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The world’s most recognized independent information provider for the timeshare and fractional industry provides detailed information for the networking portion of the event.

Potential exhibitors and sponsors for Perspective Magazine’s Global Networking Expo, or GNEX 2011, can now see how the exhibit hall will take shape. The exhibitor floorplan is available and those businesses looking to take advantage of this unique event can visit the event website at http://perspectivemagazine.com/gnex to request more information about where they would like to exhibit.

Industry professionals from around the world will be meeting and doing business for the one and a half days that the Networking & Exhibit Hall will be open during GNEX 2011 on May 11-12, 2011 at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. The Hall is being designed to maximize delegate traffic in a pleasant environment, complete with networking areas where attendees can sit and hold meetings with access to refreshments. As the central hub to the event, including the Networking Cocktail Party, exhibitor visibility is paramount with terrific opportunities to generate new business.

Combining innovative networking sessions with the largest global timeshare and fractional industry awards program to date, this initial exhibitor floor plan allows for 20 exhibitors. These are the most sought after prime locations and will form a central focal point in the Networking & Exhibit Hall.

Sponsors and exhibitors can now choose their booth space and location, subject to availability, by requesting our Sponsor & Exhibitor Kit now by emailing advertising@perspectivemagazine.com.

Dial An Exchange (DAE), one of the world’s largest independent timeshare and holiday property exchange organizations, and Global Connections, Inc. (www.exploregci.com), a U.S. leader in providing travel-related services to the vacation industry, have recently launched a new partnership that will expand existing benefits for DAE’s Gold Advantage members.

Gold Advantage was created in response to suggestions from DAE’s member base – currently in excess of 250,000 worldwide – to provide enhanced exchange and lifestyle benefits, adding value to the member’s overall vacation ownership experience. DAE members (www.daelive.com) own weekly timeshares or vacation accommodations. Gold Advantage benefits include advance notice of newly available inventory, priority requests, and discounts on the purchase of exchange and bonus weeks.

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Explains DAE North America VP Fermin Cruz, “It is important to understand that DAE has always provided a free membership. After our frequent exchangers told us they wanted even more exclusive benefits, we launched our Gold Advantage premium membership in Europe and later in North America. We knew the ideal solution to adding more exclusive services would be to work closely with Global Connections with its proven track record of supplying precisely these services to timeshare and vacation owners.”

“Through DAE’s alliance with Global Connections,” adds Melanie Gring, Global VP of Marketing, “Gold Advantage members now have the ability to purchase discounted and themed cruises on major cruise lines, plus access to the Global concierge program allowing access to leisure and emergency assistance 24/7/365. Gold Advantage members will also enjoy the buying power of our national merchandising service – launched more than 25 years ago – offering unprecedented savings on name brand products.”

Dial An Exchange is the largest privately owned exchange company with worldwide destination availability. Membership is free and exchange fees are not charged until an exchange is confirmed. Since the company’s formation in 1997, DAE has grown from a single office in Australia to offices in Europe, the United States, New Zealand, South Africa and Asia. The company has 275,000 members around the world. www.daelive.com

Global Connections is the owner and developer of resorts in California, Colorado, Florida and Tennessee and also owns multiple resort condominiums in Florida, Hawaii, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.  Partner alliances with travel and cruise organizations along with Global’s owned and leased properties, allows Global the opportunity to provide popular vacation experiences and leisure benefits to DAE Gold Advantage members. www.exploregci.com

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The First New W Hotel in New York City in More than Eight Years

Brings Innovation and Energy to New York’s Bustling and Historic Financial District

W Hotels Worldwide, the hotel category buster and industry innovator, today announced the unveiling of W New York – Downtown and The Residences at W New York – Downtown, bringing a surge of energy to lower Manhattan.  Located in New York City’s historic Financial District on the corner of Washington and Albany Streets, W New York – Downtown features 58 floors of modern design and stylish amenities in Manhattan’s fastest growing residential destination.  Developed by The Moinian Group, W New York – Downtown is W Hotels’ first residential development in Manhattan, offering a world-class contemporary lifestyle experience for guests and residents alike.

W Hotels was born in New York City more than 10 years ago with the opening of W New York on Lexington Avenue and 49th Street.  After aggressive international expansion, W continues to transform from an American phenomenon into a global powerhouse, opening new hotels and retreats in vibrant destinations around the world – from Hong Kong to Seoul, South Beach to Hollywood, Santiago to Mexico City, Barcelona to Istanbul, Vieques Island to the Maldives and beyond. 

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Thomas Eddy

For the third consecutive year, employees of Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) (www.exploregci.com), a nationally respected travel club, helped to raise money to benefit Quest To Walk, an exercise-based spinal cord injury recovery center founded by one of its employees.

Global Connections staff members, vendors and company friends aided the non-profit facility through a week of corporate fundraising events, culminated by the Hospital Hill Run, Kansas City’s oldest half-marathon and Quest To Walk’s largest fundraiser of the year. More than a dozen Global Connections employees participated in the race as Team Global, generating over $5,000 in donations.  This team was the largest charity group running in the race, which included more than 120 runners.

Additional events organized by Global Connections’ employees – including a bake sale and hot dog “grill out” – raised over $575.  The majority of the money collected will help purchase equipment and supplement out-of-pocket fees for patients of the Quest To Walk spinal cord injury recovery center.

The Overland Park, Kansas facility was co-founded by GCI’s Vice President of Sales Thomas Eddy after he suffered a stroke in June 2005, caused by a blood clot in the spinal cord and leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Today, four certified therapists and trainers serve about a dozen patients at a time. Patients from outside the Kansas City area come for a trial period of several weeks and receive a training program, videotape and instructions to manage the program back in their hometown.

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Absolute World Group becomes the initial corporate sponsor of Perspective Magazine’s first annual timeshare and fractional industry networking and awards event.

Perspective Magazine, the timeshare and fractional industry’s top independent information provider, announces that Absolute World Group will join in the celebration by becoming a Silver Sponsor of the First Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2011.

“Shared Ownership products have achieved huge success globally and provided thousands of families with their perfect holiday year on year.  And, as an ultra-modern lifestyle investment, fractional ownership is now set to take the world by storm. GNEX will expose the benefits of these exciting industries, for the first time on a global scale, and recognize those who are really making a difference.  Having created fantastic quality fractional ownership products in world class destinations, together with a first class super successful vacation club, we knew we had to be there with the best.” Bryan Lunt, Chairman and CEO, Absolute World Group.

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Perspective Magazine, the global leader in providing independent information for the timeshare and fractional industry, announces award categories for nominations from industry professionals.

The award categories for Perspective Magazine’s Global Networking Expo, or GNEX 2011, have been released and will provide industry professionals with an early glimpse of the type of awards to be handed out during the Perspective Magazine Awards Gala on May 12, 2011.

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The staff of Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) one of the nation’s most respected travel clubs has again generously helped its local SPCA by raising money for abused and neglected animals in their area.

Employees from Global’s Clearwater, Florida office entered the 7th annual SPCA (Society for the Prevention & Cruelty to Animals) Pet Bowl fundraiser, registering as Team Beso Del Sol, representing Global Connection’s resort in Dunedin, Florida.

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Generator are delighted to welcome The Enduria Group as the newest member of the Generator Family.  John Macdonald  (Enduria’s Managing Director) and Darren Davies (Enduria’s Sales and Marketing Director)  teamed up just over a year ago to offer their combined 30 year industry experience in sales and marketing in a new business venture based in the Canaries.

Darren commented “After our first year in business we decided it was time to enhance our sales operations, the Generator system provides real professionalism and credibility, while helping maintain a well structured and organised tour sequence, the system is tailor made for our dream place vacation club product, we look forward to working with Generator and move the sales performance to the next level.”

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The shared ownership industry’s top independent information provider will be a media sponsor for the conference for the third year in a row.

Perspective Magazine, the timeshare and fractional ownership industry’s most recognized information publisher, has announced the latest in its series of media sponsorships among the world’s leading industry conferences with its sponsorship of the Vacation Ownership Investment Conference (VOIC) this October.

“We’re very pleased to continue our partnership with Perspective Magazine and welcome the support and added visibility it will bring this year’s event,” said David C. Gilbert, executive vice president of resort sales and marketing for Interval International, conference founder and patron sponsor.

Conference delegates will explore the viability of various opportunities in vacation ownership, including resort conversions, fractional development, and private residence clubs. Discussion will focus on financial strategies for today’s economic environment and how the prepaid nature of vacation ownership encourages usage, maximizes a project’s earning potential and generates additional revenue.

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John Spence, Chairman and Owner of Karma Royal Group, was recognized as one of Western Australia’s top entrepreneurs at the 10th annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards held in Perth on Thursday night.

Mr. Spence was awarded the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award for Western Australia in the Services category.

This award is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs and encourages entrepreneurial activity, while recognizing  the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement.  It is the first truly global award of its kind and celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 50 countries.

“I am very happy to be recognized with some of the best business leaders in Australia,” said Spence. “This is just the latest example of how far timeshare and the shared ownership product has come, and it really is all about the product. I believe a timeshare business needs roots and continuity. By developing resorts you have that. Your product is your rock.”

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Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) and Premium Destinations, North East, LLC have recently announced the opening of a new distribution center in the Boston, Massachusetts area for the sale of GCI’s Global Discovery Vacations (GDV) travel club product.

The new 4,500 square foot center is located at 800 S Main Street, Suite 3 in Mansfield, MA and is under the Global Connections umbrella of sales distributors. The new center currently has a staff of 20 sales and administrative professionals with over 22 years combined experience in the hospitality industry.

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The global leader in providing independent information for the timeshare and fractional industry will host its 1st Annual Global Networking Expo & Perspective Magazine Awards Gala at the world famous Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas.

Perspective Magazine has announced that the 1st Annual Global Networking Expo (GNEX 2011) and Perspective Magazine Awards Gala will be held May 11th-12th, 2011 at the spectacular Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas.

This is not to be confused with a standard conference as the day and a half event is not filled with the stereotypical sessions. Instead, it will carry Perspective Magazine’s innovative approach to getting business done and concentrate on a structured schedule which will include a variety of cleverly designed networking sessions carefully balanced with free networking time, optional workshops and an exhibit hall.

The pinnacle of the event will be the culmination of a nine month search for the shared ownership industry’s elite and where worthy winners in an array of categories will be honored as the best of the best at a prestigious gala awards ceremony.

The Perspective Magazine Awards Program will run in conjunction with the four regional titles of the industry’s largest independent publication; North America, Europe & Middle East, South Africa and Asia Pacific. Entrants will compete for “Best In Region” as voted by any and all industry professionals, with the top nominees becoming Awards Finalists who will then be judged by an exclusive panel. At the Awards Gala in the Bahamas, the winners in each category for each region will be announced and one of them, in an industry first, will be crowned “Best In The World”.

“We have been asked many times why we do not have an awards program for Perspective Magazine. The answer has always been that when we felt we were ready to take the concept of awards programs within our industry to the next level, then we would introduce one,” said Paul Mattimoe, CEO, Perspective International. “We are thrilled to be able to deliver an event on a level that has not been attempted before, especially one that brings the best of our profession together from around the world to celebrate their success and excellence on a global stage”.

With the world’s greatest industry players in attendance at what is being slated as the highest profile and most glamorous event on the 2011 calendar, the quality of this event is expected to set a new standard for years to come.

Further information can be found at http://perspectivemagazine.com/gnex

About Perspective Magazine
Perspective Magazine publishes four regional brands: industry publications Perspective Magazine North America, Perspective Magazine Europe & Middle East and the soon to be released Perspective Magazine South Africa and Perspective Magazine Asia Pacific. Together, the industry magazines have become the most read independent trade publications globally for the shared ownership industry and the company is a media sponsor of 20 major industry events around the world. The company’s consumer magazine, Owners Perspective Magazine, has become the only independent consumer publication that specializes in promoting the benefits of buying shared ownership products to the general public. Distribution is via a variety of high-profile consumer channels including, but not limited to, more than 150 first class airport lounges worldwide with over a dozen airlines such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta as well as hundreds of luxury hotels, resorts, spas and golf clubs.

For more information visit http://perspectivemagazine.com or email Steve Luba, Director of Public Relations, at steveluba(at)perspectivemagazine.com For information on advertising and editorial opportunities visit http://perspectivemagazine.com/advertise .

Element Continues Advancing on Industry-First Mandate That All Properties Pursue LEED Certification

With a Silver LEED certification announced today, Element Denver Park Meadows will become just the second LEED-certified hotel in Colorado.

Element is the eco-chic boutique brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) that made history by becoming the first major hotel brand to mandate that all its properties pursue the US Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for high-performance buildings. Designed to be “green from the ground up,” Element hotels blend nature-inspired smart design, inspiring public spaces, and comfortable modern touches.

“We know that Element guests value the fact that Element hotels are environmentally conscious and we’re excited that we’ve met the very high standards for the Silver LEED designation,” said Bradley Preston, General Manager of Element Denver Park Meadows. “At the same time, we realize the certification is really the beginning of a process, and we’re looking forward to continually improving our efforts around conservation and waste reduction.”

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Houston Business Journal Also Honors Hotel with “Landmark” Awards for Building Excellence

Houston is the proud home of Texas’ first LEED-certified hotel. Element Houston Vintage Park has earned a coveted Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), it was announced today. Element is the eco-chic boutique brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) that made history by becoming the first major hotel brand to mandate that all its properties pursue LEED certification for high-performance buildings.

“Our LEED Silver certification is gratifying because it recognizes our team’s efforts to conserve resources and reduce waste. But earning Silver is even more valuable because guests keep telling us how much being environmentally responsible means to them,” said Timothy Douglas, General Manager of Element Houston Vintage Park. “There’s a real appreciation among guests for all of the thoughtful eco-friendly practices that have become an integral part of the Element experience.” 

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The head of the shared ownership industry’s top independent magazine will be launching the inaugural edition of Perspective Magazine South Africa.

Perspective Magazine President & CEO Paul Mattimoe will be addressing southern Africa’s most influential timeshare and fractional ownership industry participants during the Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa (VOASA) annual conference later this month.

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Privately-owned company proud to be a family-friendly workplace

Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort is honored to have been selected as one of Orlando Sentinel’s “Top 100 Companies for Working Families.” The Sentinel presented the 17th annual awards at a special ceremony on August 6th.

Each year, the Orlando Sentinel invites companies who promote family-friendly workplaces to submit their application for consideration as one of the “Top 100.” Employers are recognized in two categories: 250 employees and above and 249 employees and below. A series of questions help judges score core benefits, family-related benefits, work environment, communication and training.   

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Orlando-based Averett Warmus Durkee Osburn Henning, CPAs are poised to find new timeshare developers and homeowner association clients.

Public accountants Averett Warmus Durkee (AWD), a firm involved in providing timeshare/vacation ownership companies, homeowner associations and others with accounting services, announced a recent merger with CPA firm Osburn, Henning & Company. 

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Julia C. Watson, an expert in hospitality construction and business management, has joined FARROW Commercial Construction, as Project Director and Senior Vice President  of Business Development.

According to John Farrow, President and CEO of the nationally renowned firm specializing in hospitality construction, Julia Watson “came to FARROW with an exceptional background.  The combination of her knowledge of construction and her background in business and relationship development, project management and coordination, estimating, and company-wide systems implementation makes her a perfect fit for our organization.”

“We met at an industry function where she was looking for a new opportunity.  At the same time we were looking to expand our team to include a business development professional; They say there is no such thing as true coincidences. It was “ordained” to happen,” he continued.

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Perspective Magazine, the global leader in providing independent information for the timeshare and fractional industry, announces plans to introduce a world-wide industry awards program.

Perspective Magazine is planning to hold an industry awards event on a scale that has never been previously attempted.  The publisher of industry trade publications in the North America, Europe & Middle East, South Africa and Asia Pacific regions of the world will be bringing together the best of the best from each area for an evening of recognition and celebration.

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–  Announcement Marks Second Asset Affiliation Agreement in Five Months  –

Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), today announced it has entered into an exclusive sales and marketing agreement at Reunion Resort.  Under this agreement, the company will become the exclusive sales and marketing agent for the sale of vacation ownership interests in up to 256 condominium-style units at Reunion Resort.  All units will operate within the company’s CLUB WYNDHAM® Plus portfolio of vacation ownership resorts and will be marketed as Wyndham Vacation Resorts Reunion at Orlando.  Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“This is another significant step in executing our fee-for-service timeshare sales model that enables us to continue growing our vacation ownership business while effectively optimizing cash flow,” said Franz Hanning, president and chief executive officer, Wyndham Vacation Ownership.  “Not only does Reunion Resort provide another world-class property for our owners to choose from while vacationing in Central Florida, but it also elevates our long-term, mixed-use strategy and enables us to leverage our hotel and timeshare synergies.” 

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LaTour Hotels and Resorts, which offers personalized luxury hospitality management services for four- and five-star properties worldwide, has announced it will manage Los Veneros Resort and Residences, located on the prestigious Punta de Mita peninsula along the northern coast of the Bay of Banderas on the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.

LaTour Hotels and Resorts will offer management of the Homeowners Association, concierge services, extensive residential services for owners, a rental program and exchange opportunities. 

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–  Latest Expansion Adds 300 Units to Company’s Flagship Resort Property –

Wyndham Vacation Ownership, a member of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of companies, today announced it has welcomed its first CLUB WYNDHAM® Plus owners to the long-anticipated, 19-story tower at Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla.  This latest expansion adds 300 units to the world-class property, which is situated immediately adjacent to the Walt Disney World Resort.  The property now boasts approximately 1,150 units sprawled across 58 acres.

“When we broke ground on this project in 2002 we knew we were taking a calculated risk since Orlando was one of the most heavily saturated timeshare markets in the country,” said Franz Hanning, president and chief executive officer, Wyndham Vacation Ownership.  “The fact that we continued to expand this site in spite of the current marketplace is a testament to the popularity of both the resort and our points product.  We originally intended to build 744 units, but we had to keep on building because we kept on selling.” 

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When Kusadasi Golf & Spa opens in Turkey next year, it will mark an exciting ‘first’ for both Club La Costa Resorts & Hotels and for this increasingly popular destination.

It will be the first mixed use residential resort with its own golf course attached, both for Turkey and for Club La Costa, a leading provider of diverse holiday products in Europe.

Kusadasi region has been identified by the Turkish government as a golf centre, adding to the many already existing attractions of this area and colourful seaside city, with its harbour, chic marina and busy cruise ship hub.

Ultimately comprising 2,000 luxury accommodations, Kusadasi Golf & Spa will be a self-contained, prestige village with 18-hole par 72 golf course; spa with Turkish bath; shops; swimming pools; aqua park; sports facilities; restaurants and bars. 

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The Hideaways Club, Europe’s leading international property investment Fund, has added four spectacular new villas to its burgeoning property portfolio

Situated in the South of France, Portugal and Ibiza these delightful new purchases bring to 27 the number of properties currently owned by the Fund with further planned to come online during the remainder of this year.

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Noosa’s first beachfront development in over a decade has generated considerable excitement, with pre-sales at the luxurious Firstlight Noosa totalling $106 million in just four months.

Due for completion in 2012, Firstlight Noosa will occupy 100 metres of prime beachfront and feature 20 private residences with around-the-clock boutique hotel amenities and services. It will also feature its own restaurant and a dynamic retail mix fronting the iconic Hastings Street dining and entertainment precinct.

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Latest affiliation in India’s first planned hill city offers timeshare owners a world-class experience of cosmopolitan culture within tranquil surroundings

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced its affiliation with The Waterfront Shaw, Lavasa, another addition to RCI’s portfolio of exceptional destinations for its members.

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Plantation Resort at Myrtle Beach, a Premier South Carolina Vacation Destination, recently contracted to install the entire TimeShareWare Enterprise suite. Plantation Resort also contracted with TimeShareWare to interface with its credit card and PBX systems.

Rodney Brown, President of Plantation Resort, first met with TimeShareWare at a Regional ARDA Convention not long ago. Discussing the evaluation and selection process he commented, “We chose TimeShareWare because we were impressed with the quality of their people and the depth of their applications. TimeShareWare has a wealth of experience and thought that is reflected in the technology and services they provide.”

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RCI Pacific scooped two awards – Outstanding Newcomer to the Industry and Marketing Team of the Year – at the annual Australian Timeshare and Holiday Ownership Council (ATHOC) industry awards held on Friday 30 July.

Judged at a national level, the ATHOC awards program includes 16 awards that recognise the excellent talent in Australia’s timeshare and holiday ownership industry.

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An overall restructure of Perspective Magazine’s suite of timeshare and fractional oriented industry magazines leads to the rebranded Perspective Magazine: Europe & Middle East.

As part of the regionalization of Perspective Magazine, the company has announced that its flagship product, Perspective Magazine: International Edition, will now be known as Perspective Magazine: Europe & Middle East.

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New Building Prototype, Based on Element’s Sustainability Successes, Makes it Even Easier for Developers to Build Green

Eco-chic boutique Element Hotels, which is the first major hotel brand to mandate that all its properties pursue USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, has achieved LEED Volume Pre-certification from USGBC for its prototype design which will automatically qualify new build hotels to pursue LEED designation.

With the Volume Pre-certification approval announced today, Element Hotels makes it more simple, faster, and less costly for developers and partners to pursue LEED certification of new properties, according to Paul Sacco, Senior Vice President of Development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT). 

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