Resort honored for excellence in accommodations, hospitality and RCI subscribing member experience

(TRAVPR.COM) USA - February 22nd, 2015 - Carlsbad, CA – Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort & Hotel today announced it has earned the prestigious RCI Gold Crown Resort® designation by RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange.

A select number of RCI affiliated resorts meet RCI’s requirements for recognition and have earned the RCI Gold Crown Resort award. These resorts have attained high levels of excellence in resort accommodations, hospitality, and member experience ratings as measured by RCI.

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort & Hotel consistently receives glowing reviews from owners and guests, who appreciate the resort’s oceanfront accommodations and heartfelt service. David Brown, Co-President of Grand Pacific Resorts, the resort management company for Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort, commended the resort saying, “RCI has confirmed what we already knew—that the team at Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort & Hotel is one of the best in the industry. From the warm welcome you receive at check-in to the rich activities program, our associates in Carlsbad are going above and beyond to deliver memorable moments to our owners and guests.”

“RCI’s Resort Recognition Program helps ensure that our RCI affiliated properties meet our standards for quality in accommodations, hospitality and member experience,” said Gordon Gurnik, president of RCI. “We are thrilled to recognize those who have attained this designation and continue to work to offer high-quality vacation experiences to RCI subscribing members.”

About Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort & Hotel
European charm meets California cool at Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort & Hotel, a beachfront getaway in the heart of Carlsbad Village. Located only steps from the beach and overlooking the Pacific, this resort offers charming accommodations for anyone looking for rest and relaxation. Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort & Hotel is managed by Grand Pacific Resorts, a management company based in Carlsbad, California, that creates experiences worth sharing for more than 70,000 owner families and tens of thousands of guests each year. For more information, visit www.grandpacificresorts.com or contact Sherri Weeks Rivera at sweeks@gpresorts.com or (760) 827-4190.

About RCI
RCI is the worldwide leader in vacation exchange with nearly 4,500 affiliated resorts in more than 100 countries. RCI pioneered the concept of vacation exchange in 1974, offering members increased flexibility and versatility with their vacation ownership experience. Today, through the RCI Weeks® program, the week-for-week exchange system, and the RCI Points® program, the industry’s first global points-based exchange system, RCI provides flexible vacation options to its approximately 3.7 million RCI subscribing members each year. RCI’s luxury exchange program, The Registry Collection®, is the world’s largest program of its kind with approximately 200 affiliated properties either accessible for exchange or under development on six continents. RCI is part of Wyndham Exchange & Rentals and the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN). For additional information visit our media center, rciaffiliates.com or The RCI Blog. RCI also can be found on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

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