September 10, 2007
The Ritz-Carlton Club Announces Alliance With Young Presidents’ Organization
ORLANDO, FLA. – September 10, 2007 – The Ritz-Carlton Club – the leading fractional ownership brand – has entered into a strategic alliance with the Young Presidents’ Organization, the premier international network of young leaders.
Through this agreement, The Ritz-Carlton Club has become the exclusive private residence club of YPO International and its more than 15,000 members. YPO members are provided with opportunities to join this luxury residential lifestyle, and are invited to member-only events and networking opportunities.
“YPO represents some of the best and brightest minds in business,” said Peter Watzka, executive vice president and chief operating officer for The Ritz-Carlton Development Company. “This partnership is an excellent opportunity for The Ritz-Carlton Club to work with this exceptional and dynamic group of individuals.”
“With both organizations committed to elevating the lives of members and their families,” continued Watzka, “we look forward to the possibilities of this alliance.”
“YPO is committed to building alliances with world-class brands such as The Ritz-Carlton Club because we are able to provide one-of-a-kind opportunities to our members,” said J. David Martin, chief executive officer, YPO. “YPO’s alliance with The Ritz-Carlton Club was a natural fit. We share the same vision of exceptional service and unique offerings to members and their families.”
About The Ritz-Carlton Club
The Ritz-Carlton Club is a deeded, fractional ownership real estate offering combining the benefits of second home ownership with personalized Ritz-Carlton services and amenities. Designed as a private club, Members have the opportunity to access their luxuriously-appointed home Club or other Ritz-Carlton Clubs through reciprocal use privileges. Members also have the ability to utilize additional time as available, as well as enjoy exclusive benefits at Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts worldwide.
About Young Presidents’ Organization
Young Presidents’ Organization, founded in 1950 in New York by manufacturer Ray Hickok, is the premier international network of young global business leaders, connecting more than 15,000 members in 300 local chapters and 100 nations to learn, exchange ideas and share strategies to address the challenges young leaders face today. All members of this worldwide, not-for-profit, executive education organization of peers are age 55 or younger. YPO was born with the express purpose to help build “Better Leaders Through Education and Idea Exchange” among peers. YPO’s mission still resonates worldwide 57 years after it was founded, and the organization continues to welcome new members and chapters from every corner of the world. For more information: www.YPO.org.
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