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Recent Press Releases:

March 17, 2010

Mjejane Game Reserve In South Africa Joins Interval International

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced the addition of Mjejane Game Reserve to its global exchange network. The property is a breathtaking 10,000 acre (4,000 ... [Read more...]

March 16, 2010

Over 100 New Resorts In 2009 Welcomed By RCI

World’s largest vacation exchange company continues to grow stronger, offering more value to affiliates Demonstrating that vacation exchange remains a bright spot in the travel industry, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family... [Read more...]

March 9, 2010

Forget Silver Or Gold…RCI Goes Platinum For Its Points Members

From priority access on specialty inventory to upgraded accommodations – the world’s largest points exchange program takes it to the next level RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange today announced its plan to launch RCI Points PlatinumSM membership, a new premium membership... [Read more...]

March 4, 2010

The Shared Ownership Industry Gets A Little Friendlier!

PerspectiveForums.com reports more than 2,000 friend requests served in first two weeks. Perspective Magazine, the shared ownership industry’s leading trade publication recently launched the first standalone social networking platform dedicated to the timeshare and fractional... [Read more...]

February 3, 2010

Interval International Selected By Porto Vacation Club With Three Resorts In Egypt

Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), is proud to welcome Porto Vacation Club to its exchange network. The vacation club initially will consist of units at Porto Marina, an exclusive,... [Read more...]

February 1, 2010

Industry Experience Wins The Day As IFA Hotels and Resorts Choose Merlin Software To Manage Its Fractional Residence Clubs And Inter-resort Exchange Facility

IFA Hotels and Resorts, an international leader in the development of premier mixed-use hotel and tourism projects, announces the appointment of Merlin as software provider for its fractional residence clubs. IFA Hotels and Resorts, with its main operating office in Dubai, is... [Read more...]

January 29, 2010

RCI Renews Affiliation With Bluegreen Corporation

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), today announced the renewal of its affiliation with Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Bluegreen Corporation, who are amongst the largest vacation ownership companies... [Read more...]

January 27, 2010

The Hideaways Club Forms Strategic Alliance With Equity Estates

Two of the largest property investment funds join forces to provide members access to more than 30 holiday homes The Hideaways Club, a leading international property investment fund that offers its members the opportunity to invest in and exclusively enjoy an entire portfolio... [Read more...]

January 21, 2010

Recession Weathered Reasonably Well By Vacation Rentals; Start 2010 After A Quarter Of Strong Rentals

Escapia Releases National 2010 Vacation Rental Industry Report Providing Most Comprehensive Look at the Current State of the Vacation Rental Business Escapia, Inc. (www.escapia.com) today announced the immediate release of the National 2010 Vacation Rental Industry Report. This... [Read more...]

January 20, 2010

Alliance Formed Between The Hideaways Club And Banyan Tree Private Collection

The Hideaways Club, a leading international property investment Fund that offers its members the opportunity to invest in and exclusively enjoy an entire portfolio of luxury villas and chalets, announced this week that it has formed an exciting alliance with Banyan Tree Private... [Read more...]

January 6, 2010

What’s The Second Home Trend For 2010? Get A Third Home

The post-bubble housing market for second homes has yet to recover, but there is a new twist on a concept that could make second home purchases more appealing in the coming decade: access to prime “third homes” worldwide. PrivateCommunities.com has partnered with The 3rd... [Read more...]

January 5, 2010

Perspective Magazine Launch Beta-Test Version Of Their Timeshare And Fractional Business Forum

The world’s most read independent trade publication for the shared ownership industry has now launched a test version of its new online social media business forum at http://www.theperspectivemagazine.com/forum/ Described as a cross between the discussion attributes of LinkedIn... [Read more...]

December 18, 2009

Can Egypt Property Developers Recover With A Fraction Of Foresight?

If the world property market could be considered a heart and was connected to a hospital EKG machine, most doctors would declare that the market has flat lined. This is where the experts rush the patient to emergency procedure of cardio resuscitation sending thousands of volts... [Read more...]

December 4, 2009

Industry Expert Publishes Rescission Buster

Dr. Peter J. Shield offering free seminars to resorts including book in owner kits Dr. Peter J. Shield Most rescissions occur because new owners do not fully understand the amazing product they just purchased. Peter J. Shield, PhD, ARP, has designed the ultimate rescission safeguard:... [Read more...]

November 24, 2009

“Gladiators Ready” – The FORUM Commences In London, 9-10 December

December will see the highly anticipated FORUM Conference take place in London hosted by Generator Systems and Perspective Magazine. Taking on the responsibility to ensure that the vacation ownership industry in Europe had an opportunity to meet, network and discuss the ups and... [Read more...]

November 10, 2009

Consumer Magazine Officially Launches FractionalPropertyGuide.com

The consumer magazine that focuses on shared ownership products has today launched its highly anticipated Fractional Property Guide at http://www.fractionalpropertyguide.com This standalone website is the first of a suite of directories planned by Owners Perspective Magazine... [Read more...]

November 3, 2009

Interval International’s Quality Vacation Exchange Network Welcomes Gardenia Resort

Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), has announced the affiliation of Gardenia Resort, located in the holiday town of Hurghada on Egypt’s famed “Red Sea Riviera.” “Today,... [Read more...]

November 2, 2009

The Forum Conference - Information For Delegate Registrations

Priority Booking of those industry professionals that pre-registered their interest in attending The FORUM Conference is now underway - but delegate places will go on general release shortly after 5pm GMT today. Due to the Forum Debate style of this not for profit conference,... [Read more...]

October 28, 2009

The Forum – A Gathering Of Timeshare & Fractional Ownership Leaders

Details of the highly anticipated event arranged and hosted by Generator Systems and Perspective Magazine are now unfolding. This first of its kind, not for profit event has stirred curiosity within the industry for its totally different approach to promoting and hosting a conference.... [Read more...]

October 20, 2009

Annual Get-Together Of Sheraton Cairo

To celebrate achievements of the first ½ of 2009 and to honor the outstanding performance and the great effort exerted by associates to reach the peak & maintain the hotel’s high standard, Sheraton Cairo’s Human Resources Department organized the annual associates Get-Together... [Read more...]

October 20, 2009

Owners And Developers Of Luxury Mixed Use Hotels And Resorts Serviced By Partnership Formed By Valhalla Associates And Luxury Leisure Properties International (”LLPI”)

Valhalla Associates Limited and Luxury Leisure Properties International LLC today announced that they have formed a partnership to jointly service owners and developers of mixed-use hotel and resort complexes where leisure real estate is integrated with luxury hotel operations. The... [Read more...]

October 8, 2009

Merlin Software Confirms 2010 Advertising With Leading Timeshare Magazine

Perspective International Ltd, publishers of timeshare and fractional ownership trade publication Perspective Magazine (http://www.perspectivemagazine.com) are proud to confirm that software provider Merlin has confirmed their advertising package for 2010. This agreement marks... [Read more...]

August 20, 2009

Three Luxury Affiliates Welcomed By The Registry Collection Exchange Program

The Luxury Exchange Program’s Members Now Have Access to More Resorts in Florida, North Africa and Greece The Registry Collection® Exchange Program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program offered by Group RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European... [Read more...]

August 19, 2009

New “Meetings Within Reach” Package Offering Special Value Through The End Of 2009 Introduced By The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is reaching out to corporate executives, meeting planners, and conference attendees in an effort to encourage the scheduling of meetings from educational seminars, incentive trips, customer appreciation events to annual retreats. With a... [Read more...]

August 18, 2009

New Awards Programme For Top European Developers Launched By RCI

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today launched a new programme to formally honor sales and innovation among its European affiliates in the timeshare industry. The RCI Award for Developer Achievement... [Read more...]

August 18, 2009

Over US$ 100 Million In Sales Achieved In 6 Months By IFA Hotels & Resorts

IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) announced it has achieved over US$100 million in sales for the first six months of 2009 through its global network across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia. Werner Burger, President & COO of IFA HR said: “This is a unique achievement... [Read more...]

August 10, 2009

Fractional Ownership Developers Now Have Specialised Recruiting Resource

After nearly ten months of planning Perspective International Ltd prepare to launch www.fractionalstaff.com and today release it for viewing by prospective advertisers. Carefully structured around specialised print and online marketing, www.fractionalstaff.com will attract sales,... [Read more...]

July 23, 2009

Owners Perspective Magazine Confirms Global Distribution Deal For British Airways Airport Lounges

Luxury fractional ownership and timeshare magazine significantly extends affluent reach by securing a distribution deal for BA airport lounges worldwide. Owners Perspective Magazine which focuses on all aspects of vacation property ownership and luxury travel has now added more... [Read more...]

July 22, 2009

South African Hotel Group Launches ‘Experiential’ Vacation Ownership Amidst Concern Over World Cup Accommodation

The South African Hotel Group the Zorgvliet  (pronounced Zor-fleet) has announced a number of unique vacation ownership options featuring special experiences across its five resorts and lodges ahead of the country’s biggest sporting event, the FIFA Football World Cup in 2010.... [Read more...]

June 8, 2009

The BW Group Brings The Registry Collection® Exchange Programme Into Luxury Resort City In Tunisia

The BW Group announced that its new fractional development, The International Riviera resort development in Tunisia, has affiliated with The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme. The five-star residential resort development... [Read more...]

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