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As Interval International looks forward to its 40th anniversary in 2016, the
company plans to introduce new benefits that are sure to give members
cause for celebration. How about discounts on hotel stays? Interval
Platinum
®
members And Interval Gold
®
members around the world will be
able to save on the best hotel rates powered by the Orbitz Partner Network.
A 10-percent discount is exclusively for Interval Platinum members, and
Interval Gold members will be able to take 5 percent off. The special hotel
discount program is available only at IntervalWorld.com. Designed to rein-
force the value of Interval membership, the program is set to be in place by
December 2015.
N E W M E M B E R B E N E F I T
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DAVID C. GILBERT,
President, Interval International
This year’s Shared Ownership Investment Conference (September 30
to October 2 in Miami) promises to be a stellar event. As always, the
conference offers plenty to learn, discover, hear, share, and walk away
with, whether you’re a veteran resort developer or a new entrant to the
world of vacation ownership. Of special note, a new half-day Latin
American program, conducted in Spanish,
addresses the region’s burgeoning tourism sec-
tors and offers insights from operators across
Latin America.* Other highlights include a boot
camp for new entrants and presentation of brand-
new proprietary research on American leisure
travelers and the vacation ownership industry.
*Spanish translation provided for all conference sessions.
T H E B U Z Z F R O M . . .
Kids Have Their Say
When it comes to vacation planning, it seems that kids in
certain parts of the world have more clout than in others.
As part of a series of regional member profile studies,
Interval International members were asked to describe
their children’s or grandchildren’s influence on the family
travel plans. Can you guess which areas or countries
reflect the highest level of kid-power?
A-nah Suites Playa del Carmen
Located on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, A-nah Suites Playa del Carmen was built by Ricardo Montalvo,
whose residential and commercial real estate development experience in Mexico spans more than a
quarter century. The boutique resort includes 89 one- and two-bedroom units. On-site amenities
include the A-Nah Spa, rooftop swimming pool and bar, fitness center, children’s club, private beach
club, and outdoor cinema.
Artisan Vacation Club
The points-based vacation club with four mixed-use resorts in Mexico is the brainchild of Manuel Perez
Alpuche, with two decades of experience in the vacation ownership industry. Properties include:
Artisan Playa del Carmen; Artisan Playa Esmeralda
in the state of Veracruz;
Artisan Riviera Maya
on Mexico’s Caribbean coastline; and — in the planning stages —
Artisan San Miguel Allende
, in the
celebrated UNESCO World Heritage site.
Morritt’s Grand Resort
At the East End of Grand Cayman, Morritt’s Grand Resort joins Morritt’s Tortuga Club. Developer David
Morritt has been part of the shared ownership industry in Grand Cayman for more than 25 years. The
property features one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, upgraded amenities, and balconies
with ocean views. The focal point is the giant infinity pool, with swim-up bar, hot tub, and children’s pool.
A F F I L I A T I O N S
Celebrating Hotel Discounts
D I D Y O U K N O W ?
ARTISAN VACATION CLUB
MORRITT’S GRAND RESORT
Colombia’s kids and grandkids rate number-one, with 84% of survey respondents
claiming that kids have some or complete influence on family travel plans, followed
by: Mexico (83%), Asia/Pacific (76%), Middle East (73%), U.S. (58%), U.K. (46%), and
Australia/New Zealand, with 45% of respondents reporting that kids have influence
over the family vacation.
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