Recent Press Releases:
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 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
Accor Awarded Top Honours At Industry Awards
Photo caption: Phil Smith, Debbie Blatch, Jenny Ianneralli, Adrian Gutteridge, John Osborne (CEO) and Tracie Sakrzewski Accor Vacation Club Staff Shone At The Australian Timeshare and Holiday Ownership Council (ATHOC) national awards night, held at a glittering function on the... [Read more...]
July 29, 2008
Accor Vacation Club Expands Footprint In New South Wales
Club opens brand new apartments in historic region close to Sydney Accor Vacation Club today announced the opening of its newest development, the Grand Mercure Apartments Heritage Park, Bowral, which is available for bookings for Club Members and general public. The Grand Mercure... [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 11, 2008
Gold Coast Company Celebrates 30 Years
2008 marks the 30th anniversary of the Classic Group, the largest privately owned timeshare resort management company in Australia, and the occasion was celebrated by a gathering of staff, friends and business associates at a gala evening, this week on the Gold Coast. CEO of... [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
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
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 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 15, 2008
Westin Hotels & Resorts Expands Into Queensland, Australia
The Westin Brisbane Empire Square Hotel and Residences will open in 2012, offering a prime location in the state capital of Queensland Adding even more depth to its rapidly expanding portfolio in Asia Pacific, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced... [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 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...]
April 30, 2008
Marriott To Add 39 New Hotels In Middle East
The Chief Executive Officer at Marriott International said that the company is scheduled to add an additional 39 hotels to its portfolio of 26 in the Middle East, Gulf News reported. The Marriott International has two new development deals in the UAE. The initial development... [Read more...]
April 24, 2008
Accor launches hotel towel re-use initiative to support UN’s Plant Trees for the Planet programme
Global hotel group Accor today announced an innovative towel-re-use programme that aims to reduce use of water, energy and chemicals across its 4,000 hotels with the savings contributing to the funding of up to three million trees annually by 2012. The announcement was made... [Read more...]
April 24, 2008
Industry Veteran Appointed As Senior Vice President, Resort Acquisition & Development For Diamond Resorts International®
Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has hired Doug Kinsey as Senior Vice President, Resort Acquisition & Development. Kinsey’s primary responsibilities will be the acquisition, planning, design and development of DRI... [Read more...]
April 24, 2008
Global Recognition Of Owners Perspective Magazine Rockets As Sell My Timeshare NOW Confirm Support Of New Consumer Publication
Just four weeks after the first announcement by Perspective International Ltd that they will be publishing a consumer version of their successful B2B publication Perspective Magazine, and the support is already flooding in from across the globe. After successfully negotiating... [Read more...]
April 24, 2008
Al-Futtaim And Marriott Vacation Club Launch Dubai’s First Branded Timeshare Resort
Dubai Festival City raises bar on Arabian hospitality as UAE plans to set guidelines for growing sector. In a defining moment for the high growth hospitality sector in the UAE, Omar Al Futtaim, CEO of Al-Futtaim Group and J.W. Marriott Jr., Chairman and CEO of Marriott International,... [Read more...]
April 18, 2008
Wyndham Worldwide CEO Cites New Timeshare Law As The Foundation For Growth In The Middle East
Gulf Shared Ownership Market Estimated to be US$1.2Bn in 2020 Speaking in advance of the Global Travel and Tourism Summit that is taking place in Dubai on April 21, 2008, Steve Holmes, Chairman and CEO of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), parent company of Group RCI, the world... [Read more...]










