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Turkey Set For Tourism Turkey Set For Tourism

George Sell explains how Turkey’s attractions and natural beauty put it in a strong position to go beyond a traditional reliance on domestic business and fully exploit the international vacation ownership market. Turkey has all the ingredients – including history, culture... [Read More]


John Spence: 25 Years Later John Spence: 25 Years Later

John Spence, the entrepreneurial chairman and owner of Karma Royal Group, celebrates 25 years in the industry this year. Spence’s career spans a humble beginning to a 17-resort group with no debt today, and Paul Mattimoe reviews those 25 years. Paul Mattimoe: 25 years,... [Read More]


Does Your Shared-Ownership Company Need An ‘App Strategy’? Does Your Shared-Ownership Company Need An ‘App Strategy’?

Some startling statistics suggest you just might By William J. Brown Since being launched on June 29, 2007, Apple Inc.’s iPhone has continued to drive radical innovation and upheaval within the global wireless telecommunications industry. Now in it’s third-iteration (with... [Read More]



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Grand Pacific Resort Management Promotes Guy Hall To Newly Formed Position Of Area Manager Grand Pacific Resort Management Promotes Guy Hall To Newly Formed Position Of Area Manager

Guy Hall Grand Pacific Resort Management,  a privately owned timeshare vacation ownership management company located in Carlsbad, CA has promoted Guy Hall to the newly created position of Area Manager.  In this new role, Guy will be responsible for the day to day operations... [Read More]


Winter Park Construction Selected By La Amistad Foundation For Construction Of Dormitories And Health Center Winter Park Construction Selected By La Amistad Foundation For Construction Of Dormitories And Health Center

Jeff Forrest, President, Winter Park Construction Winter Park Construction (WPC), one of Central Florida’s largest and most respected general contractors, has recently been selected by the La Amistad Foundation to handle the demolition and construction of three dormitory... [Read More]


RCI Signs Two Year Advertising Deal With Perspective Magazine & Owners Perspective Magazine RCI Signs Two Year Advertising Deal With Perspective Magazine & Owners Perspective Magazine

Perspective International is proud to announce a two year advertising agreement was signed recently with RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN) for its leading independent timeshare and fractional trade and... [Read More]



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March 9, 2010
Forget Silver Or Gold…RCI Goes Platinum For Its Points Members

From priority access on specialty inventory to upgraded accommodations – the world’s largest points exchange program takes it to the next level RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange today announced its plan to launch RCI Points PlatinumSM membership, a new premium membership... [Read More]


March 9, 2010
SPI Software And Brand Tango Join Forces

Timeshare industry leaders, SPI Software and Brand Tango, have joined forces in a strategic relationship that brings together the companies “best in class” solutions for technology, marketing, sales, finance and operations. Both firms are well-known for innovation and have... [Read More]


March 8, 2010
Welk Resorts Announces 2009 Was Record Year

Vacation ownership resort company, Welk Resorts, announces record-high numbers for 2009….expectations for 2010 and coming decade are high. Welk Resorts reported having record sales in 2009 of the Welk Resorts Platinum Program – a multi-resort, points-based, vacation ownership... [Read More]


March 6, 2010
New Web-Based Timeshare Software To Be Announced At ARDA Convention

Timeshare software technology leaders, SPI Software, recently said they plan to unveil new web 2.0 initiatives during the upcoming convention being held by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA). SPI is a sponsor and exhibitor at the ARDA gathering taking place March... [Read More]


March 6, 2010
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Vasant Prabhu Vice Chairman

Hotel Giant’s Longtime Chief Financial Officer Recognized for Impact and Contribution to the Company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today that the company has named its Chief Financial Officer, Vasant Prabhu, Vice Chairman, in recognition... [Read More]


March 4, 2010
The Shared Ownership Industry Gets A Little Friendlier!

PerspectiveForums.com reports more than 2,000 friend requests served in first two weeks. Perspective Magazine, the shared ownership industry’s leading trade publication recently launched the first standalone social networking platform dedicated to the timeshare and fractional... [Read More]


March 3, 2010
WIN (Women in the Industry) Continues To Retain Corporate Members

Marriott And Bluegreen Report High Value In Organization Women in the Industry (WIN) is pleased to announce two more of its initial corporate members have recommitted to another year of support. As a founding benefactor and sponsor of WIN’s recent Florida Regional Meeting,... [Read More]


March 3, 2010
VacationGuard® Announces Plan Upgrades And Simplification For Vacation Owners

VacationGuard Inc. has introduced new plan enhancements for its travel protection product offerings. VacationGuard is the leading provider of customized travel protection plans for timeshare owners. The company’s travel insurance is specifically designed to cover timeshare... [Read More]


March 3, 2010
C.A.R.E. Holds Annual 1st Quarter Board Of Directors Meeting

Finalizes 2010 Strategic Plan, Selects 2010 Richard Gallardo Award Winner, and Finalizes Plan for 50th Semi-Annual Conference The Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers (C.A.R.E.) held its annual 1st Quarter Board of Directors’ meeting  from January 29-January 31,... [Read More]


March 3, 2010
Increase In Asset-Backed Securities Signifies Robust Recovery For Timeshare Market

Standard & Poor’s Report Bullish on Timeshare Despite the recession, timeshare asset-backed securities (ABS) is one of the few asset classes demonstrating a renewed level of investor demand and resilient credit performance according to a recent Standard & Poor’s... [Read More]


March 3, 2010
FractionalStaff.com Prepares For Fractional Ownership Boom In Europe

A website dedicated to the recruiting of professional sales executives for the purpose of fractional property sales was launched in test mode back in August 2009, and now after detailed scrutiny of the quality of applications received via the website and after reaching the No.1... [Read More]


March 2, 2010
Tough Economy Creates Alliances To Boost Recreational Property Sales

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa and Epic Real Estate Solutions Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership. Sales of condominiums and other primary residential properties in British Columbia have been brisk for the past few months, but sales of recreational property are just beginning... [Read More]



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