The Registry Collection® exchange program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the addition of three private residence clubs to its worldwide network. Each of the three private residence clubs developed by Raimon Land are located in Thailand and have been added through the IFA Collection, providing members with full access to the IFA network as well as The Registry Collection program.

Conceived by renowned designer Hans Brouwer, founder of HB Design and a former protégé of Sir Norman Foster, the new resorts include The Heights Private Residence Club in Phuket, The River Private Residence Club in Bangkok and Northpoint Private Residence Club in Pattaya.

Raimon Land plans to initiate sales by first releasing The Heights Private Residence Club – IFA Collection, with priority registration commencing at the Alternative Ownership Conference Hotels & Resorts – Asia Pacific 2009 in Phuket, Thailand, on October 12-13.

The IFA Collection consists of a luxury portfolio of international properties developed by IFA Hotels & Resorts, a major shareholder in Raimon Land and an international specialist in the development of mixed-use resorts.

“We are extremely excited by the expansion of the IFA Collection into Asia and by the addition of the Raimon Land developed resorts,” said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO, Group RCI. “Raimon Land is synonymous with quality and these three extraordinary properties offer the level of luxury vacation experience we aim to deliver to our members through The Registry Collection.”

“We are very proud to see the continued growth of the IFA Collection and to add these unique properties to our growing portfolio of luxury destinations,” added Piaras Moriarty, VP Client Management IFA Hotels & Resorts. “Our goal is to offer our members the finest vacation destinations in the world, and our partnership with The Registry Collection and Raimon Land ensures that our members receive exactly the world-class luxury travel experience they desire.”

The Heights Private Residence – IFA Collection in Phuket is nestled atop the hillside above Kata Beach with stunning views of the Andaman Sea, inspired by a contemporary expression designed to complement the site’s unique natural environment. The units have large open terraces, expansive living areas, and the seamless flow of indoor into outdoor spaces, reflect the modern-Asian design of the site. There is a wide range of recreational choices at the club house, including a fitness centre, a free-form infinity pool, lap pool, kid’s pool sun deck and Jacuzzi – a culmination of visionary island-living.

The River Private Residence Club – IFA Collection in Bangkok offers an unrivalled choice of condominiums, lofts and penthouses in two unique and iconic towers. The prime location along the Chao Phraya offers commanding unobstructed views and the units are espoused to create an environment of unprecedented privacy and exclusivity. Facilities include state-of-the-art fitness centres, sky gardens, riverfront infinity pool and 50-metre lap pool complete with superb dining and entertainment experiences on the riverfront podium and terrace.

Northpoint Private Residence Club – IFA Collection in Pattaya soars above the sands of prestigious Wong-Amat Beach with easy access to world-class amenities, a wide variety of recreational and entertainment choices, and over 20 championship golf courses. The Point features an exceptional mix of residences from one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury units to breathtaking duplexes and penthouses. Residents can choose to indulge in its tiered horizon pools, relax on spacious sun-drenched decks, enjoy lush gardens, sail away to island hideaways, explore endless water sports options or savour exquisite cuisine at the al fresco dining or the breathtaking Sky Gardens.

Adrian Lee, Managing Director of Group RCI Asia, is very pleased about the new addition to the portfolio. “The Registry Collection represents superbly-appointed accommodations at the most desirable resort destinations in the world and the addition of these fine properties in Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya are a perfect complement to our growing program. The style, feel, design and sense of place at these properties in Thailand are in essence what The Registry Collection is all about. We are very pleased to welcome the IFA Collection to the Asia Pacific region, and look forward to working with IFA and Raimon Land,” said Lee.

“We are excited to be working with IFA Hotels and Resorts and The Registry Collection,” added Hubert Viriot, Chief Executive Officer of Raimon Land. “In addition to the extraordinary private residence club locations we have developed in Thailand’s leading destinations and IFA Collection itself, our members will enjoy access to luxury vacations worldwide through The Registry Collection. The Registry Collection designation is important to us as it reinforces the highest standards of quality and luxury which is so important to our customers.”

About Raimon Land
Raimon Land is a listed company on the stock Exchange of Thailand with a primary focus in the residential development sector. Raimon Land’s list of other award-winning projects include: The Lofts Sathorn, The Lakes and The Legend Saladaeng.  Its major shareholder is IFA Hotels & Resorts.
www.raimonland.com

About IFA Hotels & Resorts
IFA Hotels & Resorts is a leader in real estate development, specialising in premier integrated and mixed-use hotel and tourism resort projects throughout the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Indian Ocean region, Asia and North America. IFA Hotels & Resorts offers exclusive branded residential, resort and hotel properties in exotic locations, with sound appreciating investment opportunities across the globe which include a yacht ownership club, a jet ownership club, vacation clubs and Private Residence Clubs. IFA Hotel & Resorts’ current portfolio consists of 46 projects in total, of which 20 are hotels, with over 13,750 keys across 13 countries in 4 continents.
www.ifahotelsresorts.com

About The Registry Collection
The Registry Collection® exchange program is a global network comprising over 35,000 members and more than 130 affiliates on five continents. The more than 160 properties available through the program 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 Group RCI, 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.grouprci.com.

Barrasford and Bird Worldwide today announced that Halcyon Hills Luxury Resort & Spa in the Greek Island of Samos, has affiliated with The Registry Collection® Exchange Programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme.

Halcyon Hills Luxury Resort & Spa combines ancient tradition with modern luxury while retaining an authentic village ambience. A total of 19 different property styles, including apartment suites, one-bedroom kampanas, one-bedroom luxury villas, two-bedroom superior villas and three-bedroom premier villas—complete with private pool—will be scattered throughout the resort, all with sea views.

Halcyon Hills sits snugly along the south-eastern corner of Samos, sheltered from the extreme heat and more robust waters of the north of the island. The natural curve of the small bay makes it ideal for the exclusive marina which is planned for the site, while the quaint hamlet of Klima, with its tavernas and other local attractions, is within walking distance of the property.

The resort’s facilities will include a five-star spa with infinity pool, well-equipped gym, tennis courts, children’s club, traditional and family restaurants, diving and water sports centre, two further shops and a piano bar. The resort is due to open in 2011.

“We are excited to be working with The Registry Collection programme,” said Robin Barrasford, managing director of Barrasford and Bird Worldwide. “They will provide our fractional owners with access to some of the world’s finest vacation properties. Being included in The Registry Collection’s portfolio is important to us, as the affiliation with them also further proves that Halcyon Hills Luxury Resort & Spa is one of the finest luxury vacation destinations in Europe.”

“We are very pleased to welcome the Halcyon Hills Luxury Resort & Spa into The Registry Collection programme,” said Jonathan Back, managing director, Group RCI EMEAI. “This beautiful resort will be a tremendous addition to our collection of exclusive vacation destinations and we are sure it will prove popular with our discerning members.”

About Barrasford and Bird Worldwide
Barrasford and Bird Worldwide are established overseas property agents that have introduced thousands of customers to overseas property investment since being founded in 2003. The company started life marketing properties in Eastern Europe, with a business plan that involved taking minor shares within development companies in the region to ensure exclusivity and then introducing the properties to the UK marketplace. Within a year the company was one of the top three companies marketing Eastern European properties to the UK. The company’s lifetime aftercare guarantee – supporting customers from the moment they reserve a property, to the time when they decide to realise their investment and sell their property – is part of its strength, and enabled it to move into other markets, such as the Caribbean. Its next phase of growth is to design, build and manage its own range of five-star resorts, a process that begins with Halcyon Hills. The company is a founding member of the AIPP (The Association of International Property Professionals) and Robin Barrasford is on the Board of Directors.

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 160 properties are available through the 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 Group RCI, 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.grouprci.com.

For additional information on the services offered to developers and members by The Registry Collection programme and how it can add potential value to leisure real estate projects, visit www.theregistrycollection.com or call Nick Turner on  +44 (0) 7960 034 933

The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), will be showcasing its 2009 developments as Supporting Partner of the Fractional Life Expo 2009, the world’s leading fractional ownership event. The Expo is due to be held from September 14-16 at Broadgate Event Venues in the City of London.

The event is the most diverse fractional ownership and asset-sharing exhibition in the world, catering for the growing number of people who want to enjoy a lifestyle of luxury experiences without the responsibilities and capital outlay of outright purchase.

The Registry Collection’s experienced and expert team would like to invite visitors to their stand – Stand No: 3 – at the Expo to discuss all aspects of fractional products and services, and the ways in which they may lift your lifestyle to levels only dreamt of.

In the current economic climate fractional ownership has established itself as a hugely attractive alternative to the whole ownership of a secondary residence, offering purchasers luxury lifestyle enhancements without major financial commitment, both in terms of price and maintenance costs. Membership of The Registry Collection programme brings further enhancements and benefits in allowing purchasers to exchange use periods in their owned properties for stays in others of commensurate quality and superb locations available through the programme’s worldwide exchange portfolio.

Nick Turner, VP and head of business development, The Registry Collection, Europe, said: “It’s been a good year for The Registry Collection following some unique new additions to its property exchange portfolio, including Europe and Africa, bringing the total number of properties associated with the programme globally to 160. Leading annual fractional events such as the Fractional Expo and the B2B Fractional Summit are gaining momentum as attendance figures rise each year. This, together with the many new developments joining The Registry Collection – and the dozens of new deals in our pipeline – is evidence that interest in the fractional sector is now translating into a tangible and profitable business in regions outside the successful US market.”

Recent affiliates to The Registry Collection include:
The Provence Club – Les Maisons de Baumanière – brings two unique new French properties into The Registry Collection portfolio of affiliated luxury properties – The Provence Club – Les Maisons de Baumanière – Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, just outside the ancient town of Avignon, and The Provence Club – Les Maisons de Baumanière – Gordes – from luxury resort company Avenio Prieuré that will be built on beautifully landscaped sites with superb views of either the Luberon Valley or one of the many surrounding historic towns and villages. Each development will offer guests a Michelin-starred dining experience in exclusive restaurants and L’Occitane en Provence spas all on site in an exceptional Provence lifestyle concept.

Halcyon Hills Luxury Resort & Spa – located on the Greek Island of Samos and combining ancient tradition with modern luxury, this resort retains an authentic village ambience. There will be 19 different architectural styles in the development and all have sea views, while owners may relax in the resort’s five-star spa or infinity pool. An exclusive marina is also planned for the development.

The International Riviera – a five-star residential resort in Tunisia, close to the walled city of Monastir, which will include 50 luxury water villas in its first build phase on a unique development of 60,000 properties. The creation of BW Group chairman, Bobby Wahi, the resort is planned to feature a series of integrated villages fusing European elegance and the 21st century pioneering spirit of Dubai. At its heart will be a Las Vegas-style casino complex and a range of other upscale amenities including golf, spa and marinas.

Come and meet The Registry Collection team on Stand 3 at the Fractional Life Expo 2009 from September 14-16 at Broadgate Event Venues in London. To arrange a meeting in advance or for further information, please contact Amanda Worsley on tel: +44 (0) 208 762 6635 or email: Amanda.worsley@rci.com Visit www.theregistrycollection.com

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. The more than 160 properties available through the programme 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 Group RCI, 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.grouprci.com.

For additional information on the services offered to developers and members by The Registry Collection programme and how it can add potential value to leisure real estate projects, visit www.theregistrycollection.com.

About Fractional Life
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 conferences and exhibitions http://www.fractionallifeexpo.com , and publishing.