Recent Press Releases:
November 11, 2008
Chairman Of “Timeshare Consumers Association” Behind Libellous Websites
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... [Read more...]
October 27, 2008
OTE Welcomes New EU Directive Putting An End To Discount Travel Club Fraud
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... [Read more...]
June 13, 2008
OTE Announces Next Chairman - Richard McIntosh
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... [Read more...]
May 24, 2008
OTE Road Show Inspires UK Timeshare & Fractional Market
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... [Read more...]
May 20, 2008
UK Timeshare Industry Comes Home To Scotland
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... [Read more...]
May 8, 2008
OTE Road Show Edinburgh, Thursday 22nd May 2008
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... [Read more...]
April 13, 2008
Funding Of OTE’s Enforcement Project To Increase By 30%
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... [Read more...]
March 14, 2008
Timeshare To The Rescue For The Second Home Blight
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... [Read more...]
February 6, 2008
I ♥ TIMESHARE! OTE’s Valentine Wish for Timeshares everywhere!
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... [Read more...]