Asia Pacific News

	Bliss Beach Ball Raises More than 860,000 Baht for Phuket Charity May 10, 2012 Last Friday night, the rain blissfully held off for a gathering in Bang Tao of 200 party goers at the Bliss Beach Ball, who collectively raised more than 860,000 baht for The Phuket has Been Good to Us Foundation.

	New Zealand Timeshare Conference Receives Support from Perspective Magazine May 2, 2012 The vacation ownership industry’s premier independent information provider will be a media sponsor for the event, to be held in Taupo on the country’s North Island.

	Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Annual Operating Income Grows April 25, 2012 The company acquired 18,089 new members thereby growing its membership base to a total of 143,258 members.

	Anantara Vacation Club Announces Newest Resort April 23, 2012 Anantara Vacation Club Phuket, which is set to open in late 2012, will comprise one, two and three bedroom suites along with 30 spacious one and two bedroom pool villas in a lush tropical environment adjacent to Mai Khao Beach.

	Starwood Announces Key Appointments and Organizational Changes April 12, 2012 Matt Avril, Miguel Ko and Denise Coll to Retire.

	Travel To Go Increases Sponsorship Of Timeshare And Fractional Expo GNEX 2013 April 12, 2012 The vacation services company will be a Gold sponsor of Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional industry networking and awards event.

	RCI Welcomes Daya Bay Sanmendao Resort To Growing China Portfolio April 12, 2012 RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, today announced its continued growth in China with the addition of a new resort affiliation in Huizhou, Guangdong province. The signing of this agreement expands RCI’s China portfolio to more than 25 affiliated properties.

	The Registry Collection® Adds 18 New Properties to World’s Largest Luxury Exchange Network April 5, 2012 Leading luxury exchange program celebrates successful 2011 and a decade of growth and achievement at ARDA World

	Timeshare Industry A’Twitter’ With Excitement Over RCI’s Timeshare Online Listening Center April 3, 2012 RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, announced a new online monitoring service at the ARDA World 2012 Annual Convention and Exposition today.

	RCI Adds 150 New Affiliated Resorts To Its Global Exchange Network April 2, 2012 Leading vacation exchange company celebrates 2011 accomplishments including the debut of several best-in-class innovations

Absolute World Group Announce New Markets, Development Completions And Resort Launches For 2012 March 28, 2012 The Absolute World Group – Asia’s leading and multi award winning lifestyle property developer, resorts and hotels operator, shared ownership and destination club pioneer, announce an exciting schedule for 2012 which includes expansion into new markets, development completions and new resort launches in the Asia region.

	Absolute Fractionals Bring Luxury Motor Yacht Ownership Within Your Reach March 23, 2012 An innovative ownership and ultra-modern lifestyle investment, Absolute have pioneered Fractional Ownership Resort Real Estate in Asia and now apply their award-winning experience bringing to market Fractional Motor Yacht ownership through their Marine division.

	Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur Debuts Integrated Facebook Hotel Booking System March 15, 2012 Fans can now book comfortably within the Facebook environment with Sabre Hospitality Solutions’ innovative social network technology.

	Sunshine Coast Gathers to Officially Welcome Ramada March 15, 2012 The Ramada brand has been officially launched on the Sunshine Coast with local business and tourism operators coming together to celebrate this significant contribution to the growth of the region’s tourism industry.

Perspective Magazine To Launch New Online Marketing Division For The Timeshare and Fractional Industry February 27, 2012 fractional industry, announces an exclusive long term marketing agreement with online marketing service provider Xeputu. The agreement has led to the creation of Perspective Interactive – powered by Xeputu, a division that sits under the Perspective Magazine brand as the only global, third-party provider of Xeputu’s extensive program of online marketing, analytics tracking and web design services to the vacation ownership industry.

	Wyndham Recruits New Regional Sales Director February 27, 2012 Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific has recruited a new Regional Sales Director, overseeing sales operations for its vacation ownership business across Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia.

	Dial An Exchange Wins Perspective Magazine Award For Best Project Team February 24, 2012 The global vacation ownership exchange company wins the Best Project Team award for its Phoenix, Arizona operation during the timeshare and fractional industry awards ceremony.

	Suraj Naik Wins Perspective Magazine Award For Best Individual Professional – Sales February 23, 2012 The best sales performer for Royal Resorts Bali wins the top individual sales award during the timeshare and fractional industry awards ceremony.

	CSA Travel Protection Wins Perspective Magazine Award For Best Developer Partner (Over 50 Employees) February 22, 2012 The travel insurance and emergency assistance services provider wins the Best Developer Partner (Over 50 Employees) award during the timeshare and fractional industry awards ceremony.

	Classic Holidays Wins Perspective Magazine Award For Best Management Company February 21, 2012 The Australian timeshare and resort management company collected its award during the 2012 Perspective Magazine Awards timeshare and fractional industry awards ceremony in Mexico.

	RCI Welcomes Five New Resorts to its Portfolio in Asia February 15, 2012 RCI has announced five new resort affiliations in Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia. The signing of these agreements expands RCI’s Asian portfolio to more than 160 affiliated properties.

	Positive Reaction Continues For GNEX 2012 February 10, 2012 Over 90 companies from five continents participate in the timeshare and fractional industry’s Second Annual Global Networking Expo.

	Accor vacation Club Appoints New General Manager For Hotels February 9, 2012 Wayne Greenwood has been appointed as General Manager Hotels, for Accor Vacation Club, effective immediately.

	Perspective Magazine Award Winners Announced At GNEX 2012 February 6, 2012 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.

	Wyndham Hotel Group Expands to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast February 6, 2012 Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company, today announced the latest addition to its continued expansion of Ramada hotels in the South Pacific region on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

	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.

	Cricket: England vs Phuket as Phil Tufnell returns to Thailand January 23, 2012 Phil Tufnell, former England Cricket Captain and sporting personality celebrated the New Year, and his return to Thailand, with a relaxed game of beach cricket against a local Phuket Cricket League Team and a stunning Thai island backdrop – directly outside his beachfront holiday villa.

	Interval International Adds Korora Bay Village Resort To Global Vacation Exchange Network January 20, 2012 Interval International announced the affiliation of Korora Bay Village Resort, located on Australia’s unspoilt Coffs Coast, midway between Sydney and Brisbane.

	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.

	Zacks Equity Research Industry Outlook Highlights: Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Marriott International January 4, 2012 Zacks Equity Research discusses the hotel and lodging industry in its latest industry outlook looking forward into 2012.

	Club Mahindra adds 100+ rooms in Goa, Launches Club Mahindra Emerald Palms December 22, 2011 Club Mahindra now has the largest resort operations in South Goa taking its tally to 336 rooms with this acquisition.

	LaTour Hotels and Resorts Names Guy Hall Vice President of Resort Operations and Business Development of Asia December 21, 2011 LaTour Hotels and Resorts, which offers personalized luxury hospitality management services for four- and five-star properties worldwide, has announced Guy Hall as vice president of operations and business development of Asia.

	RCI To Host Shared Ownership Conference In Mumbai, India December 21, 2011 The conference will cover topics including the benefits of shared ownership and how it can be successfully integrated into leisure real estate developments.

	Absolute Private Residence Club At The Village Coconut Island Joins Interval International Global Vacation Exchange Network December 20, 2011 Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group, welcomes The Village Coconut Island, the latest Absolute World Group resort to join its global vacation exchange network.

	Beach Republic Takes Top Honors at the 2011 Thanachart Bank Thailand Property Awards December 12, 2011 Nominated in the category of Best Shared Ownership Development, Beach Republic The Residences was named the winner for the second consecutive year.

	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.

	Shared Ownership Growing In Asia December 9, 2011 The recent 2011 Alternative Ownership Conference Hotels and Resorts – Asia Pacific (AOCAP), held at the Shangri La Hotel in Bangkok, was a resounding success with a record number of delegates from the resort development and shared ownership industry from around the world, attending the two day conference.

	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

	The Village Coconut Island awarded Best Shared Ownership Development in the inaugural South East Asia Property Awards December 1, 2011 The Village Coconut Island, Phuket’s premier mixed-use island resort has been awarded Best Shared Ownership Development in the inaugural South East Asia Property Awards.

	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.

	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.

	Thailand Tourist Attractions Now Safe From Floods November 21, 2011 Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is wooing back travellers, with the statement that 97 per cent of tourist attractions nationwide are safe from floods.

	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.

	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,”