Interval International

The Quality-Focused Vacation Exchange Network

1. What is Timeshare Exchange?

If you own a timeshare, you own the right to use a specific resort. Exchange is the system that lets you trade that right for a stay at a different resort. You deposit your week or points into a shared pool, and the exchange company matches your deposit against available inventory at other resorts. You give up your usage at Resort A and receive a stay at Resort B.

Exchange is optional. You always retain the right to use your home resort. Exchange is an add-on service for owners who want variety in their vacation destinations.

Last updated: April 2026. Sources: MVW FY2025 10-K filing (Exchange segment), Interval International disclosure guides, II programme materials.

There are two major exchange networks in the world. RCI (3,600+ resorts, 3.3 million members, owned by Travel + Leisure Co.) is the largest by volume. Interval International (3,200+ resorts, ~1.5 million members, owned by Marriott Vacations Worldwide) is the second largest and is often described as the quality-focused network. This article covers Interval International.

2. Interval International Company Overview

Interval International (II) is a vacation exchange and travel membership company. It was founded in 1976 in Miami, Florida, two years after RCI. II was acquired by IAC/InterActiveCorp in 2002, then became part of Interval Leisure Group (ILG). In 2018, Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) acquired ILG for approximately $4.7 billion, primarily to obtain the Vistana (Sheraton/Westin) vacation ownership brands. Interval International came along as part of the deal.

II’s membership has declined modestly in recent years (from ~1.56 million in 2024 to ~1.54 million in 2025), reflecting broader industry trends as developers build their own internal exchange platforms. Confirmed exchanges decreased from ~551,000 to ~506,000 over the same period. The confirmation rate remained stable at 97.7{47e772cd852496d685f7768c1e1ff3926845e99bc685d09b5cb3e90ff014ab6d}, meaning that nearly all exchange requests are fulfilled.

3. How Does Interval International Exchange Work?

II operates two exchange mechanisms: traditional Weeks exchange and Club Interval Points. Both serve the same purpose (trading your home resort usage for a stay elsewhere) using different approaches.

Weeks Exchange

The traditional II exchange model. You deposit your owned week into II’s exchange pool. II evaluates the deposit based on the resort’s rating, the season, unit size, and demand. You then search II’s available inventory for weeks at other affiliated resorts. II matches your deposit against available inventory and confirms the exchange.

II uses an internal rating system to evaluate resorts. II Select Resorts and II Premier Resorts are higher-tier properties. Depositing a week at a higher-rated resort gives you access to exchange into other high-rated properties. This quality-matching approach is a core differentiator from RCI.

Club Interval Points

Club Interval is a points-based overlay on the Weeks exchange system. Members whose resorts participate in Club Interval receive a points value for their deposited week. Points are used to search and book stays at other resorts. Points provide more flexibility than Weeks: you split points across multiple stays, book partial weeks, and combine points from different years.

Club Interval Gold membership combines the benefits of Interval Gold (ShortStay exchanges, Interval Options) with Club Interval Points participation. This tier provides the most flexible exchange experience within II.

ShortStay Exchange (Gold and Platinum Members)

Gold and Platinum members have access to ShortStay exchanges: stays of less than 7 nights. This is useful for owners who want weekend getaways or shorter trips. ShortStay is not available to Standard members.

Interval Options (Gold and Platinum Members)

Interval Options allows Gold and Platinum members to convert their deposited week or points into alternative travel products: cruises, hotel stays, and other experiences. This extends the utility of your timeshare deposit beyond resort exchange.

Exchange Fees (2026)

II charges fees for each exchange transaction. The 2026 fee structure includes annual membership ($99 Standard), exchange confirmation fees, guest certificate fees ($89 for Standard and Gold, free for Platinum up to 3 per year), and unit-size upgrade fees. Gold membership adds $64/year. Platinum membership adds $139/year. Multi-year memberships offer discounts: 3 years for $252, 5 years for $396. Evaluate whether the upgrade fees save money based on your exchange frequency.

4. How Many Resorts Are in the Interval International Network?

II’s network consists of 3,200+ affiliated resorts in over 80 countries. The network is smaller than RCI’s (3,600+ resorts in 110+ countries) by volume but is often described as having a higher average resort quality.

The Quality Positioning

II has historically positioned itself as the quality-focused exchange network. II’s resort affiliation process evaluates properties on accommodation quality, amenities, service standards, and location. II Select and II Premier designations identify the top-tier resorts in the network. This quality filtering attracts developers with higher-end products: Marriott Vacation Club, Sheraton Vacation Club, Westin Vacation Club, Hyatt Vacation Club, Disney Vacation Club, Breckenridge Grand Vacations, and other premium brands affiliate with II rather than RCI.

This positioning creates a self-reinforcing dynamic: quality-focused developers affiliate with II, which attracts quality-focused owners, which attracts more quality developers. The tradeoff is a smaller network with less geographic breadth compared to RCI.

Key Affiliated Developers

• Marriott Vacations Worldwide: Marriott Vacation Club, Sheraton Vacation Club, Westin Vacation Club, Hyatt Vacation Club (MVW owns II)
• Disney Vacation Club: DVC moved from RCI to II affiliation, then some properties have shifted between the two over the years
• Breckenridge Grand Vacations: Independent luxury developer in Colorado
• Spinnaker Resorts: U.S.-based developer with properties in Hilton Head, Branson, Ormond Beach, and Williamsburg
• Rosetta Hospitality (Club Rosetta): Indian resort group, affiliated with II in March 2026
• Multiple independent luxury resorts worldwide

Geographic Coverage

II’s strongest inventory is in the United States, Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe. The MVW affiliation provides strong inventory at Marriott, Sheraton, and Westin resorts across 90+ destinations. The Caribbean and Mexico inventory is strong due to long-standing affiliations with resort groups like the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association. Asia-Pacific and Africa have thinner coverage compared to RCI.

5. What Are the Interval International Membership Tiers and Fees?

Membership Tiers

• Standard ($99/year): Basic exchange access. Weeks-based exchange. Access to Getaway stays (discounted cash bookings at affiliated resorts). Confirmation guarantee (if an exchange is confirmed, it stays confirmed).
• Gold ($99 + $64/year upgrade): Adds ShortStay exchanges (less than 7 nights), Interval Options (cruises, hotels), $25 Getaway discounts, and enhanced booking flexibility.
• Platinum ($99 + $139/year upgrade): Adds up to 3 complimentary guest certificates per year (normally $89 each), further Getaway discounts, airport lounge access, and additional premium benefits.

Getaways

Getaways are discounted resort stays available to all II members for cash, without depositing a week. Getaways fill unsold inventory at affiliated resorts. This is the same concept as RCI Getaways. Pricing is typically below the standard rack rate for the property. Gold and Platinum members receive additional Getaway discounts. Refundable Getaway rates were introduced recently, providing more flexible cancellation terms.

Developer-Paid Memberships

Many II-affiliated developers pay for their owners’ II memberships as part of the ownership package. If your developer pays your II membership, you are enrolled automatically. If your developer does not pay the membership (common with resale purchases), you must pay the annual fee yourself to maintain exchange access. MVW’s Abound program includes II membership as part of club dues. Resale week owners outside Abound must pay separately.

6. Where Does Interval International Operate?

II operates in 80+ countries. The network is concentrated in the Americas, Europe, and select Asia-Pacific destinations. II’s corporate headquarters is in Miami, reflecting its strong Latin American and Caribbean orientation.

Ownership Structure Advantage

II is owned by MVW, the parent company of Marriott Vacation Club, Sheraton Vacation Club, Westin Vacation Club, and Hyatt Vacation Club. This corporate relationship ensures that MVW’s 120 resorts in 90+ destinations form the backbone of II’s exchange inventory. For II members, this means consistent access to Marriott-branded resort inventory. For MVW, this means II serves as a captive exchange network that reinforces the value of MVW ownership.

Recent Affiliations

II continues to add new resort affiliations. In March 2026, Club Rosetta (Rosetta Hospitality, India) affiliated with II, adding Indian resort destinations. In December 2025, II renewed its affiliation with two Caribbean resorts in St. Maarten. In May 2025, II renewed its long-term affiliation with Spinnaker Resorts. These ongoing affiliations maintain and expand the network despite the overall industry trend toward developer-controlled internal exchange platforms.

7. How Does Interval International Compare to RCI?

II is the second-largest vacation exchange network globally. With ~1.54 million members and 3,200+ affiliated resorts, it is approximately half the size of RCI by membership count. II processes approximately 506,000 confirmed exchanges annually, with a 97.7{47e772cd852496d685f7768c1e1ff3926845e99bc685d09b5cb3e90ff014ab6d} confirmation rate.

The exchange industry faces structural pressure. Major developers (MVW, HGV, TNL) are building their own internal exchange platforms (Abound, HGV Max, Club Wyndham) that allow owners to book across the developer’s portfolio without using an external exchange network. As internal platforms improve, the need for external exchange through RCI or II decreases for owners within those branded ecosystems. Both RCI and II are responding by expanding travel services (cruises, hotels, experiences) beyond traditional resort exchange.

Competitive Differentiation from RCI

• Quality positioning: II affiliates skew toward higher-rated, upper-upscale resorts. RCI has broader coverage but wider quality variation.
• MVW anchor: II’s inventory backbone is MVW’s 120 Marriott/Sheraton/Westin/Hyatt resorts. RCI’s inventory backbone is TNL’s 280+ Club Wyndham/WorldMark resorts.
• Smaller but more curated: II has fewer resorts but applies stricter affiliation standards.
• Developer-paid memberships: II benefits from developers (especially MVW) paying member fees, reducing churn.
• Geographic weakness: II has less coverage in Asia-Pacific, Africa, and emerging markets compared to RCI.

8. What Should You Know Before Joining Interval International?

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Your Developer Determines Your Exchange Network

The same principle applies to II as to RCI. You do not choose your exchange network independently. If you buy Marriott Vacation Club, you exchange through II. If you buy Club Wyndham, you exchange through RCI. Confirm which exchange network your resort affiliates with before purchasing.

Quality vs. Volume

II’s resort inventory skews toward higher-quality properties. If you own at a quality resort and want to exchange into other quality resorts, II’s curated network works in your favor. If you want maximum geographic coverage and the widest range of destinations, RCI’s larger network offers more options. The right network depends on your travel preferences, and your developer determines which one you access.

Resale Owners: Check Your Membership Status

If you purchase a timeshare on the resale market, your developer membership fees do not transfer. You must pay for II membership yourself. MVW resale week owners who are not enrolled in the Abound program must pay the $99/year Standard membership (or higher) independently. Confirm your membership status and costs before purchasing resale.

Evaluate Total Exchange Costs

Annual membership ($99-$238 depending on tier) plus exchange fees plus guest certificate fees ($89 each, free for Platinum) represent the total annual exchange cost. Compare this to booking the desired destination directly as a cash rental. Exchange adds value when the resort quality and accommodation size exceed what you would get paying cash for a comparable hotel stay.

9. What Should Existing Interval International Members Know?

Deposit Early for Better Matches

Deposit your week as far in advance as possible. II evaluates exchange requests based on resort quality matching and deposit timing. Earlier deposits give II more inventory planning flexibility and generally yield better exchange results. Waiting until the last-minute limits your options.

Review Your Membership Tier

If you exchange more than once per year or frequently use guest certificates, compare the cost of upgrading to Gold or Platinum against your current annual fees. Platinum’s 3 free guest certificates ($267 value) alone offset the $139 upgrade fee if you use them. ShortStay exchanges (Gold and above) provide weekend and short-trip flexibility that Standard membership does not offer.

Getaways for Low-Demand Ownership

If your ownership is at a low-demand resort or off-peak season, Getaway cash bookings provide better value than depositing and exchanging. You avoid exchange fees and access the same resort inventory at discounted cash rates. Use exchange for your best trading weeks and Getaways for supplemental trips.

Track Network Changes

Some developers have moved their resorts between RCI and II over the years, or have dropped external exchange altogether in favor of internal platforms. If your resort’s exchange network affiliation changes, your booking options change with it. Monitor communications from your resort association and developer. Capital Vacations dropped II affiliation at the end of 2025 and moved to Trading Places International. Other affiliations continue to shift.

Consider the Abound Pathway (MVW Owners)

If you own a Marriott, Sheraton, or Westin week and are not enrolled in the Abound program, evaluate whether Abound enrollment adds value. Abound provides access to the full MVW portfolio without going through II exchange, plus Bonvoy elite status and hotel booking options. The tradeoff: Abound adds annual club dues. If you are using II primarily to exchange within the MVW portfolio, Abound achieves the same result more directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Interval International?

Interval International (II) is a vacation exchange and travel membership company. Founded in 1976 in Miami, II has approximately 1.54-million-member families and 3,200+ affiliated resorts in 80+ countries. II is owned by Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC). II allows timeshare owners to deposit their week or points and exchange them for stays at other affiliated resorts.

How much does Interval International membership cost?

II Standard membership costs $99/year (2026). Gold upgrade adds $64/year. Platinum upgrade adds $139/year. Multi-year discounts are available: 3 years for $252, 5 years for $396. Exchange fees and guest certificate fees ($89 each, free for Platinum up to 3/year) apply per transaction.

What is the difference between Interval International and RCI?

II (owned by MVW) is the quality-focused exchange network with 3,200+ resorts and ~1.5 million members. RCI (owned by TNL) is the larger network with 3,600+ resorts and 3.3 million members. II affiliates with Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Hyatt VC, and DVC. RCI affiliates with Club Wyndham, HGV, HICV, and Westgate. Your exchange network is determined by which developer you purchased from.

Who owns Interval International?

Interval International is owned by Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC). MVW acquired II as part of the $4.7 billion ILG acquisition in 2018. II operates within MVW’s Exchange and Third-Party Management segment, which reported $213 million in revenue for FY2025.

How many exchanges does II confirm annually?

Interval International confirmed approximately 506,000 exchanges in 2025, with a 97.7{47e772cd852496d685f7768c1e1ff3926845e99bc685d09b5cb3e90ff014ab6d} confirmation rate. This means that nearly all exchange requests submitted through II were fulfilled. Source: II 2025 disclosure guide.

Information in this article is current as of April 2026. Exchange programs, membership fees, and affiliated resort networks are subject to change. Please consult Interval International’s official materials and current fee schedule before making membership decisions. VacationPlaces does not endorse or recommend any specific product.