RCI (Resort Condominiums International), the well-known vacation exchange company, is owned by Wyndham Destinations, which is now part of Travel + Leisure Co. Wyndham Destinations was spun off from Wyndham Worldwide and operates RCI as part of its portfolio of travel and leisure brands
. RCI was originally founded by Christel and Jon DeHaan in 1974 and has evolved over nearly 50 years into a global leader in timeshare exchange, with a membership network spanning thousands of resorts worldwide
. Today, RCI operates under the parent company Travel + Leisure Co., which also owns other travel-related brands
. It is important to distinguish this RCI from other companies with similar acronyms, such as RCI Hospitality Holdings (which operates adult entertainment venues) or RCI Bank (owned by Groupe Renault)
. The RCI relevant to vacation exchanges and timeshare is owned by Wyndham Destinations/Travel + Leisure Co.
