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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.

Merlin Software for Vacation Ownership has been presented with the best Technology award at last week’s Perspective Magazine global awards at the GNEX event in Cancun.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), and Welk Resorts, a well-established leader in the vacation ownership industry, today announced the renewal of their master affiliation agreement.

Global Connections, Inc. today announced its White Oak Lodge and Resort has been awarded the prestigious RCI Gold Crown Resort property designation by RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange.

The Lubner Group, internationally respected for its hospitality and commercial design work, has recently completed the interior design of the FineMark National Bank & Trust office in Vi at Bentley Village in Naples, Florida.

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.

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 Residences Continues to Expand in Africa.

The award is presented to the NHLRA member business who best demonstrates energy saving measures and other green initiates in either the New Hampshire lodging or restaurant business.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lifestyle Asset Group, the most enlightened second-home ownership model in the world, today announced the launch of PortfolioOne LLC, offering equity interest in 12 multimillion-dollar vacation homes in world-class destinations.

Preferred Residences, a hospitality branded membership and exchange program for luxury shared ownership resorts offered by an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), has added Blue Residence Club in Aruba to its exclusive exchange network.

Ragatz Associates has announced the expansion of their 12th Annual Fractional Interest Conference to include more segments of the resort real estate industry. The 2012 event will be held March 12-13 at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch.

Perspective Magazine announces that Sunset World Resorts will be a Platinum Sponsor of the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012.

Club Meliá is an internationally-branded membership club, with more than 27,000 members, 14 member resorts and 27 associated resorts, focusing on leisure lifestyle experiences that include exotic destinations, designer-appointed luxury suites, exceptional services and unforgettable amenities.

Nearly 60 boxes filled with the makings for complete holiday meals were donated by employees of the Miami-based global provider of vacation services and distributed immediately following the event.

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.

Grand Pacific Resort Management (GPRM) of Carlsbad, CA has been selected by the Panorama Resort Interval Owners Association (PRIOA) to manage their timeshare units, located in Panorama, British Columbia.

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.

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.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, has appointed Daniel Ferrá General Manager, responsible for all resort operations and departments, supported by more than 1,025 employees and serving more than 1,400 guests each day.

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced the affiliation of Bantry Bay International Vacation Resort, near Cape Town, South Africa.

Owners and guests at Vacation Villas at FantasyWorld (VVFW) have some exciting entertainment and activities options for their next visit. Recently, the timeshare resort opened a $6 million water and amenities complex to add to the already popular amenities at the resort, such as Fantasy Surf.

Travel To Go has launched a Facebook page as an added member benefit.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, has renamed its all inclusive resort product, now calling it “Luxury All IN,” to more accurately describe the all-encompassing luxury concept for members and guests.

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, announced an affiliation agreement with Somerpointe Resorts, which includes 12 properties in Las Vegas, Hawaii and Orlando, during the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Fall Conference today.

“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,”

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

Grand Pacific Resort Management, a privately owned vacation ownership management company located in Carlsbad, CA has been awarded the contract to manage the Mountain Resort at Panorama in Panorama, BC, Canada.

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific is pleased to announce that construction of Stage 3 of WorldMark Resort Denarau Island, expected to be one of the largest tourism developments currently being undertaken in Fiji, will commence early November 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.

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), has affiliated the Golden Tulip Mangosteen Resort and Spa on Phuket, Thailand’s popular holiday island.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, is growing again with the addition of the new Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort property.

Winter Park Construction (WPC) and SPM Resorts, Inc. have once again joined forces to build a $6.2 million amenity area for timeshare and rental guests of Vacation Villas at Fantasy World in Kissimmee, Florida.

The original heritage and charm that makes WorldMark Resort Ballarat one of Victoria’s grandest mansions has been enhanced with a million dollar refurbishment on all rooms and common areas.