INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL SELECTED AS EXCHANGE PROVIDER FOR LODGE KURÁ HULANDA AND BEACH CLUB IN CURAÇAO
Miami, FL, March 15, 2006 — Interval International has affiliated Kurá Hulanda Vacation Club at the Lodge Kurá Hulanda and Beach Club, which is located on 350 acres on the western most point of the island of Curaçao in the Netherlands Antilles. Only 30 minutes from Curacao's international airport, the property is set on coral cliffs surrounded by white sand beaches and features 54 elegantly appointed units with panoramic views of the ocean or gardens.
"We're extremely pleased to add this premier resort to our exchange portfolio," said David Callaghan, vice president, resort sales and service for Interval International. "Because Curaçao and the Caribbean are some of the most highly demanded destinations in our exchange network, this beachfront retreat will provide our members with an exciting, new vacation alternative."
“We are delighted to affiliate the Lodge Kura Hulanda and Beach Club with Interval International and look forward to hosting their members,” said Peter H. Heinen, president, Kurá Hulanda Resorts. “This idyllic hideaway offers the luxurious ambiance of its sister property - the Hotel Kurá Hulanda Spa and Casino, coupled with the seclusion of a private island getaway.”
On-site amenities and activities include three restaurants, cocktail bar, convenience store and gift shop, state of the art fitness center, free-form swimming pool, tennis court, meeting room, and a business center. Boasting a stunning natural reef off of its beach, the resort is a prime diving destination offering an on-site dive shop that provides snorkeling, scuba diving courses, as well as a variety of water sports right from its own private pier.
Additional activities such as horseback riding, cycling, golf, bird watching, hiking and safaris are available nearby. The resort also offers daily scheduled transportation to the spectacular Hotel Kurá Hulanda Spa and Casino (a sister property and a member of Leading Small Hotels of the World) and the Kurá Hulanda Museum, all part of the Dutch Colonial historic district all located in Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao.
Further reinforcing the value of ownership at Lodge Kurá Hulanda and Beach Club, 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.
The Caribbean has proven itself to be a very popular destination among current owners of the vacation ownership product. According to the Future Timeshare Buyers: 2005 Market Profile, the latest in a series of studies that offers resort developers unique insights into the vacation habits, preferences and intentions of leisure travelers who are interested in owning vacation time, the Caribbean is the preferred international destination of choice for prospective timeshare purchasers after Europe.
As a Strategic Partner of the Caribbean Hotel Association (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.
In the Caribbean, Interval is the leading provider of quality vacation ownership exchange services. For its current roster of Caribbean resort developer clients, and new entrants into the vacation ownership development industry, Interval offers a range of services including program design, sales and marketing support, reservations, travel and financial services.
Interval International is celebrating its 30th year leading the vacation ownership industry as the exchange company of quality and innovation. Interval has a global network of more than 2,000 affiliated resorts in 75 countries, and serves its developer clients and nearly 1.8 million member families, worldwide vacation owners, through 29 offices in 20 countries. The company provides a variety of exchange 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 Jeeves, Citysearch, Entertainment Publications, HSN, Lending Tree, and Ticketmaster.
