Recent Press Releases:
December 17, 2008
Dubai World Class Timeshare Advisory Group Teams With Cowboys To Help Kids
Dubai Timeshare consultants are doing more than mining profits for real estate developers in the GCC. Dubai based World Class Group joins in to celebrate eight years of the existence of time4sharing.org, a movement to share time with less fortunate kids. The rugged outdoor and... [Read more...]
December 17, 2008
Monte Cairo Is Added To Interval International Global Network
Interval International, a leading provider of vacation services, has announced the affiliation of Monte Cairo, an urban resort in the Egyptian capital of Cairo. “This is our second affiliation in Cairo and we are delighted to add it to our worldwide network of resorts. This... [Read more...]
December 16, 2008
First Multi-Unit Hilton Garden Inn Agreement Signed in the Middle East
Hilton Hotels Corporation has entered into a non-exclusive Strategic Development Agreement (SDA) with the Abdulmohsen Al-Hokair Group for Tourism and Development, with the potential to deliver 13 Hilton Garden Inn properties (comprising 2,500 rooms). These properties, which will... [Read more...]
November 29, 2008
Darwin’s Law Of Natural Selection To Rule Dubai Real Estate
New Transformational processes are evolving in the lucrative Dubai real estate market. Developers need to adapt and innovate new consumer friendly schemes to survive the global economic meltdown. Charles Darwin’s theories may also soon apply to the trillion dollar industry... [Read more...]
November 18, 2008
NetJets Middle East Introduces The Region’s First Hawker 750 at MEBA
NetJets Middle East, the largest operator of business jets in the region, is introducing a range of firsts with its debut participation at the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) 2008 exhibition and the introduction of its Hawker 750 aircraft, the first in the region’s... [Read more...]
November 4, 2008
RCI Signs Timeshare Affiliation Deal With Salwan Property Management For Exclusive Jumeirah Beach Residence Development
RCI, the world’s largest timeshare exchange company and a part of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), has signed an affiliation agreement with Salwan, a property management company and a subsidiary of Dubai Properties Group (DPG), to offer the RCI Points® exchange program to the... [Read more...]
October 27, 2008
IFA Hotels & Resorts Opens Yotel In Amsterdam
Dubai- YOTEL, a hotel brand in which IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) is the majority investor, opened its third hotel at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport. Described as being “the iPod of the hotel industry”, YOTEL delivers luxury at a great price and is accessible to all. “We... [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...]
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...]










