Former Destinations Hotels & Resorts Executive Jumpstarts Portofino Club National Rollout

Date: March 9, 2004

The Portofino Club, a luxury vacation club headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, recently recruited Brian Windle as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing to lead the company’s national rollout.

Brian’s extensive background in the resort industry makes him an integral part of the Portofino Club. He has held executive positions for some of the world’s most prominent hospitality companies. He was instrumental in the co-branding efforts for Destination Hotels & Resorts and launching and managing the "W" brand for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. "Brian’s extensive expertise in the industry will take Portofino Club to the next level," commented Portofino Club President Ed Anderson. "His success with W will prove invaluable in our national campaign and our continued success."

Prior to working with Starwood, Brian held positions with Westin Resorts, the Mauna Kea, the St. Francis in San Francisco, and the Aspen Ski Corp. He holds a BS in management from San Diego State University. In his leisure time, Brian enjoys attending the theatre, sampling gourmet foods from around the world, and playing golf.

The Portofino Club is an exclusive, non-equity private resort club that offers member the benefits of second home ownership without the hassle and cost of maintenance. The club currently has over a dozen destinations to exceed the expectations of the most demanding traveler. For more information on the Portofino Club, visit www.theportofinoclub.com or call 1.866.659.9990.