World’s Finest Resorts Signs Contracts
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
http://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.
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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 Offermann, 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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