Marriott Vacation Club Fact Sheet
| BRAND Marriott Vacation Club Based in Orlando, Fla., Marriott Vacation Club is the recognized leader in the timeshare industry. Celebrating 25 years of unforgettable vacations, nearly 400,000 families around the globe own their vacations “the Marriott way” through a program that is well regarded for its quality management and unique flexibility. Marriott Vacation Club, the premiere timeshare brand of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), operates more than 50 resorts with nearly 11,000 villas worldwide. COMPANY Marriott International, Inc. Marriott International has a reputation of leadership in the hospitality industry since 1927, with diverse global operations generating annual revenues of nearly $13 billion in 2008. Major businesses include hotels operated and franchised under Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands as well as Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. PHILOSOPHY Redefine the vacation ownership industry by incorporating the signature quality, service and hospitality expertise of Marriott into a product which offers ownership of upscale vacation ownership resorts at a great value, with the flexibility to experience vacation destinations around the world. HISTORY Marriott Vacation Club was established in April 1984 with the acquisition of American Resorts and its 184 villas on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina which became Marriott’s Monarch at Sea Pines. PRODUCT The deeded property purchase of a vacation villa for one or more weeks within a "floating time" system allows scheduling each year's vacation during the most convenient week within a specified season. (Resorts in international and metropolitan locations have right-to-use ownership for a period of time, usually 50-60 years). Owners may exchange their week(s) for comparable vacation alternatives and/or take advantage of split week and lock-off opportunities, depending on the location. PRICING Price varies depending on the villa type, resort, destination and seasons: Villa Range: $7,900 - $140,000 USAGE OPTIONS Marriott Vacation Club Priority exchange within the luxurious collection of more than 50 premiere Marriott-branded interval ownership resorts worldwide. Marriott Rewards Program Trade villa weeks through Marriott Rewards and redeem points for vacations at participating Marriott hotels and resorts worldwide, or apply towards other options including cruises, air travel and rental cars. Interval International Exchange within Interval’s global system of over 2,400 resorts in more than 75 countries. Marriott Rental Program If unable to use week(s), owners can rent their villa/week through Marriott. |
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RESORT LOCATIONS |
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| Premier beach, ski, golf, historic, island and family attraction destinations including: USA Phoenix, AZ Newport Coast, CA Palm Desert, CA South Lake Tahoe, CA Breckenridge, CO Vail, CO Ft. Lauderdale, FL Marco Island, FL Miami, FL Orlando, FL Palm Beach Shores, FL Panama City Beach, FL Singer Island, FL Kauai, Hawaii Oahu, Hawaii Maui, Hawaii Las Vegas, NV Boston, MA Branson, MO Absecon, NJ Hilton Head Island, SC Myrtle Beach, SC Park City, Utah Williamsburg, VA St. Thomas, USVI INTERNATIONAL Palm Beach, Aruba Paris, France Estepona, Spain Mallorca, Spain Marbella, Spain Bangkok, Thailand Phuket, Thailand Frigate Bay, St. Kitts |
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| VILLA AMENITIES Villas range from studios to one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans with 900 to 2,095 square feet. Designer decors and architectural accents reflect the ambiance of the destination throughout the spacious villas. Each typical villa includes: Fully-equipped kitchen Granite countertops Stainless steel appliances Spacious living/dining areas Marriott bedding package Multiple televisions, DVD player(s) Private balcony or patio Washer and dryer Wi-Fi Internet accessibility Gas-log fireplace (in cold-weather destinations) RESORT AMENITITES Resort features and amenities vary by location and may include: Owner’s lounge Swimming pools Fitness center Tennis courts Golf Boat, bike and water activity rentals Limited menu delivery Tidy service Owner/guest socials The MarketPlace, convenience store and deli Marriott’s Activities Zone Experience Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott This comprehensive, state-of-the-art golf training facility offers specialized programs for any golfer, from the eager novice to the touring professional. Locations include Palm Desert, Calif. and Orlando, Fla. |
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VILLA RENTALS |
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| Spacious villas in sought after destinations are available year-round from one night up to multiple weeks: $150 - $695 per night for deluxe guest room $175 - $875 per night for one-bedroom villa $225 - $1,399 per night for two-bedroom villa $300 - $1,500 per night for three-bedroom villa * Rates vary by season and location. Subject to availability. |
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EXECUTIVES AND CONTACTS |
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| Headquarters: Orlando, Florida Executive: Stephen P. Weisz, President Vacation ownership information online at www.marriott-vacations.com. Villa rental information can be found at (800) VILLAS-9 or visit www.marriott.com Media Contacts: James Woelbern Telephone: (407) 513-6969 Cellular: (407) 832-5235 James.Woelbern@vacationclub.com Amy Immerfall Telephone: (407) 513-6968 Cellular: (407) 925-5665 Amy.Immerfall@vacationclub.com Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MarriottVacClub |
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