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Press Release: Interval International
May 26, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC -- Interval International launched its 30th anniversary as a leading global vacation exchange company
at the “Party With A Cause” during the American Resort Development Association’s (ARDA) 2006 Convention & Exposition
in Las Vegas. The party is now a key ARDA Convention event featuring world-class entertainment and lively crowds,
and has raised more than $100,000 for the ARDA International Foundation (AIF), including $38,000 at this year’s
party alone.
The suspense surrounding the celebrity entertainment for the “Party with A Cause,” kept secret each year, creates
a buzz among conventioneers. Kicked off at the 1993 ARDA Convention in Miami Beach, the first Interval party took
place in Vizcaya Palace and Gardens in Miami and featured the Turtles and The Grass Roots. Thousands of industry
executives have danced the nights away to celebrity bands, including Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Hall and Oats,
Peter Frampton, The Rascals, The Guess Who, Steppenwolf, Frankie Vallie and The Four Seasons, Grand Funk Railroad,
The Wallflowers, Michael McDonald, and Herman’s Hermits.
In the four years that the party has also served as a fundraiser for AIF, nearly $140,000 has been raised for AIF.
In addition to Interval, the “Party With A Cause,” is supported by a number of long-time sponsors, including Marriott
Vacation Club International, Amadeus, MBNA Corporation, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Hertz, Travel Guard International,
and Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo.
“The many contributions that Interval International has made to ARDA and ARDA’s International Foundation over
the years is generous and noteworthy, and I congratulate them on reaching the milestone of their 30th anniversary,”
said Howard C. Nusbaum, ARDA’s president and CEO.
“We take pride in the role we have played in the success of the vacation ownership industry – one of the fastest-growing
segments in hospitality,” noted Craig M. Nash, chairman and chief executive officer of Interval International.
“We know that we couldn’t have accomplished all that we have done over the past thirty years without the loyalty
of our developer clients and consumer members, the commitment of our staff, and the support of our colleagues in
the industry. Giving back is not only the right thing to do; it makes our work more rewarding and enjoyable.”
Throughout its history, Interval International has thrived on a culture of corporate giving, with events and programs
designed to support the timeshare industry. The Company also supports the communities surrounding its world headquarters
in Miami and those of its corporate offices.
Interval International, a leading vacation ownership exchange company, is celebrating 30 years of quality and innovation.
Interval has a global network of more than 2,000 affiliated resorts in over 75 countries, and serves its developer
clients and in excess of 1.8 million member families through 28 offices in 19 countries. The company provides
a variety of services and year-round travel-related benefits to enhance members’ 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.com,
Citysearch, Entertainment Publications, HSN, LendingTree, and Ticketmaster.
The American Resort Development Association is the Washington D.C.-based professional association representing
the vacation ownership and resort development industries. Established in 1969, ARDA today has nearly 1,000 members
ranging from privately held firms to publicly traded companies and international corporations with expertise in
shared ownership interests in leisure real estate. The membership also includes timeshare owner associations (HOAs),
resort management companies, and owners through the ARDA Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC).
The ARDA International Foundation (AIF) conducts research and develops education programming for the timeshare
industry. The Foundation’s mission is to “support, conduct, and disseminate research and technical studies that
will enhance and improve knowledge for the public and the industry, and develop educational resources that will
optimize value, operations, acceptance, and service for the industry and the public.”
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CONTACT: Lou Ann Burney, ARDA, 202-207-1156, lburney@arda.org Ellen Yui, Yui+Company 301-270-8571, ellenyui@yuico.com Elizabeth Grace, Yui+Company 561-989-9855, lizkgrace@aol.com