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Family of Four Shares Their Vacation Experiences.

This year’s conference will be a departure from previous events, which focused solely on the fractional industry and will feature topics on all forms of resort real estate.

Developers of Timeshare Industry’s SPI Orange Software Adding to Growing Staff.

Wellington Financial discusses Liberty Bank’s loan to timeshare resort development company.

During the past year, the company has tackled the important technology of sales and marketing for El Dorado Ranch, Rancho Costa Verde, Club Tesoro, The Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto and Estrella Del Mar, to name a few.

The vacation ownership industry’s leading independent multi-media information provider reveals the winners during a Gala dinner at the conclusion of the Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012.

Resort Real Estate Veteran John Schopfer becomes Managing Partner.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s Owner Services department was recently named one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ by the Utah Department of Workforce Services’ Work/Life Awards for the fourth year in a row.

Hilton Worldwide’s Timeshare Division Marks Significant Milestone in February, 2012.

Private residence club in Ellicottville now part of luxury shared ownership resort exchange program.

Alain Carr, C.A.R.E. president, has announced that ARDA (American Resort Development Association) has joined C.A.R.E. as an Associate member.

ARDA and Timeshare Industry Applauds Actions, Hopeful that Legislation will Lead to Better Consumer Protections.

Travelers can now reserve a villa at the resort, make payments interest-free over six to 12 months, and, when the vacation is fully paid for, enjoy their getaway experience knowing that when they return, they will not face a hefty bill for the experience.

The primary change from previous years is that this year’s conference will address all forms of resort real estate and not exclusively fractionals.

Experienced vacation ownership industry marketing executives partner on innovative new firm, offering executive consulting, business development, and digital marketing services to clients of all sizes.

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.

Timeshare and fractional industry-related companies from five continents create business opportunities during Perspective Magazine’s Second Annual Global Networking Expo.

Coming off a Strong 2011, Mexico Sets Ambitious Tourism Targets for the “Year of the Maya”.

Maui Property Closes 59 Residences Last Year with 16 More Sales in Progress and Introduces Six Luxury Designed Residences

Florida’s latest attempt to regulate the timeshare resale industry took another step towards becoming law yesterday as the state Senate Regulated Industries Committee passed Senate Bill 1408, the “Timeshare Resale Accountability Act”, by a 10-0 vote.

Resort honored for excellence in accommodations, hospitality and RCI subscribing member experience.

Siesta Key Resort Ranked in Top 25 in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Velas Resorts dedicated spa website debuts, featuring new personalized spa experiences & special online savings at Mexico’s luxury spas.

More than 60% of consumers will give better ratings to hotels with high indoor air quality, LEED certification, and programs in place to improve energy efficiency, conserve water and recycle.

With numerous construction projects completed this year, FARROW reports that 100% were rated as “outstanding in all categories.”

Triton Timeshare Software, a Sarasota-based technology solutions provider, has announced that it will sponsor both the Convention MediaWalls and the Technology Forum at the upcoming ARDA convention to be held in Las Vegas April 1-5.

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq:IILG), has added to its exchange network Jardim Atlántico Beach Resort, which is located in the northeastern state of Bahia in Brazil.

Keith Trowbridge, President and CEO of Executive Quest, Inc., http://www.execq.com has announced a milestone of 18 years of success in the headhunting business.

Spirit Incentives, a leading provider of incentive and benefit solutions for the financial, retail, and vacation ownership industries, announced today it has selected John Ferrelli as its Vice President of Finance.

Under the bill, telemarketing resale companies in Florida that contact timeshare owners would not be able to state or imply they had a buyer without providing a purchaser’s name or address, among other reforms.

Effective January 1, 2012, Festiva Hospitality Group has selected to partner with Wells Fargo Insurance Services as its insurance broker and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) as its health and dental insurance benefits provider.

Announces Extensive Accomplishments in 2011 and Plans to Open Over 860 Hotels.

The Lubner Group’s design challenge was to blend existing Victorian gingerbread architecture – rich with living history – with a fresh lifestyle in an updated tropical design that invited guests to relax in serene tranquility.

Understanding core motive and learning to communicate effectively with others can reduce stress, improve the level of employee engagement, and enhance synergy.

Bluegreen Corporation hosted an invitation-only luncheon at the Boca Country Club to support the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes event.

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort offers guests a new dimension of bespoke luxury with 243 guest rooms and suites and 245 private residences, all offering expansive private balconies with ocean views, in three glass towers rising 27 stories above a sprawling stretch of beach.

Fitch’s report, ’2012 Lodging & Timeshare Outlook: The Penthouse View,’ provides a cross-sector perspective of the industry.

According to the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), the wellness trend is here to stay throughout the year as consumers want their vacations to reflect a healthier lifestyle factor.

The gathering, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, will be held on January 22-24 in Paradise Island, Bahamas. It is being organized by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and hosted by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the Bahamas Hotel Association, and the Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board.

Dramatically changed pricing creates an extraordinary opportunity to own at Denver’s most exclusive address.

Legacy Vacation Club, an Orlando-based vacation ownership company, has announced the appointment of Tony Picciano to the position of president and chief operating officer.

Travel To Go President, Jeanette Bunn, has been selected to participate on ARDA’s Travel Club Task Force.

Grand Luxxe Resorts has announced the grand openings of new towers and buildings for its high-end luxury brand in both Mexican resorts of Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Maya, further solidifying Grand Luxxe as the premier choice for discriminating travelers.

Vacation ownership software leader SPI Software recently announced a new client, Worldgate Timeshare, located in Kissimmee, Florida, has chosen SPI Orange Software as its enterprise IT solution.

During their traditional Three Kings breakfast with the media, Sunset World Resorts & Vacation Experiences announced the acquisition of an important Green Globe award.

FG-Worldwide, LLC has hired the Palm Springs based Joseph Allen Agencies to handle the publicity and marketing campaign for the fractional real estate sales in Cadaques Caribe Resort and Villas, Dominican Republic.

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.

Over a 10-month period ConTech Construction worked to transform the worn and aging Royal Floridian Resort.

The MarineMax 382 may be purchased through the MarineMax Vacations Ownership Program.

The paper, which can be accessed for free at spisoftware.com, addresses the IT needs of today’s vacation ownership company, with its multitude of challenges, and limited solutions.