Articles Tagged With "Caribbean"


Freedom Bay Reports Sales Success

Freedom Bay Reports Sales Success

Freedom Resorts is delighted to announce the successful sales of over 500 fractions meaning that over 50% of its first release has now been sold at its flagship development at Freedom Bay, St Lucia

May 21, 2012 in NA, News, North America News by Susan Knox


Smugglers Cove Resort & Spa Of St. Lucia Joins RCI Network Of Affiliated Resorts

Smugglers Cove Resort & Spa Of St. Lucia Joins RCI Network Of Affiliated Resorts

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, announced today that it has added Smugglers Cove Resort & Spa of St. Lucia to its global network of affiliated resorts.

May 9, 2012 in LA, Latin America News, News, RCI, RCI Press Releases by Susan Knox


Club Melia Captures ARDA Awards For Administrative Manager And Resort Department Manager, Plus Five Other Industry Nominations

Club Melia Captures ARDA Awards For Administrative Manager And Resort Department Manager, Plus Five Other Industry Nominations

Club Meliá by Meliá Hotels International, a leading international vacation membership club with locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Europe, received a total of seven award nominations at the 2012 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Annual Convention and Awards Reception in Las Vegas.

May 9, 2012 in EU, Europe & Middle East Featured News, Europe & Middle East News, Featured News, LA, Latin America Featured News, Latin America News, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News by Susan Knox


Baha Mar – Building Paradise on a Mega-Scale

Baha Mar – Building Paradise on a Mega-Scale

The landmark Bahamas project is staying on track to open — and make an even bigger impact on the Bahamian economy than it already has.

April 29, 2012 in Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles by Susan Knox


Exploring Investment Opportunities in Latin America

Exploring Investment Opportunities in Latin America

While some other markets, such as the United States and much of Western Europe, have relatively levelled off as far as new development is concerned, Latin America and the Caribbean have seen strong growth in recent years, and are poised for even more.

April 26, 2012 in Featured Articles, LA, Latin America Articles by Susan Knox


The Registry Collection Welcomes the Baha Mar Residence Club

The Registry Collection Welcomes the Baha Mar Residence Club

Baha Mar, the Western Hemisphere’s largest resort project in development, will feature four world-class hotels, 300 luxury residences, the Caribbean’s largest casino, three spas and a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

April 5, 2012 in Featured News, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, The Registry Collection, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Leading Businessman Takes The Helm At The Hideaways Club

Leading Businessman Takes The Helm At The Hideaways Club

International property investment company The Hideaways Club announced this week the appointment of Iain Johnston to the role of CEO.

March 14, 2012 in Company, EU, Europe & Middle East Featured News, Europe & Middle East News, Featured News, News, The Hideaways Club by Susan Knox


Program Announced For 16th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) In Puerto Rico

Program Announced For 16th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) In Puerto Rico

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.

March 8, 2012 in Featured News, LA, Latin America Featured News, Latin America News, News by Susan Knox


A Winning Start To 2012 For The Hideaways Club

A Winning Start To 2012 For The Hideaways Club

International property investment company The Hideaways Club got off with a flying start to the year when this week the company, for the second year running, was awarded ‘Best Destination Club of The Year 2011′ at the Fractional Life Summit.

February 29, 2012 in EU, Europe & Middle East News, News by Susan Knox


THE CARIBBEAN: Navigating the New World

THE CARIBBEAN: Navigating the New World

In the current economic climate, the timeshare industry now faces rich opportunities as well as challenges for growth within the Caribbean.

February 29, 2012 in Featured Articles, LA, Latin America Articles, NA, North America Articles by Susan Knox


Canadian Consumers Converge on Cancún – And the Rest of Mexico

Canadian Consumers Converge on Cancún – And the Rest of Mexico

For anyone currently involved in the US, Mexican, Caribbean resort and recreational real estate market, it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to you to hear that Canadians are currently travelling, spending and purchasing real estate products in record numbers.

February 23, 2012 in CRDA, Featured Articles, LA, Latin America Articles by Susan Knox


Cayman Islands Timeshare Developer Morritt Properties Plans $58 Million Expansion

Cayman Islands Timeshare Developer Morritt Properties Plans $58 Million Expansion

With construction scheduled to begin no later than June, Morritt Properties plans to invest some $58 million during the next five to 10 years in order to expand its East End resort development on Grand Cayman island.

January 11, 2012 in NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Aruba Renovations at Divi Resorts Ready for 2012

Aruba Renovations at Divi Resorts Ready for 2012

With vacation stays as well as full and fractional ownership, Divi Resorts CEO says his company is poised for an exceptional year.

January 10, 2012 in Divi Resorts, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Perspective Magazine Expands With Exclusive Latin America Edition Beginning In January 2012

Perspective Magazine Expands With Exclusive Latin America Edition Beginning In January 2012

Perspective Magazine will introduce the fifth edition of its global trade publication, Perspective Magazine Latin America, during the Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012 – A Global Meeting of Minds, in Cancun, Mexico in January.

November 23, 2011 in Company, EU, Europe & Middle East Articles, Featured Articles, GNEX Conference, NA, North America Articles, Perspective Magazine by Susan Knox


C.A.R.E. Gives Back to Vacation Communities

C.A.R.E. Gives Back to Vacation Communities

C.A.R.E. (Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers), the vacation industry’s premier trade association began exploring in 2010 how the association could give back to the vacation communities that provide its members and their clients with outstanding vacation opportunities.

November 10, 2011 in C.A.R.E., Company, NA, News, North America News by Susan Knox


Bellacicco Promoted to Vice President, Resort Operations

Bellacicco Promoted to Vice President, Resort Operations

Cheryl Bellacicco has been promoted to vice president, resort operations at Island One Resorts Hospitality Group (IORHG). She will continue her leadership role with her oversight management of the delivery of superior resort hospitality.

October 31, 2011 in NA, News, North America News by Susan Knox


Perspective Magazine Expands With Exclusive Latin America Edition Beginning In January 2012

Perspective Magazine Expands With Exclusive Latin America Edition Beginning In January 2012

Latin America has become one of the fastest-growing regions in the world for the shared ownership industry. To celebrate this growth, Perspective Magazine will introduce the fifth edition of its global trade publication, Perspective Magazine Latin America, during the Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2012 – A Global Meeting of Minds, in Cancun, Mexico in January.

October 31, 2011 in Company, Featured Articles, GNEX Conference, NA, North America Articles, Perspective Magazine by Susan Knox


Interval International Welcomes Jungle Bay Resort and Spa To Its Quality Exchange Network

Interval International Welcomes Jungle Bay Resort and Spa To Its Quality Exchange Network

The resort’s 35 treehouse-style cabins are tucked away on a hillside on 55 acres near Morne Trois Pitons National Park, one of the 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Caribbean.

September 29, 2011 in Featured News, Interval International Press Releases, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, Toolbar News, Westgate Resorts by Steve Luba


The Registry Collection Program Welcomes Freedom Bay St. Lucia, Its First Affiliate On The Island

The Registry Collection Program Welcomes Freedom Bay St. Lucia, Its First Affiliate On The Island

Freedom Bay Luxury Hotel, Spa Resort and Private Residences, which will open in 2013, will be located on the southwest coast of St. Lucia, offering visitors the best of what the island has to offer, including mountainous terrain, rainforests, coral reefs and sunny beaches.

September 23, 2011 in NA, News, North America News, The Registry Collection, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


The Registry Collection Welcomes 14 New Affiliates To Its Luxury Exchange Network

The Registry Collection Welcomes 14 New Affiliates To Its Luxury Exchange Network

Latest additions to the world’s largest luxury exchange program include 10 new affiliated resorts in North America and the Caribbean.

September 21, 2011 in NA, News, North America News, The Registry Collection, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


AMResorts Launches Unlimited Vacation Club

AMResorts Launches Unlimited Vacation Club

Founded in 2001, AMResorts is one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in the Caribbean and Mexico with 26 luxury resorts in the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Jamaica.

August 2, 2011 in Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles by Susan Knox


GNEX 2011 Establishes New Global Conference Format

GNEX 2011 Establishes New Global Conference Format

The Networking-Rich Meeting of the Shared-Ownership Industry’s Key Players Fills an Important Niche; Participants Laud Content, Format and Venue

July 26, 2011 in AP, Asia Pacific Articles, Company, EU, Europe & Middle East Articles, Featured Articles, GNEX Conference, NA, North America Articles, Perspective Magazine, SA, South Africa Articles by Susan Knox


Chambers USA Recognizes Baker Hostetler As A Top Hospitality Law Firm

Chambers USA Recognizes Baker Hostetler As A Top Hospitality Law Firm

The firm is one of only three firms recognized for excellent client service and keen commercial awareness by the organization.

July 21, 2011 in NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Steve Luba Promoted To Chief Operating Officer For Perspective Magazine North America

Steve Luba Promoted To Chief Operating Officer For Perspective Magazine North America

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.

July 6, 2011 in AP, Asia Pacific Featured News, Asia Pacific News, Company, EU, Europe & Middle East Featured News, Europe & Middle East News, Featured News, Global News, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, Perspective Magazine, SA, South Africa Featured News, South Africa News by Susan Knox


Interval International And Participating Resorts Support CTO Foundation With $15,000 Donation

Interval International And Participating Resorts Support CTO Foundation With $15,000 Donation

Interval International and participating member resorts made a $15,000 contribution to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Foundation during the recent Caribbean Week in New York City.

June 16, 2011 in Featured News, Interval International Press Releases, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, Toolbar News, Westgate Resorts by Steve Luba


The Registry Collection Program Welcomes Its First Resort In Jamaica

The Registry Collection Program Welcomes Its First Resort In Jamaica

World’s largest luxury exchange program adds Residences at The Palmyra, Montego Bay to its global portfolio of properties.

June 1, 2011 in NA, News, North America News, RCI, RCI Press Releases, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Barbados Minister Of Tourism Confirmed To Speak At Next Week’s Shared Ownership Investment Conference

Barbados Minister Of Tourism Confirmed To Speak At Next Week’s Shared Ownership Investment Conference

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services, is pleased to announce that The Honourable Richard L. Sealy, Barbados Minister of Tourism, will be a featured speaker at the Shared Ownership Investment Conference on June 1. The educational forum for developers, hoteliers, and lenders interested in various shared ownership business models will be held [...]

May 25, 2011 in Interval International Press Releases, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News, Westgate Resorts by Steve Luba


Wyndham Worldwide Named Among Best Places to Work in New Jersey

Wyndham Worldwide Named Among Best Places to Work in New Jersey

Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) has been named among the Best Places to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ magazine. Parsippany-based Wyndham Worldwide is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, encompassing hotels, vacation exchange and rental, and vacation ownership in its global portfolio. The Best Places to Work in New Jersey program identifies, recognizes, and honors the top places of employment that benefit the state’s economy, its workforce and businesses.

May 24, 2011 in Company, NA, News, North America News, Wyndham Worldwide by Susan Knox


Diamond Resorts International Delivers Worldwide Training On The Meaning Of Yes

Diamond Resorts International Delivers Worldwide Training On The Meaning Of Yes

Global hospitality and vacation ownership company commits to service excellence through branded hospitality experience.

May 19, 2011 in AP, Asia Pacific News, Diamond Resorts International, EU, Europe & Middle East News, NA, News, North America News, SA, South Africa News by Susan Knox


Interval International And Participating Resorts Present CHTA Education Foundation With Largest Donation To Date

Interval International And Participating Resorts Present CHTA Education Foundation With Largest Donation To Date

Interval International and its participating Caribbean member resorts set another record by donating $50,000, the single largest contribution to date to the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Education Foundation.

May 13, 2011 in Featured News, Interval International Press Releases, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, Toolbar News, Westgate Resorts by Steve Luba


Interval International Sponsors 15th Annual Caribbean Hotel And Tourism Investment Conference

Interval International Sponsors 15th Annual Caribbean Hotel And Tourism Investment Conference

CHTIC brings together hoteliers, tourism officials, developers, and lenders to discuss and plan investment strategies for the region.

May 6, 2011 in Interval International Press Releases, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News, Westgate Resorts by Steve Luba


Online Voting Ends This Week For Global Timeshare And Fractional Awards Program

Online Voting Ends This Week For Global Timeshare And Fractional Awards Program

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.

April 25, 2011 in AP, Asia Pacific News, EU, Europe & Middle East News, NA, News, North America News, Perspective Magazine, SA, South Africa News by Susan Knox


Bluebeard’s Castle Hosts Grand Reopening

Bluebeard’s Castle Hosts Grand Reopening

Multi-Million Dollar Renovation Makes Timeshare Resort Stand Out as Premier Destination in St. Thomas.

April 19, 2011 in NA, News, North America News, SPM Resorts, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Bids Are Now Being Accepted For The Sale Of Sueño Del Mar Resort In Belize

Bids Are Now Being Accepted For The Sale Of Sueño Del Mar Resort In Belize

Sueño del Mar, a Residential Resort Community located on the Northern Caribbean coast of Ambergris Caye, Belize, is currently for sale and bids are being accepted to purchase the property.

March 30, 2011 in AP, Asia Pacific Featured News, Asia Pacific News, EU, Europe & Middle East Featured News, Europe & Middle East News, Featured News, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, SA, South Africa Featured News, South Africa News by Susan Knox


Addition Of Newest Palace Resorts Property ‘Rocks’ The RCI Exchange Network

Addition Of Newest Palace Resorts Property ‘Rocks’ The RCI Exchange Network

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, announced the affiliation of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic during the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2011 Convention and Exposition.

March 29, 2011 in Company, Featured News, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, RCI, RCI Press Releases, Wyndham Worldwide by Susan Knox


A List: Franz S. Hanning, President & CEO, Wyndham Vacation Ownership

A List: Franz S. Hanning, President & CEO, Wyndham Vacation Ownership

Franz S. Hanning is president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Vacation Ownership, which markets and sells vacation ownership interests and provides consumer financing to owners through its three primary consumer brands

March 28, 2011 in A-List Interviews, Company, Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles, Wyndham Vacation Ownership by Susan Knox


Ocean Terrace Condominiums selects FractionalExchange.com® for Exchange Needs

Ocean Terrace Condominiums selects FractionalExchange.com® for Exchange Needs

FractionalExchange.com® has announced that Ocean Terrace Condominiums has selected FractionalExchange.com for the vacation exchange requirements of its condos in Anguilla, British West Indies.

March 14, 2011 in FractionalExchange.com, News, North America News by Admin


Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa in Saint Lucia has retained ASPIRE Solutions Ltd

Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa in Saint Lucia has retained ASPIRE Solutions Ltd

Bay Gardens Resorts was founded in 1995 and consists of the award-winning Bay Gardens Hotel, Bay Gardens Inn and the collection’s newest addition, the spectacular four-star Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa.

March 8, 2011 in NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Royal Resorts Rallies Industry Support for Timeshare Holders of Simpson Bay Resort and Marina

Royal Resorts Rallies Industry Support for Timeshare Holders of Simpson Bay Resort and Marina

The Company Negotiates Timeshare Exchanges Through RCI, Interval International

March 4, 2011 in NA, News, North America News, Royal Resorts, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Unlimited Vacation Club By AMResorts Joins RCI

Unlimited Vacation Club By AMResorts Joins RCI

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced a new affiliation with AMResorts.

March 2, 2011 in Company, NA, News, North America News, RCI, RCI Press Releases, Wyndham Worldwide by Susan Knox


Interval International Sponsors Caribbean Marketplace Conference

Interval International Sponsors Caribbean Marketplace Conference

The gathering in Montego Bay, Jamaica, was organized by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and hosted by the Government of Jamaica, the Jamaica Hotel and Tourism Association, and the Jamaica Tourist Board.

January 21, 2011 in Featured News, Interval International Press Releases, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, Toolbar News, Westgate Resorts by Steve Luba


Vacation Lodging Trends Upwards in December

Vacation Lodging Trends Upwards in December

LeisureLink, Inc. released its Vacation Lodging Demand Index for December 2010, showing a turn-around from a soft fall season.

January 20, 2011 in LeisureLink, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Sol Melia Vacation Club Appoints Miguel Humpierres as Corporate Sales Trainer

Sol Melia Vacation Club Appoints Miguel Humpierres as Corporate Sales Trainer

Humpierres, with 20 years experience in timeshare sales training, previously served as podium presenter and trainer for Bluegreen Corporation.

January 18, 2011 in NA, News, North America News, Sol Meliá Vacation Club, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Diamond Resorts International® Contributes As A Signature Sponsor For 2011 ARDA Annual Convention And Exposition

Diamond Resorts International® Contributes As A Signature Sponsor For 2011 ARDA Annual Convention And Exposition

DIAMOND RESORTS INTERNATIONAL® (Diamond), a global leader in the hospitality and vacation ownership industry, joins worldwide industry leaders as a Signature Sponsor for the 2011 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Annual Convention & Exposition on March 27-31 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL.

January 12, 2011 in AP, Asia Pacific News, Company, Diamond Resorts International, EU, Europe & Middle East News, NA, News, North America News, SA, South Africa News by Susan Knox


Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa Receives Prestigious Industry Award From Interval International

Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa Receives Prestigious Industry Award From Interval International

Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa is a luxury oceanfront retreat on the northern coast of St. Lucia, an island paradise well known for its spectacular beaches, lush rainforests, and volcanic peaks.

December 8, 2010 in Featured News, Interval International Press Releases, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, Toolbar News, Westgate Resorts by Steve Luba


Tempus Acquisition LLC, An Affiliate Of Diamond Resorts International®, Enters Agreement To Acquire Substantial Assets Of Tempus Resorts

Tempus Acquisition LLC, An Affiliate Of Diamond Resorts International®, Enters Agreement To Acquire Substantial Assets Of Tempus Resorts

Tempus Acquisition LLC, an affiliate of Diamond Resorts International® (Diamond) a global leader in the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, has today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire a substantial portion of the assets of Tempus Resorts International, Ltd.

November 22, 2010 in AP, Asia Pacific News, Company, Diamond Resorts International, EU, Europe & Middle East News, NA, News, North America News, SA, South Africa News by Susan Knox


Tres chic, Tres Ríos

Tres chic, Tres Ríos

For anyone who thinks of Cancun and the Riviera Maya region of Mexico as all beaches and suntans, may I suggest a visit to luxurious Hacienda Tres Ríos?

November 19, 2010 in Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles by Susan Knox


Sol Melia Vacation Club Appoints Juan Barillas as Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Sol Melia Vacation Club Appoints Juan Barillas as Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Sol Meliá Vacation Club (SMVC), a leading international vacation membership club with locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Europe, announces the appointment of Juan Barillas as Vice President, Sales & Marketing. Barillas, with 15 years experience in vacation ownership sales and marketing, previously served on the executive board of Summer Bay Resorts as [...]

November 16, 2010 in NA, News, North America News, Sol Meliá Vacation Club, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Equity Estates Adds Two New Residences to Portfolio

Equity Estates Adds Two New Residences to Portfolio

Luxury Residence Fund™ continues to capitalize on down market by adding trophy properties in Snowmass and Anguilla.

November 15, 2010 in Equity Estates, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


St. Regis Celebrates the Legendary Brand’s 21st Hotel and Worldwide Expansion With Suite Luxury, Legacy Rates Offer

St. Regis Celebrates the Legendary Brand’s 21st Hotel and Worldwide Expansion With Suite Luxury, Legacy Rates Offer

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Doubles Global Footprint in Two Years and Celebrates Debut of 21st Hotel, The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico

October 29, 2010 in Company, NA, News, North America News, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide by Susan Knox