Released on: September 11, 2008, 1:57 pm

Press Release Author: Amanda Patrick/Ypartnership

Industry: Real Estate

Press Release Summary: Leading theme park brand partners with Discover Vacation
Homes to support national awareness of Orlando vacation home rentals


Press Release Body: ORLANDO, Fla. (September 11, 2008) – In a landmark partnership,
the Worlds of Discovery parks in Florida - SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove in
Orlando, and Busch Gardens Africa and Adventure Island in Tampa - join the vacation
home industry’s consumer advocacy group, Discover Vacation Homes, with a common goal
to grow the awareness of Orlando’s professionally managed vacation rentals to
travelers nationwide. Worlds of Discovery Florida is one of the first local
affiliates to join the nonprofit association’s Central Florida chapter.

“This alliance will benefit Central Florida’s tourism and hospitality industries
greatly as we work to unite the travel community and increase awareness of the
area’s strong vacation rental product,” states Steve Trover, President of Discover
Vacation Homes. “We are both thrilled and honored to announce the support of such a
prestigious organization.”

Sponsorship assistance by area tourism partners helps to fund Discover Vacation
Homes’ publicity efforts throughout the remainder of this year and supports the
group in its preparations for a national launch in 2009. The association is
currently accepting allied memberships on a local level for the remainder of 2008
and beyond. National memberships will be available beginning in October of this
year.

“We believe firmly in strong partnerships that help grow our destination,” said Tim
Swan, vice president of sales for Worlds of Discovery Florida. “We’re looking
forward to working with Discover Vacation Homes to broaden awareness of alternative
lodging to the more than 40 million visitors who come to Orlando each year.”

For further information about the organization or to learn how to get involved,
visit http://www.DiscoverVacationHomes.com, call 1-800-557-0135, or email
JoinIn@DiscoverVacationHomes.com.

About Discover Vacation Homes
The first vacation home rental association of its kind, Discover Vacation Homes
works to promote and publicize vacation rentals as one of Central Florida’s
fastest-growing lodging categories. The organization is comprised of the most
well-established professional management companies in the industry, collectively
representing nearly 13 percent of all vacation homes in the Orlando area. Vacation
rentals often cost less than a single hotel room, provide considerably more space
and, in many instances, amenities not found in one’s own home. Association
membership is based on a commitment to uphold Discover Vacation Homes’ code of
ethics and business practices to ensure guests are provided a quality lodging
experience. For more information and to view a list of member companies, visit
www.DiscoverVacationHomes.com.

About Worlds of Discovery
The Worlds of Discovery parks in Florida include SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica – the
new waterpark by SeaWorld - and Discovery Cove, all in Orlando, as well as Busch
Gardens Africa and Adventure Island in Tampa. Additionally, the parks support the
SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, a non-profit, private charitable
foundation committed to supporting wildlife and habitat conservation, research,
education and animal rescue programs worldwide.

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Web Site: http://www.DiscoverVacationHomes.com

Contact Details: Media Contact:
Amanda Patrick
Account Executive, Ypartnership Public Relations
Amanda.Patrick@ypartnership.com
(407) 838-1829