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   LONDON--(Business Wire)--Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services andan operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced theaddition of Dive Blue Beach Resort near Marsa Alam on Egypt's Red Sea Riviera.Upon the anticipated completion in June 2014, the first phase of the resort`sdevelopment will have 81 timeshare units, two large swimming pools, a marina,restaurants, and shops covering 15 acres (6 hectares) on a prime stretch ofcoastline. In addition to the shared ownership development, the self-containeddestination resort will have a 245 room hotel on site. "Dive Blue Beach Resort sets a new standard in Marsa Alam, renowned for itsunspoiled beaches and prime dive spots," said Sherif Khalil, Interval`s vicepresident of business development for Middle East and North Africa. "Itsworld-class dive centre will rival resorts in other Red Sea locations like Sharmel Sheikh and Hurghada. We're proud to add this impressive property toInterval's worldwide network." The centrepiece of the resort is its pristine beach, stretching almost a thirdof a mile (500 metres) along the Red Sea. Staff at the on-site dive centre canarrange classes for beginners and professional divers, as well as dive trips toarea reefs. Other planned amenities include two outdoor adult swimming poolswith rock formations and cascading water streams, two separate children's pools,and a beach bar. An indoor swimming pool is part of the Spa and Wellness Centrethat features fitness and spa treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, andwhirlpool baths. There are also two clay tennis courts and a 3,229 square foot(300 square metre) Kid's Club with its own swimming pool, playground, and indoorgame room. Housed in three-storey buildings with panoramic sea views, the 33 studios, 30one-bedroom, and 18 two-bedroom units will share amenities and services with theadjacent hotel, including 24-hour room service, concierge, babysitting, laundryand dry cleaning services, and a medical clinic. All of the luxury units arebeing constructed of the highest quality materials and furnished with modernsolid-wood furniture. With the completion of the second phase scheduled for2018, the resort will have a total of 162 timeshare units. "Marsa Alam is one of the fastest growing cities on Egypt`s Red Sea Riviera andDive Blue Beach Resort is its crown jewel," said Hany Roshdy, developer of DiveBlue. "We look forward to introducing Interval members to the unspoiled beautyand incomparable water sports of Marsa Alam." Blessed with reliable off-shore winds and a moderate climate with temperaturesranging from a low of 64 degrees F (18C) in the winter to a high of 113 F (45 C)during the summer months, Marsa Alam is also a favourite destination forwindsurfing, parasailing, and water-skiing. Other popular activities includeexcursions via glass bottom boat or submarine. Dive Blue Beach Resort is located just 13 miles (20 kilometres) south of MarsaAlam International Airport, with daily flights from many major European cities. About Interval InternationalInterval International operates membership programmes for vacationers andprovides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based inMiami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving thevacation ownership market since 1976. Today, Interval has an exchange network ofapproximately 2,700 resorts in more than 75 nations. Through offices in 16countries, Interval offers high-quality products and benefits to resort clientsand about 2 million families who are enrolled in various membership programmes.Interval is an operating business of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:IILG), a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to thevacation industry. Note to Editors: Photo available upon request.  Interval International LimitedMichael Myers, +44 (0) 20 8336 9515Group Director of Marketing and Travelmichael.myers@intervalintl.comCopyright Business Wire 2013