INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES GOLDSTAR RESORT
New Vacation Ownership Resort in the Heart of Nice
October, 12 2007- Interval International, a leading provider of vacation services and an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq:IACI), has announced the affiliation of Goldstar Resort, a contemporary-style development located in the heart of Nice on France’s Côte d’Azur.
This modern resort has a total of 54 spacious and well equipped suites, including studio, one- and two bedroom apartments. The interiors of the apartments are designed to ensure both a high level of comfort and convenience. Each apartment is equipped with state-of-the-art technology including satellite flat screen television, air conditioning and an electric shutter system on the windows.
The resort offers a 24-hour reception, daily maid service, and room service. Guests can use the many on-site facilities such as the heated indoor and outdoor pool, solarium, roof top terrace, sauna, steam room, fitness room, private club with piano bar, and a gastronomic restaurant with panoramic view. The resort also has a garage for 100 cars and conference rooms for meetings.
Goldstar is situated in the Vieux Nice district, which is surrounded by historic buildings and is a short walk from the famous Promenade des Anglais. The location also provides easy access to activities and amenities within the city.
“This is a quality resort in a much superb and sought-after location”, says Darren Ettridge, Interval International’s vice president - resort sales & service (Europe). “Members in our global network can now enjoy one of Europe’s most famous vacation destinations.”
Further reinforcing the value of ownership at Goldstar, all new purchasers become members of Interval Gold - the industry's first and foremost value-added, membership upgrade program. This entitles them to enjoy an extensive array of discounts and services, including access to a personal concierge service available 24 hours a day - seven days a week, and worldwide hotel and dining discounts provided by best-in-class hospitality and travel industry vendors. Interval Gold members have the opportunity to exchange their accommodations for those at other resorts in Interval's worldwide network, as well as the ability to relinquish their resort weeks toward the purchase of cruise, golf and spa vacations. In addition, members also receive quarterly travel magazines and newsletters, printed and electronic international resort directories, and a host of other privileges.
About Interval International
For more than 30 years, Interval International has led the vacation ownership industry with its commitment to providing quality exchange services and other value-added programs to its vacation-owning members and resort developers worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, Interval has a network of more than 2,200 resorts in 79 countries and serves its clients and nearly 1.9 million members through 28 offices in 19 countries. Interval 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.
