FractionalExchange.com® has announced that Ocean Terrace Condominiums has selected FractionalExchange.com for the vacation exchange requirements of its condos in Anguilla, British West Indies.

Anguilla is currently one of the most desirable Caribbean islands. It is located 146 miles east of Puerto Rico and 6 miles north of St. Martin, and is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands. With 33 all-public white sand beaches, clear waters in many shades of blue, and fabulous restaurants, Anguilla is truly a pleasure to visit. The island offers great swimming, snorkeling, diving, fishing and golf. In fact, those who enjoy golf will find the Temenos Golf Course designed by Greg Norman was recently listed as one of Golfweek’s 2011 Best Courses of the Caribbean and Mexico.

Ocean Terrace Condominiums are the perfect accommodation in such an ideal place. They consist of eleven one-and two-bedroom condos, set on a hill overlooking the Caribbean and the southeastern shore of Anguilla. One item most frequently mentioned by guests to the condos is the gorgeous panoramic views of the Caribbean sea and the neighboring island of St. Martin, available from each condo’s two private balconies, and is considered one of the best views on the island.

Square footage in the condos ranges from 1,100-1,500 square feet. They offer key amenities such as daily maid service, swimming pool, gourmet kitchens, air-conditioning, and WiFi Internet access.

Paul Nabor, Director of Sales at FractionalExchange.com states, “This island gem is a wonderful addition to our network. Members looking for a good dose of sunshine, beach and ocean time will want to arrange an exchange quickly. We also welcome Ocean Terrace owners as they take advantage of exchange opportunities within our collection, as well!”

Ocean Terrace Developer and Manager Ambrose Fleming states “Our owners wanted the opportunity to vacation in other parts of the world and had expressed interest in being able to exchange with owners elsewhere. We had been looking for an exchange partner that focuses on quality rather than quantity and really like the flexibility that FractionalExchange.com offers, with members being able to make direct contact with other owners in the network. Our participation in the FractionalExchange.com network will add real value to fractional ownership at Ocean Terrace and assist with us with the sale of our remaining units.”

Says Evan Julber, FractionalExchange.com CEO, “Having the Ocean Terrace Condominiums as part of our collection provides an island paradise for our members. The location will provide members with a terrific Caribbean destination.”

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 leading global provider of vacation services, was a sponsor of the recent Caribbean Marketplace – the region’s preeminent business-to-business marketing event for the hotel and tourism industry. The gathering in Montego Bay, Jamaica, was organized by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and hosted by the Government of Jamaica, the Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association, and the Jamaica Tourist Board.

“We recognize the importance of Caribbean Marketplace as a venue that brings together regional tourism officials and hoteliers with tour operators and wholesalers interested in purchasing Caribbean vacations,” said Neil Kolton, Interval’s director of resort sales and service for the Caribbean and Florida. “By supporting this conference, which promotes tourism to the region, we can effectively help the Caribbean hospitality industry develop and expand.”

Steve Ford, Sunset Resorts (second left) with Interval International’s Neil Kolton (left), Sandra Fittipaldi (third from left) and Dmitri Pekhterev (right).

“CHTA acknowledges and greatly appreciates Interval, a long-standing partner, for its ongoing commitment to our organization,” said Alec Sanguinetti, director general and chief executive officer of CHTA. “Interval’s continued dedication to our programs has been vital to our industry, and in particular, to the success of Caribbean Marketplace.”

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FractionalExchange.com® has announced that Appassionata, Ltd. has selected FractionalExchange.com for the vacation exchange requirements of its owners at Estate Giacomo Leopardi in the Le Marche region of Italy.

Appassionata has acquired Estate Giacomo Leopardi, which is located near the hilltop village of Montefiore dell’Aso. The estate sits on five acres with stunning views of the Adriatic Sea and Sibillini mountains. The facilities have been created for all seasons and truly reflect the Italian lifestyle. The large swimming pool, all weather tennis court, private terraces, landscaped gardens, olive groves and newly planted vineyard offer something for everyone.

Casa Giacomo, the first residence on the estate ready for exchange, is a four bedroom, three bath residence consisting of 2,150 square feet over two floors. The villa sits on its own private grounds within the estate.

Paul Nabor, Director of Sales at FractionalExchange.com states, “Casa Giacomo is truly an Italian masterpiece. We are so happy to be adding this remarkable property to our ever-expanding network. We welcome its owners to our program, and are confident our existing members will relish having access to this unique exchange opportunity.”

Also on the estate is a farmhouse known as Casa Leopardi. This second residence is presently being restored and converted to two fractional ownership townhomes and will be available to FractionalExchange.com members at a future date.

“Appassionata is delighted to have joined forces with FractionalExchange.com. We have been researching the exchange options available for the last couple of years and have decided that FractionalExchange.com provides the best solution for our boutique fractional business. Appassionata owners now have the wonderful opportunity to exchange residency weeks with similar luxury properties around the world. This is a fantastic additional benefit and choice for Appassionata owners,” says Michael Hobbs, co-founder of Appassionata Ltd.

Says Evan Julber, FractionalExchange.com CEO, “Bringing this premier Italian property into the FractionalExchange.com family creates new and exciting opportunities for all of our members. We are thrilled to have them join our program and look forward to serving their owners’ needs.”

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. http://www.fractionalexchange.com

About Appassionata, Ltd.
Appassionata Ltd. is a UK based development business specializing in the restoration and creation of unique fractional ownership properties in the region of Le Marche Italy. The business is boutique in nature and style, family run and aimed at like- minded people who want to experience real Italy and a luxurious lifestyle. Founded in 2004 the business takes its time; in Italy great things take time to evolve. Website: http://www.appassionata.com.

De Vere has launched a new, more accessible fractional ownership scheme enabling individuals and companies to buy into the ultimate in luxury at The Carrick on the shores of Scotland’s Loch Lomond.

With the new offering private and corporate clients can now purchase four and eight week fractions at the Mansion House which comprises a number of luxurious two-bedroom apartments. Owners benefit from a dedicated 24 hour concierge service as well as privileged membership of the Carrick Golf Club and Spa which forms part of De Vere’s Cameron House resort.

Previously the company had only marketed quarter share fractions, entitling buyers to 12 floating weeks throughout the year, but under the new scheme four and eight week fractions can also be purchased with a discounted entry price of just £49,450.

The new fractional ownership offering is designed to make the Mansion House more accessible and affordable according to Deborah Kemp, managing director of De Vere Hotels and Resorts.  “Since we launched the product in 2006, the market has obviously changed due to the economic climate, but we are confident that the quality and pricing of the Mansion House offering, together with the numerous other benefits on offer at the Carrick, will be extremely attractive to the marketplace”

A 12 week share at Mansion House costs from £143,000, with eight weeks priced from £101,915.  Under the scheme, owner’s weeks are split over three periods of the year including peak holidays and off peak.

De Vere is marketing the scheme through a new website, brochure and national roadshows and as well as introductory discounts is offering a number of incentives including free first year management fees for all purchases made in 2010.

Owners are able to rent out some of their weeks either privately or through De Vere and can  exchange weeks with other De Vere properties at Slaley Hall in Northumberland, Cameron House and Belton Woods in Lincolnshire.  The company is also affiliated with Interval International providing access to a worldwide network of 2500 resorts for exchange purposes.

In 2001, Intrawest introduced the Resort to Resort program, an exclusive exchange network for whole ownership and the emerging fractional and condo-hotel markets.

The program was well received by participating homeowners from the Intrawest resorts, which include some of the most well-known resort destinations in North America, and in 2003, recognizing the scalability of the model Intrawest took the opportunity to expand Resort to Resort to include a portfolio of carefully selected partner resorts. What was once a small project for Intrawest has seen continued growth in membership and partnerships with further opportunities on R2R’s horizon.

Dean Kneider, director of Resort to Resort, has overseen the company’s expansion in both the number of R2R properties from 47 resorts to over 200, as well as more than 14,000 extended memberships. The program’s growth isn’t slowing down as over the past few months Kneider and his business development
team have solidified partnerships with an additional eight properties including:

• Taheima Wellness Resort & Spa, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
• DayStar Properties, Jaco Beach, Costa Rica
• VIVO Resorts, Puerto Escondido, Mexico
• Palmetto Bay, Maya Beach, Belize
• Cape Codder Residences, Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA
• 901 Fernie, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
• Mayne Island Resort, Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada
• Rundle Cliffs at Spring Creek Mountain Village, Canmore, Alberta, Canada

“We are thrilled to have so many diverse and exclusive properties join our network,” says Kneider. “As resort real estate continues to grow and value-added partnerships like these are offered, resort home owners get an opportunity to expand their vacation possibilities.”

Having an established a portfolio of attractive properties throughout North America means R2R can focus more on the Caribbean, Mexico and South America. Expansion isn’t restricted to this hemisphere alone as the company looks at expansion opportunities in Europe as well. As the growth of fractional, whole ownership and condo-hotel resort offerings expand, they dovetail with R2R’s business model perfectly.
When outside developers are calling to be affiliated with R2R, it’s clear that they have a successful business
that is continuing to grow.

North America has been a pioneer in the field of fractional, whole ownership, condo-hotels, destination clubs and private residence clubs, and over the past few years there has been real growth in this sector. According to an article in the February 23, 2004 issue of Insurance Journal, “The economic boom of the 1990s created an unprecedented amount of personal wealth in America – currently estimated at more than $33 trillion … an estimated $40.6 trillion will change hands as Baby Boomers and their parents pass on their accumulated assets to their heirs.”

The aging of the North American baby boomer population will create an increase in demand for leisure travel, real estate ownership and unique lifestyle experiences.

The need for an exclusive exchange program outside the timeshare world emerged from resort owners’ desire for reciprocal trade and the guarantee that the other destination would be of like quality and finish.
Intrawest created Resort to Resort to accommodate this exclusive group of whole, fractional and condo hotel owners that have invested anywhere from $100,000 for a fractional home to well over $2 million
for a home in whole ownership.

In yesterday’s comparatively low interest rate and real estate frenzied market, projects would often be sold quickly prior to starting construction. Projects were being pitched as investment tools to real estate speculators that had little interest in ever visiting the resort.

Those times have changed and we are seeing more user buyers purchasing resort homes as a lifestyle choice. This buyer that plans on frequently visiting their resort home finds tremendous value in added services and amenities. Resort to Resort offers these owners greater flexibility and choice of vacation possibilities beyond their own home.

Resort homeowners are looking for ways to maximize their return on investment. As an owner there are only
a few things to do with your resort home: use it and get 100% of its value; let it sit empty and receive no value; let friends or family use it and recoup some value; rent it and split the proceeds with a property manager, or exchange it and get full value for the time deposited. The greatest return on investment is found in using the home or exchanging it for a home of like quality in another much sought-after destination.

The greater the amount of flexibility and choice that a developer can offer, the more the resort will appeal to a larger target market of buyers in the sales and marketing phase. The happier those owners are will greatly impact their desire to include their like-minded friends in the project.

Property management companies need not fear that their rental program will be replaced by an exchange
company. The average resort home owner takes three, four or even five weeks of vacation annually and looks to only deposit one to two weeks annually or bi-annually. Those deposited weeks represent the time that the owners would have spent in their own unit had they not chosen to travel elsewhere – and therefore doesn’t diminish rental inventory levels.

How R2R Works – Delivering Opportunities to Members
The most compelling thing about Resort to Resort is how it works and the opportunities it delivers. With the
purchase a resort home in a R2R-affiliated property, you purchase more than just a home. As a Resort to Resort member, you gain access to an expanding network of vacation opportunities in sought-after ski, golf and beach resorts, as well as cruise vacations.

The Resort to Resort system is beautiful in its simplicity and ease of use – it is designed around credits. When you’re not using your resort home you simply deposit the use of the resort home with R2R. This deposit means you are putting your resort home into the R2R pool and you will receive resort credits. These credits are based on the size and location of your property, along with time of year and length of stay, and have a lifespan of 2 years. To take advantage of the accumulated credits, R2R members choose a vacation destination or cruise itinerary they wish to enjoy from the extensive R2R portfolio of vacation options and make a reservation request. Once R2R has received the reservation request, their dedicated team of exchange consultants will work to search for and confirm your vacation.

A point of pride for Resort to Resort is putting their members’ needs first. As a member of Resort to Resort,
their priority is to ensure you receive first class service and they do all they can to fulfill your vacation requests.

A Strong Network
Resort to Resort is powered by Intrawest, a world leader in the development and operation of experiential
destination resorts. The Intrawest resort network ranges from the tops of towering mountains to  championship golf courses and pristine beaches around the world.

Founded in 1976, Intrawest began as a residential and urban real estate firm. In the mid-1980s, Intrawest
developed a unique marriage of mountain resorts and real estate expertise. Today, Intrawest has interests in
11 resorts at North America’s most popular mountain destinations, including Whistler/Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Intrawest network also includes Canadian Mountain Holidays, the largest heli skiing operation in the world, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida and Club Intrawest – a private resort club with locations
throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Have a look at the growing world of R2R: www.resort2resort.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.

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.

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced its most diverse region – Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India – continues to enrich its resort portfolio with 40 new resort affiliations in 2009 and to date in 2010. The new resort affiliations added more than 32,000 members and offer a high quality and diverse range of new vacation destinations to RCI’s global network of over 4,000 affiliated resorts.

The signings include 22 new resorts in Europe, 11 in India and seven in Africa; including seven resorts for The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme.

“The new affiliations signed by RCI EMEAI over the last year reflect our passion and commitment to offering our members stunning new resorts,” said Jonathan Back, managing director, RCI EMEAI. “Our aim is to offer the very best choices in vacation experiences to our members and I am delighted that we are succeeding in this mission.

RCI’s newest affiliate resorts include the following:

Venice on Water offers a unique holiday experience, allowing guests to visit the waterways of the iconic Italian city staying in luxury two-bedroom houseboats only five kilometers from the centre of Venice. The water-borne resort is affiliated to RCI and is the first development by MAP Destinations, the largest timeshare marketer in Malta, and is part of a planned fleet of 10 vessels.

SkiStar Vacation Club, the latest signing to RCI, affiliated two resorts in the popular Swedish Ski area of Salen, which offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the country.

Castleburn, part of Legacy Private Residencies and affiliated with The Registry Collection programme, sits in the foothills of the southern Drakensberg in the KwaZulu Natal region of South Africa. The four-bedroom architect-designed cottages are built of local stone and are positioned on the edge of Lake Madingofani.

Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate is one of the most recent signings to The Registry Collection programme from Novaterra Resorts. The luxury residential golf resort is built in Spain’s traditional heartland close to Cadiz and will be a development of 470 properties of different types and ownership offers discounted golf memberships, complimentary golf clubs and golf buggies during the stay.

Club Mahindra Backwater Retreat is one of four new affiliations from major hospitality brand, Club Mahindra. The property is located on the peaceful banks of Ashtamudi Lake. Historic Kollam is the gateway to Ashtamudi and is just 15 kilometers from the resort by road or 10 minutes by speedboat. The resort has 25 rooms spread across five chalets, with each room overlooking a view of the garden and lake.

“These examples are just a few of the exciting additions to the RCI portfolio and the potential development pipeline for the remainder of 2010 looks equally as exciting,” Back said. “Despite a difficult global economy, the longer-term view of resort developers remains encouraging, and RCI members can look forward to more, high-end resorts joining RCI’s global network 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 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.

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.

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