LAS VEGAS, May 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Resorts International® observed the 45(th) Annual Earth Day on April 22 and, for the third consecutive year, continued its annual tradition of planting a tree at each of its managed resorts worldwide . As a part of this beautification project, resort team members invited their members, owners and guests, to help them plant a tree on site. This initiative provides a feature that members, owners and their future generations can proudly revisit year after year as they continue to vacation with Diamond Resorts.

This was part of a massive company-wide campaign designed not only to commemorate the day, but to educate and involve Diamond Resorts team members and their guests in green efforts.

From Sahara Sunset in Malaga, Spain to Ka'anapali Beach Club in Maui, Hawaii, resorts featured Earth Day activities including making recycled paper and lavender oil, beach clean-up, recycling awareness workshops, scavenger hunts and Earth Day movie showings.

In addition, the company held an Earth Day event at its corporate headquarters in Las Vegas, at which 942 lbs. of e-waste was collected. Additionally, Diamond Resorts has diverted 245,896 bottles from landfills in 2014 by purchasing eco-friendly uniforms from Cintas.

"Earth Day is a big part of our annual activities across Diamond Resorts and we are committed to making meaningful contributions to our resort communities all around the globe," said Diamond Resorts International® President and CEO David Palmer. "According to Earth Day Network, it is the largest civic observation in the world; we are proud to have participated."

About Diamond Resorts International®
Diamond Resorts International® (NYSE: DRII), with its network of more than 330 vacation destinations located in 34 countries throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Australasia and Africa, provides guests with choice and flexibility to let them create their dream vacation, whether they are traveling an hour away or around the world. Our relaxing vacations have the power to give guests an increased sense of happiness and satisfaction in their lives, while feeling healthier and more fulfilled in their relationships, by enjoying memorable and meaningful experiences that let them Stay Vacationed.(TM)

Diamond Resorts International® manages vacation ownership resorts and sells vacation ownership points that provide members and owners with Vacations for Life® at over 330 managed and affiliated properties and cruise itineraries.

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