What Vacation Internationale does

Vacation Internationale (operating as VI Resorts, or VI Resorts by Westgate) is an owner-controlled vacation club that sells points-based timeshare memberships and operates a network of 42 resort properties across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Its resort portfolio spans Hawaii (14 properties), the Pacific Northwest (8), the US Southwest (6), the US Southeast (4), Canada (5), Mexico (2), and the US Northeast (1), covering beach, mountain, ski, and urban destinations. The company generates revenue through initial points-based vacation ownership sales plus recurring annual Operating Fund (maintenance) fees charged to existing owners. Its core technology is a points-based reservation system paired with the VI Owners online portal (viowners.com), which enables members to request and review reservations, track points balances, and pay Operating Fund bills online, supplemented by a phone-based Owner Services Call Center (800.444.6633) operating extended Pacific hours and bilingual (English/Spanish) web support.

Founded in 1973/1974 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company has been in continuous operation for over 50 years, with member ownership records dating back to the late 1970s. In 2026, Vacation Internationale was rebranded as VI Resorts by Westgate and integrated into the Westgate Resorts portfolio — Westgate being described as the largest independently-owned timeshare company in the world — bringing club-management expertise and cross-brand distribution potential to VI's existing owner base. Customer acquisition relies on direct sales presentations and a member referral program, while member retention is reinforced by switching costs inherent to the timeshare model and exchange partnerships extending access to hundreds of additional destinations beyond the directly-operated portfolio.

Vacation Internationale is a private company (Vacation Internationale, Inc., incorporated in the USA) with no public funding rounds, no disclosed revenue, and a headcount in the 251–500 range. The business is governed through an owner-controlled structure with member representation via the VI Owner Association, and operations are supplemented by related-entity Vacation Ownership Sales, Inc. The company's competitive position rests on its multi-decade brand, its diversified real estate footprint, and its now-affiliated status with Westgate Resorts' larger club-management infrastructure.

Name

Vacation Internationale

Legal name

Vacation Internationale, Inc.

Website

https://viresorts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Vacation Internationale operates a points-based timeshare vacation ownership club managing 42 resort properties across the US, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico, serving consumer members under the Westgate Resorts portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Timeshare Vacation Ownership

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort & Branded Residence Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAE), Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Vacation ownership
• Timeshare resorts
• Vacation club
• Points-based membership
• Resort management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vacation Ownership Points Sales: VI Resorts operates as a vacation ownership (timeshare) club where members purchase points-based memberships. Members use their points to reserve accommodations at any of the VI resort properties. The company generates revenue from initial point purchases and ongoing annual maintenance fees (Operating Fund).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vacation Internationale operates VI Resorts, an owner-controlled vacation club that sells points-based timeshare memberships granting members access to a network of 42 resort properties across the United States (including Hawaii), Canada, and Mexico. Members purchase and maintain vacation points that they redeem for accommodations of varying length and size, with additional exchange access to hundreds of external destinations through partner relationships. The company generates revenue from initial point sales and recurring annual Operating Fund (maintenance) fees.

Product overview

VI Resorts is an owner-controlled vacation club operated by Vacation Internationale under the Westgate Resorts portfolio. The company offers timeshare/interval ownership vacation experiences across approximately 40+ resort properties spanning the US, Canada, and Mexico. Members access vacation benefits through a points-based system, with properties ranging from beach destinations in Hawaii and Mexico to mountain resorts in Colorado and ski properties in Canada. The VI Owners Portal (viowners.com) provides online reservation management, points tracking, and bill payment services. VI Resorts represents the newest brand in the Westgate timeshare portfolio, bringing over 50 years of vacation experience to members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VI Resorts Vacation Ownership Club An owner-controlled vacation club operated by Vacation Internationale under the Westgate Resorts portfolio, providing members with points-based access to a network of approximately 42 resort properties across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
• VI Owners Portal (viowners.com) Online member portal enabling owners to request and review reservations, track VI points balances, view and pay Operating Fund bills, and access member services.
• Northwest US Resorts Collection of 8 resort properties in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain states including Beachcomber (Ocean Shores, WA), Blackbird Lodge (Leavenworth, WA), The Embarcadero (Newport, OR), The Inn at Otter Crest (Otter Rock, OR), The Pines at Sunriver (Sunriver, OR), Point Brown (Ocean Shores, WA), VI at Homestead (Lynden, WA), and The Village at Steamboat (Steamboat Springs, CO).
• Southwest US Resorts Collection of 6 resort properties in the Southwest US including Carriage House Las Vegas, Kingsbury of Tahoe, Marina Inn, The Oasis (Palm Springs), Tahoe Trail, and Westgate Painted Mountain Golf Resort.
• Northeast and Southeast US Resorts Resort properties in the Eastern US including The Cove at Yarmouth (Cape Cod, MA) in the Northeast and Ventura at Boca Raton, Westgate Blue Tree Resort (Lake Buena Vista, FL), Westgate Palace Resort (Orlando, FL), and Windjammer Resort & Club (Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL) in the Southeast.
• Hawaii Resorts Collection of 14 resort properties across Hawaiian islands including Aloha Towers, Waikiki Skytower, Fairway Villa (Oahu); Hololani, Kauhale Makai, Kihei Kai Nani, Papakea, Pono Kai (Maui); Kapaa Shore, Makai Club (Kauai); Royal Kuhio (Oahu); and Sea Mountain and Sea Village (Big Island).
• Canada Resorts Collection of 5 resort properties in British Columbia including The Clock Tower (Whistler), Pinnacle Lodge (Sun Peaks), Rosewood Inn (Victoria), Royal Victoria Suites (Victoria), and VI at Rosedale on Robson (Vancouver).
• Mexico Resorts Two resort properties in Mexico: Torres Mazatlan (Mazatlan, Sinaloa) and Vallarta Torre (Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco), offering beachfront vacation experiences with amenities including pools, restaurants, beaches, and water activities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Westgate ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVI Resorts is a brand within the Westgate Resorts portfolio. Westgate Resorts is described as the largest independently-owned timeshare company in the world and is bringing its expertise in club management to the VI Resorts portfolio. VI Resorts by Westgate represents the newest brand in the Westgate timeshare portfolio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Westgate Resorts: Westgate Resorts is the parent/portfolio company of VI Resorts and the world's largest independently-owned timeshare operator. It is comparable as the umbrella brand offering points-based vacation ownership across a broader portfolio of resorts, with materially overlapping member economics and exchange network.

Direct peers

• Hilton Grand Vacations: Hilton Grand Vacations operates a points-based vacation ownership club with multi-destination resort access. It directly mirrors VI's core business model of selling points/intervals for use across a managed resort network, serving similar timeshare-member customer segments.
• Marriott Vacation Club: Marriott Vacation Club is a points-based timeshare program offering multi-destination resort access within Marriott's portfolio. Highly comparable on product (points-based ownership), customer base (vacation-owning families), and network exchange model.
• Wyndham Destinations (now Travel + Leisure Co.): Travel + Leisure Co. operates Wyndham's timeshare/club division, the largest vacation ownership platform globally. Directly comparable on points-based club structure, large multi-destination network, and recurring maintenance-fee revenue streams.
• Holiday Inn Club Vacations: Holiday Inn Club Vacations operates a timeshare/vacation club model with a network of resort properties across the US. Comparable product offering (points-based access, family-oriented resort portfolio) and competitive overlap in the US family-vacation segment.
• Bluegreen Vacations: Bluegreen Vacations runs a points-based vacation ownership program with a portfolio of resorts across the US. Comparable as a mid-size independent timeshare operator using a points system and exchange network, similar to VI's positioning.
• Diamond Resorts (now Hilton Grand Vacations): Diamond Resorts was a major independent timeshare operator acquired by Hilton Grand Vacations; historically a direct comparable on points-based club, multi-destination resort network, and family-vacation membership base.
• WorldMark by Wyndham: WorldMark is Wyndham's points-based vacation club with a network of resorts, similar in scale and structure to VI's 42-property network. Direct comparable on points/credits-based ownership model and diverse geographic footprint in resort destinations.

Others

• RCI (Resort Condominiums International): RCI is the world's largest vacation exchange network, enabling timeshare owners (including VI members) to trade points/weeks for stays at affiliated resorts. Adjacent but enabling — VI's exchange relationships extend its effective network through RCI and similar platforms.
• Interval International: Interval International is a major vacation exchange network that pairs with timeshare operators to extend destination reach. Comparable as an ecosystem participant — VI's exchange partnerships likely include Interval International, making it an enabling peer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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