Marriott Vacation Club Resorts In Aruba Receive Prestigious Industry Awards From Interval International
June 15, 2009 by Perspective Magazine | Timeshare & Fractional ReviewsInterval International, a leading global provider of vacation services, recently honored Marriott Vacation Club and Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club and Aruba Surf Club resorts. During the ceremony, Marriott Vacation Club executives were presented with the following awards:
- Chairman’s Club Award – Recognizes Marriott Vacation Club as one of the top 25 membership-producing developer companies worldwide, based on new memberships received by Interval during the previous calendar year.
- Interval International Premier ResortSM – Recognizes Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club and Aruba Surf Club resorts for providing outstanding vacation experiences with state-of-the-art conveniences, and modern features and appointments.
(L to R) James Kraft, Interval International; Scott Derrickson, Marriott's Aruba Surf Club; Bettina Gonzalez, Marriott's Aruba Surf Club & Aruba Ocean Club; Corey Guest, Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club; and Neil Kolton, Interval International
“Interval is delighted to present these awards to Marriott Vacation Club, an established leader and innovator in the vacation ownership industry,” said Neil Kolton, Caribbean region manager, resort sales and service, Interval International. “They acknowledge Marriott’s significant contributions to new member enrollments with our company and highlight the exceptional quality of its Aruba resorts. We are proud to have these properties as part of our global exchange network.”
“We are truly grateful to receive these notable awards during this milestone year as we celebrate our 25th anniversary,” said Jim Hansen, vice president, sales and marketing for Hilton Head Island and the Aruba region for Marriott Vacation Club. “Our success in Aruba is a testament to the hard work of our Associates who dedicate themselves to continually providing unforgettable vacation experiences for our valued Owners and guests.”
Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club features 218 spaciously appointed one- and two-bedroom villas ranging from approximately 950 to 1,230 square-feet of living space. All villas feature a fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops and tile floors; generous living and dining areas; multiple televisions and a DVD player; master suite with a whirlpool spa; washer/dryer and a private balcony. Guests can enjoy taking in the breath-taking sights by the ocean-view pool, soaking in one of the four whirlpool spas situated in an elevated natural rock pool, playing with the little ones in the children’s pool, and other fine resort amenities.
Building on the success of the now sold-out Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club, Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club features 450 spacious two- and three-bedroom villas that accommodate up to 10 guests. Villas include a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and tile floors; separate living and dining areas; multiple televisions and a DVD player; master suite with a whirlpool spa; washer/dryer and a private balcony. Owners and guests also enjoy the two large pools connected by a lazy river, Captain’s Galley Grill and Seaworthy’s Bar, and The MarketPlace convenience store and deli.
Situated adjacent to the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, both Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club and Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club are ideally located on the island’s scenic and pristine Palm Beach. Known as the “Turquoise Coast” for its white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, Aruba offers some of the best areas for scuba diving, snorkeling and is world-renowned for windsurfing.
About Marriott Vacation Club
Marriott Vacation Club is the recognized worldwide leader in vacation ownership with a program highly regarded for its quality and unique flexibility. Celebrating 25 years of unforgettable experiences that make vacation dreams come true; Marriott became the first branded hospitality company by nearly a decade to enter the timeshare industry in 1984. Marriott Vacation Club continues to expand with a diverse portfolio of more than 11,000 timeshare resort villas throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Today, more than 395,000 Owner families around the globe own their vacations “the Marriott way,” offering options to exchange weeks with priority within the Marriott Vacation Club portfolio or within Interval International’s global system of more than 2,400 resorts in over 75 countries, trade their week(s) for Marriott Rewards points, or rent their week(s). For more information, please visit www.marriott-vacations.com. For nightly rentals, please visit www.marriott.com.
About Interval International
Interval International operates membership programs for vacation owners 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 a network of over 2,400 resorts in more than 75 countries and offers its resort clients and approximately 2 million member families high-quality products and programs through 25 offices in 16 countries. 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.
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