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Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto in Baja, Mexico Introduces Layaway Vacation Plan

Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto in Baja, Mexico Introduces Layaway Vacation Plan

Travelers can now reserve a villa at the resort, make payments interest-free over six to 12 months, and, when the vacation is fully paid for, enjoy their getaway experience knowing that when they return, they will not face a hefty bill for the experience.

February 6, 2012 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Honua Kai Resort and Spa Closes More Than $54 Million in Real Estate Sales in 2011

Honua Kai Resort and Spa Closes More Than $54 Million in Real Estate Sales in 2011

Maui Property Closes 59 Residences Last Year with 16 More Sales in Progress and Introduces Six Luxury Designed Residences

January 28, 2012 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Four Seasons Private Residences Denver Unveils New Pricing Structure for 2012

Four Seasons Private Residences Denver Unveils New Pricing Structure for 2012

Dramatically changed pricing creates an extraordinary opportunity to own at Denver’s most exclusive address.

January 18, 2012 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Hacienda Tres Rios Among Top 6 in the World in Environmental Conservation

Hacienda Tres Rios Among Top 6 in the World in Environmental Conservation

During their traditional Three Kings breakfast with the media, Sunset World Resorts & Vacation Experiences announced the acquisition of an important Green Globe award.

January 16, 2012 in Hacienda Tres Rios Spa & Nature Park, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


SPI Software Whitepaper Available on IT Systems for 2012 and beyond

SPI Software Whitepaper Available on IT Systems for 2012 and beyond

The paper, which can be accessed for free at spisoftware.com, addresses the IT needs of today’s vacation ownership company, with its multitude of challenges, and limited solutions.

January 12, 2012 in NA, News, News, SPI Software, 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, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


The Suites at Hershey Earns RCI Gold Crown Resort Property Designation

The Suites at Hershey Earns RCI Gold Crown Resort Property Designation

Bluegreen Resort honored for excellence in accommodations, hospitality and RCI subscribing member experience.

December 22, 2011 in Bluegreen, NA, News, News, RCI, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Club Mahindra adds 100+ rooms in Goa, Launches Club Mahindra Emerald Palms

Club Mahindra adds 100+ rooms in Goa, Launches Club Mahindra Emerald Palms

Club Mahindra now has the largest resort operations in South Goa taking its tally to 336 rooms with this acquisition.

December 22, 2011 in AP, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Auberge Resorts Appoints Mary O’Neil to Grow Portfolio of Luxury Resorts

Auberge Resorts Appoints Mary O’Neil to Grow Portfolio of Luxury Resorts

Investment and finance professional Mary O’Neil has joined Auberge Resorts as Senior Vice President of Business Development & Acquisitions.

December 20, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


FARROW Commercial Construction Completes Refurbishment of Model Condo Unit at Princeville’s Alii Kai Resort

FARROW Commercial Construction Completes Refurbishment of Model Condo Unit at Princeville’s Alii Kai Resort

FARROW Commercial Construction, a nationwide commercial construction company based in Santa Rosa, CA has completed refurbishment of a model condo unit at the Alii Kai Resort, located on the island of Kauai in Princeville.

December 14, 2011 in Farrow Commercial, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


AAA Projects 91.9 Million Americans Will Travel During Year-End Holidays, Up 1.4 Percent

AAA Projects 91.9 Million Americans Will Travel During Year-End Holidays, Up 1.4 Percent

Expected travel volume will be second highest in past ten years, representing nearly 30 percent of U.S. population.

December 14, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Essque Zalu Zanzibar Selects Preferred Residences As Its Membership And Exchange Programme

Essque Zalu Zanzibar Selects Preferred Residences As Its Membership And Exchange Programme

Preferred Residences Continues to Expand in Africa.

December 7, 2011 in Featured News, News, News, News Featured, Preferred Residences, SA, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Interval International Welcomes Golden Tulip Mangosteen Resort And Spa To Its Global Vacation Exchange Network

Interval International Welcomes Golden Tulip Mangosteen Resort And Spa To Its Global Vacation Exchange Network

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), has affiliated the Golden Tulip Mangosteen Resort and Spa on Phuket, Thailand’s popular holiday island.

November 3, 2011 in AP, Featured News, Interval International, News, News, News Featured, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Honua Kai Resort and Spa Exceeds $500 Million in Sales

Honua Kai Resort and Spa Exceeds $500 Million in Sales

Honua Kai Resort & Spa, the only new, whole ownership opportunity on Kaanapali Beach in more than 25 years, has recently exceeded $500 million in real estate sales.

October 24, 2011 in NA, News, 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, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Hacienda Tres Rios Receives Award For Excellence

Hacienda Tres Rios Receives Award For Excellence

Hacienda Tres Ríos Resort, Spa & Nature Park in the Riviera Maya received the Golden Apple Award.

October 3, 2011 in Featured News, Hacienda Tres Rios, Hacienda Tres Rios Spa & Nature Park, NA, News, News, News Featured, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Baha Mar Opens Hong Kong Office

Baha Mar Opens Hong Kong Office

The multi-billion dollar resort positions itself strategically to strengthen its Chinese partnerships.

September 27, 2011 in AP, NA, News, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Wyndham Vacation Ownership Expands Travel Options With Addition of 15th Timeshare Resort in Hawaii

Wyndham Vacation Ownership Expands Travel Options With Addition of 15th Timeshare Resort in Hawaii

World’s Largest Timeshare Developer Has Most Vacation Ownership Resorts in Hawaii.

September 22, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News, Wyndham Vacation Ownership by Steve Luba


Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort Set to Open in 2014

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort Set to Open in 2014

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Finalises USD 360 Million Development Deal in Orlando, Florida With Silverstein Properties and Dune Real Estate Partners.

September 14, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Wyndham Expands with Opening of Ramada Resort in Port Douglas

Wyndham Expands with Opening of Ramada Resort in Port Douglas

The mixed-use property is a result of a collaborative effort between Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific, Australia’s largest vacation ownership company, and Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,210 hotels.

August 24, 2011 in AP, Featured News, News, News, News Featured, Toolbar News, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Wyndham Worldwide by Steve Luba


Bluegreen BEAR Team Sets $20,000 Charity Fundraising Goal for Deliver the Dream Organization

Bluegreen BEAR Team Sets $20,000 Charity Fundraising Goal for Deliver the Dream Organization

Deliver the Dream (DTD) creates family retreat programs for families who are experiencing serious illness or crisis.

August 11, 2011 in Bluegreen, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


ResorTime.com Appoints Katie Stenzel — Director of Inventory and Revenue Management

ResorTime.com Appoints Katie Stenzel — Director of Inventory and Revenue Management

Ms Stenzel is a 20-year veteran of the hospitality industry. In her new position she will oversee the inventory distribution and revenue management at 11 Grand Pacific Resort Properties.

August 11, 2011 in NA, News, News, ResorTime.com, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Interval International Restructures Its EMEAA Resort Sales And Service Group For Continued Growth And Success

Interval International Restructures Its EMEAA Resort Sales And Service Group For Continued Growth And Success

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.

July 11, 2011 in AP, Company, EU, Featured News, Featured News, Featured News, Featured News, Interval International, NA, News, News, News, News, News, News Featured, SA by Susan Knox


Grand Pacific Resort Management Announces Promotions From Within

Grand Pacific Resort Management Announces Promotions From Within

Grand Pacific Resort Management, a privately owned timeshare and vacation ownership management company located in Carlsbad, CA has announced the promotions of two of its key management staff.

June 25, 2011 in Grand Pacific Resort Management, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


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, News, SPM Resorts, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square Has Best Sales Month in the Property’s History

Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square Has Best Sales Month in the Property’s History

200th Sale Milestone Reached in March 2011 as More Buyers Take Advantage of Opportunity to Own a Luxury Second Home at a Fraction of Whole-Home Price.

April 15, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Pacific Monarch Resorts’ Cabo Azul Resort in Los Cabos Deploys Resort-Branded Vacation Rental Website powered by Vacation Storebuilder

Pacific Monarch Resorts’ Cabo Azul Resort in Los Cabos Deploys Resort-Branded Vacation Rental Website powered by Vacation Storebuilder

Vacation Storebuilder (VSB), an advanced Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) e-commerce platform for the vacation rental and ownership industry, has announced the launch of a resort-branded website for Cabo Azul Resort in San Jose del Cabo, BCS, Mexico.

April 14, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Disney and Partners Break Ground on Shanghai Disney Resort

Disney and Partners Break Ground on Shanghai Disney Resort

First Disney theme park to be built in mainland China.

April 8, 2011 in AP, NA, News, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Getting Religion About Receivables

Getting Religion About Receivables

Study the financial statements of any interval vacation resort developer, and what is their largest asset? Their receivables. What principal factor determines the profitability of their sales? Receivables performance.

March 30, 2011 in Articles, Articles Featured, NA by Susan Knox


Collections Unlimited, Inc. Marks Silver Anniversary

Collections Unlimited, Inc. Marks Silver Anniversary

CUI’s two-and-a-half decades in business a testament to company’s success in recovery operations and knowledge of the timeshare industry

March 28, 2011 in Articles, Articles Featured, NA by Susan Knox


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, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Resort TV – An Effective New Outreach Channel

Resort TV – An Effective New Outreach Channel

Resort TV provides guests with an information portal where they can get everything they need to plan their day, their stay and perhaps even make the decision to buy that interval before heading down the sales office.

February 22, 2011 in Articles, Articles Featured, Company, EU, Owners Perspective Magazine, Perspective Magazine by Susan Knox


Tibisay Hotel Joins The RCI Network Of Affiliated Resorts

Tibisay Hotel Joins The RCI Network Of Affiliated Resorts

Tibisay Hotel, located in the city of Merida, Venezuela, is a highly desirable destination in the Venezuelan Andes.

February 15, 2011 in NA, News, News, RCI, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


ResortGems.com Announces Agreement with World Choice Travel

ResortGems.com Announces Agreement with World Choice Travel

Resort Vacation Marketplace now includes more than 27,000 Hotels and Resorts.

February 14, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News, Uncategorized by Steve Luba


Wyndham Vacation Ownership Adds Emerald Grande Resort to Florida Portfolio

Wyndham Vacation Ownership Adds Emerald Grande Resort to Florida Portfolio

Fee-for-Service Sales Agreement With Destin, Fla. Resort Is Company’s Second in 2011.

February 9, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News, Wyndham Vacation Ownership by Steve Luba


A List: Jim Lewis, President, Disney Vacation Development, Inc

A List: Jim Lewis, President, Disney Vacation Development, Inc

An exclusive interview with Jim Lewis, president of Disney Vacation Development, Inc. and chairman of the board for the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) on Disney Vacation Club’s upcoming Aulani resort, DVC’s ties to the new Disney Dream, and the state of the shared ownership industry.

February 8, 2011 in A-List Interviews, Articles, Articles Featured, Company, Disney Vacation Club, NA by Susan Knox


Resort Television Becomes the Latest Major Sponsor for Timeshare and Fractional Networking Expo GNEX 2011

Resort Television Becomes the Latest Major Sponsor for Timeshare and Fractional Networking Expo GNEX 2011

Resort Television, a global media organization that provides the very latest dynamic televised information and entertainment options available for resort guests today, has become the latest corporate sponsor of Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional industry networking and awards event.

February 7, 2011 in AP, Company, EU, Featured News, Featured News, Featured News, Featured News, NA, News, News, News, News, News, News Featured, Perspective Magazine, Resort Television, SA by Susan Knox


Yucatan Holidays Sponsors the Red Bull New York Preseason Tour in Mexico

Yucatan Holidays Sponsors the Red Bull New York Preseason Tour in Mexico

The travel agency, Yucatan Holidays, will sponsor the Red Bull New York preseason tour in Mexico from February 4th to the 15th. The tour will include the celebrated Gol Marketing Cup.

February 3, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News, Yucatan Holidays by Steve Luba


Winter Park Construction Completes $13 Million in Renovations

Winter Park Construction Completes $13 Million in Renovations

Winter Park Construction (WPC), one of the nation’s most respected general contractors, (www.wpc.com) has announced that the company completed over $7 million in timeshare resort renovations during the past year.

January 24, 2011 in Company, Featured News, NA, News, News, News Featured, Winter Park Construction by Susan Knox


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, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


MacEwan & Frank Launch MacEwan & Frank

MacEwan & Frank Launch MacEwan & Frank

Veteran resort sales and marketing executives Mac MacEwan and Ron Frank have partnered to launch MacEwan & Frank • Marketing & Sales. The new partnership aims to provide more efficient, more effective marketing and sales services to developers of timeshare, fractional ownership, whole ownership and mixed-use offerings.

January 19, 2011 in Featured News, NA, News, News, News Featured by Susan Knox


AWDOH Releases Timeshare Benchmarking Executive Summary

AWDOH Releases Timeshare Benchmarking Executive Summary

Orlando-based Averett Warmus Durkee Osburn Henning, CPAs (AWDOH)’s whitepaper reports on study of 100 Florida timeshare/vacation ownership resort homeowner associations over a seven-year period.

January 14, 2011 in NA, News, News by Susan Knox


Hyatt Announces Land Purchase for the Construction of Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Hyatt Announces Land Purchase for the Construction of Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Hotel Will Be Second Hyatt-branded Property in Brazil.

December 22, 2010 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Hilton Worldwide Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Tata Consultancy Services

Hilton Worldwide Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Tata Consultancy Services

TCS Partners With Hilton Worldwide to Accelerate and Enhance Company’s IT Strategy.

December 21, 2010 in Global News, Hilton Worldwide, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Hilton Hotels & Resorts Receives Top Brand Award In South Africa

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Receives Top Brand Award In South Africa

Sunday Times Recognizes Hilton As Region’s Top Business-To-Business Hotel Brand

November 3, 2010 in News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


The Case for Business Intelligence (BI) in the Vacation Ownership Industry

The Case for Business Intelligence (BI) in the Vacation Ownership Industry

Vacation ownership sales and marketing has remained largely unchanged for over 40 years. Mostly offline lead generation channels drive masses of consumers through a well-orchestrated multi-step sales funnel.

October 20, 2010 in Articles, Articles Featured, NA, Trooval by Susan Knox


Marriott Sustainability Report Tracks Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Marriott Sustainability Report Tracks Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Since 2007, Marriott International has reduced its energy consumption by 11 percent, reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 10.7 percent, and is on track to meet its aggressive goal of a 25 percent decrease in energy and water consumption per available room by 2017.  These results are among those reported to shareholders, customers, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), [...]

October 11, 2010 in Global News, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Bluegreen Corporation Appoints Paul Humphrey Vice President, Finance and Capital Markets

Bluegreen Corporation Appoints Paul Humphrey Vice President, Finance and Capital Markets

Bluegreen Corporation today announced the appointment of Paul Humphrey as Vice President, Finance and Capital Markets. Mr. Humphrey brings more than 17 years of experience to his role, including an extensive background in securitizations and performance analysis. Tony Puleo, Bluegreen’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, commented, “Paul’s appointment reflects Bluegreen’s commitment to strengthening [...]

September 29, 2010 in Global News, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Leading Hospitality Development/Management Firms Launch Meritage Hospitality Group

Leading Hospitality Development/Management Firms Launch Meritage Hospitality Group

Two highly respected powerhouse companies in hospitality development and management with a string of successful and prestigious high-end properties have formed a joint venture to take advantage of unusually attractive buying opportunities in today’s hospitality industry.

September 29, 2010 in Global News, NA, News, News by Susan Knox


ARDA Carolinas Conference Report

ARDA Carolinas Conference Report

Myrtle Beach tourism is on the rebound and well on its way out of the recession. That’s the message given to a gathering of about 100 industry professionals during the Carolinas regional conference of the American Resort Development Association, held at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The area had [...]

September 22, 2010 in Global News, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba