NORTHCOURSE(SM) TO HOST ONLINE SYMPOSIUM FEATURING FRACTIONAL INDUSTRY RESEARCH

Free Webinar Will Focus on the Latest Industry Facts and Trends
 

NorthCourse Leisure Real Estate Solutions will host its 7th Annual Fractional Interest Symposium in a free online format. On Tuesday, February 27, registered participants will hear highlights of NorthCourse’s comprehensive study and insights on the outlook for the industry.
 
“Our latest research indicates that the fractional ownership industry is growing by leaps and bounds,” said Kevin Wallace, chief executive officer of NorthCourse Advisory Services. “We realized that a free online symposium was the most effective way to communicate the latest industry research. As it comes ahead of some of the industry’s other in-person events, this is the perfect opportunity for participants to get the most cutting edge information.”

This year’s symposium will present a broad base of new learning about the industry, including:

New findings from the 8th Annual Fractional Interest Report. This year’s report highlights how the fractional industry in North America grew by over 32% from 2005 to 2006.
 

New analytics that help better categorize fractionals according to use plans and other criteria (beyond just sales price)
 

Additional analytics that explore the primary factors behind sales pace. 

Innovative new research that tracks consumer buzz about fractionals, destination clubs and condo hotels as well.
 

Results of a separate study that reveals consumer purchase decision-making with regard to fractionals.
 

Opportunities for growth in Europe, the Middle East, Australia and China Wallace adds, “The free 90-minute online symposium allows participants to receive valuable, quantifiable information, without making a significant time or financial commitment.” 

The NorthCourse Fractional Interest report is based a survey of 249 identified fractional developments in the United States, the Caribbean and Canada – which represents a 39% increase in the number of fractional developments surveyed last year.

Registration and additional information on the 7th Annual Fractional Interest Symposium is available at www.northcourse.com.

About NorthCourseSM Leisure Real Estate Solutions
 

With more than 30 years of experience, NorthCourse Leisure Real Estate Solutions is an international leader in providing the full spectrum of leisure real estate advisory, research and asset management services. The company’s expertise is in shared ownership business models and mixed use developments including timeshare, fractionals, private residence clubs, destination clubs and condo hotels as well as in-depth feasibility studies, business modeling, product design, consumer and market research. With offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore, NorthCourse is a division of the RCI Global Vacation NetworkSM, the global leader in leisure accommodations with exclusive access for specified periods to approximately 63,000 vacation properties in more than 100 countries. 

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