Preferred Residences is proud to once again be a Platinum sponsor of the 11^th Annual Ragatz Associates Fractional Interest Conference scheduled March 14-16, 2011 at the historic Fairmont San Francisco. 

In addition, Preferred Residences is pleased to provide you with a special opportunity to attend this year’s conference and receive a 15 percent discount off the registration fee.  To receive this discount, enter promotional code “PR2011″ when registering online.

The Fractional Interest Conference has long been recognized as one of the most important and informative gatherings in the fractional interest industry on a global basis. The conference brings together developers, hoteliers, and service providers to network, discuss new opportunities, and build strategies for the future. 

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Perspective, The Leading Shared Ownership Magazine, confirms its second year of media sponsorship for Ragatz Associates’ 2010 Fractional Interest Conference, which will be held March 29 through 31 at the Fairmont San Francisco. Perspective International Ltd publishes Perspective magazine.

“As we prepare for our 10th annual Fractional Interest Conference, Ragatz Associates is pleased to have the support of Perspective International once again, not only for their ability to attract international delegates to the conference, but also because of their vast reach throughout the United States, as they publicize the event in print and online,” says Richard L. Ragatz, Ph.D., president of Ragatz Associates.

The conference should be of interest to companies already in the fractional interest industry (including private residence clubs and destination clubs), as well as to companies considering entering the industry. Past attendees include developers, exchange companies, financial/banking institutions, hotel companies, legal and design firms, ARDA, sales and marketing firms, and real estate and many other industry-related companies. Participants at the 2009 event commented that it was the “best”’ and “most valuable” Ragatz conference they had attended.

As in the past annual conferences, the 2010 Fractional Interest Conference will include formal presentations (in 2009 there were more than 65 speakers) as well as a series of small group break-out sessions. The event will continue to host industry experts who share their perspectives, experience, and outlook.

Perspective magazine is officially distributed to all conference delegates, making it a prime advertising opportunity. For more information on advertising and editorial opportunities visit www.perspectiverates.com or call +1-407-792-2343.

Additional conference details are available at www.ragatzassociates.com, and registration is scheduled to begin November 3.

About Ragatz Associates
Ragatz Associates is recognized as the leading consulting and market research firm in the resort real estate industry on a global basis. The firm has conducted more than 2,500 studies in over 70 countries since being formed in 1974. It specializes in feasibility analysis and consumer research.

About Perspective Magazine
Perspective magazine is the most read independent B2B publication for the shared ownership industry globally, offering exclusive interviews, news and reviews on all aspects of timeshare, fractional ownership, private residence clubs and resort real estate. Winner of two Innovative Marketing Awards and Media Sponsor of 18 major industry conventions around the globe with official distribution to all delegates at each event just adds to the highly targeted print and online subscription base of more than 20,600 industry professionals and the additional online exposure offered through its network of news and press release sites.
For more information visit www.perspectivemagazine.com, call +1 407 792 2343 (USA) or +44 191 250 3501 (UK) or visit our online media centre at www.perspectiverates.com.

Date: 9-11 March 2009
Location: The Fairmont San Francisco
Website: RagatzAssociates.com

2009 Ragatz Associates Ninth Annual Fractional Interest Conference to be held March 9-11 in San Francisco

Resort Real Estate Event Will Emphasize Improving Business Performance in a Down Economy

San Francisco, Calif. (November 20, 2008) – Registration is now open for the 2009 Ragatz Associates Ninth Annual Fractional Interest Conference to be held March 9-11 at The Fairmont San Francisco.

This year’s conference will emphasize the conduct of business in the fractional interest industry in a down economy.

Critical topics of discussion will include:

• Results of the Annual State-of-the-Industry Research
• How Affluent Consumers Make Decisions
• How Some Fractional Interest Projects Continue to Make Sales
• Innovative Marketing and Sales Strategies in a Down Economy
• The Search for Financing
• Is Your Troubled Resort Development Appropriate for Fractional Interests?
• Insights and Advice from Industry Leaders

The conference should be of interest to companies already in the fractional interest industry (including private residence clubs and destination clubs), as well as to companies considering entering the industry. As in the past eight annual conferences, it will include formal presentations as well as a series of small group break-out sessions.

The conference will feature presentations from over 60 speakers, including ones representing the land development, hotel, finance, legal, computer and public media industries. Confirmations have been received, for example, from representatives of Hyatt, Fairmont, Timbers Resorts, Preferred Residences, The Registry Collection, The Robb Report, Luxury Institute, The Harrison Group, The Little Nell, East West Partners, CapitalSource, the American Resort Development Association, etc. Almost one-half of the presenters will be first-time speakers at the conference.

Additionally, results from the 2009 Edition of Ragatz Associates State of the Fractional Interest Industry will be presented, providing the most up-to-date findings available about fractional projects in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The report will be available for purchase. Current research on affluent consumers also will be presented.

Almost 25 companies once again support the conference via being Sponsors. Included at the Platinum level are Ballard Spahr, Baker Hostetler, DCP International, Preferred Residences and The Registry Collection. At the Gold level are ARDA, LaTour Signature Group, Star Resort Group, Weinstock & Scavo, Greenberg Traurig, Sirkin Paul Associates and Luxury Fractional Guide. Others are at the Silver and Media levels.

Registration for the conference is $950, or available at a discounted price of $850 if purchased before January 12th. Group discounts of up to 50 percent are also available.

For questions and registration information, visit RagatzAssociates.com.
Contact Sarah Winter at 541-686-9335 or info@ragatzassociates.com.

About Ragatz Associates
Ragatz Associates is recognized as the leading consulting and market research firm in the resort real estate industry on a global basis. The firm has conducted more than 2,500 studies in over 70 countries since being formed in 1974. It specializes in feasibility analysis and consumer research.