SINGAPORE, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Registry Collection(R) exchange programme, the world's largest luxury exchange programme offered by Group RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced it will be the Platinum Sponsor for the Alternative Ownership Conference Hotels & Resorts - Asia Pacific 2009.

Asia's inaugural shared ownership conference, the event will be held on 12th and 13th October at The Millennium Resort, Patong in Phuket. Several speakers will present on behalf of The Registry Collection and they will be available for discussion at a fully-staffed booth.

"There is a real buzz about the industry across Asia Pacific with increasing levels of interest in a product that offers both a luxury lifestyle and unparalleled value," said Gregg Anderson, Vice President, Global Luxury Segment. "For that reason we know it is important to support AOCAP 2009 - Asia's meeting place for industry players. My colleagues and I very much look forward to meeting with those who have identified the tremendous opportunities in the shared ownership market at this event and want to work with us to unlock the potential in their developments."

"We are delighted that Absolute World Group of Companies is an integral part of such a significant shared ownership industry event, with great support from the leaders in the world marketplace, the regional industry and respective media," Anderson continued. "We are very excited to promote and share the successes of the shared ownership concept throughout Asia Pacific."

Bryan Lunt, Chairman of Absolute World Group of Companies - Asia's market leader in mixed-use resort development - and the founder sponsor added: "Many real estate developers are now interested in the fractional concept while many resorts are opening to ideas of vacation ownership as an additional source of revenue. Operators need a clear understanding and advice on implementation. The AOCAP conference will provide answers and guidance on all issues relating to the shared ownership industry in the field of Hotels and Resorts, there will be industry experts sharing their experience and case studies on how to help generate revenue and boost occupancy, both of which are of huge interest to developers and buyers."

The Registry Collection pioneered the concept of exchanging luxury fractional ownership properties when it was launched in the United States seven years ago. Today, there are more than 160 properties available through the programme that are either accessible for exchange or under development across five continents. Over 35,000 members enjoy the benefits of the exceptional quality and unsurpassed service in their holiday homes that membership to The Registry Collection brings.

Apart from providing support and consultancy services to fractional developers, The Registry Collection provides developers with many benefits to help distinguish their offering. These include an Early Privilege Programme enabling purchasers who buy off plan to start holidaying in The Registry Collection's portfolio of superb properties while waiting for completion of their own development. A 24-hour concierge service also is available to members, together with access to savings and privileges on a number of luxury products and services, including yachts, through The Collection Partners Programme.

About AOCAP

AOCAP provides a platform for those who own or manage a purpose-built shared ownership resort, a potential conversion or a renovation project in Asia, to fully understand the exciting and forward thinking shared ownership industry, with a view to generating their own additional revenue and an increase of cash flow from advanced selling of hotel rooms and apartments. The conference will allow delegates to find out exactly what the best shared ownership options are for their business. A host of global industry experts will be sharing their knowledge and the networking opportunities will allow delegates to share international experiences with others alike to help them achieve their goals and find out why when most industries are slowing down, both vacation ownership and fractional ownership are booming. http://www.aocap.org

About The Registry Collection

The Registry Collection Programme is a global network comprising over 35,000 members and more than 130 affiliates on five continents. More than 160 properties available through the programme are either accessible for exchange or under development. As the world's largest luxury exchange programme, The Registry Collection Programme provides members with access to an elite global network of the very finest vacation properties at some of the world's premier destinations, as well as personal concierge services that are available 24- hours a day. From condo hotels and high-end fractional resorts to private residence clubs and fractional yachts, The Registry Collection Programme facilitates exchanges around the world and redefines the vacation experience for owners and developers. The Registry Collection Programme is offered by Group RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN). For additional information, visit the media center at http://www.grouprci.com .

For additional information on the services offered to developers and members by The Registry Collection Programme and to learn how it can add value and distinction to leisure real estate projects, visit http://www.theregistrycollection.com .

To arrange to meet a member of the team at the event, please contact Gavin Cheong on tel: +65-6412-2238, email: gavin.cheong@rci.com

    For The Registry Collection:

     Eunice Yap
     Tel:   +65-6412-2236
     Email: eunice.yap@rci.com

    For AOCAP 2009:

     Charlotte Rose Melsom
     Tel: +44-(0)-207-613-0146
     Email: charlotte@yoophuket.com

SOURCE Group RCI

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