FESTIVA SAILING VACATIONS WESTERN CARIBBEAN JOINS RCI
Asheville, N.C. – (March 21, 2011) - RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced a new affiliation with Festiva Sailing Vacations’ Western Caribbean destination in Cancun, part of Festiva Hospitality Group.
“We are thrilled to welcome Festiva Sailing Vacations Western Caribbean into the RCI network,” said Eugenio Macouzet, senior vice president of business development, RCI Caribbean. “The unique aquatic vacations that Festiva provides will be a tremendous addition to the diverse collection of vacation experiences we offer our RCI® Weeks members.”
Festiva Sailing Vacations Western Caribbean charters all-inclusive luxury catamaran yachts throughout the Caribbean in places such as the British Virgin Islands, St. John, Cancun, St. Maarten and the Bahamas. The Festiva Cruise Club, the membership division of Festiva Sailing Vacations, offers members access to charter vacations on any of the luxury yachts within Festiva Sailing Vacations' fleet. Members enjoy 12 to 36 charter week vacations and have the option to choose a new destination each time they sail. They also can take advantage of special charter pricing for friends and family, and enjoy all the benefits associated with membership within the Festiva family of resorts.
The Festiva Cruise Club provides the ultimate option for those who love the excitement and relaxation of luxury, crewed yacht vacations without the hassles and costs associated with yacht ownership.
“We are very excited to be able to provide our members with the benefits and opportunities that RCI offers,” said Donald K. Clayton, CEO and founder for Festiva Sailing Vacations. “RCI has over 4,000 resorts around the world, including everything from campgrounds to luxury resorts. We’re glad we could provide this service to our community.”
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About Festiva Hospitality Group
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Festiva Hospitality Group manages and operates a dynamic collection of hotels and resorts in some of the most sought-after destinations throughout the Midwest, Southeast, Northeast and Caribbean. Festiva currently has more than 60,000 members among 27 vacation ownership resorts and 5 Festiva Cruise Club destinations. The number of members in the Festiva Adventure Club exceeds 20,000. During Festiva’s milestone 10th year anniversary in 2010, the company continued to focus on providing the highest level of customer service and the best quality of vacation experiences to all owners, members and guests.
About RCI
RCI is part of Wyndham Exchange & Rentals, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the world’s largest serviced vacation rental business, providing access to nearly 97,000 vacation properties in approximately 100 countries. The vacation exchange business includes RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and provider of travel services to businesses and consumers, and The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program. The vacation rentals business includes Hoseasons, cottages4you, Novasol®, Cuendet®, Landal GreenParks®, ResortQuest®, James Villa Holidays, Endless Vacation Rentals® and other renowned vacation rental brands through which vacationers can rent a variety of property types, from city apartments to villas. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies with leading brands in lodging franchising, vacation ownership, vacation rentals and vacation exchange. For additional information visit our media center media center.
RCI Media Contact
Steve Alessandrini
(973) 753-8278
steven.alessandrini@rci.com
Festiva Hospitality Group Media Contact
Sara B. Little
(828) 254-3378 x4398
sbader@festiva.travel