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About the Acquisition

1. Why has Hilton Grand Vacations acquired Bluegreen Vacations?
Hilton Grand Vacations’ acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations unites two highly complementary businesses, further enhancing our vision to become a premier vacation ownership and experiences company and growing to approximately 700,000 Members worldwide. We remain committed to providing our Owners and Members with a diverse range of vacation options to last for generations, in addition to premier exclusive events and travel experiences:

• More Destinations: The acquisition expands HGV’s portfolio by adding nearly 50 managed resorts in 14 new destinations like Nashville, New Orleans, San Antonio and Vail, as well as an expanded number of great outdoor destinations.
• More Experiences: With Bluegreen Vacations, come exciting new partnerships with Bass Pro Shops and Nascar. You will be hearing more about these partnerships in the future.
• Commitment to Your Vacation Ownership: We are committed to continuing to provide exceptional vacations while bringing outstanding services and benefits to our Owners. At this time both companies will continue to operate independently, and access to your vacation ownership and membership will not change.
• Commitment to Excellence: Hilton Grand Vacations and Bluegreen Vacations are both dedicated to creating exceptional travel experiences and are guided by our core values of acting with excellence, integrity and trust.

2. Will HGV and Bluegreen Vacations remain a publicly traded company?
Bluegreen Vacations is now a subsidiary of HGV, which will continue to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “HGV.”

Timeshare Ownership

3. Will the acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations affect Owners and Members?
Your vacation ownership and access rights stay the same. Owners and Members also will continue to have access to their existing resort exchange and/or membership programs.

4. I’m an HGV Max Member. Will I have to make a new purchase to access Bluegreen Vacations resorts?
We are currently evaluating how to expand HGV Max benefits across the new, larger portfolio. If successful in this expansion, existing Members with HGV Max benefits will not have to make an additional purchase to access the expanded portfolio of resorts once available. Details will be shared at a later date.

5. Will Bluegreen Vacations resorts become available to Members without HGV Max benefits?
We are currently evaluating how to expand HGV Max benefits across the new, larger portfolio.

6. Will the terms of my current timeshare ownership change? Will my 2024 fees go up due to the acquisition?
Your vacation ownership remains the same and you will continue to make reservations the same way you do now. There will be no changes to any 2024 Club Dues, Resort Dues, maintenance fees or management charges because of the acquisition. While 2024 fees and dues increased in some areas, these changes were the result of external factors, such as higher insurance, external labor costs and property taxes, which are unrelated to the acquisition.

7. Will I be able to merge my ownership interests now that the acquisition has closed?
Each company’s vacation ownership interests cannot be merged. Access to your timeshare will stay the same.

8. Will I be able to transfer my existing timeshare ownership to Bluegreen Vacations?
Each company’s vacation ownership interests cannot be transferred. Access to your timeshare will stay the same.

9. Will HGV buy my Bluegreen Vacations timeshare now that the acquisition has closed?
HGV is unable to buy any timeshares from Bluegreen Vacations Members. Access to your vacation ownership will stay the same.

10. Will HGVClub, The Club or Extraordinary Escapes Members automatically become part of Bluegreen Vacations Member program?
No; your Member program affiliation stays the same and all the features and benefits you enjoy today, as well as access to your vacation ownership, will not change. We are currently evaluating how to expand HGV Max benefits across the new, larger portfolio.

11. Will HGV continue to sell deeded and trust products?
HGV will continue to sell its deeded and points-based trust products as it does today. If new membership products become available in the future, we’ll be sure to communicate these with you.

Inventory Availability, RCI & Destination Xchange Access

12. Will the acquisition impact inventory availability?
At this time, the Hilton Grand Vacations and Bluegreen Vacations are operating separately. Accordingly, you will continue to access available inventory in the same manner you did before the acquisition. To access inventory that is not owned or managed by HGV, you will need to do so through RCI or Destination Xchange, based on your existing resort exchange and the rules of the respective membership programs. As always, Members are encouraged to book as far out as reservation windows allow. Please refer to your membership program rules for more details.

13. Can I use my points now to access Bluegreen Vacations resorts?
Although we are evaluating how to expand HGV Max benefits across the new, larger portfolio currently, you may access Bluegreen Vacations resorts through RCI or Destination Xchange. .

14. Will Bluegreen Vacations resorts be available to book through rental sites like Hilton.com, DiamondResortsandHotels.com or our Member websites?

For the time being, Bluegreen Vacations resorts will continue to be available for rental reservations in the same way they were before the acquisition.

15. I’m thinking of joining HGV Max. How will the acquisition impact my purchase?
Although we are evaluating how to provide our HGV Max Members access across the new, larger portfolio, decisions to join HGV Max should be made upon the program’s current benefits.

16. I heard that you were working with Bass Pro Shops as part of the acquisition. What does this mean for Members?
We will keep you informed as more details become available. Please stay tuned.

Relationship With Hilton

17. Will HGV’s relationship with Hilton change, including Hilton Honors Points conversions?
Our existing long-term agreement with Hilton remains, including access to more than 7,200 resorts and hotels globally. HGVClub Members and those with HGV Max benefits also continue to have the option to convert their points to Hilton Honors Points based on the rules of their membership program. For details, please review the rules of your membership program, which are available on your Member website.

18. Will HGV retain the Hilton brand following the acquisition?
Hilton Grand Vacations remains one of Hilton’s many brands. The Hilton values and standards are cornerstones of our business.

Brand Standards

19. Will Bluegreen Vacations resorts meet HGV’s brand standards?
HGV plans to rebrand the majority of Bluegreen Vacations resorts into the HGV family of brands over a phased, multi-year period. We will communicate details about rebranding efforts as they are finalized.

Updates & Communications

20. How will I be notified of upcoming changes?
As details are finalized, we will communicate with Owners and Members to keep you informed along the way. HGV will continue to leverage existing communication channels, including updates via email, Member website notifications and announcements posted in our Club Traveler newsletter. 

21. Who can I contact with additional questions or concerns related to the acquisition?
As details are finalized, we will communicate with Owners and Members to keep you informed. Bluegreen Vacations Club Members should contact their membership program for more information.