Marriott
Vacation Club International, the Vacation Ownership division of Marriott
International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), has identified Marriotts Phuket Beach
Club as the name for its first vacation ownership resort in Asia. In
conjunction with the 265-room JW Marriott Resort Phuket located in
Phuket, Thailand, this mixed-use complex is a joint venture with Royal
Garden Resorts to develop an integrated beachfront resort. Both
properties are targeted to open December 2001.
Located approximately 10 miles from the Phuket International Airport,
the resort will offer 144 two-bedroom/two-bath villas, each with 1,282
square feet of spacious living space. Each villa will provide a master
suite featuring a deep soaking tub, fully equipped kitchen, living and
dining areas, utility room with washer/dryer and private balcony. Sales
will begin March 2001 at an average $16,000 per week.
Owners and guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including: Tropical
Spa offering a range of wellness programs, health/fitness center, three
swimming pools, three lighted tennis courts, childrens activity center,
concierge services and retail shops.
MVCI is the recognized worldwide industry leader in vacation ownership
with 50 resorts in 28 destinations. Their more than 170,000 vacation
owners benefit from flexible program with options such as trading their
week(s) for Marriott Rewards points or exchanging within Interval
Internationals system of 1,800 resorts in more than 75 countries.
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