Press Release
May 7, 2001
MIAMI, FL -- David Callaghan has been promoted to assistant vice president of Business Development for Interval
International.
"David has made significant contributions in every position he has held at Interval over the past eight years,
"said David Gilbert, senior vice president, Resort Sales and Service. "I am confident that with the industry
experience he has acquired and his corporate knowledge and professionalism, he will be a tremendous asset to Interval
in his new role."
In his new position, he plays a key role in formulating and executing all aspects of Interval's business development
initiatives. He is also responsible for the coordination of Interval's participation in all industry-related conferences
throughout North America.
Callaghan leads Interval's onsite efforts at each conference and establishes relationships with attendees interested
in the vacation ownership industry. He manages Interval's involvement in the annual NYU and UCLA Hospitality Investment
Conferences and oversees the organization of the annual Timeshare Investment Conferences, important educational
forums designed to attract new investors and developers to the industry. Callaghan also administers the company's
alliances with industry associations such as the Caribbean Hotel Association, Urban Land Institute, American Hotel
and Lodging Association, Caribbean Tourism Organization, and Caribbean Latin American Action.
Callaghan joined Interval International in 1993 as a vacation counselor. He was promoted shortly thereafter to
account manager for Marriott Vacation Club International and he was held responsible for the day-to-day management
of the Marriott account. In 1995, he assumed the position of account executive for the Central Florida Region,
and assisted in establishing Interval's first office in Orlando. Later that year, Callaghan was promoted to Caribbean
region manager. In his last position, he was the director of Business Development.
Before Callaghan joined Interval International, he held a variety of management positions in the European hotel
and airline industries.
Interval International, the quality vacation exchange company, is celebrating its 25th year leading the vacation
ownership industry with innovative products and the highest levels of quality, service, and value. Interval's
reputation for superior products and services has attracted leading independent and brand-name developers to its
network, which includes nearly 1,900 resorts in over 75 countries. Interval serves its developer clients and consumer
members through 30 offices in 21 countries.
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CONTACT:
Beatrice de Peyrecave 305-666-1861, ext. 7032 bdepeyrecave@interval-intl.com