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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...]
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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...]
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...]
Daring To Dream: The “Give Me A Chance” Children’s Foundation
Delarey and Sandie Brugman of the Alluvia Winery and Guesthouse in Stellenbosch have built a name for themselves as award-winning wine producers. Now the couple, owners of this luxurious Cape wine country escape are making other people’s dreams come true through their community... [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...]
VOASA Conference, South Africa
Deon Viljeon, Director of Operations, Southern Sun & Chairman of VOASA The Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa (VOASA) held its first conference in South Africa on 24th May and 26th May 2009. Once known as the Time Share Institute of South Africa (TISA), this... [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...]
Ragatz Fractional Interest Conference Attracts Nearly 400 Attendees
By Marge Lennon When experts talk, wise people generally listen and pay careful attention to their advice … especially in today’s turbulent times. Imagine how you’d benefit from listening to over 60 experts from all phases of your industry as they gathered in one location... [Read more...]
Convention Review – The Voice Of Optimism In Challenging Times
Annual Vacation Ownership Investment Conference Covers the Do’s and Don’ts For Uncertain Economic Times By Matt McDaniel Given the recent economic horror that has descended upon the United States and rest of the world, the robust and eager attendance at the Vacation Ownership... [Read more...]
Hacienda Tres Ríos Resort, Spa and Nature Park on the Riviera Maya
Endless Luxury and True Sustainability Come Together with the Opening of the Hacienda Tres Ríos Resort, Spa and Nature Park on the Riviera Maya. After years of rigorous environmental studies and painstaking eco-friendly construction, Hacienda Tres Ríos resort, spa and nature... [Read more...]
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora – A Cultural Paradise
The most famous of French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands in the heart of the South Pacific, Bora Bora was formed by a volcanic eruption some four million years ago. Bora Bora is among the youngest land masses on the planet, born from beneath the sea rather than through continental... [Read more...]
An Industry Taking Shape
Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New York, USA Over the past ten years the shared ownership industry has grown significantly. Research shows that fractional ownership sales in North America and the Caribbean reached approximately $2.00 billion in 2007, an increase of approximately... [Read more...]
Bermuda Beckons– The Reefs Club Offers A Rare Opportunity For Foreigners To Own Real Estate On The Small Island
Bermuda, an island known for its laid back, refined lifestyle and pink-sand beaches, is located 650 miles east off the coast of North Carolina. Flights from several East Coast cities reach the pristine shores of Bermuda in just two hours, a proximity that renders the island an... [Read more...]
Residence Club Pioneer DCP International Revolutionizes Second Homeownership
Steve Dering, DCP Founder and Consultant to Developers Reflects on the Growing Industry Multitudes of luxury second homes rarely used by their owners are a common staple of most resort destinations. Every year, these homeowners spend tens of thousands of dollars on taxes, maintenance... [Read more...]
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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...]
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...]
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...]
