Registry Collection Exchange Program Reaches Milestone
160 Luxury Properties
APRIL 2, 2009 - The Registry Collection(R) Exchange Program, the world's largest luxury exchange program offered by Group RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced it has 160 properties that are either accessible for exchange or under development in its growing worldwide network of exclusive vacation accommodations.
"We could not be more pleased with the growth of The Registry Collection program and the quality of world class resorts that this network of luxury destinations continues to offer its members," said Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO, Group RCI. "This segment of our business has shown tremendous momentum and we view this milestone as an illustration of just how much value we continue to deliver to our development partners in providing the highest quality of luxury vacation experiences that the fractional market has to offer."
The Registry Collection program achieved this important milestone just seven years after its inception, when RCI introduced the first luxury exchange program for the emerging fractional market in 2002. Most recently, new affiliations in the United States, Latin American and Caribbean regions were announced.
Going beyond traditional vacation accommodations, The Registry Collection members have access to exchange into the finest vacation product types worldwide that range from luxury hotels to estate homes and luxury yachts.
"Particularly in challenging economic times, developers around the world see the value in offering their buyers this comprehensive program of services that can enhance their buyers' experience and value proposition," said Gregg Anderson, VP of Global Product Marketing for The Registry Collection program. "In addition to the over 160 properties that are either accessible for exchange or under development, members have 24/7 concierge service and the opportunity to take advantage of specially negotiated travel services from some of the world's foremost luxury travel providers."
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