During Event, Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers Members Hand out Awards, Recognize Service and Donate Time to Second Harvest Food Bank

There was a great deal of prideful celebrating going on in New Orleans as the Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers (C.A.R.E.) reached a significant milestone in its 25-year history by welcoming members to its 50th semi-annual conference, held in late April. The Silver and Gold Conference celebrated not only C.A.R.E.’s quarter of a century as an organization, but also recognized special members who have helped their group succeed over the years.

Held at the landmark Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue, the historical spring conference attracted around 175 member representatives in spite of the current economy. New Orleans was also the site of the first C.A.R.E. conference 25 years ago. Attendees at this year’s event included representatives from exchange companies, propertymanagement companies and travel agencies; resort developers and resort managers; wholesalers; and providers of products and services to the hospitality industry. Former board members and award winners were recognized for their contributions in bringing the organization to its current respected status. How can an international non-profit trade association manage to remain active after 25 years? C.A.R.E. Secretary, Debbie Sansom of ICS Management of Houston, Texas, thinks she has the answer. Her company was one of C.A.R.E’s first members.

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