Alliance of International Property Owners

Menu

  • Home
  • Buyers
    • Freehold/Leasehold
    • Timeshare
    • Benefits of buying through an AIPP property professional
    • Overseas Mortgage Information
    • Currency Transfers
    • Financial Planning
    • Search the AIPP Member Directory
    • Downloads
  • Owners
    • Freehold/Leasehold
    • Timeshare
    • Downloads
    • Advice, information and offers from our professional partners
  • Timeshare
    • Timeshare – a short introduction
    • Buying a Timeshare
    • Owning a Timeshare
    • Exit your Timeshare
    • Buyer Beware
    • EUROC, RDO and The Timeshare Taskforce
  • Blog
  • Free Legal Advice for Buyers and Owners
  • Search Properties
  • Sign up
  • Search

The Alliance of International Property Owners

Home|Blog|RCI celebrates 45 years of providing unforgettable vacations

Search the Alliance for Information & Inspiration

Explore our site to find answers, offers, ideas and news

Close

Buy right, Own well

Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP)
AIPP is the trade body improving standards for buyers and is the key supporter of the AIPO; providing a safer environment for owners and buyers of a foreign property.

Search for an AIPP Member Search for Properties

Search the AIPP member directory with confidence for a member to assist your property purchase, or browse AIPP member agent properties for sale. Please note: The service to browse properties for sale is hosted in partnership with the Property Share Network and may not represent all AIPP member agents.

Close

Download your guide

  • Download your free guide here (We’ll also send an email with a link to your guide so that you can read it anytime)
  • AIPO recognise that your privacy is important and are committed to protecting it. We therefore comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). For further information about how we store and use your personal data, please read our privacy policy.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Close

RCI celebrates 45 years of providing unforgettable vacations

RCI, the world’s largest timeshare vacation exchange network, is celebrating 45 years of delivering unmatched vacation memories that last a lifetime. The company has been revolutionizing the vacation ownership experience since 1974, offering its members the flexibility to exchange their vacation ownership for time at different resorts around the world.

Pearly Grey Ocean Club

One of the fastest-growing privately-owned businesses in the U.S.

Since its inception, RCI has delivered more than 56 million vacations to its members around the world. Christel and Jon DeHaan started RCI, pioneering the timeshare exchange concept. A little over a decade later, the company confirmed more than 300,000 exchanges, welcomed more than 1,000 affiliates and made Inc. 500’s list of one of the fastest-growing privately-owned businesses in the U.S. RCI was acquired by what is now Wyndham Destinations in 1996.

Celebrating its 45th year in 2019, RCI now has approximately 3.8 million members and 4,300 affiliated resorts in approximately 110 countries, adding more than 172 new properties to its affiliate exchange network in 2018 alone.

New leadership

In February, RCI named hospitality industry veteran Olivier Chavy as its President, bringing new leadership to guide the growth of the company’s network and travel services, including oversight of its collection of leading brands RCI, The Registry Collection, DAE and Love Home Swap.

Formerly CEO of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Chavy brings 30 years of international experience and executive leadership roles spanning luxury hotel and timeshare resort operations.

“This is an exciting time to join the RCI family. With 45 years of rich history, the company is primed for its next chapter,” said Chavy. “I look forward to igniting our global growth strategy and working with our dynamic team to develop innovative products and services, giving our members even more ways to enjoy their dream vacations.”

Revolutionise the timeshare industry

RCI continues to evolve to address the needs and lifestyles of its members, while designing tools that revolutionise the timeshare industry. In just the past five years, RCI has implemented:

  • An expansion of RCI Platinum®, a member tier that offers an upgraded level of benefits, allowing members to enjoy special privileges, including extended use of unused points, guided vacation tours and complimentary unit
  • An expansion of global travel options, including India, Japan, the Dominican Republic and other global destinations.
  • The first visual remote selling system for the timeshare industry,RCI LiveStream®, a touchscreen interface that allows sales teams to virtually communicate with  owners and prospects removing the barrier of traditional face-to-face selling practices and owner

This year, RCI also celebrated a philanthropic milestone – its 13th consecutive year as title sponsor of the annual RCI Christel House Open International Charity Golf Tournament.

Alto Lido Madeira

Christel DeHaan, founder and CEO of Christel House International and co-founder of RCI, established the charity in 1998.The charity now operates learning centers across the globe, helping more than 5,100 children become independent adults.

“RCI is a much different operation today than it was 20 years ago,” said Chavy. “What has not, and will not ever change, is our commitment to deliver priceless vacations to our members and outstanding service to our affiliates.”

For more information, visit rci.com.

Related BLOG

View all
  • Florida, Guide to..., Inspiration, Italy, Pet-Friendly, Timeshare, Vacation ownership|24 Oct 2018

    Best Dog-Friendly Holiday Resorts for Vacation Ownership and Timeshare

    If you are like most dog lovers, your dog is part of the family and leaving it behind when you travel can be very traumatic. Luckily many resorts are now sensitive to pet-lovers needs...

    Read more
  • Florida, Inspiration, Opinion, Owning, Timeshare, Vacation ownership|01 Aug 2018

    10 of the most Instagramable timeshare resorts in Orlando

    Our pick of the best looking timeshare and vacation ownership resorts in Orlando - you'll want to head straight to the airport!

    Read more
  • Sign up to our monthly newsletter and receive a curation of our popular blogs, legal articles, latest industry and political news affecting owners of a property overseas PLUS details of any new offers or partners we have signed up - unsubscribe any time

Want to know more about buying, owning or exiting your timeshare? Let us put you in touch with the people to trust.

Timeshare - all you need to know

Social feed

More from us

  • Buyers
    • Freehold/Leasehold
    • Timeshare
  • Owners
    • Freehold/Leasehold
    • Timeshare
  • Free Legal Advice
    • Buyers and Owners Legal Advice Enquiry Form
    • Downloadable Guides
  • About us
    • Advice, information and offers from our professional partners

Are you a property professional interested in joining AIPP?

Email: enquiries@aipp.org.uk
Web: www.aipp.org.uk

Alliance of International Property Owners Ltd
Email: info@aipo.org.uk

AIPO is registered at Companies House No. 10380594
AIPO is registered with the ICO - Information Commissioners Office No. ZA334523

  • Our Policies
  • Sitemap
Site by Valiant
This site uses cookies: Find out more.