Timeshare Branding Strategies During A Down Economy

With practically every component of the recent economic downturn – lower consumer spending, tighter credit markets, depressed real estate values – having a negative impact on the vacation ownership industry, it’s no surprise that sales fell off in 2008 after years of rapid... [Read more...]

Vacation Ownership Investment Conference A Success Once Again

The 11th annual event draws a decent crowd despite economy The 11th Annual Vacation Ownership Investment Conference (VOIC) was held September 14-17, 2009 at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Florida – a venue known for its quirky longstanding tradition of “marching” ducks in... [Read more...]

Luxury Markets Symposium: One More Success

The Fourth Annual Luxury Markets Symposium – organized by Group RCI and sponsored by The Registry Collection, and aimed at finding new business opportunities – was held October 6 and 7 in Mexico City. Participants heard about trends and experiences they can take advantage... [Read more...]

Timeshare Stripped Bare

European Seminar Included Timeshare Professionals and Owners for Frank Discussions Late September 2009 saw Dial An Exchange host a controversial seminar titled Timeshare Stripped Bare. The venue was the picturesque Barnsdale Hotel & Country Club timeshare resort, located... [Read more...]

Turkey Set For Tourism

George Sell explains how Turkey’s attractions and natural beauty put it in a strong position to go beyond a traditional reliance on domestic business and fully exploit the international vacation ownership market. Turkey has all the ingredients – including history, culture... [Read more...]

Regaining Sales Momentum In The Affluent Market

As 2010 quickly approaches, most of us are hopeful, if not optimistic, that the recession and the worst of its consequences are behind us and that the target market, the affluent consumer, will be in a financial position that allows them to increase their spending. As you focus... [Read more...]

Kilimanjaro Climb In Aid Of Ingane Yami Children’s Village

On December 8, 2009 a sponsored climb of Mount Kilimanjaro will begin. While countless other teams have ascended Kilimanjaro, this trek may be one of the most important ever. The “Kilimanjaro Climb” aims to raise muchneeded funds for the building of a village for homeless... [Read more...]

Hurstfield Leads H10 Resorts To Shared Ownership Success

Bert Hurstfield left Original Resorts to focus his time and energy on growing the H10 Premium vacation club in the Caribbean. American-born Bert Hurstfield grew up in Vancouver, Canada. But he relocated to Mexico in 1995, and today he calls Cancun, Mexico home. From his base... [Read more...]

Perspective’s A List – Denis Ebrill

An Interview with Denis Ebrill, executive vice president of Sol Meliá Vacation Club, about the company’s parent company, marketing in the United States, and what’s next for SMVC. You’ve been at the helm of Sol Meliá Vacation Club (SMVC) for a year now. What has that experience... [Read more...]

World Travel Awards Highlight Host Resort And Region

Big Winners Include Fairmont, Marriott, American Airlines and Host Hacienda Tres Rios; Awards Help Traveling Public Find Best in Class Hacienda Tres Rios, an all-inclusive luxury resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, was the setting for the 2009 World Travel Awards’ North and... [Read more...]

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