A (Sales) Message I am Receiving from Our Management Co. About Exciting New Affiliations

[CADiving]

Hi all,
It's been a while. Years ago we bought a week at Channel Island Shores, a resort close to the beach in So. Cal., and we use it annually, so I don't spend a lot of time on the boards.

That said, I am receiving an email about once a week. It says it's from Channel Island Shores Team, but I am certain it comes from a sales wing of Grand Pacific Resorts, our management company. Clearly, by my previous statement I think its a TS sales "opportunity," but I want to see if any of you might be able to figure out what they are upselling from the text of the message. The message is as follows:

**** Message Starts***
Our valued owner,

There have been some very significant changes to how you and your family can now use your ownership moving forward but our records indicate that you still have not received this important update. In order for you and your family to benefit from these new options, it is important that we have a brief discussion with you as soon as possible.

After many years of working to establish a beneficial affiliation with the premier network of vacation ownership developers including Marriott, Four Seasons, Hyatt, Sheraton and Westin, we are very happy to notify you that, as of today, we have finally been admitted into this exclusive network of resorts.

This is an extremely time-limited offer that expires soon. To learn how to maximize your new resort options, schedule a personal consultation with our team right away. Simply choose your preferred appointment method below.

You’ll want to have your computer, ownership information, and spouse or significant other with you on the call.
**** End of Message***

Anyway, I don't really want to call or email the sender, as I prefer not to start any communication with TS Sales folks. At the same time, I would like to know if the "opportunity" really is something new and interesting.

Any feedback will be appreciated!

Thanks!

CADiving/
Jim S.

 

[claraj]

Sounds like you now have access to Interval International.

 

[WorldT]

Sounds like you now have access to Interval International.

Same thoughts.

 

[bizaro86]

Sounds like you now have access to Interval International.

And probably the "opportunity" to buy something - maybe a club interval points conversion

 

[WorldT]

And probably the "opportunity" to buy something - maybe a club interval points conversion

Of course! If it was just to tell the owners they can now use II, they could have just included that in the mail. They will use this to try to sell the OP something. Sales people gotta sale.

 

[CADiving]

Thank you for your responses. I must admit, I never investigated whether or not we had II access. As I said, we bought at our home resort to use it and enjoy it. But, I was under the impression that we already had access to II. That said, you all may be right. I just looked in II's resort directory and our management company, Grand Pacific Resorts, properties are in it. They used to be RCI only, but I have no idea when that changed. Anyway, I did find Channel Island Shores in it as well.

Alright, we'll call it answered enough without risking any time or $$$ going to TS sales people.

Have a good weekend and thanks again!