LONDON, Oct. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq:IILG), announced the addition of Pafiana Heights to its vacation exchange network. Located in the outskirts of Paphos on the southwest coast of Cyprus, the resort comprises 57 units that are furnished to high standards.
"The affiliation of this prestigious resort and spa is another quality affiliation for our company in Cyprus," said Darren Ettridge, Interval International's vice president of resort sales and service for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. "From 700 feet above sea level, there are breathtaking panoramic views from all the rooms overlooking the Paphos coastline and mountains."
Amenities at the property include a spa with sauna and whirlpool; a gym and fitness centre; indoor and outdoor swimming pools; a gourmet restaurant; and a roof garden with bar. Guests also have access to on-call chef/butler and concierge services.
Paphos is a very popular tourist destination, particularly for the British, German, and Scandinavian markets. Among its many attractions are an archaeological museum, the Byzantine castle of Paphos, the Tombs of the Kings, St. Paul's Pillar, and the Temple of Aphrodite (the Greek goddess of love and beauty). Other sights include the old harbour and the modern hotels and restaurants situated along the seaside promenade.
"We chose to affiliate our resort with Interval International because of its prestigious reputation, high standards, and quality of services," said Fantinos Hadjimitsis, developer of Pafiana Heights. "The character and setting of Pafiana Heights makes it an ideal complement to Interval's range of resorts. We look forward to offering our members all of the benefits and services that membership in Interval brings."
About Interval International
Interval International operates membership programs for vacation owners and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market for more than 33 years. Today, Interval has a network of approximately 2,500 resorts in more than 75 countries and offers its resort clients and about 2 million member families high-quality products and programs through offices in 26 cities in 16 countries. Interval is an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:IILG), a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.