WorldMark McCall Idaho Resort Receives The Interval International Five Star Award

Press Release: Trendwest Resorts, Inc.
July 5, 2002
MIAMI, FL - The WorldMark McCall Resort, which was added to the WorldMark network of resorts in 2001, has been awarded Interval International's industry-renowned Five Star Award for 2002. McCall, a popular Rocky Mountain destination, is located approximately 100 miles north of Boise, Idaho.

The resort consists of 20 two-bedroom units with on-site amenities such as indoor swimming pool and spa, outdoor spa, tennis court, and volleyball. Other activities available near the property include golf, biking, skating, hiking, hunting, boating, fishing, water skiing, jet skiing, world-class Alpine skiing, cross-country ski trails, restaurants and bars.

"We are delighted to be the recipients of the Five Star Award from Interval International," said Dave Akins, WorldMark Corporate Director of Resort Operations. "This award is important to us because it recognizes our efforts and commitment to provide our owners with an outstanding vacation experience."

The Interval International Five Star Award is known as one of the most prestigious awards in the vacation ownership industry, recognizing resorts that provide exceptional vacation experiences. To qualify for the Interval International Five Star designation, resorts must first be evaluated according to Interval's Quality Rating System - an objective, quantitative assessment of the resort's location, vacation area, facilities, accommodations, and guest services. After qualification, the resort must maintain high levels of exchange guest satisfaction monitored by a Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) and periodic on-site inspections by Interval personnel.

"We are proud to honor the WorldMark McCall Resort with the Five Star Award," said Jodi Bates Brown, Region Manager, Resort Sales and Service for Interval International. "For the past twenty years, since its inception, this award has recognized an elite group of resorts that exemplify the highest quality of service."

Trendwest Resorts, Inc., a leader in the vacation ownership industry, offers a network of drive-to resorts with a flexible, point-based system of ownership. Trendwest currently operates 49 WorldMark resorts in the western United States, British Columbia, Mexico and the South Pacific. For more information, contact Sonia Tolbert, Public Relations Manager at 425.498.2687 or soniat@trendwestresorts.com.

For more than 25 years, Interval International has led the vacation ownership industry with innovative products and the highest levels of quality, service, and value. The company has attracted the leading hospitality brands and independent developers to its global network of more than 1,900 resorts in 75 countries. With its international headquarters located in Miami, Florida, Interval serves its developer clients and over 1.3 million members through 28 offices in 19 countries and employs approximately 1,700 people worldwide. For more information on Interval International, contact Jodi Bates Brown, Region Manager, Resort Sales and Service, telephone 909-593-3393; fax: 909-596-0843; e-mail: jodi.brown@intervalintl.com.

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