TATOC would like to acknowledge the support provided by the twelve platinum affiliates. All platinum affiliates are leaders in their field including resort development, timeshare re-sales, management and publications and have an auditable track record of working in the industry. As part of the affiliation process, companies must comply with the TATOC’s code of ethics, explain their customer services handling process and adhere to all date protection laws.

RCI was founded in 1974 and is now celebrating its 35^th year.   With 4,000 affiliated resorts in approximately 100 countries and 3.8 million subscribing members worldwide, RCI is the global leader in vacation exchange.

A pioneer in weeks exchange, RCI launched the world's first global points-based exchange system the RCI Points exchange programme in 2000. This programme became one of the fastest-growing points clubs in the world after its launch and offers maximum flexibility for owners' changing needs.

Other special benefits such as RCI Late Deals and Extra Holidays offer members great holidays at preferential prices without having to exchange a week.

RCI works with developers to ensure consistently high standards of accommodation, using local resort inspections and both a postal and online member feedback comment card system

Working from 20 call centres across the world, RCI Guides serve customers in more than 30 languages. 

Visit www.rci.com and you will see that RCI is still leading the way in the world of holiday exchange by affiliating resorts in some of the world's most exciting destinations.

RCI makes the whole experience of holiday planning much simpler and a whole lot more fun with cutting edge innovations such as the launch of its enhanced online search facility and RCI TV.

If you are not already a member, call 0845 60 86 360 to access these great benefits

Group RCI celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and, as the market leader in the vacation exchange business, it has a fantastic story to tell.

Milestones in the evolution of Group RCI

1974 - RCI is established in Virginia, US, with one resort and 453 members
1977 - First European office opens in London
1979 - RCI Travel, a full-service travel agency opens in Indianapolis
1985 - RCI affiliates its 1000th resort
1995 - RCI welcomes its two millionth RCI member family
2000 - RCI Points exchange programme is launched and is the world�s first global points-based exchange programme
2002 - RCI introduces The Registry Collection programme, the first luxury exchange programme for the emerging fractional market
2008 - Enhanced Search capability launched on www.rci.com
2009 - RCI has more than 3.8 million subscribing members
2009 - RCI TV goes live on www.rci.com providing members with a fun and dynamic way to learn more about the world of RCI

Throughout its 35-year history, RCI has led the way in innovation, shaping the industry and holiday experience.