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	Loving Your Loyal Members Boosts Profits May 1, 2012 Leisure Logistics, a California based company with a customer loyalty product called Leisure Points, provides shared ownership companies tools to do just that: drive and reward owners/members behavior to encourage customer engagement, and therefore loyalty.

	Interior Designs for Resort Renovations: From Inspiration to Installation May 1, 2012 Creating a beautiful original interior design for a shared-use property can have a dramatic impact on its sales success. But guiding the interior renovation of that same property many years later is a totally different task with daunting challenges.

	Technology and Exchange April 30, 2012 How Exchange Companies Are Using Apps and Online Offerings to Serve Consumers; Perspective Magazine talks to Dial-An-Exchange, Interval International, RCI and SFX Preferred Resorts

	Say Hello to GoodBuy April 30, 2012 GoodBuy Timeshare is family owned and operated by husband and wife team; Brendan and Tara Hawkins. Brendan and Tara each have over two decades of experience in the timeshare industry.

	“Does Your Resort or PRC Qualify?” April 30, 2012 Here it is. The supposed new-kid-on-theblock in the realm of home exchange, but in two short years of rapid growth, 3RD HOME is fast becoming the exchange partner of choice for luxury resorts and private residence clubs.

	Luxury Comes Standard: The Registry Collection Program Celebrates a Decade of Success April 29, 2012 Ten years ago, RCI recognized an opportunity to bring exchange services to the luxury fractional real estate market and to give fractional owners all of the flexibility and choice that RCI members had come to expect from the brand.

	Upgrading Amenities – What Developers Are Doing and Why April 29, 2012 Given the economic climate and credit difficulties of the past few years, it’s not been surprising to see the lingering slowdown in new shared-ownership resort development. A reasonable topic then might be how this scenario has affected the development of amenities at existing timeshare resorts.

	Baha Mar – Building Paradise on a Mega-Scale April 29, 2012 The landmark Bahamas project is staying on track to open — and make an even bigger impact on the Bahamian economy than it already has.

	Regulatory Issues Dominate Discussion at ARDA West Regional Conference April 28, 2012 2012 is expected to be a year of new regulations for the vacation ownership industry and the reaction was predictably subdued during the ARDA West Regional meeting, held October 13-14, 2011 at The Westin Downtown in Denver, Colorado.

	Send Me On Vacation April 28, 2012 Send Me On Vacation aims to provide a much needed vacation to celebrate life for women with breast cancer who have completed their treatments and need a place to rejuvenate and heal their body, mind and spirit

	Exploring Ethos Farm April 27, 2012 Raquel Garcia Dennis, whom everyone simply calls Dennis, is a natural farmer. He comes from a farming background and has a love for all things agricultural.

	C.A.R.E. Gears Up For An Exciting 2012 With New Conference Dates April 27, 2012 Two of the most effective, interactive and socially-designed business events on the vacation ownership industry calendar are approaching, as members of the Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers (C.A.R.E.) prepare for their next round of semi-annual conferences in 2012.

	Overcoming the Challenges in Selling to New Markets April 27, 2012 With the growth of certain countries’ economies outpacing the growth of the rest of the world’s economies, new markets are opening up for shared-ownership sales. Perspective Magazine takes a look at how this scenario is playing out for various companies around the globe

2012 Perspective Magazine Award Winners Announced At GNEX Conference April 27, 2012 Shared ownership industry professionals from across the globe gathered for a sparkling evening of anticipation at the Perspective Magazine Awards Gala dinner, held at the Hacienda Tres Rios Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico during the conclusion of GNEX 2012 – The Global Meeting Of Minds on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012.

	The Best Pairing Since Gin & Tonic April 27, 2012 In February, Perspective International announced the launch of its newest subsidiary, Perspective Interactive, powered by Xeputu. This new division delivers a one-stop-shop for all of the fractional and vacation ownership industry’s marketing needs.

	Exploring Investment Opportunities in Latin America April 26, 2012 While some other markets, such as the United States and much of Western Europe, have relatively levelled off as far as new development is concerned, Latin America and the Caribbean have seen strong growth in recent years, and are poised for even more.

	2nd Sales and Marketing Vacation Club Forum of the Americas April 26, 2012 This year, ACLUVAQ is looking to surpass last year’s success, by having the most prestigious keynote speakers from different parts of the world.

	Lloydshare Limited Incorporated April 26, 2012 The Premier Provider of Vacation Ownership Linked Deferred Annuities

	Marriott Vacations Worldwide April 25, 2012 On November 22, 2011, one of the leading timeshare companies in the world made a fundamental change to their ownership structure, as Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation completed its spin-off from Marriott International.

	The Changing Dynamic Of Leisure Travelers, Timeshare & Private Residence Club Owners April 25, 2012 Enter Private Residence Collection™. Private Residence Collection™ (PRC) is a luxury Concierge Service that handles the elite timeshare and private residence club members’ travel needs

	GNEX 2012 Makes a Big Splash in Cancun and Raises the Bar for Future Industry Events April 25, 2012 Held over January 31st – February 2nd, 2012 at the Ritz Carlton Cancun in Cancun, Mexico, attendees were very enthusiastic and brought a high level of energy to the gathering, impressive considering it is still a relatively new event.

	ARDA Fall Conference Reflects Industry Optimism April 3, 2012 Talk of the stalled U.S. economy and a fractured national political process wasn’t enough to dampen optimism during the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Fall Conference, held November 9-11, 2011 at The Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C.

	Accor Vacation Club Commits To A Multi- Million Dollar Refurbishment Program March 9, 2012 Accor is the world’s leading hotel operator, with 4,200 hotels in 90 countries providing an extensive portfolio of hotel brands, from luxury to budget, and nearly 45 years of know-how and expertise in the hospitality industry.

	Resort Review: Essque Zalu Zanzibar March 8, 2012 The beautiful and exotic island of Zanzibar is known all over the world for its idyllic climate and stunning landscapes. It is characterised by sandy beaches and breath-taking coral reefs.

	AOCAP 2011 Review March 8, 2012 The shared ownership market in Asia is in good health and full of optimism after the resounding success of AOCAP 2011 held at the Shangri La Hotel in Bangkok on 10th and 11th October last.

	In Memoriam – Mark Attwood, Karma Royal Group March 8, 2012 Mark Attwood, or Markus Attwoodus the Gladiator, as he liked to be known was a larger than life character, who lived the timeshare dream that many aspire to and few achieve.

	An Interview with Dirk Wilson & Jackie Bauermeister March 7, 2012 Dirk Wilson and Jackie Bauermeister serve as Interval International’s business development managers for Central and Southern Africa, based in Interval’s Cape Town office.

	ATHOC Update March 7, 2012 The 2012 ATHOC Conference will be held in Cairns, North Queensland on Sunday 9th, Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th September at the beautiful Pullman Hotel attached to the Casino in Cairns and just a few short minutes stroll to numerous waterfront restaurants.

	Christel House South Africa Celebrates 10 Years Of Transforming Lives March 7, 2012 Donors from the U.K., United States, Spain and other parts of South Africa joined a large number of Cape Tonian supporters to take part in the festivities, which featured a student-led assembly and a gala dinner held at Table Bay Hotel.

	iExchange – The Changing Face of Timeshare! March 6, 2012 iExchange brings you exciting exchange options both locally and internationally. Let iExchange help you broaden your horizons, discover the continents and experience the rich culture and diverse beauty of our world

	The Asian Marketplace March 6, 2012 Although economists have been bullish about the prospects for growth in the BRIC countries [Brazil, Russia, India and China] recent data has shown that these economies are slowing as part of the wider global malaise.

	Tomorrow’s Timeshare March 6, 2012 But what’s in store for the world of timeshare (or whatever word you want to call it)? Is it more of the same, excursions into longer breaks and property or shorter holidays and flexibility?

	Send Me On Vacation March 6, 2012 Dody Brady is a 5 year metastic breast cancer survivor currently receiving ongoing weekly treatments which leave her extremely tired and debilitated but she still manages to be a most amazing single mother of 8-year old Pyper.

	Women in the Industry and the American Resort Development Association Unite March 5, 2012 A bunch of chicks were sitting around talking. You’ve heard that line before. But, when women get to talking great ideas can be born. And that’s exactly how WIN came to be.

	TATOC Update March 5, 2012 TATOC has re-launched its Timeshare Directory of affiliated companies with an updated website and fresh new look.

	An In-Depth Review of Branded Residential March 5, 2012 LIFT’s Managing Director, Jeff Tisdall, recently completed an in-depth review of the branded residential real estate development model. The fourpart review examines the category from a developer and brand owner perspective.

	JT Walk Surpasses Goal of Raising $1.2 Million in Fight vs. ALS March 4, 2012 Fourth Annual Event also Benefits JT’s Grommet Island Beach Park and Playground for EveryBODY, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD)

	A Level Playing Field – With Some Rough Edges! March 4, 2012 The Eurocrats in Brussels introduced legislation, which was soon shown to have many commendable client safeguards. But it failed to halt those determined to get round the new rules and to offer as many loopholes as it tried to close.

	New Online Platform Launched At The C.A.R.E. Fall Conference Improves Efficiencies For Members March 3, 2012 The semi-annual event, held in September in Chicago, gathered C.A.R.E. members to network and introduce them to the new system designed to improve member’s exchange of inventory.

A List: Stuart Ockenden, Senior Vice President, Resort & Business Development, ICE Europe March 3, 2012 Having lived in Malaysia for many years and spent the last 10 years or so working for ICE in Australia, Stuart Ockenden recently returned to Europe to take up his new role as Senior Vice President, Resort & Business Development for ICE Europe, overseeing Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India.

	The 2012 Forecast March 2, 2012 While it isn’t easy to predict what’s next for shared ownership anymore, Perspective Magazine asked a few industry veterans to make some predictions as to the future of the business.

	RDO 2012 March 2, 2012 As we enter into the New Year, it is worthwhile taking a moment to look at where RDO is going in 2012 and most importantly, how it hopes to serve its members going forward.

	SAHIC Has Become One Of The Most Important Hotel Investment Conferences In South America March 2, 2012 SAHIC, the South American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference, is the annual event of international acclaim aimed at promoting the hotel and tourism business and related real-estate industry projects in the region, which has become a classic that continues to re-invent itself year after year.

	The 13th Annual Shared Ownership Investment Conference March 1, 2012 Timeshare industry leaders speak candidly

	Emirates Vacation Club Is Like No Other March 1, 2012 The private residence club, located in Dubai, offers an unparalleled experience for members, including a spectacular spa. Here, EVC’s Ashraf El Zarqa talks about how his company is different and how they market their product.

	Preparations Are Underway For Tourism Leaders To Gather In San Juan March 1, 2012 Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association ramps up outreach efforts for the up-coming Caribbean Hotel And Tourism Investment Conference.

	THE CARIBBEAN: Navigating the New World February 29, 2012 In the current economic climate, the timeshare industry now faces rich opportunities as well as challenges for growth within the Caribbean.

	A List: Claire Bilby, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Disney Vacation Club February 29, 2012 The new head of Disney Vacation Club talks about her position, DVC members and where the club is going.

	DAE: Defining the Exchange Evolution February 28, 2012 Since its formation in 1997, Dial An Exchange (DAE) has been ahead of this power curve and seems to be quietly evolving the way exchanges have been offered in the timeshare industry, stressing a major emphasis on direct to consumer exchange value and superior, personalized customer service.

	ICE Opens Mexico City Office February 28, 2012 International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE), a worldwide travel and leisure organization with a global network of innovative travel alliances, has partnered with exchange giant RCI to service RCI Travel’s North American operations and American Express to service Mexican card holders from ICE’s newly opened Mexico City office.