Interval International Timeshare Exchange Donates $60,000 to Education Foundation

Interval International timeshare exchange and vacation services provider and its participating Caribbean timeshare and hotel member resorts have made a donation of $60,000 to the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Education Foundation.

The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Education Foundation, established in 1987, is a non-profit/ tax-exempt organization that provides scholarships and special assistance for Caribbean timeshare and hotel industry workers seeking to advance their education in the hospitality and tourism industry as well as for students who wish to pursue careers in this field. Since 1987, the Foundation has awarded $1.5 million in scholarships and grants to individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the hotel, timeshare, tourism, and hospitality industry.

David Callaghan, Interval’s vice president of resort sales and service, explains, “We are very appreciative of the commitment of our member resorts to the CHTA Education Foundation. Through our collective efforts, we have had a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of individuals pursuing careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.”

Tom Pas, chairman of the CHTA Education Foundation, adds, “The Foundation is able to provide many more scholarships as a result of the donations from valued supporters like Interval and its resort partners. They play a vital role in funding higher education for Caribbean nationals who in turn contribute to the success of the industry.”

Participating member Caribbean timeshare and hotel resorts who helped make this donation possible include:

• Turks and Caicos – The Alexandra Resort and Spa
• St. Maarten – Diamond Resorts International®, Mary’s Boon Beach Resort, Oyster Bay Beach Resort, Simpson Bay Resort & Marina, The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort and Marina, and The Westin Dawn Beach Resort and Spa
• St. Lucia – Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa and Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa
• St. Kitts – Marriott Vacation Club®
• St. John, U.S.V.I. –  Starwood Vacation Ownership
• Puerto Rico  – Aquarius Vacation Club® at Boquerón Beach and Aquarius Vacation Club® Dorado del Mar Beach and Golf Resort, ESJ Towers, and Hyatt Residence Club
• Mexican Caribbean – Ocean Spa Hotel
• Dominican Republic – Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort, Coral Costa Caribe, VIK Hotel Cayena Beach, and The Tropical at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort
• Curaçao – The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort
• Cayman Islands – Plantation Village Beach Resort, Seven Mile Beach Resort, The Grand Caymanian Resort
• Bahamas – Island Seas Resort, Ocean Reef Resort and Yacht Club
• Aruba – Aruba Beach Club, Caribbean Palm Village Resort, La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club, Paradise Beach Villas, Playa Linda Beach Resort, and Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino
• Antigua – Tranquility Bay Antigua

Are You Interested in Applying for a CHTA Education Foundation Scholarship?

Although applications are closed for 2012, details will be available in December 2012  regarding opportunities for 2013. To learn more, go to: http://www.caribbeanhotelassociation.com/CHTAEFabout.php