Interval International, Member Resorts Support CTO Foundation for Ninth Consecutive Year

Interval International and its member resorts continued their financial support of education in the Caribbean with a $25,000 donation to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Foundation.

The check was presented by David Callaghan, vice president of resort sales and service for Interval International, to Jacqueline Johnson, chairman, CTO Foundation, and Hon. Richard Skerritt, first vice chairman of CTO and minister of state in the Ministry of Tourism, Sports, and Culture, St. Kitts & Nevis.

“We recognize the powerful impact that education has on the growth of the tourism industry in the Caribbean. Skilled tourism professionals provide better service and a higher quality vacation experience for visitors, which in turn, supports the long-term success of the region in today’s competitive global marketplace,” said Callaghan.

The CTO Foundation awards scholarships and study grants to Caribbean nationals from CTO-member countries who wish to pursue studies in the areas of tourism, hospitality, and language training. Interval and its member resorts have collectively donated $160,000 to this organization over the last nine years.

Since its beginning in 1997, the Foundation has awarded 43 scholarships and 84 study grants amounting to more than $647,000.

As a strategic partner of the Caribbean Hotel Association and a board member of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Foundation, Interval is committed to understanding the unique needs of the Caribbean region and providing products and programs tailored to this market.

For its roster of Caribbean resort developer clients and new entrants into the vacation ownership industry, Interval offers a range of services including program design, sales and marketing support, reservations, travel, and financial services.