News

	Bluegreen Odyssey Dells Receives Silver RCI Green Award April 26, 2012 Bluegreen Odyssey Dells, in Wisconsin Dells, WI, won the Silver RCI Green Award in 2012.

	Starwood Reports First Quarter 2012 Results April 26, 2012 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today reported first quarter 2012 financial results.

	TrackResults Software has Deployed a New Website at www.trackresults.com April 25, 2012 The vacation ownership industry now has access to a site that is easier to use and navigate.

	Lifestyle Asset Group Launches AtlanticOne & PacificOne April 25, 2012 Lifestyle Asset Group, the most enlightened second-home ownership model in the world, today introduced AtlanticOne LLC and PacificOne LLC, portfolios offering equity interest in each of six luxury vacation homes in highly sought-after destinations on the East and West Coast, respectively.

	Wyndham Worldwide Reports First Quarter 2012 Earnings April 25, 2012 Wyndham Worldwide Corporation today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

	Timeshare Industry Leaders Recognized For Top Achievements April 25, 2012 ARDA Announces 2012 Circle of Excellence (ACE) and ARDY Winners.

	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.

	Club Seychelles Joins Preferred Residences April 25, 2012 Exceptional Property in the Caribbean Selects Program.

	Perspective Magazine Becomes A Media Sponsor Of The Hotel Opportunities Latin America Conference April 25, 2012 The leading independent information publisher for the timeshare and fractional industry will provide promotional support for next month’s event.

	SPM Resorts, Inc. to Manage Chalet High Resort April 24, 2012 Virginia Resort Selects SPM Resorts to Provide Full Service Professional Management.

	Jumeirah Group Appoints Nicholas Clayton as Chief Operating Officer April 24, 2012 Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, announces the appointment of Nicholas Clayton as Chief Operating Officer and the retirement of Guy Crawford as Chief Executive Officer.

	Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Announces Two Senior Management Appointments April 24, 2012 Debbie Milburn joins the group as Head of Marketing and Stephen Dodman joins as Revenue Director.

	Bluegreen Corporation Receives Three Gold ARDA Awards April 24, 2012 Bluegreen Corporation recently won 3 awards within the Sales and Marketing division of the 2012 ARDA awards.

	Global Connections’ Colorado Distributor Names Grand Prize Winners April 24, 2012 Global Travel Network (GTN), an authorized distributor of Global Connections, Inc. (GCI), has recently announced the Grand Prize winners of the GTN Mexico giveaway contest.

	Occidental Vacation Club Receives RCI Presidents Club Award April 24, 2012 Occidental Vacation Club, a division of Occidental Hotels and Resorts (Madrid), has been awarded the coveted RCI President’s Club Award for 2012.

	Interval International Employees Celebrate Earth Day April 24, 2012 More than 70 Interval International employees recently participated in the company’s annual community service activities in support of Earth Day.

	Tops in the Industry: Grand Pacific Resort Management Grabs Three Golds, 13 Silver and One ACE Award April 24, 2012 Resort Timeshare Management’s “Best Kept Secret” Dominates American Resort Development Association Awards.

	FARROW Commercial Construction is VRI Preferred Vendor April 23, 2012 FARROW Commercial Construction, a nationwide commercial construction company based in Santa Rosa, CA has been named a preferred vendor by Vacation Resorts International.

	Westin Hotels to Make Landmark Debut in the Dominican Republic April 23, 2012 The Westin Puntacana Resort will Inspire Well-Being in a Prime Beachfront Location within the Exclusive PUNTACANA Resort & Club.

	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.

	Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit Selects Perspective Magazine As A Media Sponsor April 23, 2012 The timeshare and fractional industry’s top independent global information provider will promote the event through its platform of print and online outlets.

	Shawna Topor Named Vice President of Marketing at East West Partners April 20, 2012 Her newest project is 7 Calhoun, a new mixed-use development launching April 2012 in Charleston, South Carolina.

	Canadian Resort Developer Bellstar Hotels Join Ecostay April 20, 2012 Bellstar Hotels & Resorts join the EcoStay Program and take action against climate change.

	Tsogo Sun Reinvents Itself In Line With New Vision April 19, 2012 Tsogo Sun Holdings (TSH) today announced the consolidation of its operating divisions under one name, with one identity, and one clear vision, unifying its gaming and hotel interests under the Tsogo Sun brand.

	Private Trade Winds, Inc. Announces the Unveiling of a Series of Classic Luxury Villas in France and Italy April 19, 2012 As the company celebrates its Five Year Anniversary, new luxury villas along with highly sought after destinations will be released over the next several weeks.

	RCI Increases Support To Platinum Sponsorship For GNEX 2013 April 19, 2012 The worldwide leader in vacation exchange will support Perspective Magazine’s annual timeshare and fractional industry networking event for the third consecutive year.

	Online Bookings Open For RDO3 Conference April 19, 2012 The Resort Development Organisation (RDO), the timeshare industry trade association for Europe, has announced that from today (19 April), members can book their place at this year’s RDO3 Conference.

	LaTour Hotels and Resorts Promotes Jorge Castro to General Manager – Luxury Private Residence Club, Celeste Residences April 18, 2012 LaTour Hotels and Resorts has announced that Jorge Castro has been named General Manager of Celeste Residences and Spa, Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico.

	Interval International Honored With Prestigious Community Service Award For Member-Driven Initiative April 18, 2012 Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), received the Circle of Excellence ACE Community Service Award.

	Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club Wins ARDA Award For Food And Beverage Second Consecutive Year April 18, 2012 For the second year in a row, Dominican Republic-based Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC) captured first place in the Food and Beverage category as part of the annual American Resort Development Association (ARDA) industry awards.

	CRDA Partners With Perspective Magazine April 18, 2012 The vacation ownership industry’s leading independent information provider will be a Media Sponsor for CRDA’s up-coming national conference in Toronto.

	Executive Quest, Inc. Kicks Off its Annual Timeshare/Vacation Ownership/Fractional Industry Salary Survey April 18, 2012 Executive Quest, Inc. kicks off its one-of-a-kind annual timeshare, vacation ownership/fractional industry salary survey, which encompasses a cross section of professional categories and is valuable for such purposes as budgeting, hiring, promoting and training objectives.

	Holiday Club Resorts and Grupo Lopesan Join Forces April 17, 2012 True to its promise of growth, Holiday Club Resorts once again embarks on a new venture in Southern Europe. Following the success achieved with the acquisition of the Club Puerto Calma Group in March 2011, Holiday Club decided to further invest in the Canary Islands.

	SB Architects Enhances Firm Leadership With A New Vice President In Its Miami Office April 17, 2012 New Appointment Sets the Stage for Continued Expansion in Latin America.

	Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hits The Jackpot At 2012 ARDA Convention In Las Vegas April 17, 2012 Thought Leadership in Social Media and Customer Service, Plus Ten People and Projects Awarded as Industry’s “Best in Class”.

	Villa del Palmar And Cal Jet Air Partner To Provide New Non-Stop Service from Los Angeles to Loreto, Baja California South, Mexico April 17, 2012 Cal Jet Air will begin Saturday air service from Los Angeles Airport to Islands of Loreto, Baja California South, Mexico on April 21.

	Colebrook Financial Reports Seeing Increased Liquidity For Timeshare Developers April 17, 2012 Colebrook Financial Company principal, Bill Ryczek, recently reported seeing a rebound in the financial markets for the timeshare industry.

	RCI and The Registry Collection Co-host Masterclass on Alternative Developer Finance Models at AHIC April 17, 2012 RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, and The Registry Collection® programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme, are returning as co-hosts of a topical Masterclass at this year’s Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC).

	AirTran Airways Officially Launches Its First International Flight From Denver With New Service to Cancun April 16, 2012 Route Offers Customers a New Low Fare Option and U.S. Gateway for Customers Traveling to Mexico.

	Starwood’s Luxury Brands Celebrate Speed and Sport, Announcing a Global Partnership with Bentley Motors April 16, 2012 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces a global partnership between Bentley Motors and the St. Regis and The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts.

	Inspirato Named One of the Best Places to Work in Colorado April 16, 2012 Leading Luxury Travel Club Receives Additional Award for “New Ideas”.

	The Caribbean’s Oldest Luxury Hotel, The Crane Residential Resort Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary with 365 Days of Festivities April 13, 2012 The Hotel and Fractional Ownership Resort Marks This Milestone and the Completion of a Multi-Million Dollar Restoration.

	Construction To Begin On New Las Vegas Timeshare Tower April 12, 2012 The concrete foundation is scheduled to be poured on April 25 for Grandview Resort’s new 20-story tower.

	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.

	Florida Timeshare Homeowner Association (HOA) Benchmark Study Being Presented April 12, 2012 Findings from the Averett Warmus Durkee Osburn Henning, CPAs, study on Florida timeshare HOA financial performance to be presented during April 22-24 conference in Orlando.

	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.

	Interval International And Marriott Vacation Club Partner To Host Shared Ownership Investment Conferences In The Middle East April 12, 2012 These events offered an industry overview to attendees considering entry into the business or conversion of an existing asset.

	Inspirato Partners with the Lance Armstrong Foundation to Help People Affected by Cancer April 11, 2012 Through this program, donors who contribute $2,000 to support the Foundation through the Inspired Giving website gain select access to Inspirato’s club-managed portfolio of vacation residences.

	Orange Lake Resorts Expands To Two Gulf Of Mexico Beachfront Destinations April 11, 2012 Resorts in Florida and Texas to join the Holiday Inn Club Vacations brand.