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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...]
Perspective’s A LIST – David Clifton
An interview with David Clifton, managing director Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia for Interval International on his extensive worldwide experience in vacation ownership. Tell us about some of the roles you’ve had in the vacation ownership industry and the challenges... [Read more...]
The Westgate Resorts Foundation: “An Organization with a Heart”
In today’s economy with companies decreasing the human touch and replacing it with the bottom line, the Westgate Resorts Foundation continues to be a conscience for Americans. With so many people suffering on all different levels from major catastrophes to being downsized to... [Read more...]
The Zorgvliet Group – An Exclusive Interview with Mac Van Der Merwe
Mac Van Der Merwe, a 61-year-old South African, is the head of Zorgvliet Private Residence Club, a collection of five resorts in his country that he purchased in 2002. Matt McDaniel spoke with the affable developer in August to talk about his resorts and the upcoming World Cup... [Read more...]
The Zorgvliet Group – An Exclusive Interview With Mac Van Der Merwe
By Fiona Klonarides You have a fascinating background, could you tell us how you got into the industry? I have always been interested in new ideas and challenges. The greatest satisfaction is to break ground and pursue out of the ordinary business strategies. We have been developing... [Read more...]
The Single Home In The Fractional Marketplace
Perspective Magazine met with Sherman Potvin at the Ragatz Fractional Interest Conference in San Francisco and we were intrigued to hear about the industry veteran’s new project, Fractional Homes International. Perspective: Can you start by giving us some background on yourself... [Read more...]
Perspectives A LIST – Geoff Ballotti
An Interview with Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO of Group RCI – On his first year and the future of Group RCI. Could you tell us about your background in the real estate and travel sectors before joining RCI? My first job was with Bank of New England in 1983 as a management... [Read more...]
Perspective’s A LIST – Jim Lewis
An exclusive interview with Jim Lewis, president of Disney Vacation Development, Inc., on Disney Vacation Club’s most far-reaching expansion to date and the company’s new relationship with exchange giant RCI. Interviewed by Matt McDaniel in February 2009. Perspective Thanks... [Read more...]
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Perspective’s A LIST – Edward Kinney
An exclusive live interview with Edward Kinney, vice president of corporate affairs for Marriott Vacation Club International on Marriott’s entry into timesharing – as well as his own. Interviewed by Matt McDaniel in Orlando, Florida in January 2009. Ed, thanks for taking... [Read more...]
Perspective’s A LIST – Roy Peires
An interview with Roy Peires, chairman and founder of Club La Costa Resorts and Hotels, a company that is among the leading lights of timeshare in Europe and one that is, by its innovative and progressive approach, defining the standard and shaping the way in which its more than... [Read more...]
Perspective’s A LIST – Jonathan Back
An Interview With Jonathan Back, Managing Director of Group RCI UK & RCI Europe, on his new position and future plans for further development of the company’s products and services and his views on the future of the industry including a resurgence in all shared ownership... [Read more...]
Perspective’s A LIST – David A Siegel
An exclusive live interview with David A Siegel, Founder, President & CEO of Westgate Resorts on his journey to creating the largest privately owned timeshare company in the world and billionaire status. Interviewed by Paul Mattimoe, Perspective International Ltd, at the... [Read more...]
Perspective’s A LIST – An Interview With Alain J.A. Grangé
An interview with Alain J.A. Grangé, Chief Executive of Sol Meliá Vacation Club and President & CEO of Luxury Leisure Properties International and Grangé Group. Grangé has an extensive background in developing and operating international developments across the globe. What... [Read more...]
Perspective A List – Howard C. Nusbaum, President & CEO, ARDA
An Interview with Howard C. Nusbaum, President and CEO of the American Resort Development Association on how ARDA has helped shape our industry over the years and its continuing efforts to promote timeshare as a mainstream hospitality product. What is your background prior to... [Read more...]
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Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket – Growing Relationships Between Resale Companies & Developers
By Phil Watson Since our last appearance in Perspective Magazine we have built new relationships with even more developers and so felt that looking forward at 2009, it would be an opportune moment to touch upon some of the topics covered in our previous interview again. Developer... [Read more...]
Landmark Architecture: Grupo Habita Unveils 7th Signature Property In Mexico City
Habita, celebrated worldwide for exceeding expectations in hotel design, unveils its seventh property, Habita Monterrey, in Mexico’s international business hub and most resolutely 21st-Century metropolis. Once again, Habita carries its signature chic and service to previously... [Read more...]
It’s A Whole New Game – Changes In Shared Ownership Marketing Continue
By Georgi Bohrod Change. It’s the buzz. Whether it is political, financial or lifestyle trends, the 21st Century is alive with fresh ideas. For years, debates about timeshare marketing have juggled originality and practicality. Test-driving products with mini-vacations, strong... [Read more...]
