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The LUSSO Collection

Written by Jamie Cheng 10/24/2005
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Membership
Members (as of 1Q06) 35
Member cap 550
Growth from LY N/A
Allow designated use? 2 weeks per year
Waiting list? No
Fees
Membership deposit (highest) $325,000
Annual dues (highest) $25,000
Daily fee None
Confirmed plan days Unlimited
Additional day fee None
# membership plans 2
% refundable 100%+
Refund increases with deposit? Yes
Resignation ratio 3:1
Equity membership? No
Real estate investment opportunity? No
Destinations
# Destinations 8
# Homes 14
# Under construction 7
Planned 100
Real Estate
Average asset value $3.25 MM
Average size 3700 sf
Configuration 4 BR
Reservations
Member-to-home ratio 5.5:1
Advanced holiday reservations 1 guaranteed per year
Confirmed reservations 4 standard (<1 yr); 2 advanced (1-2 yrs)
Travel restrictions None
Online reservations Yes
Travel Services
Travel planning concierge Yes
Destination host Yes
Partners
Private jet services None
Travel agencies None
Other partners Lenox China
Club structure
% Owned vs. leased 2 of 14 with option to purchase
% Deposit used for operations 20%
Annual meeting No
Membership advisory committee Yes
Management strength
Principals Rapala, PwC
Hospitality experience Over 35 years
Real estate experience Wally Hobson, advisor
Celebrities None
Year founded 2005
Total reservations executed N/A

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