The Timeshare Association of Timeshare Owners Committees (TATOC) Conveys Support For New Consumer Version Of Perspective Magazine
March 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Perspective International Ltd recently announced plans to launch a consumer version (http://www.ownersperspective.com) of their B2B publication Perspective Magazine and are already receiving tremendous support throughout the industry.
The Timeshare Association - Timeshare Owners Committees (TATOC) which is an association for members of timeshare owners committees, associations and other similar owner representative organisations from resorts around the UK and across Europe is the first to publicly show their support of the new consumer publication announced just a few days ago.
Harry Taylor, Secretary General of TATOC gave the following statement:
“Every industry needs an impartial and independent conveyor of information and news to be truly successful.
In my opinion, up until a few years ago, the timeshare industry in Europe didn’t have that independent media player.
In Perspective Magazine I believe our industry has found its essential answer. Most timeshare industry publications are tied to major companies and their editorial has often been more about self promotion than sharing essential news and giving every company and initiative a reasonable chance for exposure. I cannot ever see Perspective Magazine ignoring a newsworthy story.
In Perspective Magazine I see a young and ambitious company who are determined to retain their independence, a company who will not be tied to any major player more than another. I commend them on the diversity of their publication and in becoming the biggest of their kind in the world. I shall enjoy watching them progress as they add their new consumer focused publication to their portfolio.
For the right reasons, which are the prosperity of our industry, TATOC will support Paul and Sharon Mattimoe in their new mission… as they have supported us”
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Group RCI Announces Major Timeshare Affiliation With Dubai’s Bavaria Executive Suites Vacation Club
March 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Parsippany, N.J. and Dubai (March 26, 2008) - RCI®, one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), and the world leader in vacation exchange, has announced an agreement with Dubai-based Al Ghaith Holdings to affiliate the soon to open Bavaria Executive Suites with its timeshare exchange program. Featuring no less than 450 one and two bedroom apartments, it represents the first timeshare development on Dubai’s prestigious Sheikh Zayed Road.
Located at the cross roads of Dubai’s new commercial and residential hub, adjacent to Dubai Media City and the access route to the Palm Jumeirah, Bavaria Executive Suites consists of two huge towers on either side of Sheikh Zayed Road. Offering easy access to many of the city’s leisure and commercial attractions, including the nearby Mall of the Emirates, Jumeirah beach and several golf clubs, Bavaria Executive Suites will target both business and leisure visitors.
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Perspective Magazine To Launch New Consumer Version For Owners Of Timeshare, Points, Fractional and Private Residence Club Vacation Products.
March 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Plans are underway to launch an independent consumer magazine for the timeshare and shared ownership market by the company that already produces the most read independent B2B publication for the same market.
Perspective International Ltd, who produce Perspective Magazine (http://www.theperspectivemagazine.com) have revealed that a consumer version, nicknamed “Owners Perspective” will be released initially online in July 2008.
The new magazine will also be grown on a global level, covering all markets around the world and delivering the latest news, exclusive interviews, resort reviews, destination guides, new products, owner experiences, reader offers and much more…
The decision was made based on the increasing number of timeshare owners subscribing to the existing business version of the magazine. “Rather than trying to adapt Perspective Magazine to suit owners also, we have decided to launch a second publication specifically for them.” Says Paul Mattimoe, President & CEO of Perspective International Ltd, “This way we can take the core content of the original magazine, but then tailor the rest to suit the consumer rather than the business side of the industry, providing both a much needed independent resource for existing and potential owners as well as a new and diverse advertising platform for businesses”.
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Emerald Vacation Group launch first ever vacation ownership property in the Maldives
March 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
On March 13th Perspective Magazine attended the official launch party for Emerald Vacation Group’s new and first ever vacation ownership resort in the Maldives, the Turtle Cove Resort & Spa, held at the Raffles Hotel in Dubai.
Chris Jackson, General Manager hosted the event which included a speech from Maldivian Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Dr Mahmood Shougee who enthusiastically welcomed the project and applauded it on its dedication to maintaining the beautiful surroundings.
Located on Mahadhdhoo Island on the eastern side of the large Huvadu atoll, the Turtle Cove Resort & Spa is a little over a kilometer long and beautifully formed in the shape of a peacock. Turtle Cove features 77 one bedroom villas and 10 two bedroom villas, a luxury spa, fine dining restaurants, boutique shopping promenade and water sports centre.
VIP owner Sir Bob Geldof also addressed the attendees of the launch and states, “The sheer beauty of the Maldives blows you away. I’m very lucky, I get to come here, be still, look at the sea, the sun, the fish, sleep and be slightly less grumpy. Not bad.”
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Fractional Ownership Makes The Dream Of Having A Home In Bermuda Possible
March 4, 2008 | 1 Comment
Considered tourism properties, these new residence clubs are not affected by the same government restrictions making fractional ownership the hottest real estate trend to hit Bermuda.
Bermuda offers an exceptional location, beauty, climate and history, and enjoys the highest per capita income in the world, more than 50 percent higher than that of the U.S. No wonder sophisticated Americans dream of owning a beach vacation home in this little island paradise. Traditionally only available to the super-wealthy, owning a dream vacation home in Bermuda has become possible for a whole new set of travelers owing to the development of fractional ownership.
It is best for buyers to purchase their residences during the earliest phase, as there is typically a 30+ percent price increase between the first and final phases.
With only 12 homes for sale starting at $4.8 million and 10 condos with an average price of $2 million on the market, real estate opportunities are limited and virtually unattainable for most, according to Rego Sotheby’s International Realty.
A Bermuda government policy severely restricts the amount of real estate sold to foreigners, thus drastically limiting the amount of available island property. Considered tourism properties, these new residence clubs are not affected by the same government restrictions making fractional ownership the hottest real estate trend to hit Bermuda.
“Right now there’s an incredibly limited supply of very expensive, full-ownership real estate in Bermuda,” explains Buddy Rego of Rego Sotheby’s International Realty. “And these island homes cost on average $1,000 per square foot. So a 3,000 square foot home sells for around $3 million. As a result, luxury residence club homes, which sell at a fraction of the cost, are becoming increasingly popular. They are being bought by people who want to enjoy Bermuda resort living, but don’t want the multi-million dollar price tag.”
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Diamond Resorts International® Hires HR Professional to position of Vice President of Global Organizational Development
March 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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 team members worldwide, reporting to Steve Bell, Executive Vice-President, Human Resources of DRI.
Prior to joining DRI, Esteban served in leadership positions in training and sales in companies such as MGM Mirage, Inc., HealthSouth, UNLV, Xerox and Motorola. Recently Esteban was responsible for the strategic training, recruitment and community relations efforts of all employees needed for the successful opening of the multi-billion CityCenter Project on the Las Vegas strip. Prior to that engagement Esteban created, designed and implemented training systems and related programs for a global workforce of over 50,000 at Ceasars Entertainment, Inc, parent company to Caesars Palace, Paris, Bally’s, Flamingo, Grand Casino and Hilton hotel/casino properties.
“Eva brings with her a wealth of experience in all areas of organizational development,” says Simon Crawford-Welch, Ph.D., RRP, President and COO of DRI. “Her expertise will support a well-planned growth strategy through measurable and consistent improvements in our effectiveness and efficiency at all levels of the company.”
Esteban received a Masters of Science Degree in Instructional Design, Development, and Corporate Education from Syracuse University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from San Diego State University…
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Intrawest names Paul Jorgensen as President and Chief Operating Officer at Mountain Creek
March 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
New Resort Chief will oversee all Resort Operations including Real Estate Development and Sales
Intrawest ULC (”Intrawest”), a world leader in the development and management of experiential destination resorts, today announced the appointment of Paul Jorgensen to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer at Mountain Creek in New Jersey. In this role, Jorgensen will be responsible for all aspects of Mountain Creek’s resort operations, including real estate development and sales and he will report directly to Alex Wasilov, Chief Executive Officer at Intrawest.
Jorgensen began his career with Intrawest in 2005 as Director of Mergers and Acquisitions and was promoted in 2007 to his most recent position as Vice President of Mountain Operations. In that role, he was responsible for leading the drive to optimize the winter operating models of Intrawest’s destination resorts by identifying and implementing best in class operating strategies within the mountain operations, maintenance and ski and ride schools.
Effective March 1, 2008, Jorgensen will leave his current position at the Intrawest corporate head office in Vancouver and transition to his new responsibilities at Mountain Creek…
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The Anfi Group Appoints John MacDonald as Sales and Marketing Director.
March 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The Anfi Group in Gran Canaria, one of Europe’s leading Vacation Membership Resorts, has recently appointed John MacDonald as their Sales and Marketing Director. The new venture sees John’s career coming full circle, as he was formerly directing the Anfi Group’s Sales & Marketing division during its foundation in 1992.
John returns to Anfi with a wealth of experience behind him, having been in the industry for over 20 years. His illustrious career began at the Miraflores Resort in the Costa del Sol, before he moved onto Tenerife and Lanzarote where he worked for Wimpy Leisure. After over four years with Wimpy, John undertook the challenging position at the then fledgling company, Anfi del Mar. He then moved on to front many prestigious Vacation Membership resorts worldwide, including Hilton in Portugal and Sunterra in the Caribbean and Florida.
During his five years at Anfi, John was initially responsible for introducing the resort into the timeshare sector and was instrumental in spearheading Anfi to become one of the top players within the industry - a position that they still hold today…
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