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D E V E L O P E R ’ S P I C K

With a monster-sized touch-screen display, it’s easy to dazzle an audience and

put the spotlight on a scintillating sales presentation. “All the bells and whistles

and latest updates to the Interval Sales Tool Kit are impressive enough on an

iPad,” says Jan Wyatt, vice president of corporate marketing. “But put it on an

80-inch screen, and it brings the vacation possibilities to life.”

The largest touch-screen iPad display available, Padzilla also comes in 40-, 55-,

and 70-inch models — all of which are touch-compatible with Android, iOS, OSX,

and Windows platforms. The various components of the Sales Tool Kit easily come

together to build a show-stopping pitch. “Putting your presentation on Padzilla is

bound to have a positive impact on sales,” says Wyatt. “First, it’s a conversation

piece that helps break the ice. And when coupled with the STK components, it cre-

ates a very engaging interactive presentation.”

For more information on incorporating Padzilla into your sales program, contact

your Interval resort sales and service representative

Interval STK Hits the

Big Screen With Padzilla

T H E B U Z Z F R O M . . .

When it comes to social media, do numbers

matter? Yes — because numbers provide

social

proof

. Online, this concept refers to the influ-

ence created when viewers see that lots of oth-

ers are doing something or hold a certain belief.

The numbers build the case that such actions

or thoughts are worth emulating. With nearly a

quarter-million profiles, 115,000 pieces of con-

tent, and 19,000-plus logins a month, our

members-only forum — Community — is a

place where more seasoned members educate

newbies and share travel experiences. And on

our Facebook page and other social media plat-

forms, more than 10,000 likes is a sign of social

proof. And social proof means our messages are

building influence and credibility.

Jackie Ferreiro,

Director of Social Media, Interval International

C R U I S E N E W S

Now, Interval International members in North America and Latin

America can take advantage of a Best Price Guarantee when they

book their cruise vacations through Interval Travel

. If members

find a qualifying lower rate for the same cruise either before they

book or within 24 hours of booking, Interval Travel will match

the lower rate. Conditions apply, such as the lower rate must be

offered to the general public andmust be for the same ship, sailing

date, occupancy, cabin category, and itinerary.

Best Price Guarantee

Interval International Affiliations

Caribbean Vacation Club at Turtle Cove Inn and Residences

located in Turks and Caicos, is currently being renovated and will offer

studios and one- and two-bedroom units, with full kitchens and large

private balconies. Planned amenities include a restaurant, a swimming

pool, spa, fitness center, and rooftop cabanas with spectacular

ocean views.

Terra & Mar Privilege

, a new vacation club in eastern Brazil, offers

units in the Pousada Terra & Mar hotel on the southern coast of

Bahia. The resort has a swimming pool, restaurant, game room, and

other amenities. Developer Rogerio Montes was involved in the

hospitality industry in Bahia for nearly 15 years before adding a

timeshare component at the boutique property.

Vacation Resorts International (VRI)

VRI has entered into property management agreements with

Boca Casa

located in Boca Raton, Florida, and

Neptune House

on Block Island, Rhode Island. Services provided include budgeting,

resort operations, rental programs, and owner communications,

among others.

A F F I L I A T I O N S A N D N E W B U S I N E S S