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INSIDER<br />
INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL:<br />
WHERE MEMBERS PLAN AND<br />
SHOP — IN ONE STOP<br />
Studies show that today’s travelers like to turn to several resources for<br />
vacation recommendations and information — from the advice of friends and<br />
family to travel websites. Interval members are no different. They, however,<br />
have something others don’t have: access to a plethora of planning resources<br />
through their membership.<br />
“In addition to expanding the advantages of vacation ownership with the<br />
flexibility of the exchange benefit, Interval International offers our members<br />
a trove of proprietary resources and travel services that make planning and<br />
reserving their next great adventure a breeze,” says Sharon Freed, senior vice<br />
president of consumer marketing. “These are by far some of the strongest<br />
sales tools available to encourage prospects to become vacation owners —<br />
and provide one of the most appealing reasons to retain their ownership.”<br />
Travel-Planning Tools: The Lineup<br />
INTERVALWORLD.COM. It’s a travel planner and a travel agency rolled<br />
into one. Here, members can learn about their benefits, make an exchange,<br />
purchase a Getaway, book a cruise, discover money-saving deals, and<br />
research and book travel arrangements.<br />
RESORT DIRECTORY. Using this online tool, members can explore<br />
Interval-affiliated resorts around the world before deciding where to go.<br />
TRAVEL PLANNER. This guidebook highlights more than 100 vacation<br />
regions around the globe, and includes essential information on Intervalaffiliated<br />
resorts and member benefits.<br />
GUIDE TO INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP. The companion<br />
piece to the Travel Planner includes benefit tips, anticipated<br />
exchange and Getaway destinations for the coming year, and the<br />
newest additions to the network of approximately 3,000 resorts.<br />
INTERVAL HD. At IntervalWorld.com, members can watch resort and<br />
destination videos, as well as helpful tutorials that provide step-by-step<br />
instruction on how to get the most out of their Interval benefits.<br />
INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL APP. Members can search for and book<br />
Getaways, access the Resort Directory, share resorts with friends and<br />
followers on Facebook or Twitter, and more, right from their smartphone<br />
or tablet.<br />
COMMUNITY. Available on IntervalWorld.com, this is Interval’s<br />
exclusive forum where members can connect with one another, and<br />
share experiences and get advice on planning their next vacation.<br />
SOCIAL MEDIA. With a presence on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube,<br />
Pinterest, and Google+, Interval International is accessible to members<br />
who want to share travel experiences, photos, and videos with<br />
the company and fellow members.<br />
Corbis RF/Glow Images<br />
INTERVAL, RESORT DONATIONS SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CTO FOUNDATION<br />
Interval International and its participating member<br />
resorts continued their support of the Caribbean<br />
Tourism Organization (CTO) Foundation with a<br />
US$20,000 donation in 2016.<br />
“This marks the 17th year that Interval and<br />
its resort partners have contributed to<br />
this Caribbean-based education initiative,”<br />
says Neil Kolton, Interval’s director of resort<br />
sales and service for the Caribbean and<br />
Florida. “During that time, we have donated<br />
more than US$300,000 to the CTO Foundation<br />
for scholarships and grants.”<br />
Participating member resorts that donated to the foundation include:<br />
Antigua – Tranquility Bay Antigua<br />
Mexican Caribbean – The Westin Lagunamar<br />
Aruba – Caribbean Palm Village, Divi Village Ocean Resort<br />
Golf & Beach Resort, La Cabana Beach Puerto Rico – Aquarius Vacation Club ®<br />
Resort and Casino, La Quinta Beach Resort, at Boquerón Beach, Aquarius Vacation<br />
Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club, Paradise Beach Club ® at Dorado del Mar Beach Resort,<br />
Villas, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino Azul ESJ Collection, Hyatt Hacienda del Mar<br />
Bahamas – Harborside Resort at Atlantis St. Lucia – Bay Gardens Beach Resort<br />
Bermuda – The St. George’s Club<br />
St. Maarten – Oyster Bay Beach Resort,<br />
Cayman Islands – 7 Mile Beach Resort, Simpson Bay Resort & Marina, The Westin<br />
Morritt’s Tortuga Club<br />
Dawn Beach Resort and Spa<br />
Curaçao – The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort Turks and Caicos – Alexandra Resort<br />
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