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INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL
IntervalWorld.com
HOW TO
EXCHANGE
GETTING A FAIR TRADE
When you place an exchange request, Interval’s state-of-the-art system
evaluates your resort week, based on the following factors, so that the vacation accommodations you
receive and your vacation experience are comparable to those at your home resort.
RESORT QUALITY
Interval International measures and monitors the qual-
ity standards of our member resorts by reviewing evalu-
ation forms received from exchange guests, conducting
resort inspections, and employing our unique Quality
Rating System. Factors considered include aspects of the
resort, units, and destination; physical attributes of the prop-
erty and facilities; the availability, quality, and scope of guest
services and amenities; and resort location.
In terms of location, because timeshare resorts are built to reflect
local culture, architecture, and lifestyles, the standards of accom-
modations vary from one area to the next. While some disparity
exists in the quality of accommodations and amenities from one
destination to another, experiencing different cultures, locales, and
resorts is an appealing part of exchanging for many people.
Interval’s system is designed to give you a fair exchange wherever
you travel.
SUPPLY AND DEMAND
Your ability to secure an exchange is also influenced by the supply
of and demand for resort weeks, both at a specific resort and within
your desired vacation destination. Simply put, the resort weeks that
are available (the supply) are those that have been offered for
exchange by Interval members. But, some members prefer to hold
on to the unit they purchased because they like the season (families
with children might buy a week during the summer because the
period between school years is the only time they
can travel together) or the location (avid skiers will
likelywant to keep their week in theColorado Rockies
or the Alps). When members who own at highly
desirable destinations or during peak travel periods
do not give up their week for exchange, there may
not be enough resort space available to satisfy every
member’s vacation request (the demand).
To partially remedy this situation, we attempt
to increase the supply of weeks available to you
through a variety of methods. And, to help you
better understand the ebb and flow of leisure
travel demand within a destination area
throughout the year — and assist
with vacation planning — Interval
International provides its pro-
prietary Travel Demand Index
(see facing page).
SLEEPING CAPACITY
Sleeping capacity is deter-
mined on the basis of two
people per private sleeping
area — not maximum occu-
pancy. Units with more pri-
vate sleeping areas are often in
greater demand and generally will
yield higher trading power. To deter-
mine the private sleeping capacity of a par-
ticular resort unit, refer to this number in your
Directory
D
. To determine the maximum occupancy of an
Interval resort unit, refer to this number in your Directory
D
.
ENHANCING YOUR TRADING POWER
When new resort weeks enter the exchange system, we first
review all pending exchange requests for possible matches, based
on the above factors. Only after we’ve completed this process do
we release the weeks to members seeking an instant exchange
confirmation. Therefore, the best way to enhance your exchange
opportunities is to place a pending request, and to do so as early as
possible. This not only boosts your trading power, but also gives us
the most time to find a suitable match. Keep in mind that the
more flexible you are when selecting dates and destinations, the
better your chances are of receiving an exchange confirmation.
INTERVAL’S
SYSTEM
IS DESIGNED TO
GIVE YOU A FAIR
EXCHANGE WHEREVER
YOU TRAVEL.
