MEDIA RELEASE PR35324
Palace Vacation Club, Malaysia, Joins the RCI Network of Affiliated Resorts
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --
RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, and Palace Vacation Club, one of Asia's most innovative brands in
the vacation ownership industry, today announced a new multi-year affiliation. The agreement makes RCI the
exclusive third-party exchange provider for Palace Vacation Club and allows subscribing members access to a
broad array of exciting vacation opportunities.
"We are delighted that one of Malaysia's most famous and storied vacation clubs has selected RCI as its global
exchange provider," said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO, Group RCI, parent company of RCI. "We look forward
to welcoming Palace Vacation Club members to RCI and to providing this new affiliate with the most innovative
sales and marketing programs available in the industry today."
This new affiliation adds two beautiful vacation destinations, Country Villas and Palace of the Golden Horses, to
the global vacation destinations offered to RCI members worldwide. RCI's relationship with this award-winning
developer spurred from an earlier affiliation of Palace Vacation Club's fractional product with The Registry
Collection(R) exchange program.
"Choosing to work with RCI was an easy decision," said Ricky Yip, CEO, Country Heights Lifestyle Berhad. "RCI
is the world's largest timeshare and vacation exchange company, and gaining access to their 3.8 million leisure-
bound members will be exceptionally valuable for our resorts. RCI's depth of management, technological resources
and global marketing infrastructure aligns well with Palace Vacation Club's strategic growth plan. This relationship
will provide our member families with the best and most diverse vacation experiences possible beyond our
signature Palace Vacation Club resorts."
Country Heights has been making waves in the property development and investment industries through the
introduction of new concepts and innovations since 1984. Its award-winning developments reflect its commitment to
its corporate philosophy, "Ever Searching for Better Living."
Country Villas is Malaysia's first Mediterranean-style waterfront homes located 20 minutes from Kuala Lumpur
and 30 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. This resort offers a great vacation option for those who
prefer an ultimate living experience in a country living home amidst lush greenery and natural landscape.
Palace of the Golden Horses, tagged as Asia's Most Extraordinary Hotel, is located just 20 minutes away from
Kuala Lumpur city center and 35 minutes from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. This 5-star luxury hotel
offers 480 rooms and suites which yield a harmonious blend of Moorish architecture and Malaysian culture. Palace
of the Golden Horses offers an ideal setting for those who want to experience the wonderfully rich and diverse
heritage of Malaysia. Because of its luxury accommodations, this prestigious hotel has won several awards such
as: Best New City Hotel in Asia Pacific'98', 25th International Award for Tourist, Hotel & Catering Industry 2000 and
Best MICE Facility and Service Hotel 2007 & 2008 by Travel Weekly China. This hotel has also played host to
more than 100 world leaders and celebrities.
About RCI
Group RCI, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies, (NYSE: WYN) is the worldwide leader in
vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals, with exclusive access for specified periods to more
than 73,000 vacation properties in approximately 100 countries. The company is comprised of vacation exchange,
including RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and provider of travel services to businesses and
consumers and The Registry Collection(R) program, the world's largest luxury exchange program; vacation rentals,
including Endless Vacation Rentals(SM), Landal GreenParks(R), Novasol(R), and other renowned vacation rental
brands, through which vacationers can rent a variety of property types, from city apartments to villas; and
NorthCourse(R) Leisure Real Estate Solutions, an international leader in providing a full spectrum of advisory,
research, and asset management services. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation is one of the world's largest
hospitality companies with leading brands in lodging franchising, vacation ownership, vacation rentals and vacation
About Country Heights Lifestyle Berhad
Country Heights Lifestyle Berhad is a property conglomerate that primarily focuses on investment holdings with
total assets stand at RM 1.5 billion. Our business activities include: Residential Development, Retail Investment,
Hotel and Resort Management, Preventive Health Services, Golf Course Development and Management,
Education, Time Share and Construction.
The groups' largest development is the Mines Resort City, Malaysia, the world's largest open-tin cast mining lake
which was once a deserted wasteland. The development is founded on the philosophy to return some green-ness
to our mother nature after years of heavy mining activities. Today, most of Country Height's award-winning projects
are developed around this majestic lake, adding value to the land and nation.
Palace Vacation Club Media Contact:
Datin Juli Azmi
Tel: +603-8941-1888
Email: juli@minesmarketing.com
RCI Media Contact:
Eunice Yap
Tel: +65-6412-2236
Email: Eunice.Yap@rci.com
SOURCE: Group RCI
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