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Perspective Magazine Confirms Media Sponsorship of 18th Industry Event for 2009

June 23, 2009 by Paul · Leave a Comment 

Over the past twelve months (http://www.theperspectivemagazine.com) has continued to expand its reach throughout the shared ownership arena, and is now pleased to announce media sponsorship of a new industry event to be held in , .

“It’s fantastic to have Media Group to support the inaugural Absolute Shared Ownership & Event in beautiful and appreciate their support to help us attract those overseas companies currently looking at for new sales opportunities, new opportunities and new fantastic four and five star inventory acquisitions.” Said Bryan Lunt, Chairman of .

Paul Mattimoe, CEO of commented, “We have always had a close affinity to the Asian marketplace, from where our group of companies originated some six years ago, so we are particularly pleased to add a conference in this region to our schedule of events”

The event provides informative seminars, excellent networking opportunities with leading property developers, and owners and operators, direct marketing organisations and management specialists, as well as a first hand opportunity to see three real working fractional ownership resorts and sales centres in , including ’s designer development .

“We look at the event as being the first of its kind in , bringing together companies such as Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Interval International, / Hutchinson Trustee’s, and many more with excellent facilities at Patong beach’s Millennium , an ultra modern conference venue.”  Concludes Mr. Lunt.

The event is to be held on 12-13th October at Millennium Patong , , , and will be providing more detailed information for delegates in due course.

For information on advertising and editorial opportunities with Perspective Magazine & Owners Perspective Magazine; the leading independent B2B & B2C magazines for the timeshare and fractional ownership industries visit www.perspectiverates.com
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Absolute Launches Thai Vacation Ownership Program

June 11, 2009 by Paul · Leave a Comment 

Absolute aims for over 2,000 Thai memberships by end 2009 – Thais offered more than 2,000 destinations Worldwide

targets Thai market for expansion with the launch of ‘Thai ’

(part of Absolute Groups diverse business operations) is a leading international operator in and . AVC has been in operation since 1998, and now has 21 offices worldwide including 3 new strategic offices this year; one in Iran, and 2 offices in Bangkok. The new offices in Bangkok add to ’s strong presence with offices in Pattaya, Samui and also.

Mr. Bryan Lunt, Chairman of commented, “ program will play a major role in the growth of tourism. With the growth in branded hotels and developments throughout in the past few years, provides a solution to boost occupancy and tourism revenues for the country.”

membership offers premium package price ranging from THB 250,000 – 800,000 for full membership depending on seasons and unit size selected. Member can use holiday entitlements more than 2,000 affiliate resorts worldwide.

Mr. , Managing Director, () said “ has the potential to become the number one market for in . Interest from Thais is growing and the number of Thai buyers also continues to grow. And currently there are only a few major brand membership schemes available in . currently has 250 memberships since the start of operations two months ago. We aim for 2,000 family members by end of the year”

AVC recently launched a marketing campaign called ‘test drive’ which allows potential customers to try the product before buying. As part of this program, Absolute has already offered trips to more than 4,000 families come to this.

of companies is a multinational group specializing in mixed-use and development, management and . currently employs over 950 staff and operates 21 offices worldwide including three offices in Spain (Tenerife, Barcelona and Marbella); five offices in (two in Bangkok, one in Pattaya, and Koh Samui each); one office in Turkey; five offices in China (two in Beijing, two in Hong Kong and one in Hainan); two offices in Pavlodar and Almaty in Kazakhstan, three offices in Russia (Moscow, Vladivostock and Khabarovsk,); Kiev in Ukraine, and Iran.

(AVC)
 is a market leader in the business and has affiliated resorts with , a global quality vacation exchange organization, and offers its club members more than 2,500 destinations in more than 80 countries. The office is the Thai headquarters of and is the hub for the Group’s expansion throughout .
has over 16,000 member families worldwide and expects to generate global sales in excess of USD 50 million in 2009. More information, visit ClubAbsolute.com

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Founded in 1998 the group consists of six business sectors: Absolute Developments – mixed-used and developer, Absolute Management – , and mixed-use development management and services, – leading worldwide membership, AbsoluteThai – lifestyle magazine publishing; North Shore Real Estate – real estate broker licensed in ; and Absolute Bangla Club – the most stylish bar in the heart of Soi Bangla. More information, visit AbsoluteWorld.net

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Phuket Absolutely Clean

June 2, 2009 by Paul · Leave a Comment 

of Companies – , led by Andrew Parker, Managing Director (middle in blue shirt) and Absolute managers and staff of its 6 business segments, participated in ‘Clean Day’ on May 28 at Absolute Chandara and Spa beach front and beach.

‘Clean Day’ is a campaign created by a group of hotels and local business people, to encourage all hotels and businesses to keep beaches around clean during ’s Summer Seasons. The day is hoped to be expanded to create an ongoing working model so beach communities can accomplish this task year round.

Andrew Parker said that “On behalf of in , we are all committed to contributing to ’s environment and participating in this community campaign to promote . We look forward to welcoming all to this summer season.”

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Founded in 1998 the group consists of six business sectors: Absolute Developments – mixed-used and developer, Absolute Management – , and mixed-use development management and services, – leading worldwide membership, AbsoluteThai – lifestyle magazine publishing; North Shore Real Estate – real estate broker licensed in ; and Absolute Bangla Club – the most stylish bar in the heart of Soi Bangla. More information, visit AbsoluteWorld.net

of companies recently invested 200 million baht in and management, and expansion 2009. Absolute’s portfolio includes Absolute Sea Pearl and Spa, Absolute Patongville and Spa, Absolute Chandara and Spa. Absolute Bangla Suites and Absolute Beach at Nakalay will be open this year, Absolute San Sabai to open in 2010 and in 2011. currently have over 16,000 family member worldwide.

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Absolute Group Invests Bht 200 million In Resort And Hotel Management, And Vacation Ownership Expansion

June 2, 2009 by Paul · Leave a Comment 

10 years of success and commitment to Thailand tourism.
New portfolios and rapid growth of demand in vacation ownership.

of companies – the multinational group specializing in mixed-use and   development and management, and vacation ownership – celebrates 10 years of success with rapid expansion in and and mix-used management and vacation ownership.

is committed to Thailand’s tourism industry with an investment of more than BHT 200 million baht in 2009. The group’s expansion will help to boost tourism in and Thailand in the long-term.

Mr. , Chairman of commented, “We see the expansion plan during this crisis climate as a challenge, and it will bring the best from of our management and team. We are confident in our worldwide operations and there is a clear trend and demand for quality branded and professionally managed mixed-used management and share ownership products.”

Absolute Management (ARM) is experienced in professional hospitality management for and properties and mixed-use developments. The Group’s management division already has three new boutique hotels for opening in 2009 and 2010, and ‘yooPhuket’ – a high-end branded with 256 stylish suites and penthouses, open in 2011.

Absolute has entered a collaboration with yoo (the world’s most celebrated designer – Philippe Starck – and John Hitchcox’s company) to launch yooPhuket, which is located in , nearby ’s newest golf course, . yooPhuket will be Thailand’s most exciting designer development that will showcase to a worldwide audience. yooPhuket is expected to open in 2011 and will be managed by Absolute Management.

One major factor in Absolute’s management expansion is the growth in number of new resorts in , Pattaya and Samui in recent years. A trend that is likely to continue over the long-term. New resorts need a professional management company to manage everything from operations to marketing and market positioning of the , which is where Absolute Management excel.

The trend of branded properties around the world is growing as management companies can leverage their brand due to their strong and loyal customer base. Absolute Management, through resorts currently under its management and a long history of management experience, bring a level of professionalism and expertise valued by many independently owned resorts.

Already under Absolute’s management are Absolute Sea Pearl Beach and Spa – and Absolute Patong Ville and Spa – . In April 2009 Absolute Management secured management of the luxury – 49 luxury villas on the northeast coast, near ‘The Yamu’ and Jumeirah Private Island .

Furthermore, Absolute Management will manage two more properties this year; Absolute Bangla Suites – a new concept with 47 suites and 7 penthouses located in Soi Bangla, and scheduled to open in July 2009; and the new Absolute Beach at Nakalay – 33 luxury suites and penthouses in a stunning private location overlooking Patong Bay, to open in September 2009.

In 2010, Absolute plans to launch Absolute Sansabai and Spa – 100 suites with five-star facilities in the heart of Patong, near Jungceylon shopping complex.

“ has strong fundamentals and is the main focus of our management expansion. All resorts in our portfolio are boutique resorts with complete holiday facilities such as pool, spa and restaurants. Each has its own market niche be it families, couples, honeymooners, for example. Our resorts range from three to five-star and we offer an exceptional holiday experience for all our guests,” added Mr. Lunt.

Alongside the expansion in management in Thailand, continues to expand its (AVC) business. AVC is a leading vacation ownership operator worldwide and recently opened two sales offices in prestigious locations in Bangkok and a sales operation in Tehran, Iran. The Middle East is expected to be a growing market and more offices are planned.

“Thailand is one of the major markets in for vacation ownerships, and Thai buyers are growing in number. We sold over 100 memberships in the first month of operation. The interest continues to grow.”

“We see the expansion of these two business segments as helping to boost tourism in and Thailand in the long-term by attracting frequently returning visitors through our ownership program. We have a global customer network due to the different business sectors operates in, and we can see from our and development operations that Thailand, and in particular, are strong markets with a high number of returning guests and scope for much further growth”.

currently employs over 950 staff and operates 21 offices worldwide including three offices in Tenerife, Barcelona and Marbella in Spain; two offices in Bangkok, offices in Pattaya, and Koh Samui in Thailand, Turkey, two offices in Beijing, two offices in Hong Kong, Sanya in China, Moscow, Vladivostock and Khabarovsk in Russia, Kiev in Ukraine, and Iran.

Absolute Management Company (ARM)
Absolute Management is experienced in professional hospitality management for and properties and mixed-use developments. Established in 2004, ARMs head office is in . Absolute Management provides comprehensive hospitality solutions for developers of resorts, hotels, condominiums, villa estates and mixed-use developments throughout Thailand and has the ability to work with branded hotels and with vacation ownership and fractional ownership business opportunities. More information, visit ARM.co.th

(AVC)
is a market leader in the vacation ownership business and has affiliated resorts with , a global quality vacation exchange organization, and offers its club members more than 2,500 destinations in more than 80 countries. The office is the Thai headquarters of and is the hub for the Group’s expansion throughout Thailand.
has over 16,000 member families worldwide and expects to generate global sales in excess of USD 50 million in 2009. More information, visit ClubAbsolute.com
Founded in 1998 the group consists of six business sectors: Absolute Developments – mixed-used and developer, Absolute Management – , and mixed-use development management and services, – leading worldwide vacation ownership membership, AbsoluteThai – lifestyle magazine publishing; North Shore Real Estate – real estate broker licensed in Thailand; and Absolute Bangla Club – the most stylish bar in the heart of Soi Bangla. More information, visit AbsoluteWorld.net

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About yoo
yoo is an international design, marketing and branding property company enhancing quality and adding value to development projects in major towns and cities across the world.

The brand is represented by four core design teams – yoo inspired by Starck, Jade Jagger for yoo, wanders & yoo and the yoo design studio; all of whom increase sales value and sales velocity through market leading design, branded marketing and by maximizing media exposure.

Over the past nine years yoo has been working across the world with international partners on a variety of landmark buildings and large residential projects throughout , Australia, , North and South America and the Middle East. Currently yoo is involved in the development of more than 25,000 apartments valuing over $10 billion. Visit yoo.com

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