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Recent Press Releases:

October 8, 2009

Timeshare Industry Proves Resilient

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... [Read more...]

August 27, 2009

Commitment To The Customer Strengthened By Diamond Resorts International

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... [Read more...]

November 6, 2008

Expedia and Diamond Resorts International(R) Enter Unique Partnership to Generate Global Vacation Ownership Leads

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,... [Read more...]

October 19, 2008

Bluegreen Corporation Updates Status Of Proposed Transaction With Diamond Resorts International

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... [Read more...]

September 29, 2008

Diamond Resorts International Partners With Smart Circle International

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,”... [Read more...]

September 16, 2008

Bluegreen Corporation Agrees To Extend Exclusive Negotiating Period

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... [Read more...]

September 10, 2008

Diamond Resorts International® Selects Contact Center Compliance

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... [Read more...]

September 10, 2008

Smart Circle® International Drives Traffic For Hospitality Industry During Fall Travel Slowdown

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... [Read more...]

September 10, 2008

Diamond Resorts International Hires Relationship Marketing Professional

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... [Read more...]

August 15, 2008

Diamond Resorts International® Acquires LCI Travel

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... [Read more...]

July 30, 2008

Diamond Resorts International Hires Experienced Industry Executive As National Director Customer Care Center

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... [Read more...]

July 29, 2008

Bluegreen Corporation Signs Non-Binding Letter Of Intent To Sell Company To Diamond Resorts, LLC

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... [Read more...]

June 26, 2008

Diamond Resorts International Hires Business Development And Operations Expert As Vice President, Operations, Latin America

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... [Read more...]

June 26, 2008

Diamond Resorts International® Appoints Sales & Marketing Expert As Vice President, Marketing, Eastern Region

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... [Read more...]

June 13, 2008

Industry Veteran Appointed Vice President, Marketing, Western Region for Diamond Resorts International®

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... [Read more...]

May 16, 2008

Diamond Resorts International® Wins Five Gold ARDY Awards At The American Resort Development Association’s 2008 Convention

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... [Read more...]

May 4, 2008

Vacation Ownership Expert Appointed Director Of Sales, European Operations For Diamond Resorts International®

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... [Read more...]

April 24, 2008

Industry Veteran Appointed As Senior Vice President, Resort Acquisition & Development For Diamond Resorts International®

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... [Read more...]

April 13, 2008

Interval International And Diamond Resorts International® Sign Exclusive, Long-Term Global Affiliation Agreement

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... [Read more...]

March 31, 2008

Diamond Resorts International® Hires Industry Veteran to position of Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer

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... [Read more...]

March 21, 2008

President of European Operations for Diamond Resorts International® Delivers Keynote at The Association of Timeshare Owners Committees’ Conference

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... [Read more...]

March 6, 2008

Diamond Resorts International® Promotes European Executive to position of Vice President of Global Club Operations

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... [Read more...]

March 3, 2008

Diamond Resorts International® Hires HR Professional to position of Vice President of Global Organizational Development

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... [Read more...]

January 29, 2008

Diamond Resorts International® Hires Tax Professional as Vice President and Tax Counsel

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,... [Read more...]

January 23, 2008

Diamond Resorts International® Announces Appointment of Regional Director - Sales & Marketing for East Coast Operations

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... [Read more...]

January 15, 2008

Diamond Resorts International® Appoints Recognized Industry Expert As Chief Marketing Officer

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... [Read more...]

January 8, 2008

Industry Veteran Appointed as President of European Operations for Diamond Resorts International®

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,... [Read more...]

January 4, 2008

Diamond Resorts International® Announces North American Resort Portfolio Expansion

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI) announces the addition of 14 new resorts to its North American portfolio, offering expanded choices to its more than 360,000 owners worldwide. The expansion adds new affiliate properties in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Utah, Washington,... [Read more...]

January 2, 2008

European Members of Leading Vacation Ownership Club Vote Overwhelmingly in Favor of Legal Name Change.

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI) announces the European members of Club Sunterra Limited voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution to change the legal name of the members’ club from Club Sunterra Limited to Diamond Resorts European Collection Limited at the Extraordinary... [Read more...]

December 18, 2007

Diamond Resorts International® Completes $325 Million Conduit Financing Deals

Diamond Resorts International® (DRI) announces the completion of $325 million of variable funding notes by Sunterra Issuer 2007, LLC. The notes are backed by vacation ownership receivables originated by subsidiaries of Diamond Resorts International® and represent the financial... [Read more...]

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