North America Articles

	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.

Shared Ownership Investment Conference Has Been Enlightening Attendees For Nearly 15 Years April 28, 2012 Regarded as one of the most prestigious industry gatherings, the Shared Ownership Investment Conference is an educational forum for prospective developers, hoteliers, lenders, and government officials and tourism professionals interested in learning more about the viability of the various business models.

	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.

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.

	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.

	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.

	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.

	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)

	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.

	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.

	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

	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.

	Driving Sales Through Effective Communication February 26, 2012 The customized version of consumer publication Owners Perspective Magazine is designed to boost sales for resorts using the credibility of a thirdparty information source.

	Dashboard or Dartboard: February 25, 2012 No single marketing tactic will sell a product 100% of the time. The most successful campaigns typically integrate multiple tactics, but what really makes them work is clear understanding of ROI for each – and the ability to make adjustments based on what’s performing best.

With challenge comes the opportunity to offer real value. November 28, 2011 Being able to show current and prospective owners that their timeshare purchase will give them the ability to vacation in multiple places every year for many years to come isn’t always enough to convert anymore. These days, buyers want enduring value and affordability from their purchase and will often actively look elsewhere if there isn’t real depth to what is on offer. One company that understands this better than most is Dial An Exchange (DAE).

	Once More In Brazil, SASOIC Hits Record Attendance November 27, 2011 On August 9 and 10, professionals of timeshare market in South America met in São Paulo, at the Intercontinental Hotel to discuss the main topics of this industry that grows every year in Brazil

	Resorts, management companies and resellers! Inject value back into ownership! November 27, 2011 There’s no doubt about it; times are tough. However, if an owner believes their purchase is a valuable part of their lives, they will move heaven and earth to keep it that way.

	Not Your ‘Father’s NQs’ November 26, 2011 “One of the first timeshare sales I ever made was to a 90-year-old,” said Linda Barnes, who recently joined computerized sales systems creators Generator Systems as director of business development.

	Vive la Difference: Selling To Canadians And Americans November 26, 2011 Canadians have long been recognized as conservative and frugal in making purchase and lifestyle choices. To better understand the dynamics of their thinking, we met with two developers of Canadian timeshare resorts to learn how the economy and border issues are affecting sales

	Aging Gracefully November 25, 2011 Much like the baby boomers, the hospitality industry is aging – at least many of the properties are. Some have aged more gracefully than others, taking care along the way that proper maintenance was not neglected

	SS&C Takes TimeShareWare to the World November 25, 2011 SS&C’s recent acquisition expands its offerings and opens new doors for its new business

	Cancún a la Carte November 25, 2011 Constantly innovating and evolving, Sunset World Resorts & Vacation Experiences strives to deliver perfect Cancún and Riviera Maya vacations to guests, and through its B2B marketing arm – Blue Strawberry – makes these customized experiences available for developers and marketers worldwide to offer to their customers as well.

	Despite the Hype, Mexico Is Indeed Safe for Tourists November 24, 2011 HSI’s Craig Morganson is working to dispel myths and repair damage to Mexican Tourism and its impact on travel companies

	GNEX 2012: A Global Meeting of Minds November 24, 2011 GNEX 2012 comes to one of Cancun’s premier oceanfront resorts, the Ritz Carlton Cancun, where delegates will have three days to make the most of this absolute must-attend event.

	Perspective Magazine Expands With Exclusive Latin America Edition Beginning In January 2012 November 23, 2011 Perspective Magazine will introduce the fifth edition of its global trade publication, Perspective Magazine Latin America, during the Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012 – A Global Meeting of Minds, in Cancun, Mexico in January.

	Bluegreen’s Innovative Timeshare Journey November 23, 2011 Success and growth through innovation – that’s been the guiding force behind Bluegreen Corporation.

	2011 ARDA Annual Convention & Exposition November 4, 2011 More than 2,600 shared-ownership industry professionals attended this year’s national American Resort Development Association (ARDA) meeting, which was held March 27- 31, 2011 at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Attendees made the most of the various educational, networking and social opportunities.

	Lubner Group Provides Hospitality Interior Design and Resort Refurbishments November 4, 2011 Guided by Dan Lubner, principal and CEO, a team of talented and seasoned design professionals has formed the Lubner Group to continue to provide timeless interior design and resort renovation services for a wide range of hospitality industries.

	Understanding the Process of Reserve Management Planning November 3, 2011 The Reserve Management Plan (RMP) or Reserve Study (RS) is a document that is created for the management company and association of any shared ownership property, such as; resorts, timeshares, fractional properties, condominiums and condo hotels.

	25 Years of Innovation – ResortCom International Continues to Grow November 3, 2011 How does a 25 year old company survive in an industry that has ridden a rollercoaster of prosperity and recession, popularity and negativity, archaic record keeping and ever changing technology?

	Wyndham Continues to Expand in the Asia Pacific Region November 2, 2011 As a key division of the world’s largest vacation ownership company, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific has established itself as one of the most innovative and progressive businesses of its kind in the Asia Pacific region.

Interval International – Raising The Bar: 35 Years In Shared Ownership, Always Innovating November 2, 2011 You don’t thrive in a particular business for 35 years without being an innovator and leader. And if you’re talking about the shared ownership industry and Interval International, you’re looking at a visionary company that has dramatically enhanced timeshare’s core product for three-and-ahalf decades.

	Inside the Travel Club Debate November 1, 2011 GNEX 2011 proved an optimal venue for organic, unrehearsed discussion on many important topics. Here’s a follow up to one such conversation as Perspective Magazine asks key questions to a couple of the participants of the debate at GNEX.

	Mexico’s Vacation Ownership Industry Is Poised For An Upturn November 1, 2011 An underlying sense of confidence had attendees at the AMDETUR national convention in Cancun, Mexico cautiously optimistic about growth for the vacation ownership industry for the rest of 2011 and into 2012.