Vacation ownership software leader SPI Software recently announced a new client, Worldgate Timeshare, located in Kissimmee, Florida, has chosen SPI Orange Software as its enterprise IT solution. Worldgate Timeshare is a mixed-use property with 429 guest rooms and an array of amenities, catering to both the vacationing family and the business traveler.

“Worldgate’s IT requirements were a little more varied than what a cookie-cutter system could offer,” comments SPI VP of Sales Matt Brosious. “Thanks to SPI’s use of table-driven technology, our system will be flexible enough to encompass their needs. We anticipate that they will enjoy using our suite of software products to help them handle their business operations much more efficiently than ever before.”

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Vacation ownership software leader SPI Software is pleased to announce that World Resorts International, provider of members-only access to private resorts and travel benefits, has licensed SPI Orange software applications for marketing, sales, member dues and membership loan servicing.

According to Ty Krehbiel, World Resorts International’s President and Chief Sales Officer, “The SPI Software is feature-rich, yet is remarkably easy to use. Previously, we had thought we’d develop our own software. But, since SPI Orange meets and exceeds the functional needs we have for our organization, the time and effort required to develop software in-house can be redirected towards other, more productive activities.”

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Vacation Ownership technology leader, SPI Software is pleased to announce that The Alderwood Group, a leading management and financial services company serving shared ownership resorts has purchased SPI Orange Software suite for Reservations, Property Management, Owner Accounting, CRM and Web Operations.

Alderwood COO Cheryl Shipe states, “We looked at SPI a few years ago as an upgrade to our current software. It was good then, but now with all the new features and enhancements, the Orange Software stands alone as the best option in the marketplace. We are also impressed by the caliber and professionalism of SPI’s people. Each one we have met is an expert in our business. We are pleased to be moving ahead with our new technology partner, SPI.”   

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The Emirates Vacation Club in Dubai has selected timeshare software technology leader SPI Software to manage their operations. Emirates Vacation Club – in association with the Emirates Grand Hotel, Dubai – is the region’s premier vacation ownership company.

“We are delighted to have selected SPI Orange Software to help us manage our success in the vacation ownership market here in Dubai,” says Chris Meehan, operations manager for Emirates Vacation Club. “SPI will handle all of our operations including multi-lingual sales and contracts right ‘out of the box.’ We looked at the other systems, but selected SPI as it was good fit for us and was a more modern software as far as technology and features are concerned.”

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Midwest selects SPI Orange Software to help manage resort operations.

Timeshare software technology leader SPI Software is pleased to announce its suite of software specifically designed for vacation ownership resorts has been selected by Midwest Outdoor Resorts for installation at two resorts and in the corporate office.

“We were particularly interested in SPI’s ability to help us manage our own portfolio of loans and annual maintenance fees,” says Midwest Resorts CEO Gene Addink. “We will also be using the software in our resort management operations and are looking forward to having all of our member information on one, centralized database.”

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SPI Software’s VP of Client Services Gordon McClendon Asked to Serve on Federal Issues Committee of American Resort Development Association (ARDA)

SPI Software, creators of timeshare software used for marketing, sales, mortgage and maintenance fee servicing, central reservations, property management and operations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon McClendon, vice president of client services, to serve on the Federal Issues Committee of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA).

“SPI has been providing timeshare resorts with software for more than 25 years,” says McClendon. “We have been strong supporters of ARDA throughout our history and feel part of our responsibility in giving back to the timeshare community is serving on ARDA committees.”

“The Federal Issues Committee works with ARDA’s Federal Legislative team in Washington, D.C, to monitor legislative and regulatory policies that enable the vacation ownership industry to continue to provide high quality vacation products that remain accessible and affordable to all customers,” says ARDA Vice President of Federal Relations, ARDA-ROC/PAC Sandra “Sam” DePoy, RRP. “They work together to engage government officials at the federal level of government in constructive, ongoing dialogues and to participate in policy decisions affecting their ability to enhance the vision of vacation ownership. Our industry’s most prominent leaders play an integral role in shaping the agenda for the Federal Issues Committee and work to create a finely honed strategy for interacting with Congress, federal agencies and others to advance policies that strengthen our industry.”

About SPI Software
SPI Software provides developers and operators of vacation ownership (timeshare, fractional, private residence club and others using either traditional or points-based usage strategies) with Microsoft .NET-based software as either an enterprise suite of software called Orange Systems, or in specific modules to handle marketing, sales, property management, finance, maintenance fee and receivables servicing, centralized reservations or Website access operations. Founded in 1978 and based in Miami, FL, SPI can be reached at 305-858-9505, Sales@SPISoftware.com or www.SPISoftware.com. Gordon can be reached at Gordon@SPISoftware.com.

Costa Rica-based OSA Resort Club, is the latest company to join with SPI Software as a valued customer. OSA Resort Club has licensed the SPI Orange Enterprise Vacation Ownership Suite including integrated modules for marketing, sales, mortgage and maintenance fee servicing, central reservations, property management and operations.

Matt Brosious, Vice-President of sales for SPI states, “We are very proud to have been selected by OSA Resort Club as their technology platform. Developers are making SPI their overwhelming choice as the benefits of SPI’s easy user interface, quick implementation and rich functionality is a distinct strategic and competitive advantage.”

Paula Mead, General Manager for OSA Resort Club adds” I chose SPI Orange after carefully evaluating available software. SPI has everything we needed for both now and the future, ‘out of the box,’ without additional customization.”

SPI Orange can be deployed on a modular basis for an individual department or as an integrated enterprise suite that is available as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) or as a traditional client-based package.  For companies wanting additional information, please visit SPI at ARDA Booth 343 during the ARDA national convention March 15-18th or email sales@spisoftware.com.

About OSA Resort Club
OSA is a new and exciting resort concept that combines aspects of a private club with a membership resort. The resort club is located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica near Puerto Jimenez and will feature many exciting amenities. For further information visit http://www.osaresortclub.com/osaresortclub.html.

About SPI Software
SPI Software provides developers and operators of vacation ownership (timeshare, fractional, private residence club and others using either traditional or points-based usage strategies) with Microsoft .NET-based software as either an enterprise suite of software called Orange Systems, or in specific modules to handle marketing, sales, property management, finance, maintenance fee and receivables servicing, centralized reservations or Website access operations. Founded in 1978 and based in Miami, FL, SPI can be reached at 305-858-9505, sales@spiinc.com or www.spisoftware.com.

Timeshare software technology leaders, SPI Software, recently said they plan to unveil new web 2.0 initiatives during the upcoming convention being held by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA). SPI is a sponsor and exhibitor at the ARDA gathering taking place March 14th-18th at the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

As part of the company’s OrangeWeb package, the new web-based modules continue to leverage SPI’s Microsoft.NET technology platform. The latest modules to be announced will provide Web-based functionality that assist timeshare resorts to handle owner servicing, reservations, marketing and sales.
Matt Brosious, Vice-president of sales and marketing for SPI adds, “We are very excited to unveil OrangeWeb and to answer the industry need for an integrated web strategy. There is really no longer any need to develop expensive custom web-based timeshare software. We are particularly pleased with the enthusiastic reception OrangeWeb has garnered from our clients and prospects. “

During the ARDA Convention, SPI will be providing demonstrations of how its new Orange Software enables timeshare resorts and vacation clubs to effectively manage all facets of operations with efficiency and economy. Interested parties are encouraged to reserve a demo appointment by calling Brosious at 1-305-858-9595. SPI is located at ARDA booth #343.

About SPI Software
SPI Software provides developers and operators of vacation ownership (timeshare, fractional, private residence club and others using either traditional or points-based usage strategies) with Microsoft .NET-based software as either an enterprise suite of software called Orange Systems, or in specific modules to handle marketing, sales, property management, finance, maintenance fee and receivables servicing, centralized reservations or Website access operations. Founded in 1978 and based in Miami, FL, SPI can be reached at 305-858-9505, sales@spiinc.com or www.spisoftware.com.

Sheraton Buganvilia's Director José Luis Toca

Director José Luis Toca of Sheraton Buganvilias, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, recently commented on their implementation of SPI Orange software for managing their successful timeshare resort.

The resort occupies a prime location on a beach facing Banderas Bay, within walking distance from the downtown tourist center. The property has 478 timeshare units, which are decorated in a light, contemporary Mexican style, with full kitchens and gorgeous views of the ocean from floor-to-ceiling windows. As one of the property’s owners, José Luis has overall responsibility for the timeshare sales and marketing, plus management of the project’s 500 hotel rooms, its convention center, meeting rooms, spa, retail space and other amenities.

We asked José Luis a few questions about how the software has helped his business:

Q.        Can you tell us how SPI’s software helps you close in-house tours?
A.         “SPI’s system gives me all the information about my clients/members, such as when they purchased, what vacation ownership package they bought, who booked the tour, who was the liner and closer and which OPC location produced the original tour. My software allows me to enter comments and follow up on a non-processed deal, so we can follow up and close it.
 
“In summary, SPI’s software gives me all the information I need to follow up on a deal and to figure out what to offer a client, prior to their arrival, based on what they already own, what they earn, their vacation preferences and so on.”

Q.        Can you think of any examples of how SPI helps you save money?
A.         “Sure! In the past, my previous system didn’t show me whether a tour, or prospective member, had already attended a presentation. So, existing members or previous tours could be coming to the presentation and accepting gifts, even though they were unqualified. Using SPI’s system, that cannot happen, now.

“Plus, this system shows me which off-premises contact (OPC) location is giving me the most sales. It tracks which closer is doing better and with which type of tours. “

Q.        What is the single biggest benefit of having SPI software in your estimation? 

A.         “We have access to all the information we need in real-time. So, we can make offers and close deals immediately, plus keep all the follow up details.”

According to Matt Brosious, vice-president of sales and marketing for SPI, “With SPI Orange Software, Sheraton Buganvilias Resort now has access to important information immediately throughout their company. And the cost of supporting the SPI system is far less than the proprietary system they had developed before making the move to SPI.”

About SPI Software
SPI Software provides developers and operators of vacation ownership (timeshare, fractional, private residence club and others using either traditional or points-based usage strategies) with Microsoft .NET-based software as either an enterprise suite of software called Orange Systems, or in specific modules to handle marketing, sales, property management, finance, maintenance fee and receivables servicing, centralized reservations or Website access operations. Founded in 1978 and based in Miami, FL, SPI can be reached at 305-858-9505, mailto:sales@spisoftware.com or www.spisoftware.com.

SPI Software is pleased to announce that Holiday Club Resorts, one of the largest and fastest growing timeshare companies in Europe has selected SPI Orange Systems enterprise software as its future software technology platform.

According to Vesa Tengman, CEO of Holiday Resorts adds, “Holiday Club is making a substantial investment into our European timeshare business including important new projects we have recently announced. Therefore, it is key that we have a ‘world class’ software system to help us manage this dynamic growth”

Timo Rajala, CFO and deputy CEO of Holiday Club adds “We are very pleased with the professional approach to implementation planning provided by SPI. Much more than just a software vendor, SPI provides substantial added value in helping us plan and manage timeshare operations.”

In a related announcement, Holiday Club recently unveiled an exciting new project, a Holiday Club mixed-use spa hotel on the shore of Lake Saimaa near Lappeenranta in Eastern Finland. This is an important new project and poised to be one of the largest investments in the timeshare industry for 2010. Situated close to more than 10 million consumers, the site is within driving distance of St. Petersburg, Russia.

Matt Brosious, VP of Sales for SPI Software states, “Holiday Club is an exciting company whose mission is to provide an excellent quality holiday experience for their customers. We are very pleased, that after an extensive evaluation, SPI Orange was selected as Holiday Club’s enterprise software package. We look forward to providing for Holiday Club with SPI’s powerful and easy to use software tools.

Holiday Club Resorts Oy
Holiday Club Resorts Oy is one of Europe’s largest vacation ownership enterprises. It was established in 1986 and in the beginning it focused primarily on the vacation ownership business. Since 1998, the company has operated under the name Holiday Club Finland Oy. www.holidayclub.fi.

About SPI Software
SPI Software provides developers and operators of vacation ownership (timeshare, fractional, private residence club and others using either traditional or points-based usage strategies) with Microsoft .NET-based software as either an enterprise suite of software called Orange Systems, or in specific modules to handle marketing, sales, property management, finance, maintenance fee and receivables servicing, centralized reservations or Website access operations. Founded in 1978 and based in Miami, FL, SPI can be reached at 305-858-9505, sales@spiinc.com or www.spisoftware.com.