December 15, 2000
PARSIPPANY, NJ -- Resort Condominiums International, LLC (RCI) and the Shari Levitin Group have joined forces to
ensure that RCI Points is presented accurately and consistently at the resort sales table.
Under the terms of the partnership, the Shari Levitin Group will provide on-site and on-line certification training
for sales associates of RCI Points affiliates as part of the overall affiliation process.
The on-site RCI Points certification program, which began in September, is a four-day workshop consisting of product
knowledge and effective techniques for selling points. The on-line certification class will be established by the
end of the year and will consist of live audio and video, interactive activities and a chat room that will bring
RCI Points sales people together from throughout the world to discuss various aspects of the network.
``The success of RCI Points will depend on how it is presented to the members, hence, there is an acknowledged
need for education among the resorts' sales associates,'' said RCI Points vice president Brad McDonald. ``The Shari
Levitin Group, being the leading and most respected training organization in our industry, is the perfect partner
to provide this training.''
The Shari Levitin Group is already very familiar with RCI's points-based exchange system, having trained all initial
launch resorts late last year. ``It is a testament to RCI's commitment to sales growth and product integrity that
they are making this certification process available to their RCI Points affiliates,'' said Shari Levitin. ``Effectively
presenting this service to timeshare owners will ensure its continued success in the marketplace.''
RCI (http://www.rci.com) is the world's leading global provider of products and
services to the timeshare industry, with more than 3,700 affiliated resorts in 93 countries. In pursuit of its
mission to be the market maker in global travel and leisure, RCI offers the world's leading timeshare exchange
service, booking more than 2 million exchanges in 1999, sending an estimated 7.5 million people on vacation. RCI
provides integrated timeshare solutions in addition to exchange including consulting, travel agency, technological
support and lead-generation strategies along with club development and operations. RCI is a subsidiary of Cendant
Corporation. Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD) is a global provider of real estate, travel and direct marketing related
consumer and business services.
SOURCE: RCI Condominiums International, LLC