Interval International Adds Two Grupo Vidanta Brands
October 2, 2015
The following post appeared in Perspective Magazine's most recent edition:Interesing news! Exchange options increase exposure to new clients. After all, new membership sales helps fund new projects or projects that are on the planning table.
Two Grupo Vidanta Resorts Join Interval International’s Global Exchange Network
September 30, 2015
Interval NewsInterval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), has added two resorts representing two brands offered by Mexico-based Grupo Vidanta, a leading developer of luxury properties in Latin America. Interval’s network now has a total of eight Grupo Vidanta resorts with more than 900 units, including Grand Luxxe, Grand Bliss, and The Bliss properties.
“We are excited to expand our relationship with Grupo Vidanta, in Mexico’s most sought-after destinations,” said David C. Gilbert, Interval’s president. “Mexico is a strategically important market for our company and these new resorts will provide our members with valuable vacation options.”
“We design, build, and operate our own products, so that we can assure the highest quality resorts and experiences,” said Michel Beuffe, CEO of Grupo Vidanta. “Our affiliation with Interval has been an important component of the quality our members and guests have come to expect from us. We look forward to continuing this strategic partnership as our brands grow.”
Five minutes’ drive north of Playa del Carmen, the 18-unit Grand Luxxe IV Riviera Maya (Building 4) is currently under construction and will offer spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, decorated in sand and sunset tones with natural stone and rich wood accents. They will include a private pool on the terrace of each unit and a whirlpool bath. Among the extensive array of planned on-site amenities are a private beach, large swimming pool, spa, fitness center, and cosmopolitan bars and restaurants. True to the Grand Luxxe brand, the resort will treat guests to a total luxury experience. The lavish interiors will feature exotic finishes and specially commissioned sculptures and paintings. There will be a 24-hour concierge and Internet Café on every floor.
Also under construction, the contemporary Grand Bliss IV Riviera Maya will welcome guests with 48 two-bedroom units, sophisticated bars and restaurants, spa, fitness center, children’s club, private beach, and swimming pool. The Grand Bliss brand is known for incorporating beautiful colors and textures in a decor that features hand-woven materials, whimsical murals, and glass, wood, and polished metal finishes. Open-plan units, decorated with splashes of azure, and accented with warm wood tones, will have a full kitchen, jetted bathtub, and a private soaking pool and hooded lounger on the terrace.
New purchasers at these resorts will be enrolled as individual members of Interval International and will also become Interval Gold® members, entitling them to a number of flexible exchange opportunities and upgraded benefits and services. These include Interval Options®, the ability to exchange their resort week toward a cruise, tour, golf, or spa vacation; ShortStay Exchange®; Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® membership, which gives them the opportunity to earn bonus points for up to two free weekend rental days; discounts on Getaway vacation rentals; special offers at hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets worldwide; and VIP ConciergeSM for personal assistance, 24/7.
About Interval International
Interval International operates membership programs for vacationers 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 since 1976. Today, Interval’s exchange network comprises more than 2,900 resorts in over 80 nations. Through offices in 16 countries, Interval offers high-quality products and benefits to resort clients and approximately 2 million families who are enrolled in various membership programs. Interval is an operating business of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), a leading global provider of non-traditional lodging, encompassing a portfolio of leisure businesses from exchange and vacation rental to vacation ownership.
Many members love the idea of exchanging into other countries and resorts. Both Registry Collection and Interval International offer these opportunities.
The interesting part of this article centers on the number of units in Building 4, which is now under construction. Lindsa_m suggested Lofts and Residences would be in the building now under construction. The number of units mentioned (18) could corroborate the suggestion. Consider the following: four two story Lofts per floor plus two four bedroom Residences per floor would total 18 units. Not consistent is the statement that "spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units..." will be offered.
So again, we will all have to wait to see the offer by Grupo Vidanta.