Rentals every opportunity possible.” – Christine Fixmer, TSN International, Inc.

“Working with Endless Vacation Rentals has been a complete pleasure. They have a vast variety of quality properties in fantastic locations. The space and amenities their condos and villas provide are perfect for any family vacation. The prices they offer are unmatchable and practically sell themselves. Commissions are also always paid promptly. I highly recommend them to anyone. Five stars all around!” – Diane Weinstein, Coral Sands Travel

VacationRentals4Agents.com is your travel agent portal to vacation villas, cottages, homes, and resort condominium rentals in premier locations around the world. With access to approximately 200,000 accommodations, the possibilities are endless. Call to speak to one of our dedicated Vacation Guides at 1-866-844-2017.

About Endless Vacation Rentals
Endless Vacation Rentals, one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), provides access to one of the largest collection of global vacation rentals in the industry, allowing travelers to browse from more than 200,000 accommodations. At www.EVRentals.com it’s as easy and convenient to search for, view availability, and book vacation rentals as booking typical hotel accommodations online. For more information on Endless Vacation Rentals or to book a vacation rental, visit www.EVRentals.com or call 1-877-STAY-EVR (1-877-782-9387).

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.

Online Feedback System Created to Measure and Improve Customer Experience

Bill Morris, Managing Partner of  Mobius Vendor Partners, (MVP) an Indianapolis-based company that provides business process  assessment, development, deployment and management and market research services to companies, associations and non-profit organizations, has announced that  CustomerCount,™ an On-Line Feedback System has launched its interactive web site www.CustomerCount.info.

CustomerCount tracks three primary components:  the product experience, the service experience and the sales experience.  In the marketplace for nearly two years, the CustomerCount system is regarded as an important tool to help management teams make informed decisions to improve profitability.

By collecting and measuring customer feedback through branded, customized surveys formulated to measure the quality of the entire customer experience CustomerCount© online survey system has already proved to be both flexible and dependable.

The new web site is both informative as well as functional.  It provides a Customer Login interface that allows users to fully access their reports in real time.

CustomerCount© itself is fully transparent to members, owners and guests.  The process begins with Email invitations and reminders and continues through to on-line reporting and analysis 24/7. The MVP product was developed as proprietary software for a major client and may now be customized for use by shared ownership resort developments, as well as other businesses. The system boasts clients such as SFX, Breckenridge Grand Vacations and  the American Teleservices Association.  The ability of the CustomerCount on-line survey service system to generate surveys in over 20 languages is garnering recognition worldwide.  In one case described at www.CustomerCount.info, a company generated surveys in six different languages to ensure effective communication and maximize survey response rates.

In addition to finding out more about the online system via the new web site, those interested may experience the process at http://tinyurl.com/yamwxzx at The Resort Trades web site or at the upcoming ARDA convention in Las Vegas at the Triton Timeshare Software booth.

Mobius Vendor Partners is a ten year old business process design and management company specializing in servicing the needs of the timeshare industry.  Mobius principals are active in ARDA through sponsorships and committee memberships.  For more information visit www.mobiusvp.com or www.customercount.info or call 317-816-6000.

Miami’s Highly Anticipated Oceanfront Resort and Residences Celebrates Topping Off

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) proudly announces that in less than 24 months since the implosion of the landmark Sheraton Bal Harbour, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort has completed vertical construction for all three of its 27-story towers. This is an impressive accomplishment and significant milestone in the development of what some industry experts estimate to be the largest, active residential-resort project in the Southeast United States.

Scheduled for completion in 2011, the luxury oceanfront resort and residences located directly across from the famous Bal Harbour Shops, has made a significant contribution to the Florida coastline. Setting a new standard for luxury living in South Florida, current plans for The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort include 205 elegantly appointed guest rooms, 270 private residences, 37 hotel condominium suites, a 12,000 square foot Remede Spa, signature oceanfront restaurant, St. Regis wine bar, state-of-the-art meeting and event space, and secluded beachfront access across approximately nine acres of lush landscaping. Each residence and guest room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and the residences feature expansive balconies measuring from 440 to more than 1,380 square feet to provide unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. With interior design by world renowned firm Yabu Pushelburg, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will offer guests and residents modern sophistication, unparalleled luxury and bespoke service at one the best addresses in the world.

Following in the tradition of the iconic The St. Regis New York, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will feature the famed hallmarks of St. Regis hotels including the legendary St. Regis Butler Service, bespoke guest experiences and luxury accommodations tailored to meet global travelers’ needs. Trained in the English tradition, the butlers provide ever-present, yet unobtrusive service while anticipating guests’ needs and customizing each guest’s stay according to his or her specific tastes and preferences.

“Pinnacle properties like The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort stand apart from other luxury resort communities or developments because they represent the best of everything, within the resort, the residences themselves and the surrounding community,” states John Manrique, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for The Residences at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. He adds, “This is an unparalleled location, and our continuing progress and achievements such as topping-off have further fueled the sales interest and activity we are enjoying in 2010, as Clients seek to secure the best of our remaining residences.”

“We are extremely pleased with the progress made to date,” states Keith Fordsman, Vice President of Development for The St. Regis Resort Bal Harbour Resort, “and credit much of our success to a renowned global brand and talented development team. We are currently working with our future residents on their interior finish selections and design plans, and it is rewarding to see the excitement and enthusiasm they share with us for what will certainly be a major landmark.”

Located on more than 600 lineal feet of pristine beachfront, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort features private St. Regis residences ranging from one to four bedrooms comprised of 1,777 to 6,868 square feet and offer residents access to resort’s exclusive hotel services and amenities such as the St. Regis legendary Butler Service, access the resort’s signature Remede spa, pre-arrival grocery shopping, in-residence dining, private chauffeured transportation, housekeeping, and in-residence pet services. Residences are offered from $1.9 million, more information is available by calling 305.993.6000 or visiting online at www.StRegisBalHarbour.com.

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will join a select portfolio of St. Regis hotels in the best addresses around the world including Aspen, Atlanta, Bali, Beijing, Bora Bora, Deer Crest, Houston, London, Monarch Beach, Mexico City, New York, Punta Mita, Rome, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore and Washington, D.C.

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication and modern luxury, the St. Regis brand remains faithful to its commitment to excellence. Founded by John Jacob Astor IV, with the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago, The St. Regis brand of hotels is known for its unique luxury dimension, customized service and refined elegance, in the best destinations worldwide. Plans for this brand to globally continue its legacy include long-awaited St. Regis properties in Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico, and Bal Harbour in the US and on the exclusive island of Bermuda. In Latin America, St. Regis will unveil new hotels and resorts in Buenos Aires and Kanai Riviera. In Asia, St. Regis has also announced plans to open properties in Bangkok, Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, Lhasa, Nanjing, Osaka, Sanya Yalong Bay and Tianjin. In Africa and the Middle East, the St. Regis brand will continue to expand in Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Doha and Mauritius. The distinctive trait of the St. Regis experience is customized service and attention, coveted locations and luxurious design. For more information on The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit the new www.stregis.com.

About The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is located on Collins Avenue at the northern tip of Miami Beach. Current design plans include 270 ultra-luxurious residences, 37 condo-hotel suites, and 205 hotel rooms. Highlights include signature butler service, a 12,000-square-foot Remède(R) Spa and serene gardens with multiple pools, water features and sculptures. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort’s Sales Gallery is located at 1170 Kane Concourse, Suite 100, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154. Residences are offered from $1.9 million, more information is available by calling 305.993.6000 or visiting online at www.StRegisBalHarbour.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

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), today announced the affiliation of Cap Maison on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. Recognized with the Condé Nast Johansens 2010 Most Excellent Hotel Award (Atlantic, Caribbean, and Pacific) and featured in the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List for 2009, the spectacular property is located on the estate of a former sugar plantation on an ocean bluff above secluded Smugglers Cove Beach in Cap Estate.

“This resort has all the elements of a truly distinctive vacation experience, from its stunning setting, top-quality service, and luxury accommodations, to its numerous upscale leisure activities,” said David Gilbert, executive vice president of resort sales and marketing for Interval International. “We are thrilled to add this tranquil hideaway to our resort network, so that our members will have the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable Caribbean holiday.”

Inspired by Spanish Caribbean architecture, Cap Maison’s design includes colonial-style courtyards, fountains, wooden jalousie doors and windows, terracotta roof tiles, and spacious balconies and terraces. Five acres of lush tropical landscaped gardens surround the elegant one-, two-, and three-bedroom units appointed with designer furnishings, rich fabrics in warm colors, and hand painted tiles. Each unit offers panoramic views of nearby Pigeon Island and Martinique.

The property was developed by the Gobat family, which has been actively involved in the hospitality industry since the early 1970s. Adam Gobat, chief executive officer of Cap Maison Limited noted, “Cap Maison is a breathtaking spot that has been in our family for many years. It was our hope to create an exceptional resort that would be sought-after by the most discriminating travelers and enjoyed by others, as it has been by us. Now, our owners will have the best of both worlds – they can come home to Cap Maison or travel the globe when they trade their time for a vacation at one of Interval’s high-quality properties.”

Among the many on-site amenities are a full-service gourmet restaurant and three bars, cliff-top infinity pool with whirlpool and courtyard pool, fully equipped fitness center, full-service spa with treatment rooms, walk-in wine cellar, and a library and lounge.

Guests also can enjoy a wide range of activities at the resort or nearby, including kite surfing, snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, trail running and hiking, and a tour of the island on the resort’s own 46-foot yacht. Cap Maison is just minutes from St. Lucia Golf and Country Club’s 18-hole championship golf course and the island’s nightlife center at Rodney Bay.

“We chose to affiliate Cap Maison with Interval International because we very much appreciate the flexibility of the Interval team in helping to fit our mixed-use shared ownership project within their program,” added Brad Lincoln, chief executive officer of the Best Group, the sales and marketing company for Cap Maison.

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.

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.

Ten Outstanding People and Projects Selected as Industry’s “Best in Class”

At the American Resort Development Association’s (ARDA) 2010 Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas, 10 people and projects nominated under the Holiday Inn Club Vacations brand achieved the highest honor in the timeshare industry: the ARDA Gold.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations’ ARDA Gold winners this year include the following people:

• Peter Menges, Marketing Management Executive

• Joanna Lambert, Sales Management Executive

• Marc Shaw, Sales Trainer

• Mike Blank, Salesperson – In-House

• Taciana Quiles, Administrative Staff Member

• Shawn Boschert, Resort Assistant Manager

• Clifford Black, Resort Staff Member

• Tim Williams of Gatorland®, Vendor / Supplier Staff Member

And the following projects in the Advertising and Promotions category:

• Lifetimes owner newsletter – Fall 2009, Newsletter Print Format

• Shop. Dine. Play. Golf Campaign, Integrated Marketing Campaign

Timeshare developer Orange Lake Resorts, with more than 25 years in the industry, has been a member of ARDA since 1982. Since Orange Lake’s strategic marketing alliance with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) in September of 2008, the company has submitted their nominations for the highly esteemed ARDA Awards under the Holiday Inn Club Vacations brand. This year’s performance at the 2010 ARDA Convention was a company record.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations has already hired more than 500 employees year to date across their resorts and have more than 100 open positions at their Orlando, Fla. and Myrtle Beach, S.C. locations.

For more information on career opportunities with Holiday Inn Club Vacations, contact Carolyn Argo at 407.905.1456.

About Holiday Inn Club Vacations
Holiday Inn Club Vacations was created in September 2008 as a strategic alliance between IHG, the world’s largest hotel company, and Orange Lake Resorts, a leader within the timeshare industry with more than 25 years of proven success.  Holiday Inn Club Vacation’s flagship property in Orlando, located next to Walt Disney World® Resort, was established in 1982 by Holiday Inn founder Kemmons Wilson.  A 1,450-acre golf, water park and sports resort, Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort includes 2,478 villas and plans for expansion to 4,500 villas.  Other member resort locations include Lake Geneva, Wis., Panama City, Fla. Brownsville, Vt., Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Through IHG’s guest loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards, guests renting villas will earn Priority Club points during their stays at Holiday Inn Club Vacations, which they can redeem for free nights at IHG properties or exchange for merchandise and special experiences.  Holiday Inn Club members enjoy access to Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts and IHG’s network of more than 4,400 hotels worldwide.  Holiday Inn Club Vacations will continue to expand their Member Resorts to top North American destination locations.  For more information on Holiday Inn Club Vacations, visit www.hiclubvacations.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.

High-end resort in renowned Colorado ski area joins world’s largest luxury exchange program

The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), and The Innsbruck Aspen Residences, a luxury residence located in the town of Aspen, Colo., today announced a long-term affiliation agreement.

We are honored and excited to welcome the highly-acclaimed The Innsbruck Aspen Residences to The Registry Collection’s portfolio of luxury affiliates,” said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. “This mountain resort offers elegant accommodations and first-class service and amenities; consistent with what The Registry Collection program stands for.

This affiliation will help provide both The Registry Collection members and Innsbruck Aspen owners with the type of luxury lifestyle vacation experiences they desire.” Located in the heart of Aspen, The Innsbruck Aspen Residences offers 17 luxury units and is conveniently located in walking distance to the ski slopes and all the nightlife Aspen has to offer.

“The Registry Collection program expands the enjoyment of our owners’ second home vacation purchase as they will now have the ability to exchange into a quality selection of luxury destinations around the world,” said R.J Gallagher Jr., Partner in Forte International, the organization chosen by The Innsbruck Aspen Residences to manage the marketing and sales. “We are excited to offer this unique benefit to our valued owners and look forward to having them enjoy these benefits in the years to come.”

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.

About the Innsbruck Aspen
The Innsbruck Aspen Residences are a wonderful collection of seventeen intimate and warm residences located in the heart of Aspen. Each residence has been thoughtfully designed with the finest finishes and amenities and ownership comes with all the benefits of private home ownership, combined with the unsurpassed services and privileges of a private club. The intimate feel of a historic Inn, with the amenities, services, and staff attention you would expect at a five-star hotel. Ownership at The Innsbruck Aspen Residences is a valuable real estate asset that can be resold or transferred. Each Owner will own a 1/12 undivided, deeded, fee simple interest in real estate, evidenced by a real estate deed recorded in the county records and insured by a title insurance policy.
For additional information visit www.theinnsbruckaspen.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.

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, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), today announced that Ocean Beach Club, LLC, doing business as Gold Key Resorts, has renewed its affiliation encompassing four resorts in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The multi-year agreement extends the relationship established in 1990 when Bruce Thompson, company founder and chief executive officer, expanded his hospitality business into timesharing and selected Interval as its exchange partner.

Gold Key’s vacation ownership portfolio includes Beach Quarters Resort, Villas at the Boardwalk, Turtle Cay Resort, and its newest–Ocean Beach Club–a high-rise located in the north end of the family-friendly beach community, known for its classic boardwalk. Interval will continue to provide owners at these Virginia Beach properties an array of value-added travel and leisure programs and benefits, including vacation exchange services.

A leading and respected hospitality company in the mid-Atlantic U.S., Gold Key also contributes to numerous initiatives that attract tourism to the area, as well as to many local and national non-profit organizations. “Our goal is to create resorts that showcase what a special place Virginia Beach is to vacation, so it’s important that we support the city’s ongoing efforts to promote this beautiful destination,” Thompson noted. “We’re very pleased to extend our longstanding relationship with Interval, which gives our owners access to quality accommodations around the globe.”

Commemorating Gold Key’s 20 year anniversary in timesharing and its renewal with Interval, Craig M. Nash, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Interval Leisure Group, parent company of Interval International said, “Bruce truly deserves recognition for his remarkable efforts. His dedication to his business, his industry, and his philanthropic initiatives has benefited so many. We take great pride in our relationship as Gold Key’s exchange partner and look forward to being part of their continued success.”

Further reinforcing the value of vacation ownership, Gold Key Resorts will continue to enroll new purchasers as individual members of Interval International, as well as Interval Gold®, its upgraded membership program. This gives owners 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, and worldwide hotel and dining discounts.

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.