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December 17, 2008

Interval International Affiliates Villaggio Cala La Luna

Sicilian Resort Joins Quality Exchange Network Interval International, a leading provider of vacation services, has announced the affiliation of Villaggio Cala La Luna situated on the small island of Favignana just off the west coast of Sicily, Italy.  The development which... [Read more...]

December 17, 2008

Palheiro Village Wins Major International Awards

Palheiro Village has received international recognition after being judged “Best Development - Portugal” and “Best Fractional Ownership Scheme – Silver” in the Homes Overseas Awards. The winners of the highly coveted Homes Overseas Awards were announced at a glittering... [Read more...]

December 16, 2008

Perspective International Confirms Media Sponsorship of Fractional Summit 2009

Repeating it’s appearance at this year’s inaugural event, Perspective Magazine will once again be Media Sponsor at the Fractional Summit 2009 including distribution of the latest edition to all attendees and taking it’s industry event coverage to no less than 16 conferences... [Read more...]

December 16, 2008

Interval International Wins Southern Sun Exchange Business

Significant Step In International Expansion Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services, and Southern Sun Hotel Interests (Proprietary) Limited (“Southern Sun”), a leading hotel group in the region, today announced they have entered into a long-term,... [Read more...]

December 11, 2008

Perspective International Joins AIPP As It Continues To Expand Into The Fractional Property & Real Estate Markets

Perspective International, publishers of two independent publications for the shared ownership industry has recently joined the Association for International Property Professionals (AIPP) after continuing to attract clients in the fractional and vacation real estate sectors. Now... [Read more...]

December 9, 2008

Oceânico Group Wins Gold In Prestigious Homes Overseas Awards

Oceânico Group’s Amendoeira Golf Resort, near Silves in the Algarve, has won Gold in the category of Best Golf Development at this year’s Homes Overseas Awards. The Homes Overseas Awards, which were announced at a ceremony at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on 28th November,... [Read more...]

December 5, 2008

Group RCI Puts Serbia On Its Exchange Holiday Map With Two New Resort Affiliations

RCI, the world’s largest timeshare exchange company and a part of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), has signed its first affiliation agreements in Serbia, adding two new resorts to its portfolio of over 4,000 affiliated resorts worldwide: Club Satelit and Kraljevi Konaci resort. In... [Read more...]

November 19, 2008

Perspective Magazine Adds Ragatz Associates Ninth Annual Fractional Interest Conference To Its Convention List

Perspective Magazine, the award winning and “most read” independent B2B publication for the timeshare and fractional ownership industry globally has confirmed that the Fractional Interest Conference by Ragatz Associates will join no less than 15 other conventions to be promoted... [Read more...]

November 11, 2008

Chairman Of “Timeshare Consumers Association” Behind Libellous Websites

The Organisation for Timeshare in Europe (OTE) welcomes the recent verdict in a libel case against Alexander (Sandy) Grey, Chairman of the self-styled “Timeshare Consumers Association, which has been consistently critical of the reputable timeshare industry.” The High Court... [Read more...]

November 9, 2008

Interval International Affiliates Villaggio Cala La Luna

Sicilian Resort Joins Quality Exchange Network Interval International, a leading provider of vacation services, has announced the affiliation of Villaggio Cala La Luna situated on the small island of Favignana just off the west coast of Sicily, Italy.  The development which... [Read more...]

November 6, 2008

Expedia and Diamond Resorts International(R) Enter Unique Partnership to Generate Global Vacation Ownership Leads

Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE), the world’s leading online travel company, and vacation ownership leader Diamond Resorts International(R) (DRI) today announced they have partnered in an innovative agreement covering marketing, distribution and lead generation. Under the terms,... [Read more...]

November 6, 2008

Abercrombie & Kent Residence Club Increases Property Portfolio with Four New Residences

New Club Adds Residences in Popular Beach and Ski Destinations Abercrombie & Kent Residence Club, an equity destination club launched in September by the acclaimed travel services company, today announced that four additional luxury residences, collectively valued at nearly... [Read more...]

November 4, 2008

Interval International Affiliates Villaggio Aurora

Southern Italian Resort Joins Quality Exchange Network Interval International, a leading provider of vacation services, has announced the affiliation of Villaggio Aurora a resort situated in the picturesque town of Marina Di Sibari on Italy’s south east coast.  Interval International... [Read more...]

November 4, 2008

Donald Trump Gets Green Light For Scottish Resort

After a long wait, the Scottish Government have finally agreed to the plans for a £1 billion gof resort by US real estate tycoon Donald Trump which was originally rejected by the local council and objected to by other organisations such as the Scottish Natural Heritage. The... [Read more...]

October 27, 2008

OTE Welcomes New EU Directive Putting An End To Discount Travel Club Fraud

The Organisation for Timeshare in Europe (OTE) today welcomed the European Parliament’s adoption of the Directive for the Sale and Marketing of Timeshare and Long Term Holiday Products (holiday clubs). OTE believes it will make genuine timeshare easier to buy and will also... [Read more...]

October 27, 2008

Wellness Resort On Portuguese Algarve Affiliates With Interval International

Longevity Wellness Resort Joins The Quality Exchange Network Wellness Resort On Portuguese Algarve Affiliates With Interval International Interval International, a leading provider of vacation services, has announced the addition of the award-winning Longevity Wellness Resort... [Read more...]

October 27, 2008

Arabian Falcon Soars With Generator

Arabian Falcon Holidays has joined forces with Generator Systems to champion the sales of their latest, and most exciting, project – Royal Club at Downtown Dubai -  destined to become one of the finest urban timeshares in the world. In 2003 Arabian Falcon Holidays was appointed... [Read more...]

October 22, 2008

OTE Forum Award Winners 2008

Following a successful 10th year, the Organisation for Timeshare in Europe (OTE) announced the winners of the 2008 awards at their Gala Dinner. Voted by OTE Members and conference attendees, these awards represent and reflect the industry’s recognition of the success each entrant... [Read more...]

October 19, 2008

Top Class Hotel Changes Hands

A GRADE I Listed luxury hotel in West Devon which was the subject of a major refurbishment by Olga Polizzi, niece of hotel magnate Rocco Forte, has been bought by one of the world’s most exclusive clubs. The 16-bedroom Hotel Endsleigh, near Milton Abbot, has been bought by... [Read more...]

October 19, 2008

Group RCI Signs Whiterocks Resort In Cyhprus As First European Affiliate To Its Rental And Exchange Program

Group RCI, a global leader in leisure real estate and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced that it signed its first European affiliate to its unique Rental and Exchange (R&E) Program – a pioneering product designed to give real estate... [Read more...]

October 19, 2008

At Long Last - Good News For Property! Anfi Group Scoops Prestigious Property Award

CNBC Award Presentation, London. (left to right) Peter Bolton King – Chief Executive, NAEA; Orsolina Meinster – Manager Publicity Services Division, Anfi Group; Thijs Stoffer – CEO, International Consortium of Real Estate Associations After months of headlines announcing... [Read more...]

October 18, 2008

Blue C Developments Pioneer Innovative Affiliation With Group RCI At The Whiterocks Resort, North Cyprus

Group RCI - one of the biggest rental and exchange specialists in the world - has agreed a pioneering deal with Blue C Developments over the property in their Whiterocks resort in Bafra, North Cyprus. Group RCI founded its reputation as an industry leading timeshare company,... [Read more...]

October 18, 2008

Merlin Software Appoints New Director Of Business Development To Unveil Its TRUST Virtual Software Designed Exclusively For The Shared Ownership Industry

Leading industry software provider Merlin has announced today the appointment of Mike Ashton as Director of Business Development. With a strong background in direct sales, Mike’s first task will be to focus on the successful promotion of Merlin TRUST throughout Europe.             ... [Read more...]

October 18, 2008

A Place In The Sun - Birmingham Show Success

Owners Perspective Magazine, the independent publication for the shared ownership industry, covering fractional ownership, timeshares, private residence clubs, destination clubs and vacation real estate scoped out this year’s A Place In The Sun event in Birmingham ahead... [Read more...]

October 3, 2008

Seasons Holidays Plc Purchases County Hotel, Bath

Seasons Holidays Plc Purchases County Hotel, Bath Seasons Holidays intends to increase the variety of short breaks available to members, in addition to annual holiday entitlement, by purchasing a number of city centre hotels. Accommodation will be available throughout the year... [Read more...]

October 3, 2008

New Hilton Sales Gallery To Open In Vilamoura

Hilton Grand Vacations has announced its new management structure for the Hilton Vilamoura Vacation Club, Portugal, in the lead up to a new sales gallery opening later this year. Richard McIntosh Managing Director for HGVC, confirmed the appointment of Tony Pue in July 2008,... [Read more...]

September 26, 2008

Premier Properties Join The Registry Collection

The IFA Yacht Ownership Club is one of the latest prestigious luxury accommodations to join The Registry Collection. The Registry Collection – the world’s leading luxury property exchange programme – is delighted to announce two new affiliations to its portfolio. IFA Hotels... [Read more...]

September 22, 2008

The LUSSO Collection Expands Into Europe With New Property in Tuscany, Italy

Luxury Travel Destination Club Provides Members Access to 31 Multi-Million Dollar Residences Throughout the World The LUSSO Collection, an exclusive boutique travel destination club providing members unlimited access to a collection of multi-million dollar residences in the world’s... [Read more...]

September 20, 2008

Interval Travel Earns Norwegian Cruise Line Presidents’s Club Elite Status

Joins Roster of Top 10 Producers in North America Interval International, a leading provider of vacation services, announced that Interval Travel has earned the exclusive Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) President’s Club Elite status for its 2007 sales results. President’s Club... [Read more...]

September 18, 2008

Anfi Group Scoops Highly Prestigious Property Award

The results of the European Property Awards in association with CNBC Television and SIMA for 2008 have just been revealed and the Anfi Group is delighted to announce that it has won an award in the category of best development. The award will be presented at a glittering gala... [Read more...]

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