Malgretoute Hotel Development Company (MHDC) is delighted to announce it has scooped a double win for Freedom Bay; the new Eco Luxury Resort in St Lucia; at the OPP Awards for Excellence 2011. The Awards Ceremony was attended by property professionals from around the globe and took place on Thursday 13th Octobe at the Excel Centre.

Koprinka Aksarey, International Sales Manager, was presented at the ceremony with the gold award for Best Fractional Development and silver for Best Luxury Developer Commenting on receiving the two awards she says: “The OPP awards are prestigious in the market and I am proud to receive these two accolades today on behalf of the team. We have worked hard to ensure Freedom Bay is positioned correctly in the current marketplace and this has meant some fine tuning along the way, including the new addition of a deeded fractional ownership option, which ensures these luxury holiday homes are accessible.”

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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.

A number of positive trends that reinforce the appeal of the Caribbean market to both existing and potential vacation owners are being shared with delegates at the annual Caribbean Marketplace conference by Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services.

First and foremost, members are visiting the region in increasing numbers and U.S. resident leisure travelers who have indicated an interest in purchasing some form of shared ownership in the next two years also chose this market as a top destination of interest.

“Member demand for vacation exchange and resort rentals in the Caribbean is strong and we continue to affiliate new projects throughout the region,” said David C. Gilbert, executive vice president of resort sales and marketing for Interval International. “In today’s environment, shared ownership offers resort developers a compelling business model with multiple profit centers and higher occupancy levels than hotels. In the case of mixed-use projects, it also provides the potential for cost-saving operating synergies and reduced marketing costs.”

Interval reported that bookings into the Caribbean increased approximately nine percent from January through November 2009, as compared to the same period in 2008. This is particularly encouraging in light of the global economic downturn that adversely affected overall arrivals to the Caribbean over the past year.
Additionally, interest in the region among U.S. resident leisure travelers considering a shared ownership purchase is significant. According to the Future Timeshare Buyers: 2009 Market Profile, the Caribbean is one of the preferred international destinations of choice among U.S. resident leisure travelers interested in purchasing vacation time in the next two years, as approximately eight in 10 (78 percent) indicate they want to vacation in the region.

In 2009, Interval expanded its resort network in the region through numerous affiliations, including Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa in St. Lucia, Gold Coast Aruba, Dawn Beach Club in St. Maarten, and Grand Laguna Beach and Los Altos in the Dominican Republic.

Los Altos, a residential resort located within Casa de Campo —a 7,000 acre mixed-use development considered one of the finest resort communities in the Caribbean — has affiliated with Preferred Residences™, Interval’s hospitality branded membership and exchange program for luxury shared ownership resorts.

Dawn Beach Club marked the entrance of Columbia Sussex Corporation, one of North America’s leading independent owners and operators of resorts and hotels, into the shared ownership industry.
Interval International is a longstanding supporter of the region through its strategic alliances with the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association and the Caribbean Tourism Organization, as well as through its conference sponsorships, including the Caribbean Marketplace in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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 approximately 2,500 resorts in more than 75 countries and offers its resort clients and about 2 million member families high-quality products and programs through offices in 26 cities 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.

SPI says Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort in St. Lucia will use software for private residence club and timeshare.

SPI Software Director of Sales Matt Brosious announced the timeshare software leader’s system was selected by a high-end Private Residence Club (PRC) in St. Lucia, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort.

“SPI is pleased to be working with an organization of such high caliber,” says Brosious. “The resort’s entire marketing, sales, mortgage receivables and maintenance fees systems will be fully integrated on SPI Orange Systems platform.”

The Windjammer is an Interval International Premiere resort and has been rated as one of the most desirable vacation ownership resorts in the world since 1995. Windjammers vacation ownership program offers the opportunity to buy a private residence club that offers some of the most highly rated and beautiful villa accommodations in the Caribbean, which include a range of villa offerings from one to three bedrooms; many with infinity edge pools, all with a spectacular view of the Caribbean sea!

“After a comprehensive search for a competent and robust software system that would integrate our sales, marketing and finance systems, we found SPI answered all of our requirements,” says Windjammer’s Director Chris Poravas. “Having gone thru considerable growth over the last 3 years it was clear that we needed an alternative to the existing CRM solution. We think that SPI will enable us to offer our owners the highest level of service possible, by helping us manage our database. It’s not only going to be important to us in the front-of-house operations, but SPI adds great functionality in the areas of mortgage and maintenance fee receivables management. We are looking forward to enjoying its cost-saving efficiencies and high quality capability to provide analysis and reporting.”

Resort or vacation club operators wishing to see a demonstration may contact SPI Sales at 305-858-9505 or by email to sales@spiinc.com.

About SPI Orange Systems
SPI provides major developers of vacation ownership (timeshare, fractional, private residence club and others using either traditional or points-based usage strategies) with its .NET-based software as either an enterprise suite of software called Orange Systems, or in specific modules to handle marketing, sales, property management, finance, maintenance fee and receivables servicing, centralized reservations or Website access operations. Founded in 1978 and based in Miami, FL, SPI can be reached at 305-858-9505, sales@spiinc.com or www.spiinc.com.

About Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
Guests at Windjammer Landing can expect the finest in spacious, private suites and villas ranging from one to four bedrooms. With breathtaking views overlooking the cobalt waters of the Caribbean Sea, all villas and suites include large terraces, air-conditioned bedrooms and ceiling fans throughout. Several one-bedroom and all two, three and four bedroom villas have private plunge pools. Each villa is furnished in tropical elegance, from ebony and ivory collections to casual and sunny interiors; each villa features a fully equipped kitchen, open living and dining areas with breathtaking ocean views, and spacious bedrooms.

SPI Software Director of Sales Matt Brosious announced the timeshare software leader’s system was selected by a high-end Private Residence Club (PRC) in St. Lucia, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort.

“SPI is pleased to be working with an organization of such high caliber,” says Brosious. “The resort’s entire marketing, sales, mortgage receivables and maintenance fees systems will be fully integrated on SPI Orange Systems platform.”

The Windjammer is an Interval International Premiere resort and has been rated as one of the most desirable vacation ownership resorts in the world since 1995. Windjammers vacation ownership program offers the opportunity to buy a private residence club that offers some of the most highly rated and beautiful villa accommodations in the Caribbean, which include a range of villa offerings from one to three bedrooms; many with infinity edge pools, all with a spectacular view of the Caribbean sea!

“After a comprehensive search for a competent and robust software system that would integrate our sales, marketing and finance systems, we found SPI answered all of our requirements,” says Windjammer’s Director Chris Poravas.

“Having gone thru considerable growth over the last 3 years it was clear that we needed an alternative to the existing CRM solution. We think that SPI will enable us to offer our owners the highest level of service possible, by helping us manage our database. It’s not only going to be important to us in the front-of-house operations, but SPI adds great functionality in the areas of mortgage and maintenance fee receivables management. We are looking forward to enjoying its cost-saving efficiencies and high quality capability to provide analysis and reporting.”

Resort or vacation club operators wishing to see a demonstration may contact SPI Sales at 305-858-9505 or by email to sales@spiiinc.com.

About Windjammer Landing
Guests at Windjammer Landing can expect the finest in spacious, private suites and villas ranging from one to four bedrooms. With breathtaking views overlooking the cobalt waters of the Caribbean Sea, all villas and suites include large terraces, air-conditioned bedrooms and ceiling fans throughout. Several one-bedroom and all two, three and four bedroom villas have private plunge pools. Each villa is furnished in tropical elegance, from ebony and ivory collections to casual and sunny interiors; each villa features a fully equipped kitchen, open living and dining areas with breathtaking ocean views, and spacious bedrooms.

About SPI
SPI provides major developers of vacation ownership (timeshare, fractional, private residence club and others using either traditional or points-based usage strategies) with its .NET-based software as either an enterprise suite of software called Orange Systems, or in specific modules to handle marketing, sales, property management, finance, maintenance fee and receivables servicing, centralized reservations or Website access operations. Founded in 1978 and based in Miami, FL, SPI can be reached at 305-858-9505, sales@spiinc.com or www.spiinc.com.

Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services, presented Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa in St. Lucia with the Interval International Premier ResortSM award for 2009 at a ceremony held recently at the property. The annual award recognizes resorts that provide outstanding vacation experiences with state-of-the-art conveniences, and modern features and appointments.

“Windjammer Landing is the first resort in St. Lucia to earn the Interval International Premier Resort award, the highest level designation in our resort recognition program, owing to its extraordinary setting, caliber of accommodations, and the impeccable service it offers,” said David Callaghan, vice president, resort sales and service, Interval International. “This distinction identifies the property as exceeding Interval’s already high affiliation standards. We are delighted to present it to the Windjammer team.”

“We are very pleased to receive this award because it acknowledges the outstanding quality of our resort and the high level of service our staff provides,” said Anthony Bowen, vice president and managing director, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa. “We offer all the amenities discriminating travelers would expect to ensure that they enjoy memorable vacations and experience all the wonders of St. Lucia.”

Set amongst 55 acres on the northwest coast of the island, Windjammer Landing is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and overlooks picturesque Labrelotte Bay. The luxury resort is designed in a Mediterranean style with tiled walkways, sloping roofs, and white buildings, and features 67 elegant villas with scenic views of gold-sand beaches and blue waters.

St. Lucia is a popular destination with a rich culture that has been influenced by African, French, and English heritage. A tropical paradise with a temperate climate, the island offers travelers the opportunity to explore multiple attractions, including rainforest preserves, secluded beaches, underwater reefs, small coastal fishing villages, and open-air markets.

As a strategic partner of CHTA and a board member of CTO’s Education Foundation, Interval is committed to understanding the unique needs of the Caribbean region and providing products and programs tailored to this market.  For its roster of Caribbean resort developer clients and new entrants into the vacation ownership industry, Interval offers a range of services including program design, sales and marketing support, reservations, travel, and financial services.

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., a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.

Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services, announced the addition of Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa, a private residence club in St. Lucia, to its vacation exchange network. A tranquil, luxurious retreat on the northwest coast of the island, the resort is tucked away on 55 acres of landscaped grounds facing Labrelotte Bay, approximately 5 miles from the capital of Castries.

Windjammer Landing Beach Resort & Spa St. Lucia

“We are proud to welcome Windjammer Landing to our network. This is an exceptional resort and clearly a flagship affiliation in the Caribbean for our company,” said David Callaghan, vice president, resort sales and service, Interval International. “The property has been recognized with numerous awards for its outstanding accommodations, gourmet dining, dramatic location, and high service standards. Our members will enjoy memorable experiences while visiting one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in the entire region.”

The resort was designed by noted architect Ian Morrison as a self-contained Mediterranean-style village with graceful archways, white stucco walls, beamed ceilings, and tile roofs. The spacious 67 villas are decorated in Caribbean themes with tropical colors and offer unobstructed ocean views. Each unit has an open floor plan, wood furnishings, fully-equipped kitchen, granite countertops, upscale appliances and electronics, and a secluded terrace or sundeck open to the Caribbean breezes.

“Owners at Windjammer Landing are discerning, upscale consumers. Our decision to reevaluate exchange partners was made after carefully reviewing options and conducting extensive due diligence. Ultimately, we decided that the properties that are part of Interval’s Quality Vacation Exchange Network clearly represented the highest quality portfolio of shared ownership resorts,” noted Anthony Bowen, vice president and managing director, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa. “Interval is a loyal and proven partner of the Caribbean hospitality industry and their executives know and understand the unique business needs of the region. We are delighted to be enhancing our product offering by partnering with a company of this stature.”

Windjammer Landing offers a full array of amenities, activities, and services. Guests can enjoy casual and elegant dining experiences with four restaurants from which to choose. They can linger on the private white-sand beach and the infinity swimming pools or have a massage in the Serenity Spa or in the privacy of their own villa. Sailboats, windsurfers, paddleboats, water-skis, and snorkeling gear are ready and waiting, with golf and horseback-riding stables nearby.

About EllisDon Corporation
Windjammer Landing was developed and is operated by EllisDon Corporation, an internationally recognized leader in the construction industry and one of the largest building contractors in Canada. The company was founded in 1951 and launched its vacation club operations in the early 1990’s. Completing in excess of $2 billion in new construction annually, EllisDon employs approximately 1,100 people. It is headquartered in London, Ontario, and has additional offices in the southern United States, Athens, Saint Lucia, and the United Arab Emirates.

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 30 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.