The Absolute World Group, organisers of Asia’s annual AOCAP Conference, have today announced that due to a prolonged period of exciting growth and development, they’ll be focussing all efforts to ensure the AOCAP Conference later in 2010 is an even bigger success... [Read More...]

IFA Hotels and Resorts, an international leader in the development of premier mixed-use hotel and tourism projects, announces the appointment of Merlin as software provider for its fractional residence clubs. IFA Hotels and Resorts, with its main operating office in Dubai, is... [Read More...]

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... [Read More...]

Escapia Releases National 2010 Vacation Rental Industry Report Providing Most Comprehensive Look at the Current State of the Vacation Rental Business Escapia, Inc. (www.escapia.com) today announced the immediate release of the National 2010 Vacation Rental Industry Report. This... [Read More...]

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, announced this week that it has formed an exciting alliance with Banyan Tree Private... [Read More...]

Starwood’s The Luxury Collection Brand Signs Seven New Deals and Opened Five Hotels in 2009 International Growth and Conversion Opportunities Extend Starwood’s Luxury Leadership Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces today that its world-renowned... [Read More...]

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full year 2009 results Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Steve Holmes, Chairman and CEO and Tom Conforti, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call... [Read More...]

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. Craig Wood, has served as Chief Operating Officer at Accor Vacation Club for close to 2 years and has over 20 years... [Read More...]

The post-bubble housing market for second homes has yet to recover, but there is a new twist on a concept that could make second home purchases more appealing in the coming decade: access to prime “third homes” worldwide. PrivateCommunities.com has partnered with The 3rd... [Read More...]

The world’s most read independent trade publication for the shared ownership industry has now launched a test version of its new online social media business forum at http://www.theperspectivemagazine.com/forum/ Described as a cross between the discussion attributes of LinkedIn... [Read More...]

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced an affiliation with The Solluna Resort, situated in India’s largest wildlife sanctuary, Jim Corbett National Park, in Uttarakhand. This new affiliation... [Read More...]

The Westin Pune Koregaon Park is the 25th Westin Hotel in Asia Pacific and the First of Six Westin Hotels to Open by 2012 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of The Westin Pune Koregaon Park – the first of six new Westin Hotels... [Read More...]

Dr. Peter J. Shield offering free seminars to resorts including book in owner kits Dr. Peter J. Shield Most rescissions occur because new owners do not fully understand the amazing product they just purchased. Peter J. Shield, PhD, ARP, has designed the ultimate rescission safeguard:... [Read More...]

Premier David Bartlett today officially opened the $21 million Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Seven Mile Beach calling the development another example of confidence in the Tasmanian economy. “Tasmania was recently nominated by CommSec as the strongest economy in the... [Read More...]

December will see the highly anticipated FORUM Conference take place in London hosted by Generator Systems and Perspective Magazine. Taking on the responsibility to ensure that the vacation ownership industry in Europe had an opportunity to meet, network and discuss the ups and... [Read More...]

Capital & City Developments has partnered with TimeShareWare to provide the technology platform and sales and marketing software for its West Sands Phuket property. TimeShareWare Professional, the industry leading software solution, will be used for lead management and sales... [Read More...]

The consumer magazine that focuses on shared ownership products has today launched its highly anticipated Fractional Property Guide at http://www.fractionalpropertyguide.com This standalone website is the first of a suite of directories planned by Owners Perspective Magazine... [Read More...]

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced the extension and expansion of its strategic alliance with International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE), the worldwide industry leader for integrated... [Read More...]

Priority Booking of those industry professionals that pre-registered their interest in attending The FORUM Conference is now underway – but delegate places will go on general release shortly after 5pm GMT today. Due to the Forum Debate style of this not for profit conference,... [Read More...]

Details of the highly anticipated event arranged and hosted by Generator Systems and Perspective Magazine are now unfolding. This first of its kind, not for profit event has stirred curiosity within the industry for its totally different approach to promoting and hosting a conference.... [Read More...]