INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL SPONSORS CARIBBEAN MARKETPLACE CONFERENCE IN ARUBA
Miami, FL, January 17, 2007 - Interval International, a leading global vacation exchange company, was a sponsor of the Caribbean Hotel Association’s (CHA) annual Caribbean Marketplace conference and business meetings that took place January 14-16, 2007 in Aruba, Dutch West Indies.
“Interval continues to support CHA Caribbean Marketplace because it is recognized as one of the most important tourism marketing events of the year for the region,” said David Callaghan, vice president of resort sales and service for Interval International. “The conference brings together tourism officials and hoteliers with incentive buyers, tour operators, and wholesalers from around the world interested in purchasing Caribbean vacations.”
“CHA greatly appreciates and acknowledges Interval for its continued support of our programs throughout the years and for specifically recognizing the importance of Caribbean Marketplace,” said Alec Sanguinetti, director general and CEO of CHA.
The Caribbean has proven to be a very popular destination among potential vacation ownership purchasers. According to the Future Timeshare Buyers: Market Profile 2006, the Caribbean is one of the preferred destinations among pleasure travelers interested in purchasing timeshare, as more than one quarter (27 percent) indicate a desire to visit during the next two years. The study is designed to provide unique insights into the vacation habits, preferences, and intentions of pleasure travelers who are interested in purchasing some form of vacation ownership within the next two years.
As a strategic partner of CHA and a board member of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Education Foundation, Interval has been a long time supporter of the tourism industry in the Caribbean. Interval is committed to understanding the unique needs of the Caribbean region and providing products and programs tailored to this market.
CHA is dedicated to the advancement of Caribbean tourism. Its members represent the entire spectrum of the hospitality industry’s private sector, including more than 850 member hotels and allied members such as airline executives, tour operators, travel agents, trade and consumer press, hotel and restaurant suppliers, and others. CHA is headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and maintains an office in Miami, Florida. Visit CHA online at www.caribbeanhotelassociation.com.
About Interval International
Interval International, a leading vacation ownership exchange company, is celebrating 30 years of quality and innovation. Interval has a global network of more than 2,000 affiliated resorts in over 75 countries, and serves its developer clients and 1.9 million member families through 28 offices in 19 countries. The company provides a variety of services and year-round travel-related benefits to enhance members’ vacation experiences. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Interval International is part of IAC, which operates leading and diversified businesses in sectors being transformed by the Internet, online and offline. Other IAC companies include Ask.com, Citysearch, Entertainment Publications, HSN, LendingTree, and Ticketmaster.
