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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

Jumeirah To Manage Luxury Resort In The US Virgin Islands

Jumeirah Group Appointed by Timbers Resorts to Manage the Jumeirah Botany Bay Resort on St. Thomas Island Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury international hospitality management group and a member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed to manage a luxury multi-use resort occupying... [Read more...]

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

Group RCI Signs Agreement To Globally Promote Jordan’s Premier Religious Tourist Destination

Left To Right: Arshad Hussain, Business Development Director, Group RCI, Abdul Rehman Rashid Al Balwi, Managing Director, BENA, Abdulaziz Al-Lahham, CEO, Levant Heritage RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN),... [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 29, 2008

ACICO’s Nassima Tower Hotel And Resort Paves The Way With Merlin Software

ACICO, the Kuwait-based Cement, Construction and Real Estate Company has chosen Merlin Software for Vacation Ownership as its software provider for managing the timeshare in their latest development, the Nassima Tower. Maintaining the company’s ethic of “Building on Solid... [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 3, 2008

Starwood Hotels & Resorts And ADNEC To Introduce The First Element(SM) Hotel In The Middle East

Striking Element extended-stay brand is to become a part of Abu Dhabi’s AED 8 billion (US$2.3 billion) Capital Centre Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) & Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), have jointly announced the launch of... [Read more...]

July 29, 2008

Fairmont Palm Hotel & Resort Appoints Darrell Sheaffer As General Manager

Philip M. Barnes, Regional Vice President, Middle East for Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Darrell Sheaffer as General Manager, Fairmont Palm Hotel & Resort. ‘We are delighted to have Darrell at the helm of this new iconic... [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

St. Regis(R) Makes The Next Stop On Its Global Expedition With The Debut Of The St. Regis Dubai

Opening in 2012, The St. Regis Dubai and The Residences at The St. Regis Dubai Will Offer Guests Superior Design and Unparalleled Service in One of the Middle East’s Most Exciting Metropolises Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the... [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...]

July 3, 2008

IFA Hotels & Resorts Appoints DCC As Main Contractor For Phase 1 Of The Kingdom Of Sheba Resort

IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) appoints Dubai Contracting Company (DCC) as the main contractor for the first phase of its Kingdom of Sheba resort. The value of the construction contract is in excess of AED 1 billion. Phase one of the resort includes the residential component,... [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...]

June 1, 2008

Dubai-Based Emerald Vacation Group Selects SPI Software

Vacation ownership (timeshare) software developer Systems Products International (SPI) announced recently that its enterprise system was selected by Dubai-based Emerald Vacation Group. SPI software will be used to manage vacation ownership marketing and sales operations, owner... [Read more...]

May 30, 2008

Silverjet Suspends All Flights As Would-Be Invester Fails To Deliver

Silverjet has ceased flying today after it revealed that it no longer has the funding to operate. Last Friday, the airline asked the London Stock Exchange to suspend its shares after it announced that it had secured a $25 million (£12.7 million) investment to continue to trade... [Read more...]

May 25, 2008

VH Dubai And RCI Sign Agreement To Offer Fractionals On Palm Jumeirah

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), and VH Dubai have entered into an affiliation agreement whereby VH Dubai will offer prospective purchasers the opportunity to own a piece of the Palm Jumeirah. This eagerly... [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...]

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