Marriott Vacation Club, the premier timeshare brand of Marriott International, (NYSE: MAR), announced today the launch of the points-based Marriott Vacation Club Destinations program in North America and the Caribbean. Building on 25 successful years of innovation, evolution and industry leadership, the Marriott Vacation Club Destinations program offers greater flexibility, further personalization and more experience opportunities for Owners.

Perspective Magazine, the timeshare and fractional ownership industry’s largest independent trade publication continues to add technological and social media elements to its strong online presence by introducing the first industry toolbar that delivers the latest news and reviews direct to the internet browsers of its users without having to first visit the http://perspectivemagazine.com website.

De Vere has launched a new, more accessible fractional ownership scheme enabling individuals and companies to buy into the ultimate in luxury at The Carrick on the shores of Scotland’s Loch Lomond.

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), today announced the renewal of its affiliation with Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. and Bluegreen Corporation, who are amongst the largest vacation ownership companies in the industry. This new agreement grants Bluegreen Club Members continued access to a broad array of exciting vacation experiences utilizing the RCI exchange networks.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of ICAP Group’s new report “The Hotel Industry in Greece 2009″ to their offering.

Key Points:

• Urban hotels and vacation resorts the two categories of hotels
• Total amount of room nights exceeded 64 million in 2008.

Special priority sales on one-acre Grace Bay Beach estate to begin January 25

The Élan Collection, a distinctive network of ultra luxury shared interest vacation home ownership properties, is commencing priority sales reservations for its deeded, shared interest ownership opportunities in a private beachfront estate on the Turks and Caicos Islands in British West Indies. Priority sales reservation pricing starts at $1.25 million per deeded interest, but only on a limited basis.

InnSeason Resorts®, creators of the Northeast Experience® and leading provider of resort vacation and ownership opportunities, recently announced that Premium Destinations based in Daytona, Florida has agreed to manage the sales and marketing operations of the InnSeason Resorts Sales Centers on Cape Cod and in Ogunquit, Maine.

The Élan Collection LLC, a distinctive network of ultra luxury shared interest vacation home ownership properties, is commencing priority sales reservations for its deeded, shared ownership interests in a two-story Las Vegas penthouse situated on the top floor of Turnberry Place overlooking the Strip. The price starts at $1.5 million per deeded interest.

Accor Vacation Club, based in Robina on the Gold Coast has announced a Senior Executive appointment with CRAIG WOOD being appointed as CEO, effective immediately.

Breckenridge Grand Vacations, development company of both Gold Point Resort and Grand Timber Lodge, has announced that the second phase of their newest resort, the Grand Lodge on Peak 7, opened on Saturday, December 19, 2009. The Grand Lodge on Peak 7 is the third resort to be built by Breckenridge Grand Vacations, and is considered to be one of Breckenridge’s premier lodging and timeshare developments with a nearly unparalleled location.

The luxury timeshare towers by Westgate Resorts at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas strip is due to open on Friday 19th December boasting two 52 story towers of luxury accommodation ranging from 1,200 square-feet of luxury penthouse units and 1 to 4 bedroom units for both vacationing guests and timeshare ownership.

Interval International, a leading provider of vacation services headquartered in South Miami, and the City of South Miami co-sponsored the Holiday Toy Fest yesterday benefitting more than 400 deserving children in the community. Each child had the chance to visit with Santa and select a holiday gift. Other highlights included “Frosty’s Face Painting” and some tasty treats.

Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq:IILG), today announced the addition of Gold Coast Aruba, to its vacation exchange network. The master-planned resort community will feature 270 whole ownership villas and townhouses in the island’s Malmok area. It is the only development of its kind in Aruba that offers purchasers Interval’s upgraded membership program, Interval Gold®.

The NetJets Middle East Programme, provided by National Air Services (NAS), is celebrating its 10th anniversary as the region’s leading provider of executive jet ownership programmes by taking delivery of a new Falcon 2000LX – the first Falcon 2000LX to be operated commercially in the Middle East. The NetJets Middle East Programme, a favourite of [...]

The Hideaways Club, a leading international property investment Fund that offers its members the opportunity to invest in and exclusively enjoy an entire portfolio of luxury villas and chalets,  has recently added a further three stunning chalets to its 2010 skiing programme. Set in the magnificent ski areas of Chamonix, France and Nendaz, Switzerland the [...]

MAP Destinations today announced that Venice on Water in Italy has affiliated with The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange network. Venice on Water offers a unique holiday experience, allowing guests to visit the waterways of the iconic Italian city staying in luxury two-bedroom houseboats. Berthed at Marina Darsena DEC in Mestre, [...]

Despite Downward Travel Trends, Timeshare Occupancy On The Rise at Wyndham Vacation Ownership Bucking current travel patterns that continue to trend downward in nearly every segment of the hospitality industry, timeshare owners — particularly those participating in points–based programs — are still taking vacations. According to Smith Travel Research, 2009 full–year hotel occupancy is projected [...]

Starwood’s Green Trailblazing New Hotel Brand Heads West with the Openings of Element Denver Park Meadows and Element Dallas Fort Worth Airport North Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of its first hotel in Colorado and fifth Element hotel globally – Element Denver Park Meadows. And later this week, [...]

Offers developer clients one-stop design and purchasing services

Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services, announced it has formed an alliance with Robb & Stucky Resorts, a division of Ft. Myers, Florida-based Robb & Stucky Interiors. The highly acclaimed interior design and furnishings firm now will make its one-stop shopping and turnkey design services available to Interval International member resorts.

InnSeason Resorts®, creators of the Northeast Experience® and leading providers of resort vacation and ownership opportunities, recently announced that Bluegreen Corporation based in Boca Raton, Florida has contracted to manage the sales, marketing and operations of InnSeason Resort South Mountain, located in Lincoln, NH. Bluegreen Corporation, a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and [...]

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 [...]

The Residence Club on Mission Beach Offers Ideally Located, Sensible Second Home Ownership Economist Lawrence Yum reported that San Diego leads the nation in real estate recovery during his keynote address at the San Diego Association of Realtors summit on August 18. This is evidenced by rising home prices and sales coupled with a limited [...]

The Dom Pedro Hotel Group announced that the Dom Pedro Garajau Hotel has affiliated with RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange.