Timeshare Exchange Pioneer RCI Commemorates 50th Anniversary
February 05 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
World’s first vacation exchange company
celebrates major milestone with special branding and member travel
deals on 50,000+ getaways throughout 2024
RCI®, the world’s leading vacation exchange company, today
commemorates its 50th Anniversary, marking 50 years since it
pioneered the sharing economy by transforming the timeshare
industry with the introduction of the first vacation exchange
platform. To celebrate this milestone, the company is rolling out
special “RCI 50” branding and a dedicated website hub, as well as
offering travel deals throughout the year on 50,000+ getaways to
its 3.5 million members worldwide.
In honor of five decades as the leader in timeshare exchange,
RCI is introducing a variety of member deals and messaging designed
to celebrate the past – and inspire excitement for the future. From
an interactive timeline, commemorative history video, and member
and affiliate testimonials and travel deals to a special digital
issue of RCI Magazine, these materials and more can be accessed in
one convenient hub: www.RCI.com/50.
“We are so proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of RCI in
2024. As the pioneer of vacation exchange, RCI has continually
evolved to meet members where they are and support our affiliates
throughout the years,” said Paul Mulcahy, managing director for RCI
North America. “As we head into our sixth decade, we promise even
more – more benefits, flexibility, value, and travel opportunities.
Here’s to another 50 years of going more places together!”
RCI first introduced the concept of vacation exchange in 1974,
allowing timeshare owners to 'deposit’ their fixed weeks or points
in exchange for a stay at a different resort within the RCI
network. This flexibility made vacation ownership more accessible
to a wider segment of vacationers, helping the timeshare industry
grow. Since then, RCI has introduced a variety of other travel
products and services, becoming the ultimate travel planning
companion for members and an invaluable resource for affiliates.
The company now provides a flexible currency that members can use
to book stays at more than 600,000 resorts and hotels around the
world, along with other travel benefits.
RCI 50th Anniversary milestone numbers include:
- Facilitated travel for approximately 250 million
people
- Hosted around 62 million exchanges on its platform
- Reached a member base of 3.5 million travelers
- Welcomed 4,100+ resorts across 110 countries as part of
RCI’s network of affiliated resorts
To learn more about RCI, please visit www.RCI.com.
About RCI
RCI® is the new shape of travel™. As the worldwide leader in
membership travel services to the vacation ownership industry, the
company offers the industry’s leading vacation exchange platform to
its 3.5 million members around the world, providing access to 4,100
affiliated resorts in approximately 110 countries. RCI Travel
offers enhanced travel services allowing its members to flexibly
travel year round. RCI is a part of the family of travel brands at
Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL). For additional information visit
rci.com. RCI also can be found on Facebook, YouTube and
Twitter.
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