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	Emirates Vacation Club Becomes The Latest Sponsor Of GNEX 2013 March 26, 2012 The Dubai-based provider of an innovative concept in residential club membership renews its sponsorship of Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional industry networking event.

	Stewart Vacation Ownership Inks Deal March 23, 2012 Coast to Coast Grand Incentives has selected Stewart Vacation Ownership as its escrow company.

	Dial An Exchange Advances To Platinum-level Sponsorship For Timeshare and Fractional Networking Expo GNEX 2013 March 22, 2012 The global vacation exchange provider increases its commitment to Perspective Magazine’s annual timeshare and fractional industry networking event.

	Interval Travel Achieves Platinum Circle Status With Viking River Cruises March 21, 2012 Interval International announced that Interval Travel has earned the Viking River Cruises Platinum Circle status for its 2011 sales results.

	Group Of Seven Cottages Of Bancroft, Ontario Joins The RCI Network Of Affiliated Resorts March 21, 2012 Built along the shoreline of Baptiste Lake, each fully-equipped, two-story cottage offers breathtaking views, open-concept interiors and three or four generously proportioned bedrooms.

	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.

	Stewart Vacation Ownership Signs New Clients March 15, 2012 Stewart Vacation Ownership has been chosen as its escrow company by Travel and Leisure Concierge Services. Stewart Vacation Ownership also signed a contract with a new entrant into the vacation sales and rental market, WeRtimeshares.com.

	FARROW Commercial Construction Completes Three Hospitality Industry Renovations March 15, 2012 FARROW Commercial Construction, a nationwide commercial construction company based in Santa Rosa, CA has completed three renovations for hotels located in California, Indiana and Atlanta.

	Leading Businessman Takes The Helm At The Hideaways Club March 14, 2012 International property investment company The Hideaways Club announced this week the appointment of Iain Johnston to the role of CEO.

	Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa Cabo San Lucas Wins ‘Best Design – Exterior’ At GNEX 2012 March 14, 2012 Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa Cabo San Lucas has received the Perspective Magazine “Best Design – Exterior” at the recent GNEX 2012 – Timeshare and Fractional Global Networking Expo in Cancun, Mexico.

	SPI Software Hires Project Manager March 13, 2012 Timeshare software technology leader SPI Software is pleased to announce they have hired William “Bill” Gordon as Senior Project Manager.

	Turnberry Isle Miami Appoints Stacey Persinger As Membership Director March 13, 2012 Turnberry Isle Miami, the 300 acre Mediterranean-style resort and private membership club, has appointed Stacey Persinger as Membership Director.

	The Registry Collection® Program: A Look Back at 10 Years of Success March 12, 2012 The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange network, is celebrating a remarkable 10 years of service in the luxury exchange industry this year. The brand will be celebrating and reflecting on this anniversary with affiliates and members throughout 2012.

	onefinestay Brings Unique Unhotel Concept To The Registry Collection® Program March 8, 2012 The Registry Collection, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, celebrated the joining of onefinestay to its growing portfolio of extraordinary properties at the 2012 Fractional Summit held in London on February 27.

Program Announced For 16th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) In Puerto Rico March 8, 2012 The 16th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) is geared to emphasize the need for public and private sector partnerships in order to maximize investment opportunities in the Caribbean tourism industry. CHTIC is scheduled for April 24-26, 2012 at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

	Holiday Systems International Renews Sponsorship For GNEX 2013 Timeshare and Fractional Industry Expo March 8, 2012 HSI renews its commitment as a Platinum-level sponsor and exclusive sponsor of the Perspective Magazine Awards Program.

	Travel To Go Participates in 2012 San Diego MDA Muscle Walk March 8, 2012 Travel To Go Membership Assistance Specialist, Gloria Simpson, acted as team captain and was in charge of organizing the twelve company employees and family members.

	Interval International Welcomes The Royal Cancun And Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa In Mexico March 8, 2012 Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq:IILG), announced the addition of The Royal Cancun and Gran Caribe Real Resort & Spa to its exchange network.

	Everything’s Coming Up Roses for Dial An Exchange March 6, 2012 Everything’s coming up roses for Dial An Exchange (DAE), one of the world’s largest independent timeshare exchange organizations, after being named a winner in two international competitions.

	Occidental Grand Xcaret Announces “First Club” Opening March 6, 2012 Personal Butler Fulfills Requests for Emergency Piña Coladas on the Beach.

	Lucky Thirteen for Grand Pacific Resort Management (GPRM) March 6, 2012 Resort Timeshare Management’s “Best Kept Secret” Dominates Industry Award Program Nominations.

	IT Issues to be Addressed April 3, 2012 During ARDA Convention March 5, 2012 “IT Value and Vision: How to Make Sure Your Technical Solutions Provide Real Value for More than a Minute,” an ARDA World 2012 educational session, will be presented on April 3, 2012

	Six BH Hotels Join Interval International March 1, 2012 The mix of urban and beach properties are situated in the cities of Bogota, Medellin, and Santa Marta, Colombia.

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.

	Club Leisure Group Annual Awards Announced February 25, 2012 With over 900 guests in attendance, Club Leisure Group held its 20th Annual Awards, to celebrate their outstanding achievements in the Timeshare industry.

	Hacienda Tres Rios Resort, Spa and Nature Park Receives Best Green Initiative Award for Second Year in a Row February 24, 2012 The ecotourism complex received the distinction during the Global Networking Expo 2012, which brought together 160 senior industry executives from 91 holiday club companies.

	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.

	Southern Sun’s Beacon Island Lifestyle Resort Scoops Two International Awards! February 23, 2012 Southern Sun’s Beacon Island Lifestyle Resort has once again proved that it is a world class establishment.

	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.

	Worldwide Timeshare Complete Management Buy-Out February 14, 2012 Worldwide Timeshare today announced the completion of a management buy-out from its parent company, Worldwide Leisure Group. The move, which was finalised earlier this month, means that the company is now 100% owned and controlled by its current management team.

	Lennon Communications Named ARDA Award Finalist for Creation of Casa Ybel Resort Newsletter February 14, 2012 Lennon Communications Group, a public relations firm specializing in the creation of marketing materials for the timeshare and hospitality industries, has been named a finalist the American Resort Development Association’s (ARDA) annual Awards Program.

	GBG & Associates Announced as Finalist for 2012 ARDA Award February 14, 2012 San Diego PR Firm Grabs Nomination in the Category of Communications and PR.

	Dates Announced For GNEX 2013 Timeshare and Fractional Industry Expo February 13, 2012 The Global Networking Expo GNEX 2013 – The Global Meeting Of Minds will be coming to the United States for the first time.

	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.

	Bruce Thompson Named “Best Industry Leader” By International Group February 9, 2012 Bruce Thompson, CEO of Gold Key/ PHR Hotels and Resorts, was recognized as the “Best Industry Leader” by Perspective Magazine, the leading trade publication for the timeshare and fractional ownership industry.

Lubner Group Named Finalist For ARDA Awards for Timeshare Interior Design and Resort Refurbishments February 9, 2012 Selected from a field of international entries, Lubner Group’s design work at Bluegreen Corporation’s Harbour Lights vacation ownership resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the Carriage House Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada were both selected as finalists in the resort refurbishment category.

	TATOC Announces Perspective Magazine As Conference Platinum Sponsor February 9, 2012 TATOC, the Timeshare Association, has announced that Perspective Magazine will be a platinum sponsor for the annual conference, taking place from 9th-11th March at the Park Royal Hotel, Stretton, near Warrington.

	Merlin Software And TrackResults Agree To Build API for Seamless Integration February 9, 2012 Merlin Software has announced an agreement with leading business intelligence software provider Track Results to build a new API to deliver performance analysis, web-based contract and financial models to their clients.

	TATOC Announces Huge Sponsorship Boost For Annual Conference February 8, 2012 TATOC, the Timeshare Association, today announced that sponsorship for the annual conference, taking place from 9th-11th March at the Park Royal Hotel, Stretton, near Warrington, has gone beyond the board’s expectations.

	Resort Equities Co-Hosts Ragatz Resort Conference February 7, 2012 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.

	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.

	EQUIVENTURE Hospitality Leisure Group Capital Brings Capital Placement Services to Hospitality Leisure Sector February 6, 2012 Resort Real Estate Veteran John Schopfer becomes Managing Partner.

	Merlin Software Wins BEST TECHNOLOGY Award At The Perspective Magazine Awards Held At The GNEX Convention February 6, 2012 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 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.

	EllicottVillas Chooses Preferred Residences February 6, 2012 Private residence club in Ellicottville now part of luxury shared ownership resort exchange program.

	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.

	Ragatz Fractional Conference Expanded to Include Resort Real Estate February 6, 2012 The primary change from previous years is that this year’s conference will address all forms of resort real estate and not exclusively fractionals.