Program Allows Prospective Equity Owners to Stay for up to Four Nights at Homes In Charleston, S.C.; Cap Cana, Dominican Republic; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; or Deer Valley, Utah

Lifestyle Asset Group, the next generation of luxury shared vacation home ownership, today announced its Discovery Trip program. The program allows potential equity owners to stay for up to four nights for $650 per night – which is refunded if the guest becomes an equity owner – in one of four spectacular vacation homes that are part of Luxury Assets’ portfolio:

•    A four-bedroom, 4,770-square-foot Antebellum mansion in Charleston, S.C. Located in the Old and Historic District, the restored, 200-year-old home blends historic preservation with just the right amount of modern conveniences. Guests will appreciate the 1,800 square-foot patio for outdoor dinner parties and late-night cocktails.

•    A five-bedroom, tropical residence in the Caletón Estates in Cap Cana. While staying at the Dominican Republic hideaway, guests and their families will enjoy member access to the Punta Espada Golf Club and Caletón Beach Club, with a terraced swimming pool, spa treatments and full-service dining.

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Recognizing Two of the Finest in the Vacation Ownership Industry

Tapestry Resorts, a full-service hospitality management company, has garnered two Silver ARDY Awards from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) at their annual Awards Gala.

The ARDYs showcase outstanding accomplishments among individuals, teams, resorts and companies in a variety of categories.  Tapestry Resorts had two silver finalists in management and administration: Janeth Olachea, general manger of the Park Plaza in Park City, Utah, and Jennifer Laboy, a front desk agent at Club Cala Resort in Boqueron, Puerto Rico.

“Winning two silver ARDYs out of over 400 submissions is a remarkable achievement,” said John Small, chairman of Tapestry Resorts. “Olachea and Laboy consistently demonstrate a dedication, initiative and leadership that go beyond their job duties, plus an impeccable level of customer service. It’s an honor to have their efforts recognized by our peers.”

A seasoned hospitality professional, Olachea has been working for Tapestry Resorts for almost nine years. Since 2007 she has worked at Park Plaza, a high-volume vacation ownership timeshare resort. As general manager she oversees all aspects of the resort’s day-to-day operations. She is responsible for achieving maximum resort profitability through revenue generation, cost-control and guest satisfaction, as well as providing leadership and business support for vacation ownership sales efforts.

Laboy began her Tapestry Resorts career in 2007. As front desk agent/activity coordinator at Club Cala Resort, she is responsible for providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to guests throughout their stay, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy. Laboy consistently looks for ways to make guests’ stays more enjoyable, including developing activities for both adults and children.

For more information on the 2010 ARDYs and a list of winners and finalists, visit http://www.ARDA.org/awards

About Tapestry Resorts
For every client, Tapestry Resorts weaves a team of experienced thought leaders and skilled team members who exemplify its tagline: “We Listen, We Deliver, We Guarantee It.” For more information, visit http://www.tapestryresorts.com.

FractionalExchange.com has announced that The Deer Valley Club will begin referring its members to FractionalExchange.com for their owner-to-owner vacation exchange needs.

Recognized as the first private residence club of its kind throughout the world, The Deer Valley Club is located at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. Completed in 1992, it offers a total of 30 condominium units with two-, three-, and four-bedroom memberships.

Repeatedly ranked in reader polls as the #1 Ski Area in North America by SKI Magazine, Deer Valley Resort offers much in the way of summer activities, as well. From hiking and mountain-biking to golf and fly-fishing day trips, vacationers find many reasons to visit the area year-round.

“I am excited about this new relationship with FractionalExchange.com, and the expanded opportunities their growing inventory represents for our members,” states Jeff Bennett, General Manager of The Deer Valley Club.
Evan Julber, FractionalExchange.com CEO says “This new relationship with The Deer Valley Club allows our members access to one of the most prestigious fractional properties in the world, and provides the outdoor enthusiasts among them an option to enjoy some of the best Utah has to offer. We are very pleased to have them as a referring affiliate.”
For additional information regarding this release and the services of FractionalExchange.com, visit http://www.fractionalexchange.com or contact Evan Julber at 541.306.3180.

About FractionalExchange.com
FractionalExchange.com is an online owner-to-owner exchange network for owners of vacation residences and fractional properties. The company was established in 2008 by parent company Sierra Holdings, Incorporated, an Oregon Corporation with offices in Bend, Oregon, USA. Servers are located in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Contact: Evan Julber, CEO
FractionalExchange.com Bend, Oregon 97702 USA
541.306.3180 866.595.4075 Toll-free (USA)

http://www.fractionalexchange.com

About The Deer Valley Club
The Deer Valley Club is a private residence club located on the slopes of Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. Information about the Club may be obtained at http://www.deervalley-club.com or by calling 800-664-2582.

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. “

Object Systems International (OSI) has announced that Catherine Fuller, Director of Business Development has attended an in-depth seminar and successfully completed a detailed knowledge examination held at the American Resort Development Association’s Carolina Regional Meeting.   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.

ARDA’s seminar offers concise education tailored to meet the needs of suppliers of both goods and services to the timeshare industry. The course addresses the basics of the industry and timeshare-specific terms, as well as the characteristics of timeshare buyers, trends and legal issues. An in-depth look at the timeshare project lifecycle, reserve funding and refurbishment schedules are included.

Several group activities encourage participation and enforce the discussion topics. According to the ARDA web site, (www.arda.org), participants come away with a better understanding of the nuances of the industry as well as a solid grasp of the vocabulary to promote effective communication with industry leaders.

All attendees who successfully complete the course and pass the subsequent test are awarded a certificate of completion.

According to Fuller, she attended the seminar to boost her  knowledge of the industry to which OSI has a deep commitment.  Since the year 2000, OSI has 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 industry.

Among OSI’s clients are 6 Dimensions Consulting, 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.

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.