MIAMI, Fla., Aug. 5, 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 The Westin Riverfront Mountain Villas to its vacation exchange network. Starwood Vacation Ownership has been affiliated with Interval since 2000 and has 21 resorts in its distinctive collection.
The Westin Riverfront Mountain Villas, nestled at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, showcases dramatic views of the surrounding Rocky Mountain landscape through each of the units' expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. The spacious 34 two-bedroom villas also feature natural stone fireplaces, large closets, a balcony, a full kitchen, and table seating for six. Other Westin brand signature products and services found in all villas include the Heavenly Bed(r), Heavenly Bath(r), marble bathrooms, individual climate control, flat screen televisions, and Internet access.
"Starwood continues to raise the bar on the quality of its projects and to offer vacation experiences in highly desirable locations," said Craig M. Nash, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Interval Leisure Group, parent company of Interval International. "Its newest Colorado resort represents the best of vacation ownership, providing superior accommodations, services, and amenities to its owners and guests."
"The Westin Riverfront Mountain Villas is an upper-upscale project in one of the world's most sought-after mountain destinations," said Sergio Rivera, chief executive officer of Starwood Vacation Ownership. "We are very excited to extend this offering as part of the Starwood Vacation Ownership collection. The location, design, and amenities of The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa are unparalleled, and the year-round recreational activities will make it popular in every season."
The Riverfront Village is situated in the Vail Valley on a private 19-acre site fronting the Eagle River. Its gondola provides access to all of Beaver Creek Mountain, Bachelor Gulch, Arrowhead, and the McCoy Park snowshoe and ski track. Outdoor offerings also include kayaking or rafting down the Eagle River, as well as hiking and biking along well-paved trails.
Owners and guests of The Westin Riverfront Mountain Villas have access to all the amenities and recreational opportunities of The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, such as a 25-meter saltwater lap pool, three hot tubs, ski valet, and fitness center. In addition, the 23,000 square-foot Spa Anjali offers top-of-the-line fitness, wellness, and traditional spa services. The highly acclaimed Chef Thomas Salamunovich, known for his popular Larkspur restaurant in Vail, showcases his latest West Coast organic cuisine at Restaurant Avondale.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 960 properties in 97 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(r), The Luxury Collection(r), W(r), Westin(r), Le Meridien(r), Sheraton(r), Four Points(r) by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft(r), and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high-quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
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.