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...]

Solmar Hotels & resorts flagship, Playa Grande Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, has recently entered into an agreement with SPI and has deployed the SPI Orange Property Management System software. Additionally two other resorts within the group, Solmar Resort and Quinto... [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...]

Two of the largest property investment funds join forces to provide members access to more than 30 holiday homes The Hideaways Club, a leading international property investment fund that offers its members the opportunity to invest in and exclusively enjoy an entire portfolio... [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...]

Helps Us to Provide “Great Customer Service” Says Sr. VP Cory Phelps, Senior VP of The San Francisco Exchange Company (SFX) says the recent selection of CustomerCount© is influential in providing “Great customer service and helped in helping customers with their travel... [Read More...]

ResorTime.com, a favorite source for on-line vacation and timeshare condominium rentals polled its users to discover their most favorite resort properties.   Nominees were in four areas:   spa, family, beach, golf and ski.  Nominations were made based on noteworthy resort... [Read More...]

Starwood’s Renowned Luxury Collection Brand To Double Portfolio in South America As Rising Demand and Secular Trends Drive Hotel Development Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in a franchise agreement with Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas, today... [Read More...]

Los Cabos resort offers new upscale property with ‘old world Mexico’ design and hospitality. Welk Resorts opened its seventh vacation ownership resort last month – Sirena del Mar, located in Los Cabos, Mexico. Members of the Welk Resorts Platinum Program will now have access... [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...]

“This is a completely different economic climate, and therefore a completely different marketing, sales and PR climate as well,” says Luca Franco, President of Luxury Leisure Properties International (LLPI) “We have already created many successful mixed use products in... [Read More...]

Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq:IILG), yesterday announced that Welk Resorts Cabo – Sirena del Mar has joined its vacation exchange network. Overlooking the Sea of Cortez near... [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family (NYSE:WYN), is celebrating a milestone anniversary this month.  Commemorating 20 years in business, WorldMark by Wyndham has successfully grown from a small... [Read More...]