Cyprus Inventory For Sale – Up To 1,400 Weeks Available

A resort developer in Cyprus is offering up to 1,400 weeks for sale to other developers or marketers.

This is a great opportunity for larger developers to absorb this inventory into their own system and add Cyprus as a new destination for their members, or for new developers or marketers to start off in the timeshare industry.

For more information visit http://www.thetimeshareblog.com/cyprus-timeshare-inventory-for-sale/


Cyprus tucked away in the top right hand corner of the Mediterranean is so close to Europe, Asia and Africa that it rightly, claims to be a stepping stone to three continents .

An island whose rich dramatic history can be traced back over nine thousand years; an island so coveted over the centuries that it has been invaded and claimed by a fascinating mixture of civilizations from near and far all of which have left their culture and shaped its character.

An island whose archaeology stems from the Neolithic Age, the Ancient Greeks and the Roman period; where churches and monasteries still stand from Byzantine times; castles and palaces from the days of Crusaders and Frankish Lusignans and splendid city walls from Venetian days.

An island chosen by the mythical gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece who indulged themselves here in sport pleasure and tragedy; where Aphrodite goddess of love and beauty, emerged from the Pafos foam to become a famous cult figure – centre of attraction for the first visitors who flocked to the island to worship her.

With such a historic and legendary background it is hardly surprising that Cyprus has developed a character which is quite unique. It is blessed with beauty, natural beauty that ranges from golden beaches and rugged coastlines to rolling hills and forest clad mountains, dotted with picturesque villages.

On Thursday 22nd May, the Organisation for Timeshare in Europe held their road show event in Edinburgh. The road show is held in different locations each year and concentrates on the timeshare market in the host location ahead of their annual European Timeshare Business Forum (13-15 October 2008, Madrid visit www.ote-info.com for more information) which covers the varied markets across Europe.

Around 95 delegates attended the eagerly anticipated event which was opened by Jim Mather MSP, Minister for Enterprise, Energy & Tourism in Scotland and included amongst many others, guest speakers from hosts Scottish Development International and OTE UK Chairman, Frank Chapman who was also responsible for the first ever timeshare resort in the United Kingdom, Loch Rannoch, Scotland.

There were interesting and informative sessions about the evolution of timeshare, looking at fractional projects, mixed use resorts and added flexibility. There were also sessions on innovations in direct marketing; mixing print and digital media for enhanced lead generation and also innovations in resort design and the challenges developers often face.

Read the full story at http://www.thetimeshareblog.com/ote-road-show-inspires-uk-timeshare-fractional-market/

Following on from the several press releases in the past few weeks, Perspective International can now announce the support of Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket for their soon to be launched consumer publication.

Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket will help boost subscriptions to the new publication, from existing and prospective owners throughout Europe and beyond.


Philip Watson, Managing Director, Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket says:
“We here at Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket are delighted to be able to support the new Owners Perspective Magazine, which will offer so much more impartial information to owners and potential purchasers alike. It is great to see the company taking the initiative in aiming to provide both an informative and entertaining view of the Timeshare Industry, whilst also taking into account the consumer views and wishes.

We have always found Perspective to be enthusiastic and have no doubt that this will continue with their new product. For owners, being kept informed on how to benefit from their timeshare, and being given a platform to voice their opinions, can only be a good thing for the industry as a whole. We wish all the staff at Perspective our very best wishes and continued support for their every success.”


In just six weeks subscriptions have already exceeded 4,050 and rising fast as the key supporters of the magazine start their marketing efforts and with around another six weeks before the launch, the Perspective International team are confident of reaching their launch goal of 10,000 subscribers.

Online subscriptions are free of charge enabling anyone the opportunity to benefit from reading the magazine, and for those who prefer to read in print, the option to purchase a print subscription will be available from January 2009.

To subscribe free in readiness for July, and to view all the latest owner news right now from around the world, which is updated most days, just visit www.ownersperspective.com


About Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket
A highly professional company with an excellent reputation for customer care. We have been trading in timeshare Resales for over eleven years and currently have the biggest database of timeshare week’s available, plus long waiting lists of buyers who are eager for specific weeks when they become available.
For more information visit www.timeshare-hypermarket.com


About Perspective International Ltd
A specialised PR & Media company for the timeshare and shared ownership industry, Perspective International produces a number of publications both in print and online as well as a collection of industry resources than span a wide and diverse network across the globe.
For more information visit http://www.perspectiveinternational.com

The Organisation for Timeshare in Europe (OTE) will be holding its biennial UK conference in Edinburgh on 22 May, reflecting the vitally important role that Scotland plays in the UK timeshare industry. The conference, to be held at Dynamic Earth, is being sponsored by Scottish Development International and will be opened by Scottish Minister for Enterprise Energy and Tourism, Jim Mather MSP.

Holding the conference in Scotland will recognise both the pioneering role that Scotland played in timeshare’s history – the first ever timeshare resort in the UK was at Loch Rannoch – but also the high quality of the resorts in Scotland, which are so important to the timeshare industry as a whole.

Kenneth Clark of Scottish Development International is happy to show its support for the OTE and timeshare in general. “We are supporting this year’s OTE UK Conference because timeshare demonstrates all that is good about the Scottish hospitality and tourism industry; professionalism, quality and uniqueness. If we are to attract more businesses to Scotland we need to be able to celebrate Scottish success stories and timeshare has certainly been one of these.”

Timeshare has come a long way since it started in Scotland in 1976 as UK chairman of OTE, Frank Chapman recalls:

“I was fortunate enough to open the first timeshare resort in the UK at Loch Rannoch. At the time this was a completely novel concept in holiday home ownership in the UK and it has proved incredibly popular, with 115,000 week long holidays now taken every year in the UK.”


Read the full story at http://www.thetimeshareblog.com/uk-timeshare-industry-comes-home-to-scotland/

In an economic slump, will luxury shoppers turn to services that lease diamonds and It bags?

Luxury retailers may be on the ropes, their once-avid shoppers heading for the exits. But the economic malaise gripping the country could have a silver lining for a small but growing section of the luxury market, one that rents to women what they can’t afford to buy—or, possibly, keep.

Over the past several years, a handful of businesses that rent high-end accessories has sprung up. They are the descendants of the shops that rented designer formal wear for special occasions, cousins of rental and fractional-ownership businesses offering everything from destination vacations to yachts, jets, and collectible cars. Industry watchers believe such luxury rental businesses may benefit from the pain retailers are beginning to feel as gyrations in the stock and housing market cause even well-heeled customers to pull back on spending.

The economic downturn “will focus the minds of people on what the alternatives are to full ownership and help accelerate the growth of the industry,” says Milton Pedraza, chief executive of the Luxury Institute, a New York-based research firm. “I think long-term, people will realize that instead of owning an asset you can just buy the experience.”

Michele Krause, founder of Bling Yourself, says her customer base has grown between 20 and 40 percent a month since she launched her jewelry-rental business last July, and that the economic slowdown has had “no impact” on the number of new customers or rentals. Another such enterprise, From Bags to Riches, which rents and sells handbags, is even expanding, preparing to launch spinoffs in Canada, South Africa, and the United Kingdom within the next three months.

“We think our business will increase fairly dramatically this year because it is a value-driven proposition,” says Sam Mangiere, co-founder of From Bags to Riches. Top-line sales growth for his three-year-old company was up 57 percent so far this year, compared with the same period in 2007. Mangiere says about 50 percent of the growth has come from rentals.


Read the full story at http://www.ownersperspective.com/if-you-can%e2%80%99t-buy-it-rent-it/

Kouroushis Lion Resorts (KLR), the leading east Mediterranean Vacation Membership company that trades as Lion Resorts announced today the intention to merge its existing Vacation Membership business with Trustwise Holiday Resorts, owned by CADs International, a leading international real estate, hospitality and tourism development group. The merged group will invest in developing and operating Vacation Membership Resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The initial developments will add a purpose designed resort in Pafos by leading architects Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG), and resorts in Egypt in Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam, & Alexandria.

Further expansion will target the Middle East and North Africa.

“We are excited about this merger, which falls directly in line with KLR’s strategic plan to
grow its presence throughout Europe and the Middle East. These new developments will
increase the diversity of our portfolio enabling us to cater for the ever increasing demand
for Vacation Membership products in these regions. Our new shareholders bring a wealth
of investment and development experience in the Middle East which will enable us to
expand rapidly in these territories”, explained Mr Kypros Kouroushi, Chairman of KLR.

Mr Andreas Drakou, deputy Chairman of the newly merged group commented “The group now has unrivalled experience in investment, development, sales and marketing and resort management. The combined business will compliment each other in many ways. The Vacation Membership business is under represented in the Middle East, and Egypt is a prime example of where we can rapidly develop new purpose designed resorts to cope with the ever increasing tourist demand”.


Read the whole story at http://www.thetimeshareblog.com/kouroushis-lion-resorts-merge-with-trustwise-holiday-resorts/

The industry’s leading recruitment resource continues to deliver – wherever in the world new and experienced timeshare personnel are required.

Timeshare Staff Ltd, launched in 2003 has revolutionized recruiting for many developers and become an integral part of HR departments at several of the largest hospitality brands.

Now, in addition to its main regions of USA, Caribbean, Asia and Europe, it now serves companies in the new booming markets of Dubai and Egypt and is about to add another client in India. With South Africa and Latin America next on the hit list, this company continues to dominate the industry’s recruitment sector.

The network of nearly 200 regional and country specific websites feed the world-renowned flagship website www.timesharestaff.com which offers on average positions at more than 60 companies covering nearly 300 resorts around the globe and collectively generates more than 16,000 candidates for its clients per month.

The Timeshare Staff system has made it easy for experienced timeshare personnel at all levels to find alternative employment in other parts of the world and opportunities for career advancement – Timeshare Staff Ltd is particularly successful with putting experienced upper management in touch with companies who need them, without the fuss or fees of direct recruitment firms or head hunters, and undoubtedly holds the largest database of experienced staff worldwide.

Yet Timeshare Staff’s real achievement is in its perpetual introduction of new sales, marketing, administration and trainee management staff who breathe new life and expertise from other industries into the timeshare industry.

This unique website brought for the first time large numbers of developers and hospitality brands together in one place and most have advertised now in excess of three and four consecutive years, as the results continue to increase and improve through the advances in technology that are making the recruiting process faster.

All applicants can browse multiple job opportunities and compare locations, packages and companies before deciding whether this career path is for them. So when they apply using the online application form system, they are under no illusion as to what kind of employment they are seeking, and with a highly configurable application form filter system in place, clients receive the most targeted candidates available from any other source.

Advertising couldn’t be easier either – just think magazine or newspaper advertising, but online. A design service is also available.

Visit www.timesharestaff.com for a clearer picture
or visit www.perspectiverates.com for access to advertising rates.


Source: http://www.thetimeshareblog.com/timeshare-staff-ltd-expands-its-reach-in-booming-markets-of-dubai-egypt-india/

Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, is breathing new life into Wyndham’s pioneering WOMEN ON THEIR WAY® program and affiliating with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (NYSE:MSO) and the “Dreamers into Doers” Awards Program.

WOMEN ON THEIR WAY® is the hospitality industry’s longest-running branded program entirely dedicated to female travelers. Since the program’s launch in 1995, Wyndham has supported women travelers as they’ve emerged from a niche market to a formidable force, listening and responding to women’s feedback. The program has delivered a better hotel experience for all travelers; including the addition of various amenities to hotel rooms such as coffee makers, full length mirrors and healthier room service menus.

“80% of all travel is planned and booked by women today,” said Betsy O’Rourke, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Wyndham Worldwide, “WOMEN ON THEIR WAY® is about recognizing, supporting and celebrating women while providing a resource for them to research, plan and book all their travel, giving them ideas on how to make the most of their valuable time away from work and their everyday lives.”

Wyndham Worldwide just relaunched the website, www.womenontheirway.com offering travel and safety tips, articles on destinations and events, travel deals and promotions and two advice columns, one from a veteran business traveler and one from a young mother. Blogs and message boards will be added soon to create a community where women can exchange their best tips for successful trips.

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Just four weeks after the first announcement by Perspective International Ltd that they will be publishing a consumer version of their successful B2B publication Perspective Magazine, and the support is already flooding in from across the globe.

After successfully negotiating marketing campaigns with key players in Europe and Asia (to be announced), Sell My Timeshare NOW have become the first confirmed supporter from the United States.

Sell My Timeshare NOW is an internet based advertising and marketing company that offers timeshare owners a way to advertise their timeshare for sale or rent to a global marketplace. At the same time, people who want to rent timeshare or buy timeshare visit the Sell My Timeshare NOW website to search its extensive inventory of timeshare resales and timeshare rentals.

Averaging over 2 million visitors each month and more significantly with over 400,000 of those visiting for the first time, Sell My Timeshare NOW will be able to promote and generate a substantial and continual amount of new subscribers for the new consumer magazine.

Jason Tremblay, President & CEO of Sell My Timeshare Now says:
“We are very happy to be the first US based company to support this new magazine. It is essential for the global timeshare industry to have such a credible, independent voice and allow all aspects of the industry to be discussed in a fair and equitable manner.

We have been subscribers of the business publication, Perspective Magazine, for a number of years and know the high quality and standards that this company will bring to this new consumer project. We wanted to get involved as soon as we heard about the consumer publication because we know it will be a big success and allow consumers to become better informed about the industry. This will give owners a better understanding of the industry and the great value of timeshares as a vacation option, which will lead to better overall awareness of the product and hopefully bring new people into ownership.”

Owners Perspective will be launched in July 2008 online and on a free subscription basis. From January 2009, as well as the free online option there will also be a paid for print subscription option as the publication moves towards inclusion in newsagents, resorts and other outlets.

For more information visit www.ownersperspective.com

About Sell My Timeshare NOW, LLC
Sell My Timeshare NOW provides advertising and marketing for timeshare owners who want to sell timeshare or rent timeshare. For 2007, SellMyTimeshareNOW.com presented its customers over $274 million in offers to buy or rent timeshares.

About Perspective International Ltd
A specialised PR & Media company for the timeshare and shared ownership industry, Perspective International produces a number of publications both in print and online as well as a collection of industry resources that span a wide and diverse network across the globe.
For more information visit www.perspectiveinternational.com

Just short of a month ago, the company that produces the most read independent B2B magazine for the timeshare and shared ownership industry globally announced that they will shortly be launching a second publication specifically for existing and prospective owners.

Perspective International Ltd, which is well known within the industry for their award winning Perspective Magazine, announced recently that from July 2008 they would also be publishing “Owners Perspective” a consumer driven publication based on their successful formula.

Since the original press release there has been significant interest and anticipation over the new magazine worldwide and before official promotion of the publication has even started, almost 900 people have already subscribed at www.ownersperspective.com

An initial key to the success in this publication is clearly the support being received from strategically selected companies and major industry players, which will drive circulation into the tens of thousands over a short period.

One of the first companies to show their support was ICE Europe (International Cruise & Excursions) who offer a wealth of cruise and resort based products and services to developers, marketers and consumers.

Managing Director, Michael Laws commented;
“I very much welcome the introduction of this new, exciting and independent Timeshare Consumer Magazine. As a matter of fact it was quite surprising to learn that until now, bearing in mind that timeshare has a significant impact on the economy in general and on tourism in more specific terms that nobody took up this opportunity before. I am therefore even more pleased that Paul & Sharon, two of the most ambitious people I have ever met within this industry, are not only to introduce their Owners Perspective publication but know that they will also develop it into a reliable and credible source and voice for existing and prospective timeshare consumers.

From a suppliers point of view Owners Perspective is an incredible opportunity to allow new as well as existing players within the industry to not only introduce, explain and promote themselves to the consumer, but even more importantly in some ways to educate the consumer on how they can benefit even more as a timeshare owner by using those products and services especially designed for them. In some ways this also allows us to help change the mindset of the timeshare owner.

Timeshare has so much more to offer today than it did 20 years ago. So from our point of view, although ICE is very well known as a brand within the industry, we will now also be able to promote our brand and services to the consumer who will be able to learn more about ICE through our highly valued resort partners.”

A number of other companies have also expressed support and further official press releases will follow over the coming weeks in the lead up to the first edition.

The new publication, nicknamed “Owners Perspective” is scheduled for launch online in July 2008 with a print version to follow by the end of the year. Subscriptions to the online version of the magazine are well underway in advance at http://www.ownersperspective.com confirming the excitement of timeshare owners about the new source of information soon to be coming their way.

For those not familiar with the original business to business version, Perspective Magazine;
you should visit http://www.theperspectivemagazine.com

About International Cruise & Excursions (ICE)
ICE is a private resort and cruise club. The ICE Inc. is a unique, global organization focused on providing a synergistic alliance between distinguished, high-quality resorts and the world’s leading cruise lines. The power of this alliance enables both cruise lines and resorts worldwide to offer innovative new products and take their business to a new level through untapped markets.
For more information visit www.myplatinumrewards.co.uk or www.iceenterprise.com

About Perspective International Ltd
A specialised PR & Media company for the timeshare and shared ownership industry, Perspective International produces a number of publications both in print and online as well as a collection of industry resources than span a wide and diverse network across the globe.
For more information visit http://www.perspectiveinternational.com

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”.

TATOC as part of their support for the new magazine will be recommending to the members of their association that they have their timeshare owners subscribe to this free and independent publication.

A number of other companies have also expressed support and further official press releases will follow over the coming weeks in the lead up to the first edition.

The new publication, nicknamed “Owners Perspective” is scheduled for launch online in July 2008 with a print version to follow by the end of the year. Subscriptions to the online version of the magazine are already underway in advance at http://www.ownersperspective.com confirming the excitement of timeshare owners about the new source of information soon to be coming their way.

For those not familiar with the original business to business Perspective Magazine visit http://www.theperspectivemagazine.com

About The Timeshare Association – Timeshare Owners Committees (TATOC)
The Timeshare Association is a non-profit limited company formed in 1989 providing a networking group for members of timeshare owners committees and actively promotes the positive image of timeshare through all communications channels.
For more information visit http://www.tatoc.co.uk

About Perspective International Ltd
A specialised PR & Media company for the timeshare and shared ownership industry, Perspective International produces a number of publications both in print and online as well as a collection of industry resources than span a wide and diverse network across the globe.
For more information visit http://www.perspectiveinternational.com

The latest edition of Perspective Magazine is now available to view online with our cover story – Resale Companies: Friend Or Foe? Including an interview with Phil Watson, Managing Director of Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket.

This edition includes three convention reviews:

• 1. Vacation Ownership Investment Conference (VOIC) in Dubai in March
• 2. American Resort Development Association (ARDA) in Las Vegas in April
• 3. Fractional Life Expo in London in April

As well as an exclusive interview with Alain Grangé, CEO of Sol Mélia Vacation Club, a look at the re-emergence of Rwanda, our new consumer magazine Owners Perspective, and much more.

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Perspective Magazine is the most read independent B2B publication globally for the timeshare, fractional, private residence club and shared ownership industry.