The Registry Collection® Program Now Spans Over 175 Properties in 29 Countries

The Registry Collection program, the world’slargest luxury exchange program, one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands(NYSE: WYN) and one of the three worldwide exchange programs under the RCIumbrella, today announced that it welcomed 24 new resort destination properties in 2009,bringing its total number of properties available for exchange or under development to175 in 29 countries.

“Last year was another record year for The Registry Collection program – once again wesaw great growth in the program and it’s larger than ever before despite the challengingeconomic conditions,” said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. “Of the 24 new luxury destinationsadded, many were from Europe which has proven to be a region that is poised forongoing growth in the high end fractional real estate segment. Moving ahead in 2010, welook forward to attracting more new affiliates around the globe and continuing to growour membership base.”

In addition, through affiliation in the Signature Selections® by RCI program, RCIsubscribing members at select RCI Gold Crown Resort® properties now have access toproperties in The Registry Collection program. Resorts in Disney Vacation Club,Wyndham Vacation Club and Sol Melia are examples of Signature Selections by RCIproperties.

The Registry Collection program has grown significantly since its inception in 2002, nowservicing more than 30,000 member families from reservation centers in Indianapolis;Mexico City; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Cork, Ireland.

The Registry Collection program also recently received two key industry awardsincluding the Fractional Life 2010 Services to the Industry Award and the OverseasProperty Professional 2009 Best Fractional Services Award.

About The Registry Collection

The Registry Collection program is a global network comprising over 30,000 membersand more than 130 affiliates worldwide. More than 175 properties are available throughThe Registry Collection® program and are either accessible for exchange or underdevelopment. As the world’s largest luxury exchange program, The Registry Collectionprogram provides members with access to an elite global network of the very finestvacation properties at some of the world’s premier destinations, as well as personalconcierge services that are available 24-hours a day. From condo hotels and high-endfractional resorts to private residence clubs and fractional yachts, The Registry Collectionprogram facilitates exchanges around the world and redefines the vacation experience forowners and developers. The Registry Collection program is offered by WyndhamExchange and Rentals, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the Europeanleader in vacation rentals and one of the Wyndham Worldwide familyof companies(NYSE: WYN). For additional information, visit the media center atwww.wyndhamer.com.

For additional information on the services offered to developers and members by TheRegistry Collection program and to learn how it can add value and distinction to leisurereal estate projects, visit

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