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Marriott Vacations Worldwide Owner Services Recognized for Excellence in Customer Service

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Owner Services Recognized for Excellence in Customer Service

Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s (NYSE: VAC) Owner Services was recently recognized with the inaugural American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Circle of Excellence “ACE” Award for Excellence in Customer Service at the annual ARDA Awards Gala.

May 16, 2012 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott Vacations Worldwide Celebrates 15 Years of Caring for Central Florida Children

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Celebrates 15 Years of Caring for Central Florida Children

On Friday, April 20, Marriott Vacations Worldwide hosted its 15th Annual Caring Classic corporate charity golf tournament, raising a net donation of nearly $180,000 for Greater Orlando Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

May 11, 2012 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott Vacations Worldwide Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, the leading global pure-play vacation ownership company, reported first quarter 2012 financial results and reaffirmed the company’s full-year outlook for 2012.

May 3, 2012 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott Rewards Wins “Best Program of the Year, Americas” For The Fifth Year In A Row at the Freddie Awards

Marriott Rewards Wins “Best Program of the Year, Americas” For The Fifth Year In A Row at the Freddie Awards

Marriott Rewards took top honors, winning Program of the year (hotel) in the Americas, along with four other awards at the Freddie Awards, the loyalty industry’s most prestigious awards.

April 27, 2012 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Interval International And Marriott Vacation Club Partner To Host Shared Ownership Investment Conferences In The Middle East

Interval International And Marriott Vacation Club Partner To Host Shared Ownership Investment Conferences In The Middle East

These events offered an industry overview to attendees considering entry into the business or conversion of an existing asset.

April 12, 2012 in EU, Europe & Middle East Featured News, Europe & Middle East News, Featured News, Interval International Press Releases, Marriott Vacation Club, News, Toolbar News, Westgate Resorts by Steve Luba


Marriott Vacations Worldwide Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Results

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Results

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation today reported full year and fourth quarter 2011 financial results and the company’s outlook for 2012.

March 15, 2012 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott Vacation Club Takes Home the Gold at the 2012 Stevie Awards

Marriott Vacation Club Takes Home the Gold at the 2012 Stevie Awards

Marriott Vacation Club was recently honored with several prestigious Stevie Awards including a Gold Stevie in recognition of its outstanding sales and customer service teams at the sixth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

March 13, 2012 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott’s Oceana Palms Celebrates Major Development Milestone

Marriott’s Oceana Palms Celebrates Major Development Milestone

Marriott Vacation Club’s second resort in The Palm Beaches is anticipating more villas for additional guests with spectacular ocean views by early 2013.

March 5, 2012 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott’s Kauai Lagoons Offers Slice of Paradise to More Guests

Marriott’s Kauai Lagoons Offers Slice of Paradise to More Guests

Marriott’s Kauai Lagoons – Kalanipu’u recently completed construction of the final two Kalanipu’u buildings bringing an additional 52 luxuriously appointed villas to the resort for a combined offering of 70 villas spread across three buildings.

February 27, 2012 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


The Asia Timeshare Dragon

The Asia Timeshare Dragon

“Dragons are enthusiastic to the point of being impetuous. Irritable and stubborn, the Dragon is a real big mouth and his words often out run his thoughts, and his heart runs away with his head.

February 24, 2012 in AP, Asia Pacific Articles, Featured Articles by Susan Knox


Marriott Vacation Club Owners Featured as February ARDA “Timeshare Fans of the Month”

Marriott Vacation Club Owners Featured as February ARDA “Timeshare Fans of the Month”

Family of Four Shares Their Vacation Experiences.

February 7, 2012 in ARDA, Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott Vacations Worldwide Named One of Utah’s ‘Best Places to Work’

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Named One of Utah’s ‘Best Places to Work’

Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s Owner Services department was recently named one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ by the Utah Department of Workforce Services’ Work/Life Awards for the fourth year in a row.

February 6, 2012 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott International president/COO Arne Sorenson Discusses Timeshare Spin-Off

Marriott International president/COO Arne Sorenson Discusses Timeshare Spin-Off

Arne Sorenson, Marriott International president/COO, discussed the details behind Marriott International’s spin-off of its timeshare business.

November 22, 2011 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott International Completes Spin-Off of Vacation Ownership Business

Marriott International Completes Spin-Off of Vacation Ownership Business

To complete the spin-off, equity shares of the new company, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC), are being distributed tax-free to Marriott International shareholders.

November 21, 2011 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott International Board Approves Spin-Off of Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation

Marriott International Board Approves Spin-Off of Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation

The spin-off will be completed through a pro rata dividend of Marriott Vacations Worldwide common stock on Monday, November 21, 2011 to Marriott International shareholders of record as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, November 10, 2011

October 26, 2011 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott International Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results

Marriott International Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results

Third quarter 2011 adjusted net income totaled $104 million, a 25 percent increase compared to third quarter 2010 net income.

October 5, 2011 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation Reaches Milestone and Selects Board of Directors

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation Reaches Milestone and Selects Board of Directors

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation expects to become a publicly traded company separate from Marriott International, Inc. by year-end 2011, becoming the world’s largest pure-play timeshare company.

September 15, 2011 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott Vacation Club International Cares for Local Kids

Marriott Vacation Club International Cares for Local Kids

Marriott Vacation Club International last week presented a record-breaking donation of $170,000 to Greater Orlando Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

August 1, 2011 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott Takes Regulatory Step Towards Vacation Club Spin Off

Marriott Takes Regulatory Step Towards Vacation Club Spin Off

Marriott International has taken the next step towards its planned spin-off of its timeshare unit.

June 29, 2011 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Women In The Industry (WIN) Florida Regional Conference

Women In The Industry (WIN) Florida Regional Conference

It was an awkward moment. One that I had a feeling would be on the horizon when I accepted the assignment to cover the Women In The Industry (WIN) Florida Regional Conference this past January for Perspective Magazine.

May 21, 2011 in Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles, Women in the Industry (WIN) by Susan Knox


Total Tahoe

Total Tahoe

Lake Tahoe and its environs have long been a premier vacation destination, and the area is no stranger to all forms of shared ownership: timesharing, fractional interests and destination and private residence clubs. But Tahoe has seen both triumphs and defeats.

May 20, 2011 in Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles by Susan Knox


Marriott’s Grand Chateau Keeps Getting Greener

Marriott’s Grand Chateau Keeps Getting Greener

Marriott’s Grand Chateau, located at the center of the high-energy Las Vegas Strip, has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) prestigious ENERGY STAR rating.

May 4, 2011 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott International Reports First Quarter 2011 Results

Marriott International Reports First Quarter 2011 Results

First quarter 2011 net income totaled $101 million, a 22 percent increase compared to first quarter 2010 net income.

April 22, 2011 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott Vacation Club Honored For Outstanding Customer Service and Sales Teams

Marriott Vacation Club Honored For Outstanding Customer Service and Sales Teams

Marriott Vacation Club was recently presented with two prestigious Stevie Awards in recognition of its outstanding sales and customer service teams at the fifth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

March 21, 2011 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott Vacation Club Appoints New General Manager for Two Hilton Head Island Resorts

Marriott Vacation Club Appoints New General Manager for Two Hilton Head Island Resorts

Marriott Vacation Club, the premier timeshare brand of Marriott International, has appointed Mark Harney to general manager of Marriott’s Harbour Point and Marriott’s Sunset Pointe in Shelter Cove on Hilton Head Island, S.C.

March 7, 2011 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott International Announces Plan to Spin Off Timeshare Business and Reports Fourth Quarter 2010 Results

Marriott International Announces Plan to Spin Off Timeshare Business and Reports Fourth Quarter 2010 Results

Marriott International expects to spin off its timeshare operations and development business as a new independent company through a special tax-free dividend to Marriott International shareholders in late 2011.

February 15, 2011 in Global News, Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


New Chief Human Resources Officer Announced for Marriott Vacation Club International

New Chief Human Resources Officer Announced for Marriott Vacation Club International

Marriott Vacation Club International, the vacation ownership division of Marriott International, has appointed Michael E. Yonker to chief human resources officer.

January 26, 2011 in Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


New General Manager Appointed at Marriott’s SurfWatch on Hilton Head Island

New General Manager Appointed at Marriott’s SurfWatch on Hilton Head Island

Marriott Vacation Club, the premier timeshare brand of Marriott International, has appointed Donald “Case” Spencer to general manager of Marriott’s SurfWatch on Hilton Head Island, S.C.

January 14, 2011 in NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott Vacation Club Offers New Program to Latin Owners

Marriott Vacation Club Offers New Program to Latin Owners

Marriott Vacation Club announced today the introduction of the points-based Marriott Vacation Club Destinations program to its Owners and customers in Mexico, Central and South America.

January 3, 2011 in NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Lantern Asset Management Expands Senior Management Team

Lantern Asset Management Expands Senior Management Team

Lantern Asset Management is a firm that oversees and acquires financial and operating assets related to timeshare resorts and commercial real estate.

December 7, 2010 in NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Marriott Vacation Club is Leaving a “Green” Legacy

Marriott Vacation Club is Leaving a “Green” Legacy

Marriott’s signature timeshare brand expects to have all 43 resorts in the region participating in the program by next year.

November 1, 2010 in News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Diamond Resorts International Announces Frank T. Goeckel as Senior Vice President, Business Development and HOA Management

Diamond Resorts International Announces Frank T. Goeckel as Senior Vice President, Business Development and HOA Management

Mr. Goeckel has over 25 years of vacation ownership, hotel and customer relationship management experience.

October 12, 2010 in Diamond Resorts International, Global News, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic

As Central Florida’s existing theme parks add new attractions and a newcomer plans to enter the market, the resort corridor and its sharedownership resorts are poised for a tourism boom

August 13, 2010 in Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles, SA, South Africa Articles by Susan Knox


Uptown Orlando – A New Trend for Timeshare?

Uptown Orlando – A New Trend for Timeshare?

The opening of Marriott’s Lakeshore Reserve at Grande Lakes is part of a trend toward the upscale in Orlando, which previously had not been known for luxury accommodations. The new Marriott Vacation Club offerings are part of the larger Grande Lakes Orlando, a development of 500+ acres containing The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott
Orlando hotels.

July 6, 2010 in Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles by


Marriott Vacation Club Introduces New Vacation Ownership Program

Marriott Vacation Club Introduces New Vacation Ownership Program

Marriott Vacation Club, the premier timeshare brand of Marriott International, (NYSE: MAR), announced today the launch of the points-based Marriott Vacation Club Destinations program in North America and the Caribbean. Building on 25 successful years of innovation, evolution and industry leadership, the Marriott Vacation Club Destinations program offers greater flexibility, further personalization and more experience opportunities for Owners.

June 22, 2010 in News by


Marriott’s Lakeshore Reserve Celebrates Grand Opening At Grande Lakes Orlando

Marriott’s Lakeshore Reserve Celebrates Grand Opening At Grande Lakes Orlando

Marriott Vacation Club, the premier timeshare brand of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR – News), proudly announces the opening of Marriott’s Lakeshore Reserve at Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla. Located on the pristine grounds of Grande Lakes Orlando, at 11248 Lakeshore Reserve Drive, the resort is the first-ever Marriott Vacation Club property to be co-located with a JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton. The resort will officially welcome its first Owners and guests on Friday, June 4.

June 2, 2010 in News by


Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas Celebrates Development Completion

Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas Celebrates Development Completion

Marriott Vacation Club, the premier timeshare brand of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), announced the final phase opening of Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The new phase reveals 75 additional two-bedroom, two-bathroom villas and brings the popular vacation ownership resort to completion. Adding onto the resort’s existing 286 two-bedroom villas, the new villas bring the resort to a total of 361 occupiable villas, each with approximately 1,100 square feet of living space.

May 7, 2010 in News by


Marriott Vacation Club Celebrates 50th Resort Opening

Marriott Vacation Club Celebrates 50th Resort Opening

Marriott Vacation Club, the premier timeshare brand of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), is proud to announce the opening of its 50th resort Marriott’s Oceana Palms – The Palm Beaches. Located at 3200 North Ocean Drive, on Singer Island in Riviera Beach, Fla., the resort will officially welcome Owners and guests on Friday, January 15, 2010.

January 14, 2010 in Company, NA, News, North America News by Susan Knox