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Press Release: Interval International
December 26, 2005
MIAMI, FL -- Interval International, a leading global vacation exchange company, announced the promotion of Madeline
Berges to director - online and communications. She reports to Sharon Freed, senior vice president of consumer
marketing for Interval International.
In this capacity, Berges will maintain full responsibility for the worldwide development and day-to-day operations
of the IntervalWorld.com Web site and all online marketing initiatives. She will now assume a more strategic focus
for this channel to support its continued evolution in order to maximize revenue. Additionally, Berges will oversee
the expansion of consumer marketing's communication strategies, including channel management approaches (online
vs. offline), segmentation, e-newsletters, customer experience, as well as brand management.
"Madeline has played a leadership role within the organization and has made significant contributions in the
transformation and growth of our online channels," said Freed. "Her experience and expertise will be
invaluable as we continue to grow our e-commerce business and strengthen our communication strategies."
Berges has held several positions of increasing responsibility since she joined Interval in 2001, including business
development manager in the resort sales and service department, and most recently, senior manager in charge of
all consumer online marketing efforts.
Previously, Berges was manager of onboard sales and consumer research for Cunard Line Limited where she supervised
the "Sales at Sea" program and played a leading role in Cunard's e-marketing initiatives and enhanced
the cruise line's Internet presence.
Since 1976, Interval International has led the vacation ownership industry with its hallmarks of quality and innovation.
Interval has a global network of over 2,000 resorts in 75 countries, and serves its developer clients and more
than 1.7 million members - worldwide timeshare vacation owners - through 29 offices in 20 countries. Interval
provides a variety of exchange services and year-round travel related benefits to enhance member vacation experiences.
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Interval International is part of IAC/InterActiveCorp, 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.
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Contact: Béatrice de Peyrecave 305-666-1861 ext. 7032 Beatrice.dePeyrecave@intervalintl.com