The FORUM is designed to deliver the most accuracte account of today's industry, offering potential solutions to current difficulties being faced and suggestions for the future.
To do this we have arranged a collection of more than 25 experts within their fields to participate as either panelists, moderators or guest speakers to fill our two day schedule.
From veterans to newcomers, spanning European, American, Mexican, South African and Asian marketplaces, you'll not want to miss a second of this innovative conference.
Full details and more information on each speaker will be added shortly, but in the meantime please find below a list of confirmed speakers and moderators.
MODERATORS
PANELISTS
Neil Stevens
Financial Services
Registration Is Now Open For The FORUM!!
To do this we have arranged a collection of more than 25 experts within their fields to participate as either panelists, moderators or guest speakers to fill our two day schedule.
From veterans to newcomers, spanning European, American, Mexican, South African and Asian marketplaces, you'll not want to miss a second of this innovative conference.
Full details and more information on each speaker will be added shortly, but in the meantime please find below a list of confirmed speakers and moderators.
MODERATORS
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Darren Ettridge Vice President of Resort Sales and Service for Interval International, EMEA Darren Ettridge is responsible for managing Interval’s sales and service operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa. In this role he directs sales and resort marketing strategies and oversees the operations of Interval’s offices in the region. In addition, Ettridge is responsible... [Read more...] |
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Ron Haylock Christel House International Ron Haylock’s entire career has been in the travel and tourism industry. He joined RCI Europe in 1984 when timeshare was in its infancy and remained for 12 years during a period of rapid growth. He was a founder of OTE and its second chairman in the 1990s...[Read more...] |
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Pete Jones Partner, Generator Systems Pete Jones has worked in the shared ownership industry for over 15 years. Having gained an honors degree in Economics and Accounting from Leeds University in England, he saw the light, left accounting and ventured into the world of sales and marketing at Eastman Kodak where he...[Read more...] |
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Paul Mattimoe CEO, Perspective International Ltd From a sales and management background of more than 14 years within the shared ownership industry ranging from sales executive through to project director of multi-resort companies throughout Europe and Asia, Paul now owns two industry related companies; one that recruits staff for timeshare and fractional developments, and the other, Perspective International Ltd, that publishes two leading magazines...[Read more...] |
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Robin Mills Chairman, Communications Council, Resort Development Organisation (RDO) Robin Mills is somewhat a veteran of the European Timeshare Industry, having been working within it since 1985. Robin started with a developer, Imperio, in Portugal and then went on to hold a number of positions within Interval International over a ten year period at a European...[Read more...] |
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Eugene Miskelly Legal Director, Club La Costa Resorts & Hotels Eugene Miskelly, based in offices in London and Spain, has been main Board member and Group Counsel for 10 years with Club La Costa, a developer, promoter and management group of Resorts in UK, Spain and various other countries. Eugene is an English qualified lawyer and is Chairman...[Read more...] |
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Steve Pentland CEO, Generator Systems Steve started the forerunner of Generator Systems back in 1990, after an illustrious career in IT sales and marketing during the 1980’s and before that a six year misguided notion of wanting to become an accountant. The financial, technical, sales and marketing experience all...[Read more...] |
PANELISTS
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Brett Archibald Senior Vice President of Business Development, Group RCI Brett Archibald was appointed SVP Business Development, Group RCI in September 2007 and is based in London, England. He has responsibility for a team of 90 people growing existing business, securing new entrants in the market place and creating strategic TORE relationships across...[Read more...] |
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Peter Booth Board Director, Group Pestana Peter Booth is an economics graduate from the University of Natal in South Africa. He joined Unilever, the consumer goods multi-national group, as a marketing trainee and rose to become Marketing Manager during a 5 year working period. Peter’s friendship with the Pestana...[Read more...] |
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Paul Gardner Bougaard Chief Executive, RDO aisbl Paul Gardner-Bougaard was called to the Bar in 1972 and was a practicing barrister for 10 years before taking a Masters degree in EU Law at Kings London in 1982. He then went to Brussels to study for a short period in the EU Commission’s Legal Service, before joining Abbey... [Read more...] |
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David R Clifton Managing Director, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia, Interval International David R Clifton is responsible for implementing all business development activities for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. These responsibilities include affiliating resorts with Interval’s global network, developing and directing all sales and resort marketing strategies,...[Read more...] |
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Mark Cushway Managing Director, Resort Properties Mark began his career in the Timeshare industry when he joined an II affiliate resort as a salesperson in 1989. He rapidly progressed to opening his own offsite sales centre and telemarketing operation which ran successfully throughout the early nineties. In 1993 he made the...[Read more...] |
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Richard Dolan CEO, Bydolan Group Of Companies Inc Richard Dolan is CEO of the Bydolan Group of Companies, a selfleadership and corporate messaging practice. Richard has worked with sales professionals and corporations representing billions in sales and market momentum since 1993. Richard is a stand for causing irreversible transformation...[Read more...] |
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Denis Ebrill Executive Vice President, Sol Meliá Vacation Club Denis Ebrill is Executive Vice President of Sol Meliá Vacation Club, part of a growing and expanding leisure lifestyle concept that includes exotic destinations, designer-appointed luxury suites, exclusive services and unforgettable leisure experiences for Members...[Read more...] |
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Eric Gummers Corporate Partner, Howard Kennedy Eric Gummers is a corporate partner at Howard Kennedy, London where he heads a leisure and hospitality group. His expertise includes mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder agreements and commercial contracts. A high proportion of his work is international...[Read more...] |
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Peter Hutchinson Group Chairman, Citadel Trustees Limited Peter Hutchinson holds a degree in Economics and Social Statistics and has been a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants since 1982. In 1985 Peter set up Hutchinson & Co. as a collection agency and business grew rapidly. In 1987 Hutchinson & Co. Ltd was...[Read more...] |
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Dan King Business Development & Training Manager, Generator Systems Dan began his career in Timeshare back in the early 80’s as an OPC walking the gulf coast beaches of Florida. At first he thought it was a way to make some quick money whilst attending the University of South Florida in Tampa, since that day he has never looked back...[Read more...] |
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T. Dean Kneider Director, Intrawest Global Exchange Dean joined Intrawest in 2003 to develop & lead the company’s (deeded real-estate) global resort homeowner exchange company, Resort to Resort (R2R). The Resort to Resort exchange network now offers over 200+ properties in more than 53 highly sought after resort locations...[Read more...] |
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Stuart Lamont Executive Chairman, Club Leisure Group Pretoria born Stuart Lamont, a leading property developer from Kwa-Zulu-Natal’s South Coast, joined the Group in 1994. Stuart focused on developing and implementing technologically advanced, measurable systems, procedures and quality of service, in all aspects of the Group...[Read more...] |
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Leslie McCann Group Marketing Director, Seasons Holidays Leslie McCann is the Group Marketing Director of Seasons Holidays with over 28 years experience in the timeshare industry as a director of some of the biggest and most successful companies, is generally acknowledged for his innovative marketing techniques and has been elected...[Read more...] |
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Richard McIntosh Managing Director, Hilton Grand Vacations Richard McIntosh studied Hotel Management at Napier College in Edinburgh before joining Comfort Hotels in London and Holland, and then spend 4 years as Deputy GM at a golf and country club in Exeter. Returning to Scotland in 1985 Richard was introduced to timeshare, becoming...[Read more...] |
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Lisa Migani Director Business Development, Europe, Middle East & Asia First National Trustee Company (FNTC) Lisa Migani took on the role of Director, Business Development Europe, Middle East and Asia with FNTC after having worked for the firm for a decade in Italy where she is based. Before joining FNTC Lisa worked for Interval International, heading up their Italian operation for...[Read more...] |
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Robin Nicholson Head of Business Development, Hapimag Directly after completing of a Bachelor of Accountancy Degree at Glasgow University, Robin Nicholson left behind a possible careering in auditing and entered the world of travel & tourism. Following 5 years with various UK based tour operators, Robin joined Hapimag in spring...[Read more...] |
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Howard Nusbaum (By Pre-Recorded Video) President and Chief Executive Officer, American Resort Development Association Howard C. Nusbaum is currently the president and chief executive officer of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), the Washington D.C.-based professional association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries. Prior to joining ARDA in...[Read more...] |
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Roy Peires Chairman And Founder Of Club La Costa Resorts And Hotels Club La Costa Resorts & Hotels is a company that is among the leading lights of timeshare in Europe and one that is, by its innovative and progressive approach, defining the standard and shaping the way in which its more than 50,000 members enjoy their holidays...[Read more...] |
Neil Stevens
Financial Services
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John Spence Chairman and Owner Karma Royal Group With over twenty five years experience at the forefront of the hospitality industry, John is an innovative entrepreneur with a passion for hotels, resorts and villas. John formed Royal Resorts in 1993 with the specific purpose of marketing and developing resorts in India and...[Read more...] |
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Paul Stewart Director Of VAT Services, KPMG Paul is a Director of VAT services at KPMG having previously worked for HM Customs & Excise. He and his team advise businesses that are predominantly in the travel leisure and tourism sector on a variety of VAT issues. The scope of work includes both UK and international...[Read more...] |
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Harry Taylor Chief Executive, TATOC Harry Taylor is Chief Executive of consumer association TATOC – Timeshare Associations & Timeshare Owners Committees. The TATOC mission is to safeguard and enhance the timeshare holiday experience for existing and prospective users and to be the voice of owners...[Read more...] |
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Nick Turner Vice President & Head Of New Business Development, The Registry Collection, Europe Nick Turner was appointed by Group RCI in September 2006 as managing director for the Middle East region. His responsibilities included overseeing the regional expansion of affiliated resorts high-yielding Leisure Real Estate asset classes including hotels, vacation ownership...[Read more...] |
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Preben Vestdam President of Valhalla Associates Limited Preben Vestdam is President of Valhalla Associates where he oversees the consulting and management services offered to developers, investors and owners of mixed-use hotel and resort properties including development strategy, project feasibility, sales & marketing management...[Read more...] |
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Andrew Walton Group Operations Director, Petchey Leisure Andrew joined Hertfordshire based LSI in 1989 and became Group General Manager in 1991. LSI expanded rapidly throughout the 1990’s and was purchased by Signature Resorts in 1997. Signature Resorts became Sunterra Resorts and Andrew became part of the Global Management Team...[Read more...] |
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Philip Watson Managing Director, Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket Philip Watson is the Managing Director and driving force behind Europe’s leading resale company, Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket. Educated to degree level at Goldsmiths College in London he has been involved in Timeshare for over 30 years and is experienced in a range of...[Read more...] |
Registration Is Now Open For The FORUM!!
Date: 9-10 December 2009
Venue: Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel
