INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL SIGNS LONG-TERM MASTER, MULTI-LOCATION CLUB
AGREEMENT WITH ZORGVLIET PRIVATE RESIDENCE CLUB IN SOUTH AFRICA
LONDON, May 28, 2009 – Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services, announced the addition of Zorgvliet Private Residence Club in South Africa to its vacation exchange network. The affiliation covers six outstanding resorts, sold on both a fractional and traditional timeshare basis. Holiday options available through the Club’s resorts include safaris, South Africa’s famed Wine Region and Garden Route, and health and spa resorts.
"We are very proud to welcome Zorgvliet to our network of worldwide resorts. These are all upscale properties in very desirable locations and this is another key affiliation in the region for our company,” said David Clifton, managing director Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia, Interval International. “These properties offer a wide range of leisure amenities and unique experiences and can be said to represent the best holiday experiences that South Africa has to offer. This great quality affiliation continues our planned expansion in southern Africa.”
The resorts included in the affiliation are:
Ka’Ingo Private Reserve and Spa. A luxury African bush experience developed as a prime private “big-five” game animal reserve on the Mokolo River through three safari camps – one offering self-catering, one fully integrated hospitality and one six-room private lodge.
Dinkweng Safari Camp at Ka'Ingo. Comprising luxury secluded bush lodges with modern kitchen, open-plan layout, three master en suite bedrooms and own pool.
Riviera on Vaal Hotel and Country Club. An exceptional inland resort on the banks of the Vaal River with high class lifestyle, leisure and sporting facilities, including golf, spa treatments, dining, river cruises and a floating restaurant.
Zorgvliet Vineyard Lodge and Spa and Alluvia Specialist Winery and Guesthouse. Both situated close to Cape Town in the beautiful Banhoek Valley outside Stellenbosch, Zorgvliet is an award-winning working wine farm.
Protea King George Hotel. This gem of the famed Garden Route overlooks the Outeniqua Mountains and is situated on the George golf course.
“The Zorgvliet Group has executed a long-term affiliation agreement with Interval International offering members of the Zorgvliet Private Residence Club exciting South African and international exchange opportunities,” said Mac van der Merwe, chief executive, Zorgvliet Private Residence Club. “Interval is a global leader in the field of vacation services and we are delighted to be enhancing the Zorgvliet product by partnering with a company of this stature.”
About Interval International
Interval International operates membership programs for vacation owners and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market for more than 33 years. Today, Interval has a network of over 2,400 resorts in more than 75 countries and offers its resort clients and approximately 2 million member families high-quality products and programs through 25 offices in 16 countries. Interval is an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.
About Zorgvliet Private Residence Club
Zorgvliet Private Residence Club (ZPRC) is a multi -destination club offering vacation ownership options backed by five-star hospitality services at all its destinations. The company has been developed to provide vacation options at the most appealing South African destinations including game safaris, vineyard holidays and leisure resorts. ZPRC is a family-owned business operating under the Zorgvliet brand. Zorgvliet is based outside Stellenbosch in the Western Cape and offers wine partnership opportunities to its associates.
