The Organisation for Timeshare in Europe (OTE) welcomes the recent verdict in a libel case against Alexander (Sandy) Grey, Chairman of the self-styled “Timeshare Consumers Association, which has been consistently critical of the reputable timeshare industry.” The High Court found that it was Sandy Grey himself who was behind the so-called “Crimeshare – Timeshare Frauds [...]

The Organisation for Timeshare in Europe (OTE) today welcomed the European Parliament’s adoption of the Directive for the Sale and Marketing of Timeshare and Long Term Holiday Products (holiday clubs). OTE believes it will make genuine timeshare easier to buy and will also put an end to fraudulent discount travel clubs. The OTE has been [...]

The Organisation for Timeshare in Europe’s (OTE) Board of Directors have nominated Richard McIntosh, Managing Director of Hilton International Grand Vacations Company as the next OTE Chairman. Richard will take up the position at the Annual General Meeting this October succeeding Dénes Pieke, Holiday Club Hungary who will then have completed a two year term. [...]

On Thursday 22nd May, the Organisation for Timeshare in Europe held their road show event in Edinburgh. The road show is held in different locations each year and concentrates on the timeshare market in the host location ahead of their annual European Timeshare Business Forum (13-15 October 2008, Madrid visit www.ote-info.com for more information) which [...]

The Organisation for Timeshare in Europe (OTE) will be holding its biennial UK conference in Edinburgh on 22 May, reflecting the vitally important role that Scotland plays in the UK timeshare industry. The conference, to be held at Dynamic Earth, is being sponsored by Scottish Development International and will be opened by Scottish Minister for [...]

OTE is delighted to invite you to attend a seminar and black tie dinner, including a full programme of evening entertainment, at two of Edinburgh’s most exciting venues, Dynamic Earth, a new visitor attraction next to the Scottish Parliament and Prestonfield, a 17th century house and hotel with an outstanding reputation. Delegates should click on [...]

The Organisation for Timeshare in Europe (OTE) spent £100,000 on its Enforcement Project in Spain in 2007 and has plans to increase this spending by 30% in 2008. This project has logged a series of key successes over the past year, including the closure by the police (working closely with OTE) of seven fraudulent re-sale [...]

Changes to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in today’s budget will put second homes under the spotlight once again, according to the Organisation for Timeshare in Europe (OTE). A reduction in CGT from 40% to 18% could lead to more second homes coming on to the market, as owners seek to capitalise on their gains. [...]

With Valentine’s Day upon us and as couples think about how to declare their love for each other, OTE (Organisation for Timeshare in Europe) is as focussed as ever on ensuring that consumers are able to love timeshare. OTE, the industry trade body for timeshare, is dedicated to promoting the very best the timeshare industry [...]