INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL JOINS WITH iBAHN TO PROVIDE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS TO ITS MEMBER RESORTS
New Partnership Offers Preferential Pricing and Customized Service
MIAMI, FL, November 28, 2007 - Interval International, a leading provider of vacation services and an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq:IACI), and iBAHN, the global leading provider of secure broadband solutions to the hospitality industry, have partnered to offer special pricing on high-speed Internet access (HSIA) services to Interval’s member resorts in the United States. This is the newest benefit in Interval’s Affiliate Advantage program, which has been designed exclusively for its clients to maximize their marketing and operational efficiencies.
“We look forward to offering our member resorts preferential pricing on high-speed Internet access through such a well-respected supplier. iBAHN understands the need for Internet connectivity, along with high service standards expected in the hospitality industry,” said Jan Wyatt, vice president of corporate marketing for Interval International.
As part of the new program, iBAHN will provide wired and wireless HSIA, along with its Resort PC — an Internet-enabled freestanding computer — to resorts at discounted prices. iBAHN’s services are available for guest rooms, conference centers, lobbies, and other public areas within resorts. Owners and guests will receive reliable high-speed connections with enterprise-grade security and flexible bandwidth options for all levels of Internet use.
“In today’s fast-paced world, leisure travelers like to stay connected and they want to be able to do so instantly,” said Joe Rook, vice president of sales for iBAHN. “We are pleased to work with Interval International to equip its member resorts with the tools to provide a user-friendly and secure interactive experience for all of their guests.”
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.
About iBAHN
iBAHN provides secure, reliable broadband services for travelers and groups at hotels and conference centers worldwide. More than one million business travelers around the world use iBAHN’s secure broadband services each month. iBAHN provides services to over 2,100 hotels and meeting and conference sites in 24 countries around the globe. For more information, visit www.ibahn.com.
