Exclusive Resorts ( www.exclusiveresorts.com ), the world’s leading private club for luxury vacation experiences, and Wynn Las Vegas ( www.wynnlasvegas.com ) have announced a marketing agreement that provides Exclusive Resorts members with the many benefits of Private Access when staying in Las Vegas. Private Access is a unique invitation available to only a select group of the resort’s guests. The program extends exclusive VIP services and privileged access to entertainment, dining reservations and concierge services at Wynn and Encore resorts.

“At Exclusive Resorts, we are always seeking to enhance our members’ experiences with new luxury benefits and privileges,” said Todd Harris, Senior Vice President of Hospitality and Member Services at Exclusive Resorts. “We are thrilled that members will now have special access to the many exceptional restaurants, shows, spas and salons, nightclubs, the only golf course on the strip and other services available at the superb Wynn and Encore resorts. It truly adds another dimension whenever they are in Las Vegas, and helps exemplify why Exclusive Resorts is about so much more than just your next vacation.”

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Exclusive Resorts ( www.exclusiveresorts.com ), the world’s leading private club for luxury vacation experiences, and Wynn Las Vegas ( www.wynnlasvegas.com ) have announced a marketing agreement that provides Exclusive Resorts members with the many benefits of Private Access when staying in Las Vegas. Private Access is a unique invitation available to only a select group of the resort’s guests. The program extends exclusive VIP services and privileged access to entertainment, dining reservations and concierge services at Wynn and Encore resorts.

“At Exclusive Resorts, we are always seeking to enhance our members’ experiences with new luxury benefits and privileges,” said Todd Harris, Senior Vice President of Hospitality and Member Services at Exclusive Resorts. “We are thrilled that members will now have special access to the many exceptional restaurants, shows, spas and salons, nightclubs, the only golf course on the strip and other services available at the superb Wynn and Encore resorts. It truly adds another dimension whenever they are in Las Vegas, and helps exemplify why Exclusive Resorts is about so much more than just your next vacation.”

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Travel To Go was one of nine companies supporting breast cancer survivors by sponsoring a hole of golf in a “Survivors Scramble” hosted by Grand Mayan Resort, San Francisco Exchange and CSA Travel Protection at the Grand Mayan Resort in Puerto Vallarta, MX in June 2011. Proceeds from donated funds will send three women on vacation upon completion of their treatments.

Travel To Go sponsored the ninth hole of golf in honor of Kate Seidell, a seven year survivor of breast cancer. Kate, the mother of Steve Olinger of Travel To Go notes “I’m very happy that Steve works for a company that cares about the world, and I’m honored that Travel To Go thought of me.” Kate also added that everyone should have a mammogram. At the time her cancer was detected, she felt great and she was physically active. She actually thought about skipping her mammogram that year because she felt so well, but it was during that appointment that her cancer was detected.

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Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) one of the nation’s most respected travel clubs, has recently assumed responsibility for the property management and onsite rental program for the whole ownership condo/hotel units at the Beso Del Sol Resort in Dunedin, Florida.

Located on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, Beso Del Sol, one of five company-owned resorts, was acquired in July 2008. After its purchase, the waterfront property enjoyed a multi-million dollar renovation project of the nearly 80 units and common areas.

GCI will provide all condominium maintenance and housekeeping services on behalf of the developer as the resort’s property management company. Additionally, the on-site rental and guest services office will be professionally managed and staffed by GCI employees for owners desiring to participate in their program. GCI has an impressive record of success with the development and management of numerous resort properties and over 300 individually owned condo units throughout the U.S. and beyond.

GCI will be utilizing internet-marketing distribution channels for the promotion of its onsite rental inventory. There will be a new marketing focus on weddings and special events.

Selected as General Manager of the Beso Del Sol Resort is Lou Anne Karlin, a veteran of more than five years in the hospitality arena. Karlin previously handled sales, marketing and special events planning for a large international non-profit organization.  Utilizing her expertise in this highly specialized field, GCI plans to transform the Beso Del Sol Resort into a popular destination location for special gatherings.

The whole ownership condominiums include a mix of garden and Gulf-view studio units, as well as one- and two-bedroom townhouses, plus direct Gulf-front studio units. Amenities include two swimming pools, hot tub, oceanfront sundeck, fitness center and video game room, private pier with deep-water boat slips available for sale or rent, plus a Tiki bar and grill. A waterfront restaurant is planned for the near future.

As a leader in the growing travel industry, the 21-year old Global Connections provides its 150,000 members with a host of benefits and vacationing options to more than 700 resorts located from the Midwest to the Caribbean. GCI is the owner and developer of five resorts in California, Colorado, Florida and Tennessee and also owns multiple resort condominium units in Florida, Hawaii, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin. Partner alliances with exchange and cruise organizations, along with owned and leased properties provide on-demand locations in popular vacation destinations around the world for the company’s expanding member base. The company’s 28 sales centers are located in 20 states and are distributors of its travel club product, Global Discovery Vacations. For additional information, contact Melanie Gring at 561-417-7559 or mgring@gcitravel.net

The staff of Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) one of the nation’s most respected travel clubs, has generously helped its local SPCA by raising money for abused and neglected animals in their area.

Employees from Global’s Clearwater, Florida office entered the 5th annual SPCA (Society for the Prevention & Cruelty to Animals) Bowl-A-Thon to raise money, registering as the Beso Del Sol team, representing Global Connection’s new resort in Dunedin, Florida.

Participants included Heather Love, Nirce Barbaro, Marcia McGinley, Ron Parham and Kelli Brazier.  The team grew from five to twelve members as friends and supporters joined in the day-long bowling event.

The Global Connections team exceeded their initial goal of $1,000, raising nearly $1,300, which landed them in third place for overall donations. Their winnings included a trophy and a gift basket filled to the brim with gift certificates to various local restaurants and businesses along with dog toys, which were donated back to the SPCA.

L - R: Global Connections employees: Kelli Brazier, Marcia McGinley, Nirce Barbaro, and Heather Love

The SPCA was formed 65 years ago and does not receive any State or Federal tax dollars.
Added Kelli Brazier, Member Fulfillment Manager, “We’ve all been instrumental in finding homes for unwanted and rescue animals for years and decided this would be the ideal opportunity to raise money for a cause dear to our hearts, while also working together as a team. It was incredible to see how many people really care.  A sincere thank you is extended to each of our sponsors!”

Employees of GCI in Overland Park, Kansas also recently helped to raise over $40,000 to benefit Quest to Walk, an exercise-based spinal cord injury recovery center founded by one of its employees.

As a leader in the growing travel industry, the 21-year old Global Connections provides its 125,000 members with a host of benefits and vacationing options to more than 700 resorts located from the Midwest to the Caribbean. GCI is the owner and developer of five resorts in California, Colorado, Florida and Tennessee and also owns multiple resort condominium units in Florida, Hawaii, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin. Partner alliances with exchange and cruise organizations, along with owned and leased properties provide on-demand locations in popular vacation destinations around the world for the company’s expanding member base. The company’s 28 sales centers are located in 20 states and are distributors of its travel club product, Global Discovery Vacations. For additional information, contact Melanie Gring at 561-417-7559 or mgring@gcitravel.net

OSI’s Timeshare Soft is Hit with Canadian Resort

“OSI’s software has, hands down,  the fastest  booking process  I’ve ever seen, “ says Kelly McAree, Resort Manager at Fairmont’s Lake Okanagan Resort located near Kelowna, British Columbia.  “We’ve looked at a number of solutions for our reservations systems, but nothing comes close to what OSI’s Timeshare Soft provides.”

Object Systems International (OSI) a Utah-based, multi-national business, founded in 1999, with offices in Layton, Utah, and Sofia, Bulgaria focuses on enterprise-class, web-based records management solutions. Since the year 2000, they have been servicing the timeshare and travel club industry with their TravelClubSoft (TCS) product (formerly known as @ttitude Resort System). OSI has a number of software products and two of them (Travel Club Soft and Timeshare Soft) are specifically designed to facilitate the diverse aspects of the timeshare and travel club industry.
Their newest product, TimeShareSoft (www.Timesharesoft.com) was developed out of necessity to accommodate some distinct needs of clients within the timeshare industry.  It is able to solve timeshare-specific challenges such as highly specialized inventory control, auto-generated maintenance fees, and complex ownership types.

OSI’s software  has been successfully implemented in multiple offices within Fairmont Resort Properties in Canada, as well as several Travel Clubs and single resort operations in the US and in Canada.

According to Catherine Fuller, OSI’s Director of Business Development, OSI’s travel industry software  is a true web-based SAAS (Software as a Service) system, meaning that it is hosted and maintained by OSI, and users access it securely via a web browser from anywhere at any time. OSI’s software, being both flexible and scalable, is capable of handling anticipated growth, regardless of how quickly it occurs, and regardless of its geographic distribution.  The technology and application have all the functions and features necessary to run the largest of enterprises, but can also be configured to run single resort operations and smaller travel clubs.

McAree, whose resort is located along the shoreline of Okanagan Lake, one of the 10 hottest destinations in the world referred to as “Napa of the North,”  says “Once I saw their solution first hand, I was impressed with  how OSI is able to facilitate increased efficiency with regard to data migration, system configuration and installation of their software. The speed of the reservation system within OSI’s software is really going to  impact our day-to-day operations. To say I was impressed is an understatement. “

6 Dimensions Consulting (6DC) to Work Closely with Application Service Provider

Object Systems International (OSI) has announced that it will broaden its impact on the timeshare and travel club industry by implementing their software at 6 Dimensions Consulting’s administration and sales offices.   OSI is a Utah-based, multi-national business, founded in 1999, with offices in Layton, Utah, and Sofia, Bulgaria.  Its technology division focuses on enterprise-class, web-based records management solutions. Since the year 2000, they have been servicing the timeshare and travel club industry with their TravelClubSoft (TCS) product (formerly known as @ttitude Resort System). OSI has a number of software products and two of them (Travel Club Soft and Timeshare Soft) are specifically designed to facilitate the diverse aspects of timeshare and travel club business.

OSI’s product, Travel Club Soft  is a web-based SAAS (Software as a Service) system, meaning that it is hosted and maintained by OSI, and users access it securely via a web browser from anywhere at any time. The technology and application have all the functions and features necessary to run the largest of enterprises, but can also be configured to run single resort operations and smaller travel clubs.

OSI’s Travel Club
6 Dimensions Consulting LLC (6DC) is a full-service provider of services such as business process analysis and design, information technology evaluation and support, inventory management, vacation club design and evaluation, owner referral program design and servicing, website design and integration, proximity marketing, as well as online training and knowledge base systems.

According to Dora Edmonson, CEO of 6DC “our consulting firm assists vacation ownership/timeshare resort companies to successfully operate with increased efficiency, service and revenue.  6DC is extremely impressed with OSI’s products which assist vacation ownership/timeshare resort companies to successfully operate with increased efficiency, service and revenue.  They are simple and efficient to use which is precisely the reason we decided to use them in our home office.”

Catherine Fuller, Director of Business Development for OSI says that Travel Club Soft is easily implemented, “unlike a lot of software out there, ours requires few interfacing ‘tweaks’ that are frequently time consuming and expensive.  In short, it will free you from having to worry about technology while you to focus on your core business. It will allow your business analysis to be more accurate and complete because your data will be cleaner, centralized, better integrated, and most importantly, more current.”

According to Fuller, the two companies have a strong commitment to each other to mutually provide services where the fit is right far into the future.

Among OSI’s clients are TAN, Royal Host, Grand Lakefront Resort Club-US, Fairmont Resort Properties-Canada and TTG.  For more information:  www.travelclubsoft.com   www.timesharesoft.com www.objectsystems.com or call Cathi Fuller at 801-444-3844  ext. 115.