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Articles Tagged With "Geoff Ballotti"


RCI Helps Make Giving Back Par For The Course As Title Sponsor Of 10th Annual RCI Christel House Open

April 20, 2012 in Africa, All News, Christel House International, Europe, RCI, USA and Canada by steveluba

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, will return as the title sponsor of the RCI Christel House Open International Charity Golf Tournament in 2012 for the sixth consecutive year.

RCI Adds 150 New Affiliated Resorts To Its Global Exchange Network

April 16, 2012 in All News, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by steveluba

Leading vacation exchange company celebrates 2011 accomplishments including the debut of several best-in-class innovations

RCI Wins 10 ARDA Awards Including ACE Excellence In Customer Service

April 11, 2012 in All News, ARDA - American Resort Development Association, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by steveluba

RCI celebrated multiple achievements at the ARDA 2012 Awards Gala Dinner, where the global leader in vacation exchange took home 10 awards.

Timeshare Exchange Company RCI To Host Shared Ownership Conference In Mumbai, India

January 4, 2012 in All News, Asia, RCI, Timeshare News by steveluba

The conference will cover topics including the benefits of shared ownership and how it can be successfully integrated into leisure real estate developments.

RCI Welcomes More Than 50 New Properties To Its Network Of Affiliated Resorts

September 14, 2011 in All News, Asia, Caribbean and Mexico, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by steveluba

The new affiliations were added to one of RCI’s exchange programs: the RCI® Weeks program, the RCI Points® program or The Registry Collection® program, which is the world’s largest luxury timeshare exchange program.

Wyndham Vacation Rentals Acquires The Resort Company

August 11, 2011 in All News, Timeshare News, USA and Canada, Wyndham Worldwide by steveluba

Grows U.S. Portfolio of Luxury Resort Offerings in Steamboat, Vail, Beaver Creek and Breckenridge.

The Best Never Rest…RCI To Launch RCI Weeks Platinum Membership

March 28, 2011 in Africa, All News, Asia, Australia, Caribbean and Mexico, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, News By Region, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

Just four months after RCI revolutionized the timeshare industry by unveiling trading power transparency for its RCI® Weeks subscribing members, the global leader in vacation exchange announced its latest plan to further enhance its weeks program: RCI Weeks PlatinumSM membership, a premium tier of RCI membership that offers exclusive exchange privileges and lifestyle benefits.

RCI and Disney Vacation Club Announce Renewal of Affiliation Agreement

December 8, 2010 in All News, Disney Vacation Club, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by steveluba

RCI will continue to be the exclusive third-party exchange provider for Disney Vacation Club’s more than 150,000 member families.

Wyndham Worldwide Acquires UK Vacation Rental Specialist James Villa Holidays

December 1, 2010 in All News, Europe, Timeshare News, Wyndham Worldwide by steveluba

Wyndham’s Vacation Rentals Business Further Expands Scale, Brand Recognition and Business across Mediterranean Villa Holiday Market.

RCI Revolutionizes Weekly Exchange with a Series of Firsts, Creating More Choice, Flexibility and Control for its Members

November 29, 2010 in All News, RCI, Timeshare News by steveluba

RCI Unveils ‘Trading Power Transparency’ – a First for the World’s Leading Timeshare Exchange program.

Three New Club Mahindra Resorts Join RCI

November 15, 2010 in All News, Asia, RCI, Timeshare News by steveluba

Located in the north and north-eastern regions of India, these new resorts add to RCI’s portfolio of highly sought-after destinations for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

Wyndham Exchange & Rentals Welcomes ResortQuest, Celebrates Formation of World’s Largest Vacation Rentals Business

October 22, 2010 in All News, Timeshare News, USA and Canada, Wyndham Worldwide by steveluba

Wyndham Exchange & Rentals, part of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), welcomed ResortQuest to its family of brands following the previously announced acquisition, which was completed on September 30, 2010.

RCI® To Sponsor Perspective Magazine’s First Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2011

October 19, 2010 in All News, RCI, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by steveluba

The worldwide leader in vacation exchange named Bronze Sponsor of first annual timeshare and fractional industry networking and awards event.

Wyndham Worldwide to Acquire ResortQuest

September 24, 2010 in All News, Europe, Timeshare News, USA and Canada, Wyndham Worldwide by steveluba

Leader in European Vacation Rentals Enters U.S. Market

RCI Welcomes 22 New Affiliated Resorts To Its Global Portfolio

August 4, 2010 in Africa, All News, Asia, Australia, Caribbean and Mexico, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, News By Region, RCI by Timeshare & Fractional News

RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it added 22 new resorts to its vacation exchange network in the second quarter of 2010. This includes resorts added to RCI® Weeks, RCI Points® and The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, with seven of the resorts coming from existing affiliated developers and four resorts under development.

RCI CEO Appointed To Christel House Board Of Directors

June 10, 2010 in All News, Christel House International, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

Christel House International today announced that Geoff Ballotti, CEO of RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), has been appointed to the Christel House International Board of Directors.

RCI TV Viewed Over 1 Million Times In Less Than Six Months, Celebrates With All-Inclusive Resort Vacation Giveaway

May 25, 2010 in Africa, All News, Asia, Australia, Caribbean and Mexico, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, RCI, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

Planning a vacation has never been easier – just ask the viewers that have already tuned in to RCI® TV more than 1 million times for advice on where to eat, stay and play in the most popular destinations around the globe.

RCI Welcomes 32 New Affiliated Resorts To Its Global Portfolio

May 12, 2010 in Africa, All News, Asia, Australia, Caribbean and Mexico, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, News By Region, RCI, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it added 32 new resorts, including five resorts from existing affiliations, to the world’s largest vacation exchange network in the first quarter of 2010. The additions include five resorts under construction as well as three from The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and one of the three worldwide exchange programs under the RCI® umbrella.

RCI Welcomes 32 New Affiliated Resorts To Its Global Portfolio

May 12, 2010 in extra by Timeshare & Fractional News

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it added 32 new resorts, including five resorts from existing affiliations, to the world’s largest vacation exchange network in the first quarter of 2010. The additions include five resorts under construction as well as three from The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and one of the three worldwide exchange programs under the RCI® umbrella.

RCI And The Christie Lodge Announce Affiliation Renewal

April 27, 2010 in All News, Featured News, News By Region, RCI, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), and The Christie Lodge in Avon, Colorado, recently announced the renewal of their longstanding affiliation agreement.

Wyndham Exchange & Rentals Receives 2010 ‘Best Places To Work’ In New Jersey Award

April 25, 2010 in All News, News By Region, USA and Canada, Wyndham Worldwide by Timeshare & Fractional News

Wyndham Exchange & Rentals, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced it was named one of the 2010 ‘Best Places to Work’ in New Jersey at a ceremony held last Thursday evening at the Hilton East Brunswick.

“The Inn Crowd” Takes On A Whole New Meaning For RCI And Innseason Resorts

March 23, 2010 in All News, Group RCI, Innseasons Resorts, News By Region, Search Industry Directory, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

RCI® subscribing members dreaming of a vacation at a mountain resort in New Hampshire or a quaint, harbor-side retreat on Cape Cod, Mass., now have even more choices as the global leader in vacation exchange welcomes InnSeason Resorts® to its global network. RCI and InnSeason Resorts, creators of the Northeast Experience® and leading providers of resort vacation and ownership opportunities, have announced the completion of a new multi-year affiliation relationship that will allow eligible InnSeason owners, who become RCI members, access to a broad array of exciting vacation opportunities.

The Registry Collection® Program Now Spans Over 175 Properties In 29 Countries

March 23, 2010 in Africa, All News, Caribbean and Mexico, Group RCI, Latin America, News By Region, Search Industry Directory, The Registry Collection, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN) and one of the three worldwide exchange programs under the RCI umbrella, today announced that it welcomed 24 new resort destination properties in 2009, bringing its total number of properties available for exchange or under development to 175 in 29 countries.

Innseason Resorts Join RCI’s Global Network

March 23, 2010 in All News, Group RCI, News By Region, Search Industry Directory, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

World’s largest vacation exchange company commemorates new affiliation at ARDA

In front of thousands of vacation ownership industry leaders at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2010 Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, and InnSeason Resorts®, creators of the Northeast Experience® and leading providers of resort vacation and ownership opportunities, celebrated a new multi-year affiliation relationship that will allow eligible InnSeason owners who become RCI members access to a broad array of exciting vacation opportunities.

The Innsbruck Aspen Residences Welcomed By The Registry Collection® To Its Global Portfolio

March 22, 2010 in All News, News By Region, Search Industry Directory, The Registry Collection, USA and Canada, Wyndham Worldwide by Timeshare & Fractional News

High-end resort in renowned Colorado ski area joins world’s largest luxury exchange program

The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), and The Innsbruck Aspen Residences, a luxury residence located in the town of Aspen, Colo., today announced a long-term affiliation agreement.

Over 100 New Resorts In 2009 Welcomed By RCI

March 16, 2010 in Africa, All News, Asia, Australia, Caribbean and Mexico, Europe, Group RCI, Latin America, Middle East, News By Region, Search Industry Directory, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

World’s largest vacation exchange company continues to grow stronger, offering more
value to affiliates

Demonstrating that vacation exchange remains a bright spot in the travel industry, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it added more than 100 new resorts, including 10 properties under development, to the world’s largest vacation exchange network.

RCI’s Big Reveal On Growth Of Leisure Real Estate In Asia

March 16, 2010 in All News, Asia, Group RCI, News By Region, Search Industry Directory, Wyndham Worldwide by Timeshare & Fractional News

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), will host senior executives and decision makers in the hospitality and leisure real estate industries at the RCI® Asia Leisure Real Estate Symposium on 22-23 April 2010 in Singapore where RCI will reveal the secrets of successful vacation exchange.

Renewal Of Hilton Grand Vacations Affiliation Agreement For Vacation Exchange Services Announced By RCI

March 16, 2010 in All News, Group RCI, News By Region, Search Industry Directory, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange, today announced they have renewed their long-standing affiliation with Hilton Grand Vacations, a premier vacation ownership company.

Forget Silver Or Gold…RCI Goes Platinum For Its Points Members

March 9, 2010 in Africa, All News, Asia, Australia, Caribbean and Mexico, Europe, Group RCI, Latin America, Middle East, News By Region, Search Industry Directory, The Registry Collection, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

From priority access on specialty inventory to upgraded accommodations – the world’s largest points exchange program takes it to the next level

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange today announced its plan to launch RCI Points PlatinumSM membership, a new premium membership and the latest enhancement to its successful RCI Points® program, that will offer exclusive exchange and lifestyle benefits to subscribing members.

Wyndham Exchange & Rentals To Acquire Hoseasons

February 23, 2010 in All News, News By Region, Search Industry Directory, USA and Canada, Wyndham Worldwide by Timeshare & Fractional News

Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) today announced that its Exchange & Rentals business unit, the European leader in exclusive marketing of independent holiday accommodation, has agreed to acquire Hoseasons Holdings Ltd, one of the UK’s most renowned holiday brands, from HgCapital and a number of individual parties.