Interhome expands in the US

Interhome, Europe's fastest-growing holiday homes group is expanding throughout the United States. It has concluded a co-operation agreement with ResortQuest, the leading US company specialising in holiday property rentals. The deal will create the largest holiday rental management network in the world.

Under the tie-up, Florida-based ResortQuest will market to American holidaymakers Interhome's 30,000 rental properties in 21 European countries. Interhome will market to its European customers, ResortQuest's 16,000 holiday rental properties in the USA. The agreement guarantees exclusivity to both partners. The agreement will run initially for three years and take effect from 31 July 2008, from which date the booking systems of both companies will be interlinked. Full integration will be completed by the end of July 2009 and both companies will continue to operate under their respective brand names.

Interhome’s operations in Fort Lauderdale (Florida) will be transferred to the Resort Quest headquarters in Fort Walton Beach (Florida). There is a fantastic choice of properties available in Idaho, Nevada, California, Utah, Colorado, Alabama, Georgia, South California, Delaware, Hawaii, Florida, Mexico and British Columbia in Canada.

Simon Lehmann, CEO Interhome Group, says, “This cooperation agreement is another major milestone on our way to becoming the market leader in Europe by 2010. We share a like-minded philosophy and this is reflected in our respective portfolios with superior quality properties, available year-round in a wide range of holiday destinations. Interhome and ResortQuest make an ideal partnership. Unlike our main competitors, Interhome also offer added value through our extensive networks of local service offices with on-site staff”.

ResortQuest CEO Park Brady said, “The new alliance with Interhome represented extraordinary opportunities for anyone looking for a choice of holiday rentals”. He added: “This deal will broaden the global presence of both partners, result in greater choice for our guests and increase international business for our homeowners”.

Interhome specialises in the letting of selected holiday homes, apartments and chalets. In 2007 the group rented properties to nearly half a million guests. Interhome has more than 40 years' experience in the letting of holiday accommodation and provides the highest standards of service and quality.

In addition to properties in 21 European countries, Interhome already handles some 200 properties in the USA (Florida) where it has been active for the past 17 years. ResortQuest – which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary – provides a one-stop rental resource in North America’s premier resort destinations, including beach, ski and golf locations. Its portfolio of nearly 16,000 properties totals some 50,000 rooms.

For reservations go to interhome.co.uk.