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Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, has today announced it is working closely with its European membership who have authorized a third party reseller, Travel & Leisure Group (TLG), to act as reseller for Diamond Resorts European Collection (DREC) points. This is the first time DREC members have had the opportunity to deal directly with an authorized reseller.

Occupancy, Satisfaction Rates Remain Strong Despite tighter credit markets and high unemployment rates, the U.S. timeshare industry continues to demonstrate its resilience. Although overall sales continue to reflect the national trend of lower consumer spending, timeshare owners continue to enjoy their pre-paid timeshare vacations, with an 80 percent occupancy rate and an 86 percent product [...]

Year of the Customer Initiative Gets Boost from Cloobeck’s ‘The Meaning of Yes(SM)’ Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation holiday ownership industry, sets itself apart during this economy with its company-wide commitment to provide customers with service excellence through its corporate ideology of ‘The Meaning of Yes(SM).’ Stephen J. Cloobeck, Chairman [...]

Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE), the world’s leading online travel company, and vacation ownership leader Diamond Resorts International(R) (DRI) today announced they have partnered in an innovative agreement covering marketing, distribution and lead generation. Under the terms, Expedia will provide global distribution for DRI resort destination offers on Expedia- and hotels.com(R)- branded sites worldwide; generate leads [...]

Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE: BXG) (“Bluegreen”), a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play®, announced today that representatives of Diamond Resorts International (“Diamond Resorts”) have advised Bluegreen that to date Diamond Resorts has not secured financing sources for its previously announced proposed purchase of Bluegreen.  On September 15, 2008 Bluegreen announced an extension until [...]

Diamond Resorts International (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, signed a non-exclusive agreement with Smart Circle International to sell its vacation resort packages in the United States. “We’re thrilled to partner with Smart Circle International,” said James R. Danz, RRP, DRI’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Given its proven track record for success in [...]

Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE: BXG) (“Bluegreen”), a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play®, announced today that it has agreed to extend until November 15, 2008 the period during which Diamond Resorts International has an exclusive right of negotiation to acquire all of the Bluegreen common stock at a price of $15 per share. [...]

Leading resort and vacation ownership group partners with Do Not Call compliance technology leader Diamond Resorts International® (DRI) has selected Contact Center Compliance to be the sole provider of “Do Not Call” regulatory solutions for its membership sales and service center. Contact Center Compliance is a leader in real-time compliance services for the resort and [...]

Leading worldwide referral marketer, Smart Circle® International, announces 36 new destinations for its popular travel packages, including 11 from its newest partner Diamond Resorts International. Working with locations across North America to promote cost-efficient vacation packages since 2004, The Smart Circle® helps hotels and resorts increase visibility and traffic through its proven marketing program and [...]

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has appointed Sandy Knapp as National Promotions Director, Co-Branded Alliances. Sandy will focus on relationship marketing including corporate and retail alliances. She will report to Joel Lazar, Vice President, Marketing, East Region. Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership [...]

Diamond Resorts International®(DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has successfully acquired LCI Travel, the largest independent distributor of vacation ownership for Diamond Resorts in Europe.  Diamond Resorts International®(DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has successfully acquired LCI Travel, the largest independent distributor of vacation ownership for Diamond Resorts International® [...]

Diamond Resorts International®(DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has appointed Sean Connolly as National Director Customer Care Center for DRI. Connolly will initially be responsible for developing and implementing DRI’s new state-of-the-art call center, including strategy, development and business procurement of DRI’s telephone originated marketing programs. Diamond Resorts International®(DRI), a global leader [...]

Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE: BXG) (Bluegreen® or the Company), a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play®, announced that today it has signed a non-binding letter of intent relating to the acquisition of the Company at a price of $15.00 per share by Diamond Resorts International (Diamond Resorts), which would value this transaction at [...]

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has appointed Bill Tsao, as Vice President, Operations, Latin America, for DRI. Tsao will initially be responsible for developing, implementing and managing DRI’s growth and operations strategy in Latin America, including resort acquisition and development, sales and marketing and resort operations. Diamond Resorts [...]

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has appointed Joel Lazar, RRP, as Vice President, Marketing, Eastern Region, for DRI. Lazar’s more than 20 years of vacation ownership and fractional ownership marketing experience will be leveraged to generate a significant number of tours for DRI’s Eastern operations, including resort destinations [...]

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the hospitality industry, has appointed Brad H. Benson as Vice President, Marketing, Western Region for DRI. Benson’s nearly 20-year span of industry experience will guide marketing initiatives for all DRI’s western operations including key destinations in Hawaii, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona. Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), [...]

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, was awarded five Gold ARDY Awards at the American Resort Development Association’s 2008 convention held recently in Las Vegas. The Gold ARDY Awards honor individuals and teams that are seen as industry role models and innovators in diverse areas such as sales, design, [...]

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has appointed Neil Cunliffe as Director of Sales, European Operations for DRI. Cunliffe’s primary responsibilities will be to ensure that the DRI product is presented in a manner consistent with DRI’s brand tenets of simplicity, choice and comfort; to assist in the development [...]

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has hired Doug Kinsey as Senior Vice President, Resort Acquisition & Development. Kinsey’s primary responsibilities will be the acquisition, planning, design and development of DRI properties to support the company’s aggressive growth strategy. Kinsey will report to Stephen J. Cloobeck, Chairman and Chief [...]

Interval to Provide Full Range of Exchange, Travel, and Reservation Services Interval International and Diamond Resorts International® announced they have entered into a long-term master affiliation agreement comprising more than 110 existing resorts worldwide, as well as any properties developed during the term of the agreement. In addition to the affiliation, Diamond Resorts International® has [...]

Las Vegas, Nev – March 30, 2008 — Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has appointed Brian P. Garavuso, CHTP as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, responsible for the global leadership of the information technology department providing strategic development and operational guidance and implementation in alignment with DRI’s [...]

Martin M. Kandel (“Marty”), President of European Operations for Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), one of the largest vacation ownership companies in the world, addressed a full house at the annual convention of Europe’s key vacation ownership lobby and consumer advocate group, The Association of Timeshare Owners Committees (TATOC). March 21, 2008 — Martin M. Kandel [...]

Las Vegas, Nev – March 6, 2008 — Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has promoted Sarah Hulme to Vice President of Global Club Operations. Hulme’s primary responsibilities will be in developing THE Club(SM), DRI’s innovative and flexible points-based vacation system, by providing a wider and improved range of [...]

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has appointed Eva Esteban as Vice President of Global Organizational Development. Esteban will oversee the development and implementation of training and talent management efforts of DRI team members worldwide, reporting to Steve Bell, Executive Vice-President, Human Resources of DRI. Prior to joining DRI, [...]

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has appointed Keith Holmes as Vice President  and  Tax Counsel. Holmes joins a strong finance team reporting to David Palmer, Chief Financial Officer of DRI.   Prior to joining DRI, Holmes held the position of Vice President and Tax Counsel with Caesars Entertainment, [...]

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has appointed Hector Maldonado as Regional Director – Sales & Marketing for East Coast Operations. Maldonado joins an innovative sales and marketing operation committed to the ethical sale of DRI’s industry-leading vacation ownership products and services.   Maldonado’s successful career in sales and [...]

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has appointed James R. Danz (“Jim”) to the position of Chief Marketing Officer. Danz joins a strong executive team committed to delivering the highest standards of guest satisfaction and hospitality. Danz has been involved in marketing and sales within the resort development and [...]

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, has appointed Martin M. Kandel (“Marty”) to the position of President for European Operations, reporting to the President and Chief Operating Officer for DRI, Simon Crawford-Welch, Ph.D, RRP.