Scottsdale,
AZ � February 2005 � The World�s Finest
Resorts announces the signing of contracts with the Teton Mountain
Lodge, managed by Destination Hotels and Resorts of Englewood, Colorado
to provide exchange services to its owners. The World�s Finest Resorts
also has an agreement with Alpine Lodging, property manager of The Lorian
#8 Penthouse, Mountain Village, Telluride, Colorado.
World�s Finest Resorts (WFR) is the world�s leading brand of trade and travel benefits services for discerning luxury resort property owners. Teton Mountain Lodge is one of 30 independent, upscale and luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company, based in Englewood, Colo., features a portfolio of more than 7,500 guest rooms, 17 golf courses and nine full-service spas. DH&R properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Boston, San Diego, Aspen, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Jackson Hole, Maui and Lake Tahoe. Destination Hotels & Resorts also provides consumers with access to a unique collection of lodging properties in the United Kingdom through a sales and marketing alliance with the De Vere Hotel Group PLC. This partnership extends the reach of DH&R to the U.K. with a partner who offers a similar portfolio of distinctive hotels and resorts. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection or the De Vere alliance, please visit www.destinationhotels.com. Teton Mountain Lodge is a brand new, contemporary �slope side� property featuring 128 lodge rooms and suites with unique rustic styling and a full complement of upscale services and amenities. It is located adjacent to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, (ski in and walk just a few steps to the Tram or Gondola) and less than one mile from the entrance to Grand Teton National Park. It has been called �the ultimate base camp for any Wyoming adventure.� Every detail of the Teton Mountain Lodge experience, from its fine furnishings, stone fireplaces, and luxurious baths to custom kitchens with tasteful lighting, hardwood floors and classic millwork, The Teton Mountain Lodge offers a wide range of amenities and services, with the intimate charm and ambience of a distinguished mountain retreat. The Lodge has two and three bedroom units available for the World�s Finest Resorts members to enjoy. With many whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces, spectacular views and even in-room boot dryers, The Teton Mountain Lodge is designed to create a luxurious �home-away-from-Home� experience. According to Ashley Offermann, WFR Vice President of Sales, �The World�s Finest Resorts offers exchange opportunities to its members in more than 50 locations around the world. Property managers are beginning to see the advantage of offering existing owner bases the option to exchange their fractional interests for similar high-end accommodations in prime resort locations. WFR has more than 50 locations to choose from, as well as experiential vacation adventures from The Orient Express to Sea Dream Yachts.� Karen Bird, Vice President of Destination Hotels and Resorts says �we saw the opportunity to connect our owners with World�s Finest Resorts because of our confidence in their sophisticated member relations team and the variety of resort locations available to them.� The Lorian, an addition to the Signature Home Collection of The World�s Finest Resorts, is the first of an enclave of homes in Telluride. The three bedroom, three bath luxurious condominium faces West with inspirational and sweeping views of the mountains. It comes complete with laundry facilities, gas fireplace, steam shower, and jetted tub. There is plenty of room for family and friends with a spacious floor plan and complete kitchen. The Lorian condominium complex offers a club house, private ski lockers, outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and underground parking. World�s Finest Resort members will find themselves 20 yards from the Double Cabins ski run and a short walk to the heart of Telluride�s renowned Mountain Village. Owners at these resorts may trade for similar accommodations at other luxurious destinations around the world; rent additional resort stays at member preferred rates through the WFR on-line Resort Boutique; they may also use the inherent value of homeownership as a down payment towards luxury cruise and vacation packages, and enjoy WFR member-only special offers on travel packages and experiential vacations. According to Ashley Offerman, Vice President of Sales for The World�s Finest Resorts, �More and more developers and property managers are choosing to offer their members the opportunity to trade into affiliated properties. Coming from a sales perspective, I see that trading is not simply a benefit for the owners at our affiliated properties; it is another excellent opportunity for many of our developers to attract qualified buyers and property managers to keep existing owners satisfied.� Since forming two years ago, The World�s Finest Resorts (WFR) has established 50 resort and vacation locations with properties including 15 Bachelor Gulch a Signature Home in Vail, Colorado, Poets Cove Seaside Resort and Spa at Bedwell Harbour in the Pender Island off Vancouver Islands, The Hemingways in Sun Valley Idaho, Humber Valley Resort in Newfoundland Canada and East-West Partners� Old Greenwood to name a few.
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