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Recent Press Releases:

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 26, 2010

Perspective International Sponsors C.A.R.E.’s 50th Semi-Annual Conference

C.A.R.E. (Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers) is pleased to announce that Perspective International Ltd is a media sponsor of its 50th Semi-Annual Conference, which will be held April 24 through 27,2010, at the Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans,... [Read more...]

February 25, 2010

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Goes Live With Global TelePresence Meetings Suites Allowing Guests To Meet Across Continents

From the Magnificent Mile to Down Under: W Chicago City Center and Sheraton on the Park Sydney first in Starwood’s Global Portfolio to introduce Cisco TelePresence for Virtual Meetings Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) unveiled its first in-hotel... [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 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 7, 2010

Wyndham Worldwide To Report Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2009 Earnings On February 10, 2010; Conference Call And Webcast At 8:30am ET

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2009 results Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Steve Holmes, Chairman and CEO and Tom Conforti, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call... [Read more...]

January 7, 2010

Accor Vacation Club Appoints New CEO - Unveils Plans For New Website

Accor Vacation Club, based in Robina on the Gold Coast has announced a Senior Executive appointment with CRAIG WOOD being appointed as CEO, effective immediately. Craig Wood, has served as Chief Operating Officer at Accor Vacation Club for close to 2 years and has over 20 years... [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 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 26, 2009

$21 Million Resort Opened At Seven Mile Beach

Premier David Bartlett today officially opened the $21 million Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Seven Mile Beach calling the development another example of confidence in the Tasmanian economy. “Tasmania was recently nominated by CommSec as the strongest economy in the... [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 10, 2009

Strategic Alliance With ICE Expanded By RCI

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced the extension and expansion of its strategic alliance with International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE), the worldwide industry leader for integrated... [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 27, 2009

20 Years Of Worldmark By Wyndham Celebrated By Wyndham Vacation Ownership

Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family (NYSE:WYN), is celebrating a milestone anniversary this month.  Commemorating 20 years in business, WorldMark by Wyndham has successfully grown from a small... [Read more...]

October 27, 2009

‘2009 Innovative Employer Of The Year’ Won By RCI Pacific

RCI Pacific, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), has been recognised as the ‘2009 Innovative Employer of the Year’ by One Step Further for its commitment to providing both a supportive and engaging workplace... [Read more...]

October 21, 2009

First Ever Green Award Launched By RCI For Affiliated Resorts In The Pacific

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced the launch of the first ever “RCI Going Green Award” for its affiliated resorts in the Pacific. Developed in conjunction with Griffith University,... [Read more...]

October 20, 2009

Dial An Exchange Increases Presence In Perspective International’s Industry Publications For 2010

Perspective International Ltd, publishers of timeshare and fractional ownership trade publication Perspective Magazine and consumer publication Owners Perspective Magazine are proud to confirm that exchange company, Dial An Exchange have confirmed their advertising package for... [Read more...]

September 16, 2009

Accor Vacation Club’s Shining Stars

Accor’s shining stars came out last night at the Awards night, which was the gala finale to the Australian Timeshare Holiday Ownership Council’s (ATHOC) annual conference 2009, held on the beautiful Gold Coast Queensland. Netting two of the four awards, was Marnie... [Read more...]

September 3, 2009

Cedar Lake Country Resort & Equestrian Centre To Be Managed By Classic Group

It is with great pleasure we announce the addition of the management of the Cedar Lake Country Resort & Equestrian Centre to the Classic Group, effective 1 October 2009.  The resort is located in the Gold Coast hinterland and has 60 two bedroom units located within magnificent... [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...]

August 4, 2009

Accor Vacation Club’s Winning Ways At ATHOC Awards

Recognition for star employees at Timeshare Industry’s “Night of Stars” August 1, 2009: The Timeshare Industry held its 18th Annual National Industry Awards last night, at a gala function to recognise its star employees and Accor Vacation Club was a stellar performer, taking... [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...]

May 29, 2009

Wyndham Worldwide Issues $225 Million Of Notes

Wyndham Worldwide Corp. said it has completed a term securitization transaction involving the issuance of $225 million of investment grade asset-backed notes by Sierra Timeshare 2009-1 Receivables Funding LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Wyndham’s Vacation Ownership subsidiary. The... [Read more...]

April 22, 2009

Fractional Ownership Developers Increasingly Using Owners Perspective Magazine For Exposure & Lead Generation

Following on from their success with award winning  Perspective Magazine; now the “most read” independent B2B publication for the Shared Ownership industry globally, Perspective International recently took a bold step into the public arena and created a consumer magazine... [Read more...]

November 29, 2008

Accor Vacation Club Confidently Steps Up Inventory

44 new Gold Coast apartments purchased by Club for members’ use Accor Vacation Club has purchased forty-four (44) one and two bedroom apartments at the 4.5 star Freshwater Point Broadbeach, QLD which will be made available for Club Members use as growth in the Club continues.   The... [Read more...]

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