TATOC, the Timeshare Association, has announced that Perspective Magazine will be a platinum sponsor for the annual conference, taking place from 9^th-11^th March at the Park Royal Hotel, Stretton, near Warrington.

“We revealed this week that the TATOC conference has received great support from the industry so it is a real pleasure to announce that our platinum affiliate, Perspective Magazine, is continuing to supporting the conference,” explained Harry Taylor, executive chairman. “Having just returned from their very successful GNEX event, we are delighted that Paul and Sharon Mattimoe will be attending our conference and Paul will be joining us on the panel of industry experts.”

This year’s platinum sponsors also include: Dial an Exchange, Diamond Resorts, RCI Europe, Silverpoint and Spice, gold sponsors are Interval International and silver sponsors are Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket.

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The Yucatan-based vacation experience company becomes the latest participant in the timeshare and fractional industry networking and awards event.

Perspective Magazine ( http://perspectivemagazine.com ) announces that Blue Strawberry Resorts will be a Platinum Sponsor of the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012, in Cancun, Mexico.

“Blue Strawberry is very proud to be a sponsor and a destination host for this year’s 2012 GNEX conference in Cancun, Mexico. We look forward to reconnecting with industry colleagues and welcoming new partners to the GNEX family. Congratulations and welcome to Cancun,” said Erika Garcia, Owner and Chief Executive Officer, Blue Strawberry Resorts.

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The educational organization with programs in six countries will again benefit from Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional networking expo.

Perspective Magazine, the global multi-media information provider for the timeshare and fractional industry, is pleased to announce that educational organization Christel House will again be the Charity of Choice for the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012 – A Global Meeting of Minds.

“We are honored that Paul and Sharon Mattimoe have again selected Christel House as the Charity of Choice for the 2012 GNEX conference.  By supporting Christel House during the conference, in their publications and through their sponsorship of the Christel House Open, the Mattimoes set an extraordinary example for the timeshare industry of caring, sharing, and making the world a better place,” said Christel House Founder, Christel DeHaan.

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The online advertising company for the timeshare resale and rental market becomes a sponsor of Perspective Magazine’s second annual industry networking and awards event.

Perspective Magazine announces that internet advertising company BuyaTimeshare.com will become a sponsor of the Day One Networking Break during GNEX 2012 – A Global Meeting of Minds in Cancun, Mexico.

“GNEX offers an opportunity for the best minds to share their knowledge and experiences, which creates a catalyst for better shared ownership experiences industry-wide,” said Wesley Kogelman, president and CEO, BuyaTimeshare.com.

BuyaTimeshare.com is one of the leading internet advertising and marketing companies online for timeshare owners who seek to sell or rent their timeshare by owner. In 2010, the company provided $90,435,503 in qualified offers to owners who advertised their timeshare for sale on the company’s website. Over 6,300 confirmed offers were sent to advertisers by BuyaTimeshare.com as legitimate offers due to the industry-leading, technological advances of the company’s website. The company’s average offer of $14,197 last year was about 70% of the $20,000 average price of a new timeshare interval, which is excellent value and significantly higher than the usual prices garnered on the resale market.

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The timeshare and fractional industry’s leading independent information provider is expanding its corporate presence into Latin America.  

Perspective Magazine announces the latest expansion of its global brand with the establishment of a new regional operation in Cancun, Mexico as the foundation of its corporate move into Latin America. To lead this expansion, the company has hired Joana Gonzalez as Director of Business Development – Latin America.

“Expanding into a new region is always exciting, but selecting the right people for your team is critical.” said Paul Mattimoe, President & CEO, Perspective International. “Joana’s knowledge of Latin America through her previous roles within the industry, and her natural drive and energy perfectly compliment our vision for company growth and we look forward to helping build her team which will deliver incredible services to so many resort developments throughout such a vibrant region.”

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Alex Bosch, Executive Director, VOASA

Perspective Magazine, the timeshare and fractional ownership industry’s premier independent information provider, announces the Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa (VOASA) will again be included as a GNEX 2012 Supporter during the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012 – A Global Meeting of Minds.

“VOASA is proud to be supporting GNEX 2012 which has truly become a global event and we will assist in motivating our members to attend and represent the Southern African region.” Said Alex Bosch, Executive Director, VOASA

VOASA was established to improve representation for reputable companies within the shared vacation ownership industry and promote fair trading, quality and growth of the vacation leisure industry. VOASA members lead the industry in their commitment to strong ethical standards and to create a professional environment for vacation leisure experts.

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Perspective Magazine will be unveiling its newest regional edition, Perspective Magazine Latin America, at its timeshare and fractional ownership conference, GNEX 2012 in January.   

Perspective Magazine (http://perspectivemagazine.com) has announced the launch of its fifth version of the award winning trade publication as the brand expands into the Latin America region with the introduction of Perspective Magazine Latin America. The first edition will debut during the Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012 – A Global Meeting of Minds, in Cancun, Mexico in January.

Perspective Magazine Latin America will be focused on news, new product features and resort destination content unique to the Central and South American markets, inclusive of Mexico and the Caribbean which will receive more prominence in this edition, whilst still featuring more sporadically in the larger flagship North American edition. The magazine will be in keeping with the high quality, professional tradition of the Perspective Magazine brand, which has collectively become the most-read, independent trade publication globally for the timeshare and fractional ownership industry.

“There is enormous growth potential for the shared ownership product in Latin America, with over 900 properties already located in the region,” said Paul Mattimoe, president and CEO, Perspective Magazine. “80 new projects were started in 2010 and in Brazil alone there was 400% growth in interval sales between 2005 and 2010. This type of potential is what has drawn us to invest in the new magazine and staff based locally in the region.”

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Martyn Ravenhill, President & CEO, Lloydshare Ltd. Inc.

Perspective Magazine announces that Lloydshare Ltd. Inc. will be the sponsor of the unique Palapa Speed Networking session as well as a Bronze-level sponsor during the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012.

“Speed networking is a fantastic concept.  They say a picture paints a thousand words, but one reassuring handshake can be worth thousand promotional photographs because there is nothing that grabs the attention like the personal touch.  People like to know exactly who they’re doing business with, and this event allows us to reach beyond the sales pitches and promotions to connect as real people.  This is an upbeat, fun event which gives us a unique chance to personalize our company image and answer those questions our partners really want answered.  I could not be more positive and excited about the opportunities this event has to offer!”, said Martyn Ravenhill, president & CEO, Lloydshare Ltd. Inc.

Lloydshare is a private investment company working in partnership with resorts and vacation clubs to market their Deferred Annuity.  This is a financial product directly linked to vacation ownership sales, and was exclusively crafted to enhance the value of vacation membership, making the entire purchase more attractive to customers.

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Sean Nickerson, Co-Founder, TrackResults Software

Perspective Magazine, the shared ownership industry’s leading independent multi-media information provider, announces that Business Intelligence and online analytics software company TrackResults Software will be an exhibitor during the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012.

“We are very excited to participate in GNEX 2012. The GNEX conference gives us the unique opportunity to exhibit our ground breaking product to world leaders in the Vacation Ownership Industry.” said Sean Nickerson Co-Founder of TrackResults Software.

TrackResults software delivers online analytics and competitive intelligence to the timeshare and travel club industry through easy to use sales reporting and marketing tools to track historical, current and predictive views of business operations. TrackResults highlights inefficient areas in a sales organization that most reporting software can’t reveal. With insight into core data, businesses will optimize efforts and work smarter for less cost. TrackResults provides metrics that will improve even the most successful organizations.

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John Spence, Chairman, Karma Royal Group, will address delegates during Perspective Magazine’s shared ownership industry networking event.

Timeshare and fractional industry independent information leader Perspective Magazine announces that John Spence, Chairman, Karma Royal Group, will provide insights from his distinguished career in resort development as a Keynote Speaker during the Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012.

“I am very honored to be invited to speak at such an auspicious event. I have watched the growth of Perspective Magazine and my company is an active supporter of the publication. I think the GNEX Conference serves a very important industry need and I am happy to play an active part” said Mr. Spence.

Recently named Ernst & Young’s 2010 Australian Entrepreneur of the Year, Mr. Spence’s experience in creating Karma Royal Group in 1993, without institutional funding support, and growing it into one of Asia’s leading developers of boutique resorts will be an outstanding example to resort professionals looking for advice on how to succeed under the current market conditions.

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Now headquartered in Australia, Karma owns and manages numerous properties in areas including Koh Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai in Thailand, Goa in Southern India, Palwan in the Philippines, Bali and Lombok in Indonesia and Margaret River, Australia. Karma also has an interest in the Americas through its Karma Bahamas resort at Little Harbour Island, Bahamas as well as Greece and Germany and projects in development in the Seychelles, Dubai and Fiji.

The luxurious Ritz Carlton Cancun in Cancun, Mexico will be the venue for GNEX 2012 and the Perspective Magazine Awards Gala, to be held January 31^st – February 2^nd, 2012.

Vacation ownership professionals from around the world will again gather to create strategic business partnerships and benefit from outstanding networking opportunities. Valuable panel discussions and unique networking sessions will be a hallmark of GNEX 2012, which also includes an exhibitor hall, areas for one-on-one business meetings, a welcome reception, social events and open networking time.

“We are delighted that John Spence can join us for GNEX 2012, he is a truly inspirational industry leader whom I know our delegates will gain great value from meeting and hearing his philosophies on achieving success in the shared ownership industry.” said Paul Mattimoe, president and CEO, Perspective Magazine.

The 2nd Annual Perspective Magazine Awards Gala dinner will conclude the event as industry nominees will vie for recognition of excellence in over 30 categories.

For more information and to find out how your company can participate in GNEX 2012, please visit   http://perspectivemagazine.com/gnex

About John Spence
John Spence, Chairman of the Karma Royal Group, has over twenty years’ experience at the forefront of the hospitality industry. Following a successful role as Vice President for European-based Global Group, John experienced great success in the early 1990s as one of the first foreign capital investors into Indian resorts, with particular prominence in the Goan market. Since then, John has expanded his reach across Asia. In 2004, John was awarded ‘Philanthropist of the Year’ by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) and in 2010 was named Ernst & Young’s Australian Entrepreneur of the Year. Reflecting John’s great passion for rugby, the Karma Group is currently the official resort sponsor of the Western Force rugby union team in Australia and Official Resort Partner for the England Rugby Sevens team. John is also a Commissioner for West Australian Tourism.

About Perspective Magazine
Perspective Magazine is the leading independent, multi-media information provider for the shared ownership industry. Publisher of four regional brands: industry publications Perspective Magazine North America, Perspective Magazine Europe & Middle East, Perspective Magazine South Africa and Perspective Magazine Asia Pacific, the magazines are, combined, the most read independent trade publications globally for the industry. Perspective Magazine also publishes online through http://perspectivemagazine.com, hosts an online community of industry professionals through Perspective Forums, engages a social media audience of over 44,000 followers through its corporate social media accounts and is a media sponsor of 30 major industry events around the world. The company’s annual global networking expo, GNEX, gathers the top industry professionals from around the world to network, create new strategic alliances and develop joint ventures that can benefit their businesses.

The company’s consumer magazine, Owners Perspective Magazine, is the only independent consumer publication that specializes in promoting the benefits of buying shared ownership products to the general public.  Distribution is via a variety of high-profile channels including, but not limited to, more than 150 first class airport lounges around the world. Owners Perspective Magazine’s online version, http://ownersperspective.com, features consumer news and lifestyle articles and will also host the company’s latest endeavor, Vacation TV, a streaming 24/7 online video channel full of information about vacation ownership products and services.

For more information, please visit http://perspectivemagazine.com or email Steve Luba at steveluba(at)perspectivemagazine.com. For information on advertising and editorial opportunities visit http://perspectivemagazine.com/advertise.