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Recent Press Releases:

September 16, 2008

Fractional Ownership To Get Boost At Major UK Travel Shows

The new consumer magazine for existing owners and prospective buyers of fractional ownership properties and other shared ownership travel products has confirmed that they will be exhibiting and distributing at 6 major travel shows in 2009 with a combined reach of around 250,000... [Read more...]

September 16, 2008

Dial An Exchange Debuts Vacation Education Seminars for Timeshare Owners

Dial An Exchange (DAE), internationally known for providing exceptional customer service, has identified a need within the family of timeshare owners for a program that will enable them to become more knowledgeable about their purchase, the timeshare industry and their owner... [Read more...]

September 12, 2008

Timeshare & Fractional Ownership Magazine Aims To Reach Quarter Of A Million Consumers

Owners Perspective Magazine, the consumer publication for existing owners and prospective buyers of fractional ownership, timeshare, destination club and private residence club products has begun plans to reach more than 250,000 holidaymakers and potential second homeowners... [Read more...]

September 10, 2008

Perspective International Release 2009 Rates & Announce Large Investment In The Future Of Their Industry Magazines

With Perspective Magazine now the most read independent B2B industry publication globally and the new Owners Perspective Magazine following hot on its heels in the consumer market, the growth of both magazines have created the need for expansion at Perspective International Ltd. So... [Read more...]

September 2, 2008

Timeshare Staff Ltd Celebrates 5 Years Of Timeshare Recruiting

The industry’s leader in online recruiting celebrates its 5th birthday this month and looks back over the evolution of their service from direct recruitment to online employment advertising. www.timesharestaff.com was launched in September 2003, and its first version was designed... [Read more...]

August 26, 2008

IFA Travel & Tourism In Joint Venture With Wings Corporate Travel

IFA Travel & Tourism (IFA TT), a subsidiary of IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR), a leading travel and tourism company, announced its joint venture partnership with Wings Corporate Travel (Wings) for the Middle East and North Africa. The JV partnership will fully-integrate... [Read more...]

August 20, 2008

Reservations Begin For Hotel In Space

Thirty-eight people have already made a reservation in the space hotel Galactic Suite. Four Spaniards will be the first to stay for 4 days at 450 kilometers from the Earth. The space tourism company introduced the first “spa” to be installed in space. The Space Tourism... [Read more...]

August 4, 2008

Merlin Software Confirms 12 Month Advertising Deal With Perspective International

Perspective International Ltd is pleased to announce the signing of a 12 month mixed medium advertising deal with Merlin Software to promote their product to the global timeshare and fractional marketplace. Merlin will be utilizing the powerful reach of Perspective Magazine,... [Read more...]

August 4, 2008

Annual Fractional Ownership Conference 2008 21 August, Westin Grand Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa, Hosted By Fractionalownership.co.za

3rd Annual Fractional Ownership Conference set to take place at Westin Grand Hotel, Cape Town, on 21 August 2008 followed by Fractional Ownership workshop the next day The premier event on the vacation ownership calendar is the annual fractional ownership conference. Co-founder... [Read more...]

July 17, 2008

RCI Confirms Support Of New Consumer Publication For Shared Ownership Industry

Owners Perspective magazine, the independent global publication for existing owners and prospective buyers of all shared ownership products which launched last week with an initial subscription base of 5,300 can now confirm the support of the industry’s largest exchange company... [Read more...]

July 11, 2008

Owners Perspective Magazine Launches - First Edition Now Online

After two and a half months of waiting, the first edition of the new independent consumer publication for the shared ownership industry has now been revealed at http://www.ownersperspective.com Owners Perspective magazine has been designed specifically for the existing owner... [Read more...]

July 3, 2008

Bombardier Flexjet Named ‘Best Of The Best’ In Flight Services By Robb Report

Bombardier Flexjet, the fractional business jet ownership program of Bombardier Aerospace, has earned the “Best of the Best” distinction among private aviation providers by Robb Report in its 20th annual “Best of the Best” issue published in June 2008.... [Read more...]

June 23, 2008

NetJets Inc. ® Signs $1.9 Billion Deal With Gulfstream

NetJets, the worldwide leader in private aviation, announced today that it will significantly expand its fleet of large-cabin Gulfstream G450s and Gulfstream G550s. In a new agreement signed with Gulfstream valued at $1.9 billion, NetJets will acquire a total of 40 new Gulfstream... [Read more...]

June 19, 2008

Partnership of Two Industry Leaders Creates Growing Subscriber Base Before Publication Launches

Perspective International Ltd., and timeshare resales advertising giant, Sell My Timeshare NOW, team up in building magazine subscriber base before the launch of the new timeshare magazine, Owners Perspective. Publication is offering free online subscriptions to timeshare owners... [Read more...]

June 19, 2008

Wyndham Hotel Group Opens 30 Hotels Outside North America This Year

Wyndham Hotel Group today announced it has opened 30 hotels outside of North America this year including the company’s first properties in Austria and Ghana: the Ramada® Salzburg City Centre in Salzburg, Austria and the Ramada Resort Accra Coco Beach in Nungua, Ghana. As... [Read more...]

June 13, 2008

Perspective Magazine Confirms Coverage & Distribution At AMDETUR Conference

Perspective Magazine, the most read independent B2B publication globally for the timeshare and shared ownership industry confirms that its June Edition will be distributed to all delegates at the AMDETUR conference this month. Perspective Magazine now distributes and covers... [Read more...]

June 13, 2008

OTE Announces Next Chairman - Richard McIntosh

The Organisation for Timeshare in Europe’s (OTE) Board of Directors have nominated Richard McIntosh, Managing Director of Hilton International Grand Vacations Company as the next OTE Chairman. Richard will take up the position at the Annual General Meeting this October... [Read more...]

May 25, 2008

Consumers Defining Fractions Market In South Africa

The fractional ownership market in South Africa is being driven by consumer demands, not by the promoters, and the projects that will emerge victorious will be those that cater for what consumers are looking for. So says co-founder of fractionalownership.co.za and member of the... [Read more...]

May 25, 2008

American Express Announces 2008 Membership Rewards® Program Partner Lineup

Program Expands With a Number of New Partners Across Popular Categories, including Wynn® Las Vegas, Air Tahiti Nui, Legal Sea Food and USGA® American Express today announced the 2008 partner lineup for its industry-leading Membership Rewards® program, which includes the addition... [Read more...]

May 25, 2008

Pine Lake Marina (South Africa) Fetches R118m

PINE Lake Marina Holiday Resort on the Swartvlei on The Garden Route was sold recently for R118m by Van Rensburgs Auctions. It was bought by a consortium of investors, and sold as a going concern, inclusive of all its moveable assets. The resort — developed in 1986 and sold... [Read more...]

May 25, 2008

Abu Dhabi May Become The Ultimate Travel Destination

Creation Of Saadiyat Island To Include 30 New Hotels, 3 Marinas, And 2 Golf Courses The eyes of the world could soon be on Abu Dhabi, which, as Steffan Rhys found out, is exactly what it wants. Days earlier, President George W. Bush had checked out of the Emirates Palace. The... [Read more...]

May 21, 2008

Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket To Promote Owners Perspective To Existing & Prospective Timeshare Owners

Following on from the several press releases in the past few weeks, Perspective International can now announce the support of Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket for their soon to be launched consumer publication. Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket will help boost subscriptions to... [Read more...]

May 20, 2008

If You Can’t Buy It, Rent It

In an economic slump, will luxury shoppers turn to services that lease diamonds and It bags? Luxury retailers may be on the ropes, their once-avid shoppers heading for the exits. But the economic malaise gripping the country could have a silver lining for a small but growing... [Read more...]

May 19, 2008

Kouroushis Lion Resorts Merge With Trustwise Holiday Resorts

Kouroushis Lion Resorts (KLR), the leading east Mediterranean Vacation Membership company that trades as Lion Resorts announced today the intention to merge its existing Vacation Membership business with Trustwise Holiday Resorts, owned by CADs International, a leading international... [Read more...]

May 15, 2008

Timeshare Staff Ltd Expands Its Reach In Booming Markets Of Dubai, Egypt & India

The industry’s leading recruitment resource continues to deliver – wherever in the world new and experienced timeshare personnel are required. Timeshare Staff Ltd, launched in 2003 has revolutionized recruiting for many developers and become an integral part of HR departments... [Read more...]

May 13, 2008

DAE Gets Right Behind New Consumer Version Of Perspective Magazine

Dial An Exchange conveys support for Owners Perspective magazine; the only consumer publication to cater for members of all shared ownership products, including timeshare, fractional, private residence club, destination club, condotel and investment real estate. As the launch... [Read more...]

May 8, 2008

RCI Adds Nassima Tower As Its Newest Affiliated Property In Dubai

First shared ownership property of Aerated Concrete Industries is scheduled for completion in fourth quarter of 2008 RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), has announced its agreement to affiliate with Aerated... [Read more...]

May 5, 2008

The Registry Collection® Program Adds IFA Hotels And Resorts’ Exclusive New Vacation Club As Its Newest Affiliate

(left to right) Shafi Syed- Business Development Director, Group RCI, Piaras Moriarty- VP Vacation Ownership, IFA Hotels & Resorts, Geoff Ballotti- CEO, Group RCI, Talal Al Baras- Chairman & Managing Director, IFA Hotels & Resorts , Nick Turner- Managing Director... [Read more...]

May 5, 2008

Developers Begin To Show Support Of New Owners Perspective Magazine, With Absolute Group Being First Off The Mark

Now five weeks on since the dramatic announcement by Perspective International Ltd that they are to produce a consumer version of their prestigious Perspective Magazine and the support continues to flood in. “In recent weeks there have been press releases acknowledging the... [Read more...]

May 4, 2008

Vacation Ownership Expert Appointed Director Of Sales, European Operations For Diamond Resorts International®

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has appointed Neil Cunliffe as Director of Sales, European Operations for DRI. Cunliffe’s primary responsibilities will be to ensure that the DRI product is presented in a manner consistent... [Read more...]

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