LONDON--24 Aug--PRNewswire-AsiaNet/InfoQuest Interval International, a leading global vacation exchange company and operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), has announced the renewal and extension of its master affiliation with Accor Premiere Vacation Club (APVC). The agreement extends the relationship from APVC's existing business in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji to include the affiliation of its new Asian club and all of its future timeshare business in Asia and the Pacific. In addition to the affiliation, APVC has selected Interval to provide a variety ofadditional services, including the operation of its new points-based Asian vacation club. The new APVC club premiered in Indonesia with the opening of its first Asian property in May 2007, as part of the Novotel Nusa Dua in Bali, Indonesia. The Hotel also features its first Asian APVC Sales Office. "We chose to expand our relationship with Interval because we greatly value the high level of professionalism and service it has delivered to our owners and to our staff during the past six years," said Marty Kandel, chief executive officer of APVC. "In addition to Bali, we now anticipate entering the market in Thailand, India, and Singapore. We feel strongly that Interval is theperfect choice to be our exchange service partner at this time of rapid growth." "We look forward to working closely with Marty and his team as they expand their presence in the Asia-Pacific region," said Craig M. Nash, Interval's chairman and chief executive officer. "Accor is one of the most respected hospitality brands in the world and we share its confidence in the tremendous potential for vacation ownership in this strategic market." Michael Issenberg, managing director of Accor Asia Pacific, added: "Accor already has established a strong hotel presence in the region, and we see great potential for the vacation ownership division to complement our business in many parts of Asia." Editor's notes: About Interval International Interval International is a leading provider of exchange, travel, and leisure services to resort developers and vacationers worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market for more than 30 years. Today, Interval has a network of more than 2,200 resorts in 79 countries and offers its clients and nearly 2 million member families high-quality products and programs through its 30 offices in 19 countries. Interval is part of IAC, which is an interactive conglomerate operating more than 60 diversified brands in sectors being transformed by the Internet, online and offline. Other IAC companies include Ask.com, HSN, LendingTree, and Ticketmaster. About Accor Premiere Vacation Club Accor Premiere Vacation Club has been operating in Australia since 2000, with 17 Club Properties for its member base of over 20,000 families to enjoy. The company's flexible Holiday Ownership system is currently sold in 16 sales preview centres across Australia and New Zealand. SOURCE: Interval International CONTACT: Adrian Bascombe, Interval International, Tel +44 (0) 20 8336 9573, fax, +44 (0) 20 8336 9110, [email protected] Web site: http://www.resortdeveloper.com --Distributed by AsiaNet ( www.asianetnews.net )--