PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- RCI, the global
leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide
family of brands (NYSE: WYN), added more than 170 new affiliated
resorts to its exchange network in 2016. The additions, which
include some resorts currently under construction, span across
every populated continent.
"We're proud of the quantity and quality of properties we added
to the RCI® exchange network this year," said
Gordon Gurnik, president, RCI. "By
working with superior brands in the hospitality sector, we're able
to offer our 3.8 million subscribing members a world of experiences
to help them plan the vacation of their dreams."
RCI saw exceptional growth in Latin
America in 2016, with 60 new resorts added throughout the
region. In particular, the Grand Velas Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, is a beautiful resort
that features three oceanfront pools next to the Sea of Cortez.
With a variety of recreational activities for adults, children and
teens, this resort caters to all age groups, making for a fun
multigenerational getaway.
The Asia-Pacific region also
saw sizable development with nearly 30 resorts added collectively.
One of three new resorts added to the network by Sterling Holiday
Resorts India Limited, the Sterling Anaikatti by the Siruvani in
Palakkad, India, is a riverside
resort that draws inspiration from the nearby Siruvani River,
crafting the resort's buildings from the surrounding pinewood
trees.
In Europe, there were also a
number of great additions to the RCI affiliate network. One of
these includes My House Holiday Village in Mugla, Turkey, which features charming stone and
stucco villas perched along hillside paths overlooking the Aegean
Sea. With its hot summers and mild, sunny winters, the resort
attracts an array of visitors with its eclectic mix of history,
culture and sultry Mediterranean climate.
The Registry Collection® program, RCI's
luxury exchange program, welcomed Tonopalo Private Residence Club,
beautiful and unique lakefront properties located on the shores of
the majestic Lake Tahoe in Tahoe Vista,
California, United States.
The resort boasts 270 feet of sandy beaches and can be a perfect
place for both mountain and beach lovers to play, with nearby
skiing, snowboarding, biking and hiking along with lake activities
like kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing just outside guest
accommodations. Guests can enjoy all the recreation that Lake Tahoe
has to offer from residences with three- to four-bedrooms, a
kitchen, a balcony-view of the lake and the other comforts of
home.
For more information, visit RCI.com or RCIAffiliates.com.
About RCI
RCI is the worldwide leader in vacation
exchange with over 4,300 affiliated resorts in nearly 110
countries. RCI pioneered the concept of vacation exchange in 1974,
offering members increased flexibility and versatility with their
vacation ownership experience. Today, through the RCI
Weeks® program, the week-for-week exchange system, and
the RCI Points® program, the industry's first global
points-based exchange system, RCI provides flexible vacation
options to its 3.8 million RCI subscribing members each year. RCI's
luxury exchange program, The Registry Collection®
program, is the world's largest program of its kind with
approximately 200 affiliated properties either accessible for
exchange or under development on six continents. RCI is part of
Wyndham Destination Network and the Wyndham Worldwide family of
brands (NYSE: WYN). For additional information, visit our media
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