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RCI and Sterling Resorts announce enhanced partnership

RCI and Sterling Resorts announce enhanced partnership

Time of India05-08-2025
Resorts & Condominiums International and Sterling Resorts, announced an enhanced partnership that will significantly expand access to Sterling's exceptional resorts for RCI members.
The strengthened affiliation will allow RCI members to access Sterling's resorts, known for their warm hospitality, unique destinations, and exceptional service. This includes three new resort affiliations in Pench, Coorg, and Udaipur, further diversifying the holiday options available to RCI members. These new additions complement Sterling's existing award-winning properties, such as the Green Award winner in Sterling Munnar and the Gold Crown Property Sterling Yercaud, said a release issued by RCI and Sterling.
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The newly affiliated Sterling resorts are Sterling Padam, Pench; Sterling Brookstone, Coorg; and Sterling Aravalli, Udaipur.In addition to these new affiliations, RCI members can continue to enjoy Sterling's properties Sterling Munnar and Sterling Yercaud. Lucas Ramos , senior director, travel & membership – Asia, Pacific & India at RCI said, 'Sterling Resorts stands as one of India's premier holiday experiences, known for its warm hospitality, unique destinations, and exceptional service. At RCI, we're proud to count Sterling as a longstanding affiliate partner. Together, we create memorable getaways for our members by offering access to some of India's most sought-after locations—from the serene hills of Coorg to Udaipur, the vibrant city of lakes. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to delivering high-quality vacations tailored to the needs of today's Indian and international travellers.'This partnership allows RCI members to exchange their timeshare weeks or points for stays at these newly affiliated Sterling Resorts, providing them with even more diverse and premier vacation options within India, added the release.
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