PerspectiveForums.com reports more than 2,000 friend requests served in first two weeks.

Perspective Magazine, the shared ownership industry’s leading trade publication recently launched the first standalone social networking platform dedicated to the timeshare and fractional ownership industry, combining the most popular features of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn all on one website.

From initial promotion only, the site has already attracted in excess of 600 registered users, who have generated more than 75,000 page views and issued more than 2,000 friend requests over the past fortnight, with word of mouth now growing the site exponentially each day.

The site was created to encourage timeshare and fractional developers, marketers and suppliers to network more efficiently, thereby creating opportunities for new collaborations, strategic partnerships and extending client portfolios.

What makes this site standout, apart from its vast array of features, is its leverage of Perspective Magazine’s readership which exceeds 22,000 registered industry professionals around the globe who are currently being invited to register free on the website.

“We’ve had a lot of feedback from users of the website, all of it positive and it has started well, but there are still quite a few additional features to roll out yet – such as an iPhone App, but due to the complexity of the site we have a few weeks still to wait for this. The marketing for the site has only just started – by the end of March we expect to have the largest social media group of industry professionals available online, and then we’ll only be at about 10% of the expected number of registered users for the coming months.” Said Paul Mattimoe, President & CEO of Perspective International.

To join Perspective Forums simply visit www.perspectiveforums.com

For more information about Perspective Magazine (Trade), Owners Perspective Magazine (Consumer) and advertising and editorial opportunities visit www.perspectiverates.com

A website dedicated to the recruiting of professional sales executives for the purpose of fractional property sales was launched in test mode back in August 2009, and now after detailed scrutiny of the quality of applications received via the website and after reaching the No.1 spot on Google.com for the search term “fractional jobs”, www.fractionalstaff.com will officially launch next week aimed at providing a reliable service with high returns for advertisers of fractional job vacancies.

Recent months have shown that fractional property developers are increasing but their success with property agents is not producing the results originally hoped for, and so many are enquiring about the availability of dedicated sales teams – something that FractionalStaff.com has concentrating on for the past 7 months.

Fractional Staff is another service from the Perspective group of companies who publish the leading shared ownership industry magazines for both the trade and consumers and so its widest reach both online and offline ensures that it will attract the most suitable candidates that are new to the industry as well as the best sales professionals from within the industry worldwide.

Introductory advertising rates start from as little as £199 per month with added value across the network of Perspective websites and titles available on selected packages.

For more information email advertising@perspectiveinternational.com or call +44 191 250 3501 (UK) or  +1 407 792 2343

Sheraton Buganvilia's Director José Luis Toca

Director José Luis Toca of Sheraton Buganvilias, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, recently commented on their implementation of SPI Orange software for managing their successful timeshare resort.

The resort occupies a prime location on a beach facing Banderas Bay, within walking distance from the downtown tourist center. The property has 478 timeshare units, which are decorated in a light, contemporary Mexican style, with full kitchens and gorgeous views of the ocean from floor-to-ceiling windows. As one of the property’s owners, José Luis has overall responsibility for the timeshare sales and marketing, plus management of the project’s 500 hotel rooms, its convention center, meeting rooms, spa, retail space and other amenities.

We asked José Luis a few questions about how the software has helped his business:

Q.        Can you tell us how SPI’s software helps you close in-house tours?
A.         “SPI’s system gives me all the information about my clients/members, such as when they purchased, what vacation ownership package they bought, who booked the tour, who was the liner and closer and which OPC location produced the original tour. My software allows me to enter comments and follow up on a non-processed deal, so we can follow up and close it.
 
“In summary, SPI’s software gives me all the information I need to follow up on a deal and to figure out what to offer a client, prior to their arrival, based on what they already own, what they earn, their vacation preferences and so on.”

Q.        Can you think of any examples of how SPI helps you save money?
A.         “Sure! In the past, my previous system didn’t show me whether a tour, or prospective member, had already attended a presentation. So, existing members or previous tours could be coming to the presentation and accepting gifts, even though they were unqualified. Using SPI’s system, that cannot happen, now.

“Plus, this system shows me which off-premises contact (OPC) location is giving me the most sales. It tracks which closer is doing better and with which type of tours. “

Q.        What is the single biggest benefit of having SPI software in your estimation? 

A.         “We have access to all the information we need in real-time. So, we can make offers and close deals immediately, plus keep all the follow up details.”

According to Matt Brosious, vice-president of sales and marketing for SPI, “With SPI Orange Software, Sheraton Buganvilias Resort now has access to important information immediately throughout their company. And the cost of supporting the SPI system is far less than the proprietary system they had developed before making the move to SPI.”

About SPI Software
SPI Software provides developers and operators of vacation ownership (timeshare, fractional, private residence club and others using either traditional or points-based usage strategies) with Microsoft .NET-based software as either an enterprise suite of software called Orange Systems, or in specific modules to handle marketing, sales, property management, finance, maintenance fee and receivables servicing, centralized reservations or Website access operations. Founded in 1978 and based in Miami, FL, SPI can be reached at 305-858-9505, mailto:sales@spisoftware.com or www.spisoftware.com.

Industry Leader Partners with The Americas Group to Help Reach More Prospective Members

Exclusive Resorts, the world’s leading luxury destination club, today announced it is working with the prestigious consulting firm The Americas Group to increase awareness of its unique membership offerings among affluent families in Latin America.

A private club with Revolution LLC Founder and AOL Co-Founder Steve Case as its Chairman, Exclusive Resorts offers members access to a portfolio of hundreds of luxury residences in dozens of the most desirable vacation destinations in the world. Members also enjoy distinctive personalized service on every trip, access to world-class resort amenities such as private beach clubs and spas, and a welcoming community of fellow successful members and their families.

As the clear leader in the destination club market, Exclusive Resorts has exceeded 90% in member satisfaction with club travel for seven consecutive years. Current club destinations include Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos, Mexico; Miami, Florida; New York, New York; London; and Paris, among many other luxury destinations.

Exclusive Resorts membership is structured similarly to a country club, requiring a one-time Membership Fee (75% refundable) and Annual Dues. Flexible membership plans allow members to choose how many days per year they want to travel with the club, from 10 days up to 60 days per year. All members enjoy access to the club’s entire portfolio of luxury residences. With a current Annual Dues rate of $995 (US) per day, Exclusive Resorts membership offers great luxury, flexibility and value to affluent travelers in Latin America.

With 38 years of deep involvement and ongoing presence in Central and South America, paired with a comprehensive understanding of the preferences of affluent travelers from the region, The Americas Group will provide strategic assistance to Exclusive Resorts’ program to reach greater numbers of prospective members in Latin America. The Americas Group brings a team of world-class experts, as well as a Board of Advisors with unprecedented experience and standing in the region. Board members include former President of Costa Rica José María Figueres, former President of Colombia Andrés Pastrana Arango, former United States Senator Bob Kerrey, former Brazilian Ambassador to the United States and Court of St. James Rubens Antonio Barbosa, and former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Jeffrey Davidow.

“The Americas Group is the pre-eminent U.S.-based consulting and marketing firm focused on Latin America, with unmatched credibility,” said Jeff Potter, Chief Executive Officer of Exclusive Resorts. “We are excited to begin leveraging their deep expertise in the region, to create efficient channels for adding new club members throughout Latin America.”

“Exclusive Resorts has set the standard for the luxury destination club space for seven years, creating a unique way for families and friends to travel together using elegant multi-room villas and cosmopolitan residences that is simply better than any alternative,” said Howard Glicken, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Americas Group. “We look forward to working with them to showcase their outstanding destinations, service and amenities in this exciting market.”

About Exclusive Resorts
“There’s No Place Like Together.” The world’s leading luxury destination club, Exclusive Resorts is committed to providing its members with rich and rewarding vacations shared with family and friends. Exclusive Resorts combines the best of luxury resorts with the spaciousness and elegance of private residences, offering its members hundreds of homes in dozens of the most sought-after vacation destinations, along with access to world-class resort amenities and exceptional personalized service. Additionally, the club offers its members a variety of unique, private Once in a Lifetime experiences, taking them to fascinating destinations in more than 25 countries on all seven continents. Exclusive Resorts has delivered more than 100,000 vacations to its more than 3,000 members, and has a real estate portfolio valued at over $1 billion. The Denver-based club was founded in 2002 and began providing vacations in 2003. For more information, visit www.exclusiveresorts.com, call (800) 447-8988, and follow Exclusive Resorts on Facebook and Twitter.

About The Americas Group
The Americas Group (“TAG”) is a consulting, marketing and merchant banking firm focusing its activities on Latin America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The Company develops Latin American market entry strategies for U.S. companies and United States market entry strategies for Latin American companies, and then assists them in executing the strategies through a variety of business arrangements, including partnerships with TAG. For more information, visit www.theamericasgroup.net.

C.A.R.E. (Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers) is pleased to announce that Perspective International Ltd is a media sponsor of its 50th Semi-Annual Conference, which will be held April 24 through 27,2010, at the Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana.

“In these trying economic times a nonprofit organization such as the Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers, C.A.R.E., must consider every tool available to spread its message,” says Alain Carr, president of C.A.R.E. “Perspective International, a C.A.R.E. media sponsor, provides our association with advertising opportunities to remind current members of the value of belonging to C.A.R.E. and to inform potential new members of the benefits of membership. C.A.R.E. and its members benefit from advertising in Perspective International by keeping our association at the forefront of the vacation travel industry.”

This 50th semi-annual conference will offer powerful sessions with motivational and informative speakers ready to share their wisdom and insight. Those attending event will not only get to experience one of the U.S.’s most desired vacation destinations, but they also will get to meet up with numerous industry suppliers and purchasers. This is a don’t-miss opportunity to re-connect with old associates and even develop new relationships to provide the tools needed to succeed in this ever-changing, multifaceted, vacation industry.

“Perspective is delighted to be a media sponsor for this conference,” says Paul Mattimoe, president and CEO of Perspective International Ltd. “C.A.R.E. nicely fills a niche in the shared-ownership industry that serves resort developers and, ultimately, owners of vacation interests.”

The Hilton New Orleans St. Charles is located in the heart of the New Orleans Central Business District, three blocks from Canal Street and blocks from the world-famous French Quarter and Bourbon Street. The landmark building was originally built in 1926 as the Masonic Temple and was the second high-rise building to be constructed in the Central Business District. It has undergone an $11 million renovation and has re-emerged as the newest upscale, premier hotel experience in the Crescent City.

For room reservations, call: 1-888-490-6547 or 1-504-524-8890.

About Perspective International Ltd
Perspective International Ltd is an award-winning leader in cross media marketing/advertising for the timeshare and fractional ownership industry, dedicated to catering for the individual needs of your brand, product, service, clients, customers and employees through a suite of unique publications, websites and services.

For more information, call 1-407-792-2343 or visit www.perspectiverates.com.

About C.A.R.E
C.A.R.E. is a trade association established in 1985 by representatives of timeshare resorts who found that by exchanging vacation inventory among themselves, they were better able to satisfy their owners with increased vacation opportunities. Today, member companies are also able to utilize inventory and generate revenue through wholesale rentals while continuing to offer expanded exchange and fulfillment options.
C.A.R.E. is not an exchange company, it does not own or control inventory or guarantee fulfillment of travel requests, and/or rental or sale of any type of inventory, service or product. C.A.R.E. provides a networking platform that offers the tools for individual business enhancement while requiring its Member companies to adhere to its Code of Standards and Ethics.

C.A.R.E. member companies currently offer 2500 vacation properties and service approximately one million vacation owners and members. C.A.R.E. is an international organization, with members throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia.

Visit C.A.R.E. online at www.care-online.org for information about membership and upcoming conferences.

Raintree Vacation Club, with 21 resorts in the Western US, Western Canada, and Mexico and over 50,000 Members/owners worldwide, recently contracted with TimeShareWare to add enterprise-wide Sales & Marketing and Club functionality to their existing TSW software platform.

Raintree is now using the entire breadth and depth of the TimeShareWare Enterprise platform for property management, owner contract management, reservations management, accounts receivable, front desk operations, housekeeping, maintenance, sales and marketing, and club management. TimeShareWare is replacing the existing RCC software at Raintree Vacation Club.

John Berger, Senior Vice President of Raintree Vacation Club, said TimeShareWare Enterprise provides everything Raintree needs. “TimeShareWare provides the technology platform we need to connect all of our functions together – from tours, contracts, club and reservations, to front desk and property level activities. It also gives us the ability to track and analyze the activity of our Members, and then, anticipate and deliver on their desires. It is the customer connection we’ve been looking for, not only to improve efficiency on our part, but to provide a superior level of customer satisfaction for our Members.”

Cheryn Pollard, Director of Marketing Communications at Raintree Vacation Club, says “Our primary objective is to consistently enhance our Members’ lives by providing extraordinary vacation experiences. Having everything on the TimeShareWare platform will allow our Raintree Vacation Guides to focus on the needs of our Members instead of our internal procedures. We have a sophisticated Club and this will be a big win for our Members.”

Candace Vigil, Business Development Manager for TimeShareWare commented, “We are delighted that Raintree Vacation Club has chosen to include sales and marketing and club management with their existing TimeShareWare modules. TimeShareWare’s advanced technology will provide the flexibility they need to expand products and services while maintaining the high level of customer service their Members have come to expect.”

Allen Rice, Chief Marketing Officer of TimeShareWare, says, “We are very pleased with the tremendous partnering relationship that we share with Raintree. We are confident that our technology platform will help Raintree Vacation Club to achieve even greater levels of success. We have always been impressed with the quality and professionalism of the Raintree team and how committed they are to the customers they serve.”

About Raintree Resorts and Raintree Vacation Club
Raintree Resorts is a unique blend of club, resort, and hotel hospitality, balancing cosmopolitan flair with local flavor to create a defining experience in select vacation destinations. Raintree Vacation Club currently offers primarily condominium-style rental and membership accommodations in select resorts in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

For more information on Raintree Resorts, please visit their website at www.raintreeresorts.com

About TimeShareWare & CondotelWare:
TimeShareWare provides the most advanced resort technology in the industry and has created a state-of-the-art software platform to provide best-of-breed, superior software solutions to shared-ownership, mixed use resorts around the world. Since 1993, TimeShareWare serves all sizes and types of vacation ownership associations, fractional ownership properties, and timeshare resorts including multi-site, single-site, and points-based clubs. The advanced technology provides critical functionality to the Vacation Ownership, Vacation Club, and Vacation Rentals industries. The TimeShareWare software platform includes solutions for lead and tour management, contract processing, sales and marketing, owner accounting, loan servicing, property management, reservations, and web-based owner servicing.

CondotelWare is the first full-service software solution designed specifically for condominium residences and hotels. The software helps owners and operators master all aspects of condo-hotel/residence management and administration, including owner accounting, billing, rental rotation, inventory management, reservations, owner relations, reporting, and more.

For more about TimeShareWare, please visit their websites at: www.timeshareware.com

Sol Meliá Vacation Club (SMVC), an international vacation membership club with locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Europe, has received the 2010 Gold Crown Resort® awards by Group RCI, a worldwide leader in vacation exchanges with more than 3.5 million members globally, for all of its resorts in the Dominican Republic –  The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real, The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana, Paradisus Palma Real and Meliá Caribe Tropical.

The award is presented annually to RCI affiliated resorts in recognition of outstanding resort facilities and service, based on guest feedback in specific areas, including resort quality, service and overall vacation experience.

RCI Gold Crown Resort Award to Sol Meliá Vacation Club at Paradisus Palma Real: From left to right: Carolina Zapata, RCI Senior Account Executive for the Caribbean; Alexander Avramovic, Regional Managing Director Sol Meliá Vacation Club Dominican Republic; Eduardo Alcalde, Hotel Manager Paradisus Palma Real; Perla Rowland, Regional Resort Manager, Sol Meliá Vacation Club Dominican Republic; Denis Ebrill, Executive Vice President, Sol Meliá Vacation Club

“We feel honored that each one of our resorts in the destination continues to exceed RCI guest expectations, thereby validating the dedication and commitment of our operations teams at each of these resorts to the highest standards of quality,” said Denis Ebrill, Sol Meliá Vacation Club’s Executive Vice President.

Sol Meliá Vacation Club is an internationally-branded membership club focusing on leisure lifestyle experiences that include exotic destinations, designer-appointed luxury suites, exclusive services and unforgettable amenities.  Each Sol Meliá Vacation Club vacation experience is different from the other, aligned with local culture and customized to fit Members’ leisure lifestyle needs.

Orlando, Florida based Sol Meliá Vacation Club is part of Spain-based Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts, a 50-year-old international hospitality company with over 350 hotels in 30 countries on five continents.  Sol Meliá Vacation Club Members have more vacation lifestyle options through global luxury accommodations in a variety of unique resort and urban destinations around the world, as well as flexibility to choose length of stay, season and size of unit.  Featured Sol Meliá Vacation Club locations include Cancun, Cozumel and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico; Puerto Rico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in the Caribbean; Panama in Central America; and the Canary Islands, Spain, in Europe.  For more information, call 866-379-5950, or visit www.smvc.com.

Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced that Solaz de los Andes Hotel & Spa has joined its vacation exchange network. Located in downtown Mendoza City in the heart of Argentina’s premier wine region, this boutique property features 40 units designed with a contemporary urban décor.

Guests can sample more than 150 local wines at the on-site La Cava wine cellar and adjacent gourmet restaurant. Other amenities include the 5,300-square-foot Spa Solaz with a gym and an array of spa services; an outdoor pool; and a sundeck.

“We’re very pleased to offer Interval members the opportunity to enjoy a vacation experience at this distinctive property in one of the world’s most exciting wine regions,” noted Marcos Agostini, vice president, Latin America, resort sales and service, Interval International. “In addition to the area’s more than 1,200 wineries, visitors also can select from a variety of outdoor adventures and be treated to signature services at the spa.”

The 2009 edition of the National Geographic Traveler ranked “Mendoza Wine Estancias” tenth among 109 destinations in its annual “destination scorecard” of historic places around the world. Some of the wineries in Mendoza date back to the 16th century to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Gracious estates stand out because of their classic architecture, with colonial-style archways, courtyards and patios, as do countless historic monuments and museums.

“Solaz de los Andes Hotel & Spa combines the traditional charm of the surrounding wine-making region with all the modern comforts and personal service that sophisticated travelers, including Interval International members, expect,” said Oscar Alberto Romero, president of Solaz de los Andes S.A. and of the Mendoza chapter of Argentina’s hotel and restaurant association.

While the larger wineries are centered around Mendoza City, day trips are also available to other smaller, family operations in the Mendoza province in Lujan de Cuyo, Valle de Uco and Chacras de Coria. The city’s location on Ruta Nacional 7, the main highway connecting Buenos Aires and Santiago, Chile, makes it a convenient stopover for climbers on their way to Aconcagua (the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere) and for adventure travelers interested in mountaineering, hiking, horseback riding, river rafting, and other sports nearby. In the winter, skiers love the city for its easy access to the Andes Mountains.

Interval International operates membership programs for vacation owners and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market for more than 33 years. Today, Interval has an exchange network of more than 2,500 resorts in over 75 countries and offers its resort clients and approximately 2 million member families high-quality products and programs through offices in 26 cities in 16 countries. Interval is an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.

Starwood’s Wellness Brand Opens New-Build and Conversion Properties in Asia, Latin America and North America

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces plans to open 14 new Westin Hotels in 2010.

This year’s openings span China, Greece, Japan, India, Mexico, the United States, and Canada – including newly opened The Westin Wall Centre in Richmond, Vancouver. Other 2010 openings include The Westin Mumbai Garden City in India; The Westin Nanjing in Shanghai, China; The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino in Messinia, Greece; The Westin Austin at the Domain in Austin, Texas; and The Westin Sendai in Sendai, Japan.

In 2010, Starwood will debut the Westin brand in Peru with The Westin Libertador, Lima and expand the brand’s footprint in Latin and South America with its fifth hotel in Mexico and its first in Mexico City, The Westin Santa Fe. In the next three years, Westin will open two additional hotels in Mexico and its first in Panama.

“The Westin brand has significant new-build opportunities in numerous emerging and fast developing economies,” said Simon Turner, President of Global Development for Starwood. “Within more mature markets like North America and Europe, however, we are seeing – and expect to continue to see – more, quality conversion opportunities realized as transaction activity increases. Westin is a high value-add conversion brand, and many owners and investors seek opportunities to enhance a property’s performance by upgrading to the Westin brand. Starwood is taking a pragmatic approach to conversions, but will of course be vigilant in preserving the brand integrity that has been a key driver of its success.”

As business and leisure travel to and from emerging markets increases, Westin is establishing a leading presence in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Starwood’s wellness-inspired brand, Westin will introduce its healthy-living initiatives to travelers in new cities, and when travelers from Asia and other developing destinations increase their travel internationally, they are likely to stay with familiar brands they know from home.

“The Westin brand is at a pivotal point in its life cycle, with an unprecedented opportunity for international growth,” said Nancy London, Vice President of Westin Hotels. “Today, the Westin brand is primarily in North America, with 70 percent of our portfolio in Canada and the United States. But looking ahead in 2010, Westin is poised to share its positive lifestyle messaging with travelers across the globe with new properties in China, India and Latin America.”

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 992 properties in nearly 100 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis(R), The Luxury Collection(R), W(R), Westin(R), Le Méridien(R), Sheraton(R), Four Points(R) by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft(R), and ElementSM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.

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 listed on the Kuwait and Johannesburg stock exchanges and provides world-class facilities through a network of hotels, vacation and private residence club destinations.

Merlin Software will be used to run IFA’s new high-end fractional residence clubs based in various locations around the world and its internal inter-residence exchange programme.

Announcing the appointment of Merlin Software Mr Piaras Moriarty, VP Vacation Ownership IFA Hotels & Resorts, said “when we looked for a software provider we needed a company with wide industry knowledge and expertise in managing products like ours.  With Merlin’s pedigree, which dates back to the start of clubs 25 years ago, making the appointment based on their stellar track record and experience was a logical choice”.

The IFA team was keen to partner with a software business that offered “simple to implement” software that could manage and adapt to their evolving product needs.  Mr Moriarty explained “it was important for us that our partner could advise us on how to formulate and manage these products now and in the future”. The team was particularly impressed that Merlin Software is easy to set up with no lengthy installations and training is straightforward and logical. Resorts can be in business immediately.

Chief software developer Mike Pnematicatos explains “On a daily basis IFA will use all of Merlin’s resort management, marketing and accounting functionality for activities such as maintenance fee collections and owner reservations. What really sets Merlin apart though is its dynamic sales and ownership tracking. IFA has complex occupation rosters and rules which Merlin handles with ease” he continued.

Merlin will also handle IFA’s internal exchange facility which takes place between the managed residence clubs. Mr Moriarty explained “inter-residence exchange can now be provided internally using Merlin Software without relying on a third party”.

From single site fractional resorts to multi-destination residence clubs, Merlin’s software functionality provides a single software solution. Developed as state of the art Business Application Software, Merlin is served across the internet. Users simply access it securely via a web browser from anywhere at any time without the need of expensive link lines and hardware installations.

Developed by Mike Pnematicatos with over 25 years’ experience in the timeshare and property development industry, Merlin is the most complete business software around. It is highly interactive meaning that businesses can integrate the software with their current websites to offer a range of services such as online bookings and payments. With such industry experience, that no other software company can offer, businesses need look no further for a safe pair of hands to provide the latest technological solutions.

Merlin is the leading industry software provider using the new technology of Cloud Computing to deliver software directly to your internet browser. According to chief software developer Mike Pnematicatos “Merlin is resource light, incredibly intuitive and allows unlimited users and multiple locations to access the software securely in real time from anywhere in the world. It enables resorts and hotels to benefit from time and cost savings – yet still be at the cutting edge of internet technology”.

For more information on Merlin Software for Vacation Ownership contact Mike Ashton on, email at mikea@quickmerlin.com  or visit www.quickmerlin.com to arrange a full demo.

For more information on IFA contact Mr Piaras Moriarty on Tel: + 971 4 404 3424 or Email: info@ifahotelsresorts.com

Using the latest web technology, Merlin is the complete software package for today’s hospitality industry and can handle all types of timeshare and holiday product.

Merlin Software incorporates modules for sales, marketing and front and back office. Its inherent flexibility means it can operate all types of sales activity and holiday product.  As Merlin is served over the Internet there is no requirement for any expensive communication links or set up fees and can be accessed from wherever there is an Internet connection.