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Recent Press Releases:

March 17, 2010

The Registry Collection Programme Wins Prestigious Fractional Life Award By Unanimous Judges’ Decision

The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange network, was honoured to receive the Fractional Life 2010 Services To The Industry Award at the Fractional Life Summit on 19th February. The criteria for winning The Services to the Industry... [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 16, 2010

Yachtplus Launches Its Second Super-Yacht, “Ocean Pearl”

Leading fractional ownership super-yacht company YachtPlus last week launched the second yacht of its four yacht fleet in La Spezia, Italy. Christened Ocean Pearl, this stunning 41 metre yacht, identical to its Norman Foster designed sister yacht Ocean Emerald, will operate... [Read more...]

March 11, 2010

Merlin Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary At ARDA Convention

Merlin Software for Vacation Ownership is set to celebrate its tenth anniversary at the upcoming American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Convention taking place March 14th-18th at the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The software has been developed by industry... [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...]

March 1, 2010

Exclusive Resorts® Targets Membership Growth In Latin America

Industry Leader Partners with The Americas Group to Help Reach More Prospective Members Exclusive Resorts, the world’s leading luxury destination club, today announced it is working with the prestigious consulting firm The Americas Group to increase awareness of its... [Read more...]

March 1, 2010

RCI Signs Two Year Advertising Deal With Perspective Magazine & Owners Perspective Magazine

Perspective International is proud to announce a two year advertising agreement was signed recently with RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN) for its leading independent timeshare and fractional trade and... [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

Sol Melia Vacation Club Joins The Registry Collection

Dominican Republic and Canary Island resorts become part of elite group Sol Meliá Vacation Club (SMVC), an international vacation membership club with locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Europe, has joined The Registry Collection®, the world’s largest... [Read more...]

February 23, 2010

yooPhuket Wins Fractional Life Readers Choice Award

yooPhuket, a spectacular collection of 256 apartments and penthouses on the Thai island of Phuket, has won the Fractional Life Readers Choice Award. The award, which received an impressive 60 per cent of votes from thousands of readers of the global shared ownership web... [Read more...]

February 23, 2010

Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate Of Spain Joins The Registry Collection Exchange Programme

Novaterra Resorts today announced that Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate in Cadiz, Spain, has affiliated with The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange network. Located among the Andalusian hills and adjacent to the famed... [Read more...]

February 18, 2010

Firstlight The K Club Chooses Interval International

Luxury Fractional Property Joins The Quality Exchange Network Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq:IILG), welcomes Firstlight The K Club in Ireland to its exchange network. On the grounds... [Read more...]

February 17, 2010

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Extends Global Footprint With $4 Billion In New Developments Through 2012

Starwood Hotels’ Largest Brand Initiates a Strategic Worldwide Expansion Adding Roughly 50 Hotels and more than 20,000 Guestrooms in the Next Three YearsBrand will Nearly Double Footprint in China - 24 New Hotels in Pipeline Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.... [Read more...]

February 15, 2010

Sol Melia Vacation Club Receives 2010 RCI Gold Crown Awards For Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Resorts

Sol Meliá Vacation Club (SMVC), an international vacation membership club with locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Europe, has received the 2010 Gold Crown Resort® awards by Group RCI, a worldwide leader in vacation exchanges with more than 3.5 million members... [Read more...]

February 15, 2010

Enjoy Maritime Luxury In A Sensible Fashion!

SmartYacht fractional ownership: A maximum of yachting pleasure – with minimal costs With its appearance at the Boot 2010 (Boat Trade Fair) in Düsseldorf / Germany, the SmartYacht AG shall present its concept of fractional yacht ownership for the first time during an international... [Read more...]

February 15, 2010

Westin Increases Global Footprint In 2010, Opening 14 New Hotels

Starwood’s Wellness Brand Opens New-Build and Conversion Properties in Asia, Latin America and North America Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces plans to open 14 new Westin Hotels in 2010. This year’s openings span China, Greece, Japan,... [Read more...]

February 15, 2010

Holiday Club Resorts, Finland Selects SPI Orange Software

SPI Software is pleased to announce that Holiday Club Resorts, one of the largest and fastest growing timeshare companies in Europe has selected SPI Orange Systems enterprise software as its future software technology platform. According to Vesa Tengman, CEO of Holiday Resorts... [Read more...]

February 12, 2010

Timeshare & Fractional Ownership Social Networking Site Launched By Perspective Magazine

Perspective Magazine, the leading monthly publication for the shared ownership industry has again created another industry first – a standalone social networking platform based on the most popular features of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter all on one site. Perspective Forums... [Read more...]

February 9, 2010

Hutchinson & Co Celebrates 25 years Of Service And Security For Developers And Purchasers Of Shared Leisure Products

Hutchinson & Co Trust Company Limited is proud to announce that on the 5th February 2010, the Group celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a gathering of nearly one hundred staff, past and present, at the beautiful Elvetham Hall in Hampshire. Elvetham is steeped in history,... [Read more...]

February 3, 2010

Machrihanish Dunes Receives Two Honors By Top US Golf Publications

Best New Courses International  2009 by Links Magazine Golfweek’s 2010 Best Courses of Great Britain and Ireland Southworth Development, LLC recently announced that Machrihanish Dunes, the world’s most natural golf course, has received top honors from Links Magazine... [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 29, 2010

The Hotel Industry in Greece 2009 - Research and Markets New Report

Research and Markets has announced the addition of ICAP Group’s new report “The Hotel Industry in Greece 2009″ to their offering. Key Points: •    Urban hotels and vacation resorts the two categories of hotels •    Total amount of room nights exceeded... [Read more...]

January 27, 2010

Anna Grand Hotel Vacation Club Joins Interval International

Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), announced that Anna Grand Hotel Vacation Club in Hungary has joined its vacation exchange network. The 200-year-old hotel is set in... [Read more...]

January 27, 2010

Resort Fiduciary Services Limited, Chooses Merlin Software To Run Its Entire Operation

“Merlin Software simply has exactly what we need to run our entire business and provide the best service for our clients” said Andrew Horton, managing director of Resort Fiduciary Services. “No other software provider comes close”. Resort Fiduciary Services (RFS) provides... [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 26, 2010

New Report By Research and Markets Show Increase of 2.7% In International Tourists Arrivals Over 2008

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Turkey Tourism Industry by 2013″ report to their offering. Despite the ongoing downturn faced by the tourism industry around the world, tourism industry in Turkey has reported significant growth rate in recent... [Read more...]

January 21, 2010

Perspective CEO Paul Mattimoe to Speak at Ragatz Fractional Interest Conference

Perspective International, a PR & media company specializing in the timeshare and fractional ownership industry and publishers of Perspective Magazine and Owners Perspective Magazine, has announced that Perspective Chief Executive Officer Paul Mattimoe will speak at the 2010... [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...]

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