Marriott Vacations Worldwide, a pioneer in leisure travel with a portfolio of renowned, internationally known travel brands and vacation clubs, is introducing Abound by Marriott VacationsTM (“Abound”), a new owner benefit and exchange program set to launch this summer.
With leisure travel expenditure estimated to exceed $1.7 trillion by 2027*, the new program is launching at an appropriate moment. It’s intended to provide new places, brands, and alternatives to enhance vacationing for all travelers, particularly millennials, who rank travel as a top aspiration** and account for more than a quarter of the company’s first-time vacation ownership customers.
Abound by Marriott Vacations gives access to over 90 vacation club resorts from Marriott Vacation Club®, Sheraton® Vacation Club, and Westin® Vacation Club. In addition, there is access to over 8,000 Marriott Bonvoy hotels, 2,000 vacation homes, and 2,000 unique experiences such as cruises, guided and culinary tours, premiere events, outdoor adventures, and more, all with the option to exchange through Interval International, a leading exchange partner.
“We are incredibly excited to debut Abound by Marriott Vacations, which is our gateway for enrolled vacation Owners to embark on exceptional travel adventures around the globe, helping them make a lifetime of meaningful vacation moments with those they care about most,” said John E. Geller, Jr., President of Marriott Vacations Worldwide.
The firm is releasing a film to help develop the sense of anticipation and excitement that comes with planning an exceptional holiday, with summer and the formal debut of Abound just around the horizon.
While each Abound resort and city property has its personality and feeling of place, they all work together to give visitors a diverse range of activities and experiences they value as part of their life experience.
When it debuts, a new website will provide:
- An overview of various experiences.
- Information on the benefits of vacation ownership.
- Resort facilities.
- An inspirational blog with travel tips and ideas for those interested in learning more.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation is a global holiday company that offers vacation ownership, exchange, rental, resort, and property management, as well as other connected businesses, products, and services.
The firm has over 120 vacation ownership resorts and around 700,000 Owner families in its diverse portfolio, including some of the most well-known vacation ownership brands.
The company also operates exchange networks and membership programs with about 3,200 affiliated resorts in over 90 countries and territories and manages other resorts and housing businesses. In addition, it maintains exclusive, long-term relationships with Marriott International, Inc. and Hyatt Hotels Corporation for the development, sales, and marketing of vacation ownership products and services. At the same time, it is maintaining the highest standards of excellence in serving its customers, investors, and associates as a leader and innovator in the vacation industry.
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Sources: *Allied Market Research and **Deloitte