Sunterra Senior Mgmt Changes

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Sunterra Corporation Announces Changes to Senior Management

James A. Weissenborn and C. Alan Bentley of Michigan-Based Mackinac Partners Named Interim President/C.E.O. of Sunterra Corporation and Interim C.O.O. Sunterra Europe

Press Release: Mackinac Partners
July 11, 2006
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI -- Sunterra Corporation (OTC:SNRR.PK), one of the world's largest vacation ownership companies, has appointed an interim financial management team with experience in corporate restructuring and financial turnaround. The company, which was delisted from the NASDAQ because of delayed financial statements and is subject to allegations of improper financial reporting, named James A. Weissenborn as its Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 22.
Source: Mackinac Partners

Weissenborn has served as the Managing Partner and President of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based Mackinac Partners, LLC since 1999. Mackinac Partners is a financial advisory firm that specializes in restructuring and turnaround management consulting, capital markets advisory services, merger and acquisition advisory services, strategic planning and litigation advisory services.

Weissenborn served as a member of Sunterra's Board of Directors since 2004 and was Vice President of Sunterra Financial Services from October 2001 to June 2003. He has held senior executive positions with numerous prominent companies including Pulte Homes and National Mortgage Corporation.

Sunterra also named C. Alan Bentley of Mackinac Partners as Interim Chief Operating Officer Sunterra Europe. Bentley is assisting with downsizing Sunterra Europe and implementing its restructuring plan. He has over 25 years of experience in crisis management and business reorganizations and extensive experience in the leisure and timeshare industry. He served as Sunterra's Interim Vice-President during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and as the Chapter 11 and 7 Trustee of Leisure Industries Corporation (NASDAQ:LESR), a developer and operator of vacation ownership resorts and land development properties.

To set up interviews/photography, call 248 202.0583.

Mackinac Partners of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is a nationally-renowned financial advisory firm that offers financial advisory services in a personalized boutique environment. The firm specializes in restructuring and turnaround management consulting, capital advisory services, merger and acquisition services, strategic planning and litigation advisory services. It services public and privately-held companies, debtors and creditor constituencies, equity investors, and senior company management. Its access to, and close relationships with, capital markets enables it to help companies raise various types of financing. Contact Mackinac Partners at 800 482.6901, info@mackinacpartners.com, and visit www.mackinacpartners.com

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Contact:
For Mackinac Partners
Anahid Lisa Derbabian, 248-202-0583
Maureen Evans, 248-723-1301

Source: Mackinac Partners

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Sunterra Names John Ziegelman Chairman

David Gubbay Steps Down as Chairman, Will Leave Board by Year End

LAS VEGAS, NV, Oct 27, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Sunterra Corporation (PINKSHEETS: SNRR) today announced that John Ziegelman has been named chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Ziegelman's appointment follows David Gubbay's decision to resign from the board due to business and personal commitments. Mr. Gubbay has agreed to remain a director at the pleasure of the board, but no later than the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition.

Mr. Ziegelman joined Sunterra's board in July 2006. He is the founder and chief investment officer of CD Capital Management LLC. Mr. Ziegelman also chairs Sunterra's Strategic Alternatives Committee.

Mr. Gubbay has served as a director and as Sunterra's chairman since July 2002.

"On behalf of the board of directors, I thank David for his contributions to Sunterra. I am pleased that he has agreed to temporarily remain on the board to ensure an orderly transition and to continue to help us make progress on resolving important issues," Mr. Ziegelman said.

About Sunterra

Sunterra is one of the world's largest vacation ownership companies with more than 318,000 owner families and nearly 100 branded or affiliated vacation ownership resorts throughout the continental United States and Hawaii, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Mexico. Sunterra news releases, as well as additional news and information on the company, can be found at www.sunterra.com.

CONTACT:
Marilyn Windsor
(702) 304-7149