RCI Becomes First Timeshare Exchange Company to Offer Travel Packages in Cuba

RCI Becomes First Timeshare Exchange Company to Offer Travel Packages in
Cuba
RCI to offer tours to the sought-after destination for RCI Platinum®
members residing in the U.S.
RCI

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RCI, the global leader in
vacation exchange, has opened doors to a new frontier for timeshare
owners. The company is offering travel options to Cuba through a new
alliance with Cuba Travel Services, an established travel tour company.
This relationship is a first in the timeshare exchange industry.

RCI Platinum® members in the U.S. will now have access to unique
"people-to-people" educational tour packages designed and operated by
Cuba Travel Services. With an initial pilot of the tours providing two
customized itineraries, RCI Platinum members and their guests can book
five-night and seven-night rental packages with departure dates starting
this summer. The packages include charter flights from Miami to Havana,
accommodations in Havana and Varadero, educational people-to-people
activities, select meals and assistance with travel documents and
license requirements.

The itineraries bring travelers to important historical and cultural
sites, providing great opportunities to interact with the Cuban people,
including visits to Revolution Square, the studio of famous artist José
Rodríguez Fuster, Ernest Hemingway's museum at Finca Vigia, local farms
and sugar cane fields, the marina at Cayo Blanco and more. Travelers
will enjoy further insight into Cuban culture through a taste of Cuban
cuisine and interactions with dance instructors, musicians and local guides.

"We are so excited to be entering a new destination with our foray into
Cuba," said Gordon Gurnik, president of RCI. "With recent changes to
travel regulations, there is an amazing opportunity for Americans to
visit Cuba and experience a new culture.

"We know people are looking for ways to visit, with new data from MMGY
Global reporting that 19 percent of all U.S. adults said they would
consider taking a vacation to Cuba within the next two years," Gurnik
continued. "With that type of enthusiasm, we wanted to give RCI Platinum
members a way to experience this new destination with this initial tour
program."

Cuba Travel Services is a travel service provider headquartered in
Cypress, California, and is one of the leading providers of
"people-to-people" educational tours to Cuba. "People-to-people" travel
is one of the educational activities that are approved forms of travel
for Americans visiting Cuba. Cuba Travel Services has significant
experience in managing and operating tours, as they have been sending
travelers on memorable trips for more than 16 years.

"We were so happy to join RCI in offering specially designed Cuba
itineraries to RCI Platinum members," said Michael Zuccato, general
manager of Cuba Travel Services. "For years, our team has been creating
amazing travel experiences in Cuba, and we are so excited to begin
offering these options to vacation exchange members. The Cuban culture
and the beauty of the country make for truly memorable trips, and we are
confident RCI's members will love traveling there as much as we do."

With the pilot program offering dates for travel beginning this summer,
RCI Platinum members in the U.S. will be contacted about travel
opportunities. As the program gains popularity and demonstrates
successful travel experiences for RCI Platinum members, additional
travel dates may be added to expand the opportunity to a larger RCI
member base.

About RCI
RCI is the worldwide leader in vacation exchange with approximately
4,300 affiliated resorts in more than 100 countries. RCI pioneered the
concept of vacation exchange in 1974, offering members increased
flexibility and versatility with their vacation ownership experience.
Today, through the RCI Weeks® program, the week-for-week exchange
system, and the RCI Points® program, the industry's first global
points-based exchange system, RCI provides flexible vacation options to
its 3.8 million RCI subscribing members each year. RCI's luxury exchange
program, The Registry Collection® program, is the world's largest
program of its kind with approximately 200 affiliated properties either
accessible for exchange or under development on six continents. RCI is
part of Wyndham Destination Network and the Wyndham Worldwide family of
brands (WYN). For additional information, visit our media center. RCI
can also be found on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

About Cuba Travel Services
Cuba Travel Services (CTS) is the leading authorized air charter and
travel company providing a diverse set of services to, from and within
the Republic of Cuba. As the premier indirect air carrier, CTS arranges
flights from Miami, Los Angeles, New York (JFK) and Tampa to Havana,
Cienfuegos, Santa Clara, Camaguey, Holguin and Santiago de Cuba using
next generation Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The largest US
based tour operator and destination management company serving the
country, Cuba Travel Services offers hotels bookings, transportation
services and specialized tour programming all consistent with US
Government travel restrictions. CTS has been arranging flights and
travel services to Cuba for more than 16 years and is widely regarded as
the most trusted and respected travel company in the industry. For more
information follow us on Facebook, Google +, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
or visit www.cubatravelservices.com.

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