Interval International welcomes six Maeva resorts in France
Interval International, a worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of ILG (Nasdaq: ILG), added six Maeva resorts in the French Alps and the south of France to its global vacation exchange network. Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs Group, a preeminent French tourism and investment real estate company, has managed the Maeva properties, known for family-friendly holidays, since 2001. “Interval has had a relationship with Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs since we affiliated its first timeshare resort in 1989 in Paris,” said Darren Ettridge, Interval’s senior vice president of resort sales and business development for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia....
RCI Celebrates Five Wins at the 2017 ARDA Awards, Including the ACE Employer Award
RCI, a global leader in vacation exchange, took home five awards at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2017 Awards Gala Dinner, including the coveted ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) Employer Award. The ARDA Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments and honor those that have attained the very highest level of professional excellence in the resort industry and whose achievements and dedication spur the industry to new heights. Each year, the ACE Employer Award recognizes an employer that has demonstrated commitment to its associates through training, flexibility, individual and team development, benefits and other unique programs. “At RCI, we recognize that our success is fueled by our amazing...
The Registry Collection Expands in India with Addition of The Ananta Udaipur
The Registry Collection® program, a world leading luxury exchange program, announced its affiliation with another elite property, The Ananta Udaipur in City of Lakes – Udaipur. This will be the second affiliation in India for The Registry Collection; the first was The Rangers Reserve in Corbett. Located against the breathtaking backdrop of the Aravalli hills, The Ananta Udaipur creates a fairytale-like experience by offering the best of five-star luxuries for its discerning travelers. “The Ananta Udaipur is a great addition to our growing affiliate network for TheRegistry Collection, which is devoted to growth in India,” said Sabina Chopra, managing director, RCI India. “The Registry Collection has been...
Silverpoint Vacations SL – Membership Update
Following its decision to stop selling timeshare, Silverpoint has informed RDO of its withdrawal from membership of the organisation, with effect from 24th March 2017....
Notice to Quit – Chief Executive Blog
So 29th March will go down as the day we officially told Brussels that the UK was leaving the EU. It also happened to be the same day that Scotland’s First Minister told Theresa May, that Scotland wanted to have a second Independence Referendum - now who could have seen that coming I wonder? Sarcasm apart – the day was one of mixed emotions, we had the euphoria of the “Brexiteers” alongside what can probably be described as the muted despair of the “Remoaners”. Ironically we now have the prospect of “The Great Repeal Bill,” which first surfaced in 1539 in...
RCI Welcomes UNICO 20°N 87°W Hotel Riviera Maya
RCI, a worldwide leader in vacation exchange (NYSE: WYN), recently added UNICO 20°N 87°W Hotel Riviera Maya to its exchange network. Located on oceanfront property in the Riviera Maya, the stunning all-inclusive, adults-only resort will offer nearly 450 guestrooms when it opens in April. “The addition of UNICO 20°N 87°W Hotel Riviera Maya to the RCI® exchange network contributes to the wealth of exchange options we offer in Mexico,” said Ricardo Montaudon, president and executive director of RCI Latin America. “This property is set in a beautiful and popular location, and will offer some of the finest services and all-inclusive benefits in...
RCI Launches Club 365℠ to Deliver Year-Round Benefits
RCI, debuted the Club 365SM program at ARDA World 2017 in New Orleans. The new solution is a travel and lifestyle benefits program that adds value to affiliates’ existing timeshare offerings by providing incredible discounts on hotel stays, cruises, wine and more. “Club 365 is a seamless option to transition non-buyers to an enticing exit program, or serve as an impactful add-on benefit for purchasers,” said Fiona Downing, senior vice president of Business Development for RCI North America, Canada and the Caribbean. “The suite of offerings can increase consumer satisfaction and provide affiliates with an additional revenue source. This is the latest...
Don’t miss your chance to register for RDO8 Conference!
Last month we announced to you that the theme for RDO8 will be “Together Towards Tomorrow” and that the conference will be taking place between the 10th – 12th September 2017, at the legendary Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa in Marbella, Spain. Each year we aim to create a conference that is as engaging, educational and entertaining as possible for our attendees. In order to do this we decide on a different theme each year which we feel is relevant to the events that have taken place since the last conference, and invite a diverse group of speakers from...
Karma Group to open stunning new resort on the Greek island of Crete
Karma Group have announced the acquisition of a new property just outside the gorgeous historical town of Agios Nikolaos, on the Greek island of Crete. Located only 5kms from the town, Karma’s captivating new address is nestled between rugged mountains and the sea. Karma Minoan will be comprised of a selection of hotel apartments and one and two bedroom suites along with pool, bar, restaurant, library, spa and kids club. Each of the property’s 26 holiday apartments offer panoramic views of Mirabello Bay, Agios Nikolaos and the surrounding mountains. Guests will be able to spend their days lounging by the large...
The question I wished I had asked – Chief Executive Blog
Last Saturday I was at the TATOC Conference in Warrington giving a summary of the work RDO has been doing since last year’s conference. Rivetingly entitled “RDO Update” – my fault I should have submitted a better title - but at least Robin Mills changed it on the day to something more appropriate – “Annus Horribilis” as quoted by Her Majesty of the year various Royal Marriages came unstuck – Prince Charles, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew as I recall it. In contrast Howard Nusbaum President and CEO of ARDA, gave a round-up of the US Market later in the day and the...