South Africa News

	Timeshare and Fractional Networking Expo GNEX 2012 Announces New Exhibitor August 30, 2011 Perspective Magazine, the shared ownership industry’s leading independent multi-media information provider, announces that Business Intelligence and online analytics software company TrackResults Software will be an exhibitor during the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012.

	RCI Brings Weeks PlatinumSM Membership To Europe August 11, 2011 The world’s largest vacation exchange company rolls out its expanded premium tier of membership in Europe after successful U.S. launch

	Diamond Resorts International® Engages In Green Initiatives Globally By Utilizing Sustainable Gardens At Resorts July 29, 2011 Diamond Resorts International® promotes eco-awareness as resorts worldwide produce sustainable gardens

	Vacation Ownership Development Pioneer To Speak At Timeshare and Fractional Networking Expo GNEX 2012 July 19, 2011 John Spence, Chairman, Karma Royal Group, will address delegates during Perspective Magazine’s shared ownership industry networking event.

Interval International Restructures Its EMEAA Resort Sales And Service Group For Continued Growth And Success July 11, 2011 Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), is reorganizing its Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia (EMEAA) sales operations to capitalize on its success in these shared ownership markets.

	Perspective Magazine Hires Kerry McCormack as Client Relationship Manager July 7, 2011 The timeshare and fractional industry’s leading independent multi-media information provider is expanding its sales and account management department due to new product development.

The Palms Located In Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica, Partners With 3RD HOME To Create A New Benefit For Private Residence Club Owners July 6, 2011 The Palms Private Residence Club has just signed a sponsorship agreement with the international second home exchange firm, 3RD HOME. This partnership will enable The Palms owners to exchange their properties with other second homeowners throughout the world from Costa Rica, Palm Beach, St. Barts to Paris and Thailand.

	Steve Luba Promoted To Chief Operating Officer For Perspective Magazine North America July 6, 2011 Timeshare and fractional ownership information provider Perspective Magazine announces that Steve Luba has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer for the company’s North America operation.

	Perspective Media To Be The Exclusive Provider Of Resort Television To The Timeshare and Fractional Industry July 5, 2011 The leading independent multi-media information provider for the timeshare and fractional industry will have exclusive global resale rights to provide Resort Television services to vacation ownership resorts.

	The Palace Resort And Spa Receives Best Refurbishment Award July 1, 2011 The Palace Resort and Spa received the Best Refurbishment Award by VOASA “the vacation industry watchdog” in a ceremony held in June. Situated in a prime location along Durban’s beachfront, the resort is midway through its 5-year R20 million refurbishment programme.

Timeshare and Fractional Networking Expo GNEX 2012 Announces First Major Sponsor June 20, 2011 Perspective Magazine, the leading independent multi-media information provider for the timeshare and fractional industry, announces that Dial An Exchange (DAE) have confirmed their participation in the Second Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012 and have increased their involvement in this second year to become a Gold Sponsor.

	Have App, Will Travel: Interval International Unveils Android Vacation Planning App June 13, 2011 Android joins the iPhone, iPad, and BlackBerry platforms that give members complimentary mobile access to information on hundreds of Interval-affiliated resorts.

	RCI Sponsors Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa Conference June 10, 2011 World’s largest vacation exchange company reaffirms its commitment to the region where it has been operating for almost 30 years.

	Wyndham Vacation Ownership Honored as Best Management Company at GNEX 2011 June 10, 2011 The GNEX 2011 Best Management Company Award was given in recognition of the comprehensive management services the company provides which span the entire resort lifecycle.

	Perspective Magazine Announces Dates for GNEX 2012 Timeshare and Fractional Industry Expo June 9, 2011 Perspective Magazine announces that the second annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012, will be held from January 31st to February 2nd, 2012, at the elegant Ritz Carlton Cancun in Cancun, Mexico.

	Revenue Programs Discussed in Detail at GNEX 2011 Timeshare And Fractional Expo June 8, 2011 Programs ranging from effective rentals to lifestyle incentive products took center stage at Perspective Magazine’s Global Networking Expo.

	Interval International Honored With Best Developer Partner Award At GNEX 2011 June 6, 2011 Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), received the Perspective Magazine “Best Developer Partner” award at the Global Networking Expo (GNEX) 2011 Gala Dinner.

	RCI Honored For Innovation At GNEX 2011 June 2, 2011 RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), received three best-in-class awards for excellence in the categories of innovation, technology and media at the inaugural Global Networking Expo (GNEX 2011) Awards Gala Dinner organized by Perspective magazine earlier this month.

	Interval International Strengthens Its Commitment In South Africa May 31, 2011 Opens Regional Sales Office in Cape Town.

Chairman Of Corporation For Travel Promotion Announces $200 Million U.S. Marketing Budget At International Pow Wow 2011 May 24, 2011 Chairman of the Board of the Corporation for Travel Promotion (CTP), Stephen J. Cloobeck, announced to more than 5,000 attendees at International Pow Wow 2011 in San Francisco that the U.S. marketing budget had reached a combined half billion dollars and that America was ready to compete for tourists with a global marketing strategy.

	CNBC Interviews Chairman Of Corporation For Travel Promotion On Marketing Initiatives For “Brand USA” May 24, 2011 Chairman of the Board of the Corporation for Travel Promotion (CTP), Stephen J. Cloobeck, discussed the importance of travel promotion, marketing strategies and plans for efficient and effective expenditure of CTP resources during a live interview with Jane Wells on CNBC.

Bintan Triathlon To Include a Shared Ownership Presence May 20, 2011 Triathletes from across Asia are expected to participate in the 7th Annual Bintan Triathlon this weekend in Bintan, Indonesia. Scheduled for 21-22 May on the island about a 55 minute ferry ride from Singapore, the event will also provide a fundraising platform for one of the vacation ownership industry’s leading charitable organizations, Christel House International.

	GNEX 2011 Timeshare And Fractional Expo Is A Resounding Success May 20, 2011 The inaugural Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2011, exceeded expectations as Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional expo gathered industry professionals from around the world for two days of networking and open discussion about the state of the vacation ownership industry.

	Diamond Resorts International Delivers Worldwide Training On The Meaning Of Yes May 19, 2011 Global hospitality and vacation ownership company commits to service excellence through branded hospitality experience.

	Dial An Exchange Wins Big At GNEX Conference May 18, 2011 Dial An Exchange (DAE), one of the world’s largest independent timeshare exchange organizations, was a major winner of three prestigious awards at the Global Networking Expo and Perspective Magazine Awards Gala, held recently at the Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, Bahamas and attended by industry leaders from five continents.

	Chaka’s Rock Chalets Voted Top Destination May 16, 2011 Chaka’s Rock Chalets voted Top Destination at the Sugar Rush, Ilembe Enterprise North Coast Big 5 Competition award ceremony held on 3 May 2011.

Interval International Sponsors VOASA Conference In Durban, South Africa May 16, 2011 As a platinum sponsor of this year’s Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa (VOASA) conference, Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), is committed to the advancement of shared holiday ownership in this region.

	South Coast Gem Wins Again May 16, 2011 La Cote d’Azur luxury Margate beach resort wins Top Self-catering Resort at the 2011 AA Travel Guides American Express Accommodation Awards at the annual Indaba in Durban.

	Absolute Development Corporation Selects Merlin Software For Vacation Ownership May 16, 2011 Absolute World Group, with offices in Thailand, Russia, Hong Kong and Europe, has announced today that it has chosen Merlin Software as its new software partner for its Vacation Ownership and Fractional Ownership projects.

	Graham Downes Architecture Designs Royal Beach Resort, Luxury Eco-Resort, Spa And Conference Center For Ghana, Africa May 12, 2011 Graham Downes Architecture, the highly respected Southern Californian design firm, announces completion of preliminary design for The Royal Beach Resort, a 25-acre seaside resort in the Eguafo District, on the Cape Coast Central Region of Ghana.

	C.A.R.E. Conference Receives Support From Perspective Magazine May 9, 2011 Perspective Magazine, the timeshare and fractional ownership industry’s most recognized global publication, announces the latest in its series of annual media sponsorships with its support of the Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers (C.A.R.E.) conference in May.

	Christel House International Chosen As Charity Of Choice For Timeshare And Fractional Expo GNEX 2011 May 5, 2011 Perspective Magazine, the global multi-media information provider for the timeshare and fractional industry, is pleased to announce that educational organization Christel House International will be the Charity of Choice for the First Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2011.

	Tourism Ambassador Programme Completes First Month In KZN May 4, 2011 First Resorts, one of the principal host establishments, with 21 learners located at 9 of their KZN resorts, are pleased to be associated with this initiative and support the National Department of Tourism in their drive to alleviate unemployment in the country.

	Fractional and Private Residence Club Veteran To Speak At GNEX 2011 May 3, 2011 Tom Goetschius, RRP, consultant, sales and training expert for over 60 fractional and private residence Club projects and an equal number of timeshare projects, in the Western Hemisphere and Europe, will address delegates during Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional ownership industry networking event.

	IVC Manages Integration of Enhanced Telecoms for Tortuga Beach Resort & Spa April 26, 2011 Leading systems integrator IVC Media, has today announced it has been selected to manage the integration of an enhanced telecom system for the luxury Tortuga Beach Resort & Spa in the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of West Africa.

	Emerging Markets Development Expert to Provide Insight During Timeshare and Fractional Industry Expo GNEX 2011 April 26, 2011 Peter Hutchinson, Group Chairman, Citadel Trustees, will discuss where the next new hotspots will be for the latest shared ownership properties during Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional industry networking event.

	Online Voting Ends This Week For Global Timeshare And Fractional Awards Program April 25, 2011 Online voting will end on April 29th for timeshare and fractional industry professionals looking to assist in deciding the winners for the inaugural Perspective Magazine Awards Program.

	The Exclusive Is Now Attainable With Zimbali Vacation Club April 21, 2011 In the latest innovation for leisure and lifestyle products offered at the prestigious resort, Global developers IFA Hotels & Resorts have launched Zimbali Vacation Club – the first ever 30-year vacation membership at Zimbali Coastal Resort!

	New Zealand Timeshare Conference Receives Support from Industry Information Leader Perspective Magazine April 21, 2011 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.

	TravelCom Awards IHG as Mobile Marketer of the Year April 20, 2011 As the featured keynote speaker about “The State of Mobile” at the 2011 TravelCom Conference, Google was honored to present the inaugural award to IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group).

	Lloydshare Confirms Session Sponsorship for Global Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2011 April 19, 2011 The premier provider of Vacation Ownership linked Deferred Annuities will be a sponsor of the Speed Networking session during Perspective Magazine’s industry networking and awards event.

	Bahamas Minister of Tourism to Give Welcome Address at Timeshare and Fractional Networking Expo GNEX 2011 April 18, 2011 Senator, the Hon. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Minister of Tourism and Aviation for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, will open Perspective Magazine’s vacation ownership industry event.

	Distinctive Logo Sets The Stage For New Global Timeshare And Fractional Industry Awards April 13, 2011 Perspective Magazine and Brand Tango work together to create a new brand for the inaugural Perspective Magazine Awards, to be held in conjunction with GNEX 2011.

	RCI Supports Industry By Sponsoring Key Events April 13, 2011 RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, has reaffirmed its commitment to the vacation shared-ownership industry by announcing its support for two key industry events.

	Best Practices for High VPG Rental Programs Highlighted at Timeshare and Fractional Networking Expo GNEX 2011 April 12, 2011 Steve Reich, Senior Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for LeisureLink, will provide expert analysis during Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional ownership industry networking event.

	Survey Results to be Revealed During Timeshare and Fractional Networking Expo GNEX 2011 April 11, 2011 Ron Kurtz, president of the American Affluence Research Center, will be providing details of his Spring Survey of Affluent Americans during the timeshare and fractional industry event.

	Timeshare Exchange Expert to Provide Global Assessment at Shared Ownership Expo GNEX 2011 April 7, 2011 Francis Taylor, CEO of Dial An Exchange, will examine the current state of the exchange business during Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional ownership industry networking event.

	South Africa Resorts Benefit from Onsite Spa Facilities April 6, 2011 First Resorts is one of the largest resort management companies in South Africa and, following global travel trends in the hospitality industry, have partnered with Cellu-Beauty, one of the largest chains of luxury spas in the country.

Global Timeshare and Fractional Awards Program Receives Exceptional Response From The Vacation Ownership Industry April 5, 2011 Online voting will be conducted through the Perspective Magazine website at http://perspectivemagazine.com/awards, with voters asked to go to the website and follow the links for instructions on how to place your vote for your favorite individual or company. Voting will conclude at the end of April, when the votes will be added to the decisions of a select panel of industry experts in a process to decide the award winners.

	Cancún Development Pioneer To Speak At Timeshare and Fractional Networking Expo GNEX 2011 April 1, 2011 Orlando Arroyo, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Sunset World Resorts, will address delegates during Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional ownership industry networking event.