Holiday Equity Does The Math On Search Engine Gaffe
September 28, 2006 | Comments Off
Holiday Equity, a timeshare resort services company, just gleaned valuable information for timeshare resort developers and marketers from a recent release of user search terms by AOL. “The list was floating around the Internet if you knew where to look”, says David Skinner, president of Holiday Equity. “Because the data doesn’t reveal private information and is publicly available, we decided to do the math.”
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2006 Christel House Open, another year of success - Charity tournament reaches $1 million mark
September 25, 2006 | Comments Off
(Indianapolis, Indiana) – When it comes to charity golf tournaments, the 2006 Christel House Open, presented by RCI, takes it to a unique, global level. Now in its fourth year, this one-of-a-kind golf event featured more participating courses than any other one-day charity golf tournament in the world. Global proceeds from the 25 tournament sites are expected to surpass $1 million for the first time in the event’s history.
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DISCUSSION:- HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY RECRUIT?
September 22, 2006 | Leave a Comment
With so many ways to recruit these days, newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, online…why is it that it seems harder than ever to find the right candidates?
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DISCUSSION:- WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING IS BEST?
September 22, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Do you prefer training by your immediate management, upper management or an outside specialist training company?
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DISCUSSION:- ARE TRAINING TECHNIQUES EVOLVING?
September 22, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Are we updating our training techniques as fast as the industry is growing and consumer awareness is increasing?
Are there success stories at your resort due to a new approach to training methods?
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Unveils Its Newest Brand; ELEMENT Hotels, a Brand Extension of Westin, To Transform the Extended Stay Experience
September 22, 2006 | Comments Off
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sept. 22, 2006–Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today unveiled its new extended-stay hotel brand: ELEMENT, a brand extension of Westin Hotels & Resorts. ELEMENT, formerly known by its working title Project ESW, will redefine extended-stay hospitality, incorporating smart design, modern style and a social environment into a category often associated with look-alike brands and generic features. The hotel has been designed to help guests to live their best lives on the road. The ELEMENT name, new logo and website, www.elementhotels.com, were unveiled this week at the 2006 Lodging Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
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WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE TO PRESENT AT THOMAS WEISEL PARTNERS ANNUAL CONSUMER CONFERENCE
September 22, 2006 | Comments Off
PARSIPPANY, N.J. 09-21-2006 — Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) today announced that Stephen P. Holmes, chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Annual Consumer Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York.
Wyndham Worldwide’s participation, to be Webcast live at 3:50 p.m. EDT, will be a moderated question-and-answer format with no formal presentation or presentation slides. The audio portion of the presentation will be available via live Webcast and for 30 days thereafter at www.veracast.com/webcasts/twp/consumer06/28213148.cfm and through the company’s Web site, www.wyndhamworldwide.com/investors/.
About Wyndham Worldwide
As one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, Wyndham Worldwide offers individual consumers and business-to-business customers a broad suite of hospitality products and services across various accommodation alternatives and price ranges through its premier portfolio of world-renowned brands. Wyndham Hotel Group encompasses more than 6,400 franchised hotels and approximately 535,000 hotel rooms worldwide. RCI Global Vacation Network offers its more than 3 million members access to approximately 55,000 vacation properties located in more than 100 countries. Wyndham Vacation Ownership develops, markets and sells vacation ownership interests and provides consumer financing to owners through its network of more than 140 vacation ownership resorts serving more than 750,000 owners throughout North America, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. Wyndham Worldwide, headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., employs approximately 28,800 employees globally.
Additional information about Wyndham Worldwide is available at www.wyndhamworldwide.com.
Investor contact:
Margo C. Happer
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Wyndham Worldwide Corporation
1 Campus Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 496-2705
margo.happer@wyndhamworldwide.com
Press contact:
Rich Roberts
Vice President, Communications
Wyndham Hotel Group
1 Sylvan Way
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 753-6590
rich.roberts@cendant.com
Hilton Hotels Corporation Announces Plans to Develop Manhattan’s First Purpose-Built Timeshare Property
September 22, 2006 | Comments Off
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - September 21, 2006 - Hilton Hotels Corporation through its timeshare division, Hilton Grand Vacations Company (HGVC), announced plans today to develop the first purpose-built timeshare property in New York City, New York. Construction of a 28-story Hilton Grand Vacations Club is projected to start in January, 2007. Located on West 57th Street between the Avenue of the Americas and Seventh Avenue, the project is anticipated to include 161 units, and is targeted for completion in early 2009.
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Absolute Thailand – Absolutely Normal for Timeshare business
September 22, 2006 | Comments Off
Absolute Developments Corporation, one of Thailand’s longest established sales, marketing and development companies, yesterday reflected the general mood of local business and hotel operators most of whom remain guardedly optimistic that the current bloodless military coup d’etat staged in Bangkok a few days ago will have a very limited impact on the tourism industry of Thailand, provided that events do not turn violent.
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Regency Travel Club power by Magna Software
September 22, 2006 | Comments Off
Regency Travel Club is a new travel club that entitles members to rent luxury, fully furnished, Studio, One Bedroom or Two Bedroom Condominiums for a full week at vacation destinations all over the world. Regency also offers other travel options, which include discounted vacation opportunities such as cruises, car rentals and hotel accommodations.
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Kansas City Welcomes Its First Four Points by Sheraton - the Four Points by Sheraton Kansas City Airport
September 22, 2006 | Comments Off
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today the opening of the Four Points By Sheraton Kansas City Airport, a newly renovated property minutes from Kansas City International Airport. The hotel, previously a Clarion, is owned by RCG-KC Hotel, LLC, a privately funded real estate investment group, and will fly the Four Points by Sheraton flag under a long-term management agreement.
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Accor Buys Out Becton Timeshare Interest
September 22, 2006 | Comments Off
Accor Première Vacation Club expands operations with purchase of historic Mt Lofty House
Accor Asia Pacific will take control of the Accor Première Vacation Club (APVC) with today’s buyout from its joint-venture partner, the Becton Property Group.
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Timeshares For Rent
September 21, 2006 | Leave a Comment
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September 21, 2006 | Comments Off
Westin Hotels Launches Signature Home Fragrance Collection; Transform Your Home with the Soothing White Tea Scent of Westin
September 21, 2006 | Comments Off
Consumers don’t have to wait for their next travel getaway to elevate their senses and soothe their spirit with the White Tea scent of Westin Hotels & Resorts. In response to heavy demand for the scent since it debuted in the brand’s multi-million dollar print ad campaign and hotel lobbies worldwide, consumers can now infuse their home with White Tea by Westin - the hotel leader’s signature fragrance collection featuring a luxurious 100% soy candle, gentle room oil diffuser and all-natural potpourri.
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AWARDS CAVALCADE FOR ACCOR PREMIERE VACATION CLUB
September 21, 2006 | Comments Off
SEPTEMBER 19 2006: Timeshare is the fastest growing segment of Australia’s tourism industry…so when Accor Premiere Vacation Club attended the conference in Christchurch, bringing together members from the Australian Timeshare Ownership Council (ATHOC); Fiji Timeshare Association, and NZHOC (New Zealand) - everyone was very interested to hear what they had to say about the future.
Marty Kandel (CEO) and Vice President of ATHOC, outlined growth potential, and a very positive outlook for APVC - with expansion plans in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific and Asia on the cards for 06/07.
George Dutton (CFO) for APVC also won an award for Outstanding Contribution to the Timeshare Industry and was elected to the ATHOC Board of Directors.
Mike Winlaw (GM Recruitment) won the ATHOC award for Outstanding new Professional to the timeshare Industry.
The team also won major points for the masked ball costume, with Marty having selected his mask in advance in Venice…
The Resort at Singer Island, a Luxury Collection(TM) Property Opens December 2006 on Florida’s Gold Coast; Only All-Suite Luxury Resort in North Palm Beach Now Accepting Reservations
September 21, 2006 | Comments Off
Modern luxury and sophisticated elegance meet on the white sands of Palm Beach County with the December 2006 opening of the Resort at Singer Island. Set amidst one of the most expansive, untouched beachfronts on the Atlantic Coast, the debut of this Luxury Collection resort, part of Starwood Hotels & Resort Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), signals a sea change for Singer Island, redefining it as one of the newest and most dynamic oceanfront destinations on Florida’s Gold Coast.
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Former Fairfield exec joins LRC as Vice President of Sales
September 21, 2006 | Comments Off
Scott Scovil has been named Vice President of Sales at Land Resource Companies (LRC), an Atlanta-based development company.
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ANDRE AGASSI AND STEFANIE GRAF TO DEVELOP LUXURY HOTEL AND RESIDENCES: FAIRMONT TAMARACK
September 21, 2006 | Comments Off
Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf, through their company Agassi Graf Development LLC, and Miami-based Bayview Financial LP®, finalized an agreement to develop a luxury mountain project, Fairmont Tamarack, at Tamarack Resort, located in Donnelly, Idaho — the nation’s newest all-season resort.
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Timeshare Improves the Vacation Experience for Owners, According to National Study
September 21, 2006 | Comments Off
Vacation owners are committed travelers who report high satisfaction rates and interest in purchasing again
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 11, 2006 – Vacation owners report high satisfaction rates with their timeshare purchase, and over three quarters claim owning a timeshare has increased their looking forward to vacations, according to a new study released today by The American Resort Development Association International Foundation (AIF).
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Ernst & Young Names Deborah Linden Florida Real Estate & Construction Entrepreneur Of The Year
September 21, 2006 | Comments Off
On June 22, Ernst & Young LLP awarded Deborah Linden, CEO of Island One Resorts, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 Award in the Florida Real Estate & Construction category. She was one of three finalists selected from a field of over 100 candidates from across the entire state of Florida.
“Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award recipients embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and determination necessary to achieve success,” said Mike Brennan, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program director for Florida. “Ernst & Young is proud of its history recognizing and supporting these outstanding leaders and their companies.”
Now in its 20th year, the award program recognizes outstanding entrepreneurial achievements and is one of the most prestigious business award programs in the world. The awards are judged on traits including risk taking, determination, company growth, product expansion, passion for the company and its people, creativity and community involvement.
Linden is now eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 national program. Recipients in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 18, 2006. The overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award recipient is then considered for the world event.