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CREATIVE LEISURE INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES NEW LEADER
PETALUMA, CA (Jan. 7, 2008)–Creative Leisure International announced today that Simon Goodall has been named Senior Vice President of Luxury Brands and Business Development, effective immediately. In this role, he will lead the company's full suite of luxury travel businesses, including Creative Leisure, Villas of Distinction, and Island Hideaways. Goodall will continue in his role as Senior Vice President of Business Development at World Travel Holdings, Creative Leisure's parent company.

"Our luxury brands have a legacy of delivering personalized service and expertise to both agents and their customers, incorporating our full range of world-class hotels, luxury villas, car rentals, flights, and activities." Goodall said. "This year, as we build upon that legacy, we're looking forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary in a way that appropriately thanks the travel agency community for its continued support."

This change in leadership coincides with a number of exciting improvements at Creative Leisure, including the addition of Costa Rica to the company's portfolio of destinations and the expansion of winter operating hours to manage increased call volume from travel agents. The company has also increased the frequency of its promotional communications to provide agents with more offers and more information; for instance, Villas of Distinction recently introduced a Villa of the Month newsletter to keep both agents and customers better informed of their options for luxury vacations. Villas of Distinction has also added members to its concierge team in order to provide additional service.

Since joining World Travel Holdings in 2001, Goodall has led a number of key initiatives in Information Technology, Product Management, and Revenue Management; he also helped forge key strategic partnerships and form important new business ventures. In July 2007, Goodall joined Creative Leisure as Vice President of Luxury Brands and Business Development, and his promotion represents an expansion of this role.

"Simon has played a critical role in many recent successes, and he brings a unique wealth of experiences to the leadership of our Luxury Travel division," said Jeff Tolkin, co-CEO of World Travel Holdings. "I know that his strong background in sales, business development, technology, product, and finance will prove to be a key catalyst of Creative Leisure's future growth. With the knowledge he has gained working with our luxury brands over the past several months, he is ideally qualified to ensure a seamless transition."

Goodall replaces Frank Samson, who leaves the company to pursue an entrepreneurial opportunity outside the travel industry. Samson became Creative Leisure's President in 2003 and, in short order, helped the company reach new heights with key acquisitions, including Villas of Distinction and Island Hideaways. Samson also helped launch Creative Leisure's newest brand, Trips of Distinction.

"Over the past five years, I have truly enjoyed the business relationships and many friendships that I have established . . .," Samson said. "Peter Henze (Founder of Creative Leisure) gave me the opportunity in 2003 to join a fine organization and team with some of the best people I've ever had the pleasure of working with."

Tolkin echoed Samson's sentiments:

"As one of the original members of the WTH leadership team, my brother (co-CEO of World Travel Holdings Brad Tolkin) and I have had the privilege of working with Frank for over four years," Tolkin said. "Frank was integral in leading, managing, and growing our Luxury Travel division, and we wish him only the best in his new career endeavor."
Creative Leisure International
Creative Leisure International is a privately-held company headquartered in Petaluma, CA, and a division of World Travel Holdings, Inc., Port Washington, NY. The company wholesales high-end resorts in Hawaii, California Wine Country, Tahiti, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean. Villas of Distinction wholesales villas in the Caribbean, Italy, France, Mexico, California Wine Country, and Hawaii. The company's team of reservation specialists helps plan the complete vacation experience, including discounted airfare through most major airlines. Business-class and first-class air service is available to most destinations. Hertz is the worldwide car rental partner.

For reservations, contact Creative Leisure International at 800-413-1000, e-mail res@creativeleisure.com or visit www.creativeleisure.com. Contact Villas of Distinction at 800-289-0900, e-mail at villas@villasofdistinction.com, or visit at www.villasofdistinction.com. Travel agents interested in booking groups of 10 or more travelers can contact Creative Leisure's Group Desk at 800-839-6000.
For more information call 800-413-1000 or visit www.CreativeLeisure.com.