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We Strengthen Families

Family floating down the lazy river with inner tubes at Orange Lake Resort in Orlando, FL.

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We’re More Than a Timeshare Company

We’re a resort, real estate and travel company with a mission to be *the* most loved brand in family travel. We create vacation experiences that are easy and amazing, but our Members make it a Club.

We Bring Families Together

What We Offer

We tailor vacations to families of all kinds. From the destinations we choose to the resorts, accommodations and activities we provide, it’s all done with our Members in mind.

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We’ve Always Been About Family

Our Story

Kemmons Wilson started Holiday Inn®, and later Holiday Inn Club Vacations, to make vacation experiences better for families. It’s a story that’s shaped us for decades.

Kemmons Wilson cutting a ribbon at the first Holiday Inn with his family

Kemmons Wilson and Family

Mother teaching son how to putt at a miniature golf course at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Williamsburg Resort

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…and We’re Still Growing Today

More About Our Growth

We’re not the biggest player in the timeshare industry – yet. But we have big plans. And being smaller means, we have the largest opportunity to grow. 

In the Press

#### Holiday Inn Club Vacations Proudly Joins Industry-Wide Effort to Promote Future Travel
Since our resorts reopened, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming thousands of excited families to a well-deserved vacation. While the right time is different for everyone, we’ve seen firsthand the joy and happiness that come from reconnecting with loved ones, escaping the normal day-to-day and making lifelong memories that come with travel.
 

Today, I’m proud to share that Holiday Inn Club Vacations has joined the industry-wide “[Let’s Go There][1]” coalition. The group, which is led by the U.S. Travel Association and includes more than 75 other travel businesses and organizations, is on a mission to drive awareness of the great benefits of planning future travel and encourage individuals to take a trip when the time is right.
 

The coalition engaged happiness researcher Michelle Gielan from the Institute for Applied Positive Research to study the impacts of booking travel. The [results][2] were clear—planning a trip generates happiness and can alleviate stress and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 

#### When You’re Ready to Plan
I encourage you to check out *[Checking In][3]*, our recently launched travel blog. At *Checking In*, readers can find all things family travel—from destination inspiration, helpful travel tips and planning tricks to local things to do and features on our own resorts. To provide a wide variety of topics and voices represented, the blog will feature a diverse authorship with stories coming from corporate and resort team members, influencers, Club members and local travel experts.
 

#### When You’re Ready to Travel
Remember, all our resorts have implemented *[Safe Travels][4]*, a program that “checks the boxes” on higher safety and cleanliness standards. The program brings many new and enhanced practices to the resorts that provide an extra level of cleanliness and sanitization and encourages responsible distancing throughout the property. Additionally, we’ve further strengthened our commitment to cleanliness and safety by implementing the IHG Clean Promise across our resort network. 
 

Be sure to follow our [Facebook][5], [Instagram][6] and [Twitter][7] pages, as this is where we’ll be sharing vacation inspiration throughout the campaign. 
 

![Nelson Signature][8]
 
**Tom Nelson** 
CEO

 [1]: https://www.letsgothere.travel/
 [2]: https://www.letsgothere.travel/sites/default/files/2020-09/Planning_Travel_Powers_Positivity_BookingTravel_MichelleGielan.pdf
 [3]: https://holidayinnclub.com/blog
 [4]: https://holidayinnclub.com/safe-travels
 [5]: https://www.facebook.com/hiclubvacations
 [6]: https://www.instagram.com/hiclubvacations/
 [7]: https://twitter.com/hiclubvacations
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Holiday Inn Club Vacations Joins the Let's Go There Coalition

Article | Holiday Inn Club Vacations Joins the Let's Go There Coalition

**ORLANDO, FLA.** (Sept. 21, 2020) – Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, a national vacation ownership company, today announced the promotion of John Staten to President and Chief Operating Officer, recognizing his contributions in putting the Company on an accelerated trajectory toward its growth goals and leading key initiatives to enhance customer centricity. 
 
“We are seeing many positive indications that we are beginning to move past the pandemic, and demand for vacations that families have missed is growing,” said Tom Nelson, CEO. “I’m pleased we can now turn our sights to the vision for our continued evolution. John’s promotion highlights the critical role he plays in partnering with me to execute on our growth goals and the capabilities he brings in building the operational excellence to move us forward.”
 
Staten joined Holiday Inn Club Vacations as Chief Operating Officer in March of 2019. During that time, he launched critical initiatives around customer obsession and digital transformation, while championing innovation in every facet of the business and greatly enhancing the Company’s 100-year partnership agreement with IHG. Staten has nearly 30 years of seasoned experience in launching and growing businesses from venture stage to public companies, along with unique expertise in developing strategy, mobilizing organizations into action, driving change while managing risk and effectively leading teams of all sizes, from startups to companies with more than 7,500 employees.
 
“Since joining Holiday Inn Club Vacations, I’ve seen the tremendous potential we have to reinforce and grow our position as a cherished family vacation brand,” Staten said. “In this new role, I will continue to lead our dedicated team in sharpening our focus on the customer to drive the demand that will fuel our growth plans and deliver vacation experiences that families love.”
 

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**About Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated** 

Encompassing 29 resorts, 7,900 villas in 14 U.S. states and more than 365,000 timeshare owners, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated is a resort, real estate and travel company with a mission to be the most loved brand in family travel by delivering easy-to-plan, memorable vacation experiences that strengthen families.

Based in Orlando, Fla., the Company has been a leader in the vacation ownership industry since 1982, when it was established by Holiday Inn® founder Kemmons Wilson with the opening of the company’s flagship property, Holiday Inn Club Vacations® at Orange Lake Resort next to Orlando’s Walt Disney World® Resort. 

Today, the Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort portfolio spans the Eastern and Central United States, with a growing presence in desirable Western U.S. destinations. Throughout its history, the Company has maintained the core family values true to its majority ownership by the Wilson family, while aggressively pursuing growth, transforming its member engagement model and building an industry-leading team passionate about the guest experience.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated Promotes John Staten to President

Article | John Staten Promotion to President Announcement

We consider our team members, guests, owners and Club members all part of our vacation family. While we’ve been apart, a bright part of our days has been staying in touch with so many of you on social media through our #TogetherAtHeart community. We know from your comments that you’ve been missing your vacation time with us. Believe me, we have missed you, too. Our team has been hard at work planning and preparing to welcome you back safely as soon as the time is right. 
 
Now more than ever, Holiday Inn Club Vacations® is committed to giving you the vacation experiences you love and a safe stay you can trust. That’s why we have introduced Safe Travels, a new program that checks the boxes on the higher safety standards we have all come to expect. That means:
 

 - We're doing a lot of extra cleaning
 - Giving you even more space to spread out
 - Sharing ways that everyone can do their part to safely enjoy our resorts 

 

You can view the full checklist of these new safety and cleanliness standards on our [Safe Travels][2] page. 
 
As always, our resorts are designed to combine the comforts of home with the joys of vacation. We know full-sized kitchens, washers and dryers, and spacious villas are what make our resorts feel like a home away from home. And please know that we are also prioritizing ways for you to safely enjoy the fun parts of our resorts, like our sparkling pools, as part of our upcoming re-opening plans.
 
Speaking of which, I’m excited to share that we’re officially beginning a staggered re-opening of our resorts. This is the first step in what will be a phased and cautious approach, starting with opening our Smoky Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and South Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Thursday, May 21, 2020. We’ll be reducing overall resort occupancies for initial re-openings, to ensure we’re giving guests more personal space for a safer stay and to comply with local regulations as they evolve. For more specifics on re-openings, please visit our [Resort Updates][3] page. I’d recommend checking this page often, as dates may change based on continuously updated guidance.
 
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we look to open more resorts for your enjoyment soon, while also implementing all of our new procedures that will help give you and your family a safe experience. If you have an upcoming reservation with us, please know that our team is working diligently to keep you updated about your travel plans, while also assessing current occupancy levels to help provide a safe stay for all guests. 
 
For more detailed information, I invite you to visit our new [FAQ][4] page or give us a call. I can even answer some questions you may have right now: Will things be different when you visit us again? Yes. Will we continue to work hard to give you an amazing vacation experience? Definitely. Are we being extra cautious about our new, higher safety and enhanced cleaning standards? Absolutely. 
 
This is your home away from home. We want you to enjoy every minute of it together. 
 
So, when you’re ready to vacation, we’ll be ready to welcome you back.
 
 
Wishing you Safe Travels,
 
![Nelson Signature][5]
 
Tom Nelson 
President & CEO


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 [2]: https://holidayinnclub.com/safe-travels
 [3]: https://holidayinnclub.com/safe-travels/resort-updates
 [4]: https://holidayinnclub.com/safe-travels/faq
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Introducing Safe Travels

Article | Introducing Safe Travels

*Last updated on March 13th, 2020 to reflect updated future reservation information:* 
 
We’ve loved providing amazing vacation experiences for more than 38 years. During that time, we’ve seen thousands of families make countless memories at our Resorts. We’ve weathered some storms, but we’ve *never* seen anything like the unprecedented effects of this COVID-19 pandemic. And while family travel is our passion, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our owners, Club Members, guests and team members.
 
Over the past several weeks, we’ve been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, including evolving guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and an increasing number of state and city orders. As a result, **all Holiday Inn Club Vacations Resorts will be closed until at least June 1, 2020.** This is a result of the evolving guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and various city and state orders. (Because of differing local orders, our Williamsburg Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia is scheduled to re-open on June 11th.)
 
Even though these resort closures were a necessary step to take, it was still very difficult – and not something we take lightly – knowing we were providing “home away from home” accommodations for owners, Club Members and guests in need and a place of work for so many of our dedicated team members. 
 
**While we anticipate most of our resorts remaining closed through May 31st**, this could change given the uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation. Optimistically, we’d love to re-open *sooner*, if it’s safe and appropriate to do so. We’ll continue to watch any and all state guidelines to evaluate earlier re-opening dates for our 29 resorts on a case-by-case basis. 
 
For those of you who are interested in making new reservations, we thank you for your support and interest. Please note that we are currently accepting bookings for travel dates of **June 1st** and later. However, some of our resorts may be temporarily unavailable for bookings from time to time while we evaluate occupancies and the best possible ways to re-open our resorts safely for your enjoyment. 
 
If you had an upcoming reservation within the month of May, and to follow important resort information, please **visit our [Corporate Updates page][1] for more details**.
 
Rest assured though: once it’s deemed safe to travel again, we’ll be prepared to welcome you back with open arms, spacious accommodations, fun family activities and even *higher* standards of cleanliness. All so you can start creating new vacation memories with your families again when the time is right. 
 
We can’t *wait* to see you again soon. Until then, stay safe and stay healthy. **While we’re apart, we’re still #TogetherAtHeart** so in the meantime, we’ll be sharing some virtual vacations and favorite owner and Member memories on our [Facebook][2] and [Instagram][3] social channels.
 
Thank you for being a part of our family.
 
Tom Nelson\
![Tom Nelson][4]\
President & CEO


 [1]: /newsroom/coronavirus-statement
 [2]: https://www.facebook.com/hiclubvacations
 [3]: https://www.instagram.com/hiclubvacations/
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A Resort Closure Message from President & CEO Tom Nelson

Article | Resort Closures Message from CEO Tom Nelson (COVID-19)

*Last updated on May 15th, 2020 to reflect updated company information:* 

Holiday Inn Club Vacations is taking its first steps as a company toward re-opening its resort network. As resorts are re-opened, the safety of our guests, owners and team members remain the company's top priority. A staggered approach will be used when re-opening the entire resort network, which means locations will open on different dates. 
 
To learn about the company's new Safe Travels program, please visit the [About Safe Travels][1] page. 
 
To learn more about resort and amenity re-opening information, please visit the [Resort Updates][2] page. 
 
While there will be no further informational updates made to *this* page, Holiday Inn Club Vacations wishes you and your family safe travels.


 [1]: https://holidayinnclub.com/safe-travels
 [2]: https://holidayinnclub.com/safe-travels/resort-updates

Important COVID-19 Updates for Our Valued Guests

Article | Coronavirus Statement

**ORLANDO, FLA.** (Nov. 12, 2019) – Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, a national vacation ownership company, today announces the acquisition of The Ridge Resorts, a multi-faceted 11- acre timeshare property with 378 units located in Stateline, Nevada.

Continuing its commitment to aggressively growing its resort network and providing new opportunities to Club members and guests, Holiday Inn Club Vacations now has a significant ski resort with direct access from the property to Heavenly Mountain Resort, a popular South Lake Tahoe skiing destination. Under previous ownership, The Ridge Resorts has operated as four different properties: The Ridge Tahoe, The Ridge Pointe, The Ridge View and The Ridge Crest; however, in late 2020, the entire resort will be branded as Holiday Inn Club Vacations Tahoe Ridge Resort and begin operating as one resort.

“In looking for opportunities to build our resort network, we seek out destinations that will provide both memorable and effortless experiences,” said Tom Nelson, President and CEO of Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated. “Our newRidge Resort is a great addition for our Club members and guests who can enjoy access to world-class skiing without leaving the resort. It’s also a great escape in the warmer months, thanks to its outdoor amenities and ideal location minutes away from Lake Tahoe.”

Located on the Sierra Nevada mountain range, the resort provides scenic views of Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe. Welcoming 2.7 million visitors each year, Lake Tahoe provides a variety of outdoor activities and natural landmarks, along with 24-hour casino gaming, nightlife and entertainment options.

The resort offers a range of activities and amenities reflective of the Lake Tahoe region, including a hiking trail that begins on property, multiple pools and spas, tennis and racquetball courts, a  fitness center, saunas and steam rooms. Dining and retail options include a restaurant, lounge, marketplace and ski shop.

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**About Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated**  
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated encompasses 29 resorts and more than 7,900 villas in the U.S., with more than 365,000 timeshare owners and 5,300+ employees. Established by Holiday Inn® founder Kemmons Wilson, the Company has been a leader in the vacation ownership industry since 1982, when it opened its flagship property, Holiday Inn Club Vacations® at Orange Lake Resort in Orlando, Fla., located next to the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations® Adds Exciting Ski Destination With Acquisition of The Ridge Resorts

2019 HCV Ridge Resorts Acquisition

**ORLANDO, FLA.** (Oct. 14, 2019) – Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, a national vacation ownership company, today announces the launch of its new Breast Cancer Awareness Month drive, Shades of Hope. To raise funds for the American Cancer Society®, the company will offer pink aviator sunglasses at its nationwide Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts for a minimum donation of $5. Over $2 from each pair will go directly to the American Cancer Society and sunglasses will be available throughout the month of October, or until supplies last.

The company is also donating an additional $1 to the American Cancer Society each time anyone shares a photo on social media with a pair of pink sunglasses using the hashtag #ShadesOfHope, committing up to an additional $10,000 to the organization via this social media program. The company encourages any posts on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with pink sunglasses and #ShadesOfHope, whether or not the sunglasses came from Holiday Inn Club Vacations, to drive more funds for breast cancer research and programs.

“We’re kicking off our 12th year of participation in Breast Cancer Awareness Month by rallying people to help conquer this disease that has impacted so many families,” said Denise Godreau, Chief Brand and Innovation Officer at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated. “For the first time, however, we’re expanding our focus through Shades of Hope beyond our team members to include the caring Club members and guests who visit our resorts, as well as the general public. Our goal is to both support finding a cure and help strengthen the families touched by breast cancer through the great work of the American Cancer Society.”

In addition to the Shades of Hope campaign, the company is raising funds for the American Cancer Society through limited-edition team member T-shirts. When the company celebrates “Pink Day” on Oct. 25, team members across the company’s various locations will wear their T-shirts and sunglasses and participate in various activities to show support for loved ones who have been impacted by breast cancer. For example, the company’s Orlando corporate headquarters will host a walk around its campus.

More information on how to participate in the Shades of Hope campaign can be found on the Holiday Inn Club Vacations [Facebook][1], [Instagram][2] and [Twitter][3] pages.

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**About Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated** 
Holiday Inn Club Vacations incorporated encompasses 28 resorts and more than 7,600 villas in the U.S., with more than 350,000 timeshare owners and 5,000+ employees. Established by Holiday Inn® founder Kemmons Wilson, the Company has been a leader in the vacation ownership industry since 1982, when it opened its flagship property, Holiday Inn Club Vacations® at Orange Lake Resort in Orlando, Fla., located next to the Walt Disney World® Resort.


 [1]: https://www.facebook.com/hiclubvacations/
 [2]: https://www.instagram.com/hiclubvacations/
 [3]: https://twitter.com/hiclubvacations

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Launches Shades of Hope Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2019 HICV Shades of Hope Announcement

**ORLANDO, FLA.** (Oct. 7, 2019) – Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, a national vacation ownership company, today announces the opening of a new four-story building at its Holiday Inn Club Vacations® Williamsburg Resort. In alignment with the company’s commitment to grow offerings for its Club members and guests, the new development adds 24 villas, including six Signature Collection villas and the first three-bedroom options available at the resort.

With an ideal location near the top family travel destination of Colonial Williamsburg, the resort offers many family-friendly amenities. Guests can enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, playgrounds, a sport court and an 18-hole mini golf course, as well as a four-lane bowling alley and other attractions in the Town Square activity center.

“Families adore Williamsburg and all of the amenities we offer at this property, which has made it one of our most popular destinations,” said Chief Operating Officer John Staten. “For this new building, we added three-bedroom villas, as our research has shown that multi-generational vacations are on the upswing with more travelers looking for ways to accommodate the extended family. We are obsessed about the guest experience, which is our number one priority and integral to our plan to continue growing our members and resort network.”

Adding new resorts and expanding into new destinations will continue to be critical to the company’s plans for growth and improved guest experiences. However, bringing enhancements to existing properties with new accommodation options and amenities is every bit as important. This Williamsburg expansion follows the addition of a new Signature Collection building and pool in Cape Canaveral in 2018, while more than 700 villas are renovated each year across the resort network. 

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**About Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated**
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated encompasses 28 resorts and more than 7,600 villas in the U.S., with more than 350,000 timeshare ow ners and 5,000+ employees. Established by Holiday Inn® founder Kemmons Wilson, the Company has been a leader in the vacation ow nership industry since 1982, w hen it opened its flagship property, Holiday Inn Club Vacations® at Orange Lake Resort in Orlando, Fla., located next to the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Expands Williamsburg Resort

2019 HICV Williamsburg Expansion

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