Everlands
Executives

The ultra-luxury Everlands planned on acquiring 45 historic resorts around the world, providing members unlimited access, all while maintaining a focus on conservation. "Members have unlimited access to 45 of the most stunning, iconic places of natural beauty on Earth, and Everlands' mission is to conserve these extraordinary destinations, which have been selected for their historic importance and storied pasts, for future generations," the young destination club said.

The club was co-founded by Bob Burch, bringing a great deal of hospitality experience to the club as well as investor capital. The club also counted Lehman Brothers as financiers and investors of the club.

Unfortunately, when Lehman Brothers announced their bankruptcy, the Dow Jones would drop nearly 300 points. Not only did Everlands lose a strong financial source in Lehman Brothers, but the chaos of the financial markets all but halted sales for numerous clubs in the destination club sector.

Ken May
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner

Bob Burch
Co-Founder and Chairman

James Millership
Co-Founder and Chief Strategic Officer

Early in 2009, the club ceased their sales and marketing efforts and began to explore opportunities to find another destination club to absorb their members.

In October of 2009, Everlands and Ultimate Escapes would announce an exclusive agreement where Everlands members could join Ultimate Escapes with preferred membership terms while Ultimate Escapes would continue the conservation focus of the eco-friendly Everlands.