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Marriott’s Waikoloa Ocean Club
on the western shore of Hawaii’s Big
Island, is a 112-unit oceanfront prop-
erty that shares amenities with the
adjacent Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Resort & Spa. The resort offers mul-
tiple lagoon pools, a waterslide, a
beach, fitness and tennis facilities,
a spa, a restaurant, and cultural activities such as hula and ukulele lessons.
One- and two-bedroom suites feature modern furnishings, a kitchenette, a
washer/dryer, and a patio or balcony.
Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas is part of the 834-acre
(338 hectares) master-planned resort community of Rancho San Lucas
on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Developed by the Solmar Group — headed
by Francisco Bulnes — the private
residential enclave boasts world-
class accommodations and an
array of amenities, including more
than a mile of beach, a pedestrian
village with numerous dining, shop-
ping, and entertainment options, and
a Greg Norman signature golf course
and clubhouse.
The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas & Spa celebrated its grand open-
ing in June, after an extensive renovation. The property is an addition to
the Westin Vacation Club villa resorts, owned and operated by Vistana™
Signature Experiences. Designed by renowned architect Javier Soro
Madaleno, the resort has transformed
243 guest rooms and suites into 147
studios and two-bedroom villas. The
property boasts a fitness and spa
facility, multiple dining options, infinity-
edge pools, tennis courts, and a
reinvented kids club, among other
amenities.
Hope Club International, a recently launched entry into shared owner-
ship, features accommodations at two properties in China. Homeland
International Hotel in southwest China’s Chengdu city is a five-star
hotel with on-site amenities including
restaurants, pool, full-service spa, gym,
tennis, and more. Hainan Mumian
Lake Homeland Resort, on Hainan
Island in southeast China, is situated
on 3,000 acres (1,214 hectares) in
the Five Fingers Mountains. In addi-
tion to a golf course, tennis courts,
and other amenities, a hot-springs
center is currently under construction.
VACATION RESORTS INTERNATIONAL (VRI)
VRI has entered into a property management agreement with Surfcrest
Vacation Condominiums, located in Copalis Beach, Washington. The
property, set on 16 oceanfront acres (6.5 hectares), features 54 two-bedroom
townhouses. VRI provides budget and reserve planning, staffing,
maintenance-fee billing and collections, supervision of all on-site func-
tions, rental and marketing programs, and owner communications.
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
INSIDER
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UNITED STATES
As its presence in Brazil continues to expand, Interval
International has moved its São Paulo office to larger facilities in
the city. “Service and support of our members and client resorts
is first and foremost in this country where shared ownership
is becoming increasingly popular,” says Fernando Martinelli,
director of resort sales and service in Brazil. “We are proud of our
new offices and look forward to serving from this new location.”
Thenewofficesarelocatedonthe27thfloor,wheremeeting
rooms offer a dramatic view of São Paulo. The new address
is Avenue Dr. Chucri Zaidan, 1550, Sala 2718, Chacara Santo
Antonio, São Paulo, SP 04583-110.
On the Move
in São Paulo
The new website makes it easier than
ever for Preferred ResidencesSM owners to navigate their way to
memorable vacations and valuable benefits. The website serves
as digital home base for the hospitality-branded
program for luxury shared ownership resorts, private
residence clubs, and condominium-style hotels. The
network of exclusive resorts continues to grow and
the scope of benefits to expand to include unique
vacation opportunities and savings. The redesigned
website further enhances the cachet and credibility
of any luxury-tier resort that is part of Preferred
Residences, while providing a user-friendly platform
to access benefits and exchange vacation time.
Michelle DuChamp, vice president of business
development, Interval International
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