Europe & Middle East News

Prime Investimenti sri Announce Plans to Launch a New Vacation Ownership Resort in Tuscany: Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Borgo alle Vigne February 6, 2012 Prime Investimenti sri, an Italian real estate company, based in Prato Italy, today announced that it is to open a luxurious 31-apartment vacation ownership resort to be known as “Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Borgo alle Vigne“ in the Tuscan countryside close to the hilltop village of Peccioli.

	Exciting Programme of Speakers Announced for TATOC’s Annual Conference 9th-11th March 2012 February 6, 2012 The conference presentations commence on Saturday morning with TATOC executive chairman, Harry Taylor, and board member, Geoff Chapman, examining how the association, resorts and the industry in general are ‘Meeting the Challenges’ – the theme of this year’s conference.

	Interval International Adds The Resort Group Vacation Club In The Cape Verde Islands To Global Vacation Exchange Network February 6, 2012 The first resort to be included in the multi-site club is the Tortuga Beach Resort & Spa on Sal, one of the islands in the Cape Verde archipelago.

	The Registry Collection® Program Celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary February 6, 2012 The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, is celebrating 10 years of sending members on luxury vacations around the world in 2012.

	GNEX 2012 Is A Roaring Success February 4, 2012 Timeshare and fractional industry-related companies from five continents create business opportunities during Perspective Magazine’s Second Annual Global Networking Expo.

	Dubrovnik Sun Gardens Resort Joins The Registry Collection® Programme January 25, 2012 iO Adria Limited today announced the affiliation of its Dubrovnik Sun Gardens property to The Registry Collection®, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme, and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands

	TATOC, the Timeshare Association, Announces Silver Affiliation of Timeshare Resale Business, Confused About Timeshare January 25, 2012 TATOC, the Timeshare Association, is delighted to announce that resale organisation Confused About Timeshare has become a TATOC silver affiliate.

	Silverpoint Releases New Club Paradiso Website January 23, 2012 Silverpoint is expanding its suite of award-winning websites with its new Club Paradiso site. This website features loads of great and up-to-date information about the extensive portfolio of Club Paradiso resorts in a sleek and user-friendly design.

	RCI And The Registry Collection Program To Sponsor Shared Holiday Ownership Workshops January 19, 2012 RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange, and The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury holiday exchange program, will organize and co-sponsor three Shared Holiday Ownership Workshops in 2012.

	Sell My Timeshare NOW Becomes The Latest Sponsor Of GNEX 2012 January 12, 2012 The Internet advertising and marketing company for timeshare owners, developers and HOAs seeking to resell or rent timeshares and fractionals, becomes a sponsor of Perspective Magazine’s second annual industry networking and awards event.

	Diamond Resorts’ Proposed European Legal Entity Mergers January 4, 2012 Proposed mergers between Diamond Resorts (Europe) Limited, Diamond Resorts Spanish Sales S.L., Diamond Resorts Tenerife Sales S.L., and Diamond Resorts Balearic Sales S.L.

	Interval’s UK Members Keen Travellers Who Value Their Vacation Ownership January 3, 2012 These findings are from Interval International’s 2011 UK Membership Profile, which was developed from a sample of UK-resident vacation owners maintaining an active membership with Interval.

Interval International Welcomes Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort and Spa to Global Vacation Exchange Network December 14, 2011 The mixed-used resort is located in Carvoeiro, a whitewashed village in the western part of the sun-drenched Algarve. On the southern tip of Portugal, the Algarve is one of Europe’s favourite vacation destinations, renowned for its rocky coastline, beautiful beaches, golf, and nightlife.

	The Registry Collection Program Shares Optimistic Views on Fractional Market at OPP Live Conference December 9, 2011 Multiple affiliates of The Registry Collection program also receive prestigious awards.

	Blue Strawberry Resorts Becomes A Platinum Sponsor Of GNEX 2012 December 9, 2011 Perspective Magazine announces that Blue Strawberry Resorts will be a Platinum Sponsor of the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012, in Cancun, Mexico

	Preferred Hotel Group Projects Boom in Multigenerational Travel December 6, 2011 New research points to significant growth. Europe is a top destination.

	Autumn edition of timeshare owners’ magazine Sharetime issued by TATOC, the Timeshare Association December 1, 2011 The Timeshare Association (Timeshare Owners and Committees), also known as TATOC, today launched the eight issue of its Sharetime magazine for timeshare owners, members and affiliates.

	Expedia 2011 Vacation Deprivation Study Reveals Wide Work-Life Disparity Across Five Continents December 1, 2011 Americans, Japanese and Koreans Take Fewest Vacation Days; French, Spanish, Dutch and Brazilian Workers Take Most.

	Perspective Magazine Awards Program Extends Nomination Window Until December 21 November 30, 2011 Online voting for the global timeshare and fractional industry awards program will now begin the first week of January, with winners to be announced during GNEX 2012.

	American Resort Development Association And Resort Development Organisation Announce New Marketing Alliance November 30, 2011 The Resort Development Organisation (RDO) welcomes a new cooperative working alliance with its US-based sister organisation the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) following approval by both Boards of Directors.

	Ski Into 2012 In Luxury And Style With The Hideaways Club November 30, 2011 Set in the beautiful ski areas of Chamonix and Morzine in France, Nendaz and Crans Montana in Switzerland and Niseko in Japan, the luxurious, designer built chalets offer a wide variety of terrain, accommodating for all ski and snowboard requirements � the majority having ski-in, ski-out accessibility.

	Hutchinson & Citadel Continue To Strengthen Their Team November 29, 2011 Hutchinson & Co Trust Company Limited (Hutchinson) and Citadel Trustees Limited (Citadel Trustees) are pleased to announce that Lauren Wagner, who joined the Group as In-House Counsel in the Spring of 2011, has been appointed to the Board of Directors with immediate effect.

	Sunset World Resorts Confirms Platinum Sponsorship for GNEX 2012 November 23, 2011 Perspective Magazine announces that Sunset World Resorts will be a Platinum Sponsor of the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012.

	Christel House International Continues As Charity Of Choice For GNEX 2012 November 18, 2011 Perspective Magazine, the global multi-media information provider for the timeshare and fractional industry, is pleased to announce that educational organization Christel House will again be the Charity of Choice for the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012 – A Global Meeting of Minds.

	“Tee by the Thames” Anyone? November 15, 2011 2012 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Christel House Golf international tournament, and this year the European venue will be Badgemore Park Golf Club in Henley-on-Thames.

	Diamond Resorts International® Furthers Its Sustainability Efforts And Offers Gardening And Agricultural Program November 15, 2011 Diamond Resorts International® offers an educational, hands-on gardening and agricultural program at resorts for owners, members and guests

	Perspective Magazine To Host Fundraising Event For Women In The Industry November 15, 2011 Perspective Magazine, the timeshare and fractional industry’s leading independent multi-media information provider, will host a fundraising event for industry leadership group Women in the Industry (WIN) during the Second Annual Global Networking Expo GNEX 2012.

	The Hideaways Club Surges Ahead With Record Year In 2011 November 15, 2011 Global property company The Hideaways Club continues to go from strength to strength and has recently announced a record number of Members joining the Club during 2011. Coupled with a substantial increase in the number of properties in its two investment Funds, the company is experiencing its best year to date.

	The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year Earnings For Fiscal 2011 November 14, 2011 Disney Parks and Resorts revenues for the year increased 10% to $11.8 billion and segment operating income increased 18% to $1.6 billion.

	RCI Gives Mobile Users Vacation Planning Tools Right At Their Fingertips November 11, 2011 RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, recently released applications for BlackBerry® and Android® devices that will give RCI® subscribing members a convenient way to access vacation planning tools.

	Club Interval Gold Points To Increased Sales November 9, 2011 “Club Interval Gold represents the ultimate in transaction flexibility and is a valuable sales tool that makes the vacation ownership product even more desirable to new purchasers and existing owners,”

	BuyATimeshare.com Becomes A Sponsor Of GNEX 2012 – A Global Meeting Of Minds November 8, 2011 Perspective Magazine announces that internet advertising company BuyaTimeshare.com will become a sponsor of the Day One Networking Break during GNEX 2012 – A Global Meeting of Minds in Cancun, Mexico

	Travel To Go Becomes A Major Sponsor Of GNEX 2012 November 3, 2011 Perspective Magazine announces that travel club membership company Travel To Go will be a Silver sponsor of the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012 – A Global Meeting of Minds.

	The Hideaways Club To Be Official Partner Of The AEGON Masters Tennis October 31, 2011 Leading global property company The Hideaways Club is delighted to announce that it has partnered with this year’s AEGON Masters Tennis.

	Perspective Magazine Awards Program Is Open For Nominations To Choose Industry Elite October 27, 2011 The Second Annual Perspective Magazine Awards Program, sponsored by Holiday Systems International, will be held in conjunction with the GNEX 2012 Global Networking Expo.

	New Report Outlines Opportunities for Europe To Attract Lucrative Chinese Travel Segment October 27, 2011 Social media, online marketing and tailored programmes could provide heavy influence as independent travel rises.

	RCI.com Makes Finding A Dream Vacation Easier And Faster For Members October 27, 2011 RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, recently made new enhancements to the online searching and booking process to improve the member experience and make planning a vacation faster and easier.

LiveShareTravel becomes TATOC silver affiliate and collaborates to inform, protect and educate consumers about timeshare and fractional October 26, 2011 Timeshare consumer champions the Timeshare Association (Timeshare Owners and Committees), known as TATOC and LiveShareTravel, a leading timeshare and fractional online magazine, have announced they are to collaborate to help promote consumer interests.

	Interval International Appoints Sherif Khalil As Vice President Resort Sales And Business Development Middle East And North Africa October 25, 2011 Based in Dubai, Khalil is responsible for securing new resort affiliations throughout the region and providing service to existing affiliates.

	Perspective Magazine Hires Joana Gonzalez as Director of Business Development for Latin America October 25, 2011 Perspective Magazine announces the latest expansion of its global brand with the establishment of a new regional operation in Cancun, Mexico as the foundation of its corporate move into Latin America.

	Exhibitor Area Filling Up Fast At GNEX 2012 With Announcement Of New Exhibitor October 21, 2011 Leading independent, multi-media information provider Perspective Magazine announces that travel insurance plan provider Travel Guard North America will be an exhibitor during the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012 – A Global Meeting of M

	Diamond Resorts International Receives the British Safety Council 2011 Sword of Honour October 21, 2011 Diamond Resorts International (Diamond), a global leader in the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, receives the British Safety Council 2011 Sword of Honour, the most prestigious international health and safety accolade attributed to a company.

	TATOC, The Timeshare Association, Announces Silver Affiliation Of UK-Based Collection Business, CBC International October 20, 2011 TATOC, the Timeshare Association, is delighted to announce that CBC International, one of the UK’s most successful collection agencies, has become a TATOC silver affiliate.

	Vacation Owners Bullish On Future Timeshare Opportunities October 20, 2011 Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), today revealed that its U.S.-resident members own approximately 1.9 weeks of shared ownership vacation time.

	Freedom Bay Wins Two Top Industry Awards October 18, 2011 Malgretoute Hotel Development Company (MHDC) is delighted to announce it has scooped a double win for Freedom Bay; the new Eco Luxury Resort in St Lucia; at the OPP Awards for Excellence 2011.

	Malta Resort Achieves The Acclaimed TATOC Accreditation October 12, 2011 TATOC has today announced that the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands has achieved its prestigious accreditation award.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, Dominican Republic, Announces Alliance With The Pestana Group Of Portugal October 7, 2011 Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, has entered an alliance agreement with The Pestana Group, Portugal’s largest tourism and leisure group with more than 30 properties in Portugal, Brazil and around the globe

	GNEX 2012 Confirms Support from the Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa October 5, 2011 “VOASA is proud to be supporting GNEX 2012 which has truly become a global event and we will assist in motivating our members to attend and represent the Southern African region.” Said Alex Bosch, Executive Director, VOASA

	Maltese resort Pergola Club Hotel and Spa joins TATOC, The Timeshare Association October 3, 2011 The resort consists 52 apartments and 30+ hotel rooms over seven floors with a restaurant, bar, Internet cafe, games room and kiddies’ room.

Club Las Calas and Resort Solutions Limited Enter Strategic Alliance With Spice and Club Leisure Group September 30, 2011 Club Las Calas has today announced that, under an umbrella agreement provided by the Club’s management company – Resort Solutions Limited – it has entered into a strategic partnership with Club Leisure Group to promote and sell the latter’s Spice leisure product, both on-site at the Club’s resort in Lanzarote and via off-site marketing and sales activities.