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It’s a tiny tool — thin enough to slip
into a wallet. But plenty of developers
have discovered that the Interval
International Visa Signature
®
card
with WorldPoints
®
rewards — part of
Interval’s Affiliate Advantages — has
a mighty effect. This exclusive credit
card offered at the point of sale not
only sweetens the deal, but presents
an additional financing vehicle that can be used toward the purchase. It
also helps leverage an “activate today” incentive, offering points to cus-
tomers who use the card for a down payment or purchase.
Michelle Cloos of Vacation Ownership Sales, Inc., can attest to the
program’s benefits, among them realizing a US$1,500 higher approval
amount than with the card program previously used. “Overall, this has
increased our cash flow about 3 to 4 percent.”
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N E W A T I N T E R V A L
WorldPoints at Point of Sale
Vacation Benefits
to Inspire
D E V E L O P E R ’ S P I C K
When it comes to vacation experiences, what do Interval members seek?
All evidence points to
variety
as a key motivator. After all, that’s what draws
them to the exchange benefit in the first place, right?
Now, Interval International enhances the variety of options even further
for eligible members, with several new benefits — slated to launch in April
2016 — that members can access on IntervalWorld.com. “We’re always
working on new ways to boost the value proposition of the exchange and
vacation ownership product,” says Sharon Freed, senior vice president of
consumer marketing. “These benefits are designed to satisfy the travel
aspirations of the most discriminating owners.”
For Interval Gold
®
, Interval Platinum
®
, and
Club Interval Gold
®
members
Interval Experiences: One-of-a-Kind Adventure.
In addition to the
recently added tour exchange, Interval Options
®
is expanding its vacation
choices even more. Members can exchange weeks or points toward
unique adventures around the world, from sampling wine with a master
sommelier to getting hands-on golf tips from a PGA pro. At launch, mem-
bers will find 15 Interval Experiences listed under the Benefits tab on
IntervalWorld.com. Plans are to add eight offerings each quarter.
For Interval Gold, Interval Platinum, Club Interval
Gold, and Leisure Time Passport
®
members
Dining Connection: Serving up Special Perks.
Members enjoy VIP
treatment, including perks such as complimentary appetizers, drinks,
desserts, and kitchen tours — and exclusive access to more than 150
partner restaurants in 18 top markets in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Golf Connection: VIP Treatment Par for the Course.
Members have
access to nearly 900 private courses across the U.S. and Canada. Plus,
they receive 15 percent off golf equipment available through Golf
Connection, and are able to search in real time for available tee times
across more than 2,500 public courses.
City Guides: Lowdown on Highlights.
These helpful resources fea-
ture hot restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and attractions, as well as
in-depth travel tips and advice on top travel destinations worldwide —
including Interval resort locations.
With more than 230,000 member profiles on Interval
International’s Community member forum, members are not
shy about asking questions and sharing their experiences.
These were the top search words in 2015.
S O C I A L M E D I A
TOP 5
SEARCHWORDS
In a Word
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