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ResortCom International Reports Sales And Marketing Services Growing In Revenue After One Year

ResortCom International Reports Sales And Marketing Services Growing In Revenue After One Year

During the past year, the company has tackled the important technology of sales and marketing for El Dorado Ranch, Rancho Costa Verde, Club Tesoro, The Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto and Estrella Del Mar, to name a few.

February 7, 2012 in NA, News, News, ResortCom International, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


C.A.R.E. Announces ARDA as Associate Member

C.A.R.E. Announces ARDA as Associate Member

Alain Carr, C.A.R.E. president, has announced that ARDA (American Resort Development Association) has joined C.A.R.E. as an Associate member.

February 6, 2012 in ARDA, C.A.R.E., NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Survey of Expedia Consumers Reveals That Hotels Can Drive Growth Through Sustainability

Survey of Expedia Consumers Reveals That Hotels Can Drive Growth Through Sustainability

More than 60% of consumers will give better ratings to hotels with high indoor air quality, LEED certification, and programs in place to improve energy efficiency, conserve water and recycle.

January 26, 2012 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Hilton Worldwide Becomes Fastest Growing Major Hotel Company

Hilton Worldwide Becomes Fastest Growing Major Hotel Company

Announces Extensive Accomplishments in 2011 and Plans to Open Over 860 Hotels.

January 24, 2012 in Hilton Grand Vacations, Hilton Worldwide, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Grand Pacific Resorts Completes First Phase of Color Code Training

Grand Pacific Resorts Completes First Phase of Color Code Training

Understanding core motive and learning to communicate effectively with others can reduce stress, improve the level of employee engagement, and enhance synergy.

January 23, 2012 in Grand Pacific Resort Management, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Bluegreen Hosts Luncheon for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to a Cure

Bluegreen Hosts Luncheon for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to a Cure

Bluegreen Corporation hosted an invitation-only luncheon at the Boca Country Club to support the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes event.

January 23, 2012 in Bluegreen, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


St. Regis Hotels and Resorts Continues Remarkable Global Growth with the Debut of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and Residences

St. Regis Hotels and Resorts Continues Remarkable Global Growth with the Debut of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort and Residences

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort offers guests a new dimension of bespoke luxury with 243 guest rooms and suites and 245 private residences, all offering expansive private balconies with ocean views, in three glass towers rising 27 stories above a sprawling stretch of beach.

January 23, 2012 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


LaTour Hotels and Resorts Opens Celeste Beach Residences, Resort and Spa

LaTour Hotels and Resorts Opens Celeste Beach Residences, Resort and Spa

LaTour Hotels and Resorts, which offers personalized luxury hospitality management services for four- and five-star properties worldwide, has announced the opening of Celeste Beach Residences, Resort & Spa, located in Huatulco, Oaxaca, the hidden jewel of Mexico.

January 9, 2012 in LaTour Hotels and Resorts, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar Wins Branson 2011 Green Initiative Award

Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar Wins Branson 2011 Green Initiative Award

Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar was presented the City of Branson’s 2011 Green Initiative award for its eco-friendly practices.

January 6, 2012 in Bluegreen, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Zacks Equity Research Industry Outlook Highlights: Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Marriott International

Zacks Equity Research Industry Outlook Highlights: Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Marriott International

Zacks Equity Research discusses the hotel and lodging industry in its latest industry outlook looking forward into 2012.

January 4, 2012 in AP, NA, News, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


LaTour Hotels and Resorts Names Guy Hall Vice President of Resort Operations and Business Development of Asia

LaTour Hotels and Resorts Names Guy Hall Vice President of Resort Operations and Business Development of Asia

LaTour Hotels and Resorts, which offers personalized luxury hospitality management services for four- and five-star properties worldwide, has announced Guy Hall as vice president of operations and business development of Asia.

December 21, 2011 in AP, LaTour Hotels and Resorts, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Baker Hostetler Orlando Hires Hotel Real Estate Expert Chirag B. Kabrawala

Baker Hostetler Orlando Hires Hotel Real Estate Expert Chirag B. Kabrawala

Chirag Kabrawala practices in the area of real estate law with an emphasis on the hospitality and resort development industries.

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


InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook Receives NHLRA Green Giant Award

InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook Receives NHLRA Green Giant Award

The award is presented to the NHLRA member business who best demonstrates energy saving measures and other green initiates in either the New Hampshire lodging or restaurant business.

December 5, 2011 in Featured News, InnSeason Resorts, NA, News, News, News Featured, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Two New Flagship Paradisus Resorts Open Today in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Two New Flagship Paradisus Resorts Open Today in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Family Oriented Paradisus La Esmeralda and Adult-Only Paradisus La Perla Properties Indulge Guests with World Class Amenities.

November 30, 2011 in NA, News, News, Sol Meliá Vacation Club, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


RCI Travel Program Updated To Add More Value For Subscribing Members

RCI Travel Program Updated To Add More Value For Subscribing Members

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, recently announced updates to its RCI Travel program, a well-established service that aims to assist members with non-timeshare related vacations.

November 28, 2011 in NA, News, News, RCI, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Disney Pulls Out Of National Harbor Project

Disney Pulls Out Of National Harbor Project

The Walt Disney Company has announced that it will not proceed with a planned mixed-use resort as part of the National Harbor project, a combined tourism, entertainment, residential and retail project located just outside of Washington, D.C.

November 28, 2011 in Disney Vacation Club, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Resorts, management companies and resellers! Inject value back into ownership!

Resorts, management companies and resellers! Inject value back into ownership!

There’s no doubt about it; times are tough. However, if an owner believes their purchase is a valuable part of their lives, they will move heaven and earth to keep it that way.

November 27, 2011 in Articles, Articles Featured, Company, Dial An Exchange, Dial An Exchange Magazine Articles, NA by Susan Knox


Vive la Difference: Selling To Canadians And Americans

Vive la Difference: Selling To Canadians And Americans

Canadians have long been recognized as conservative and frugal in making purchase and lifestyle choices. To better understand the dynamics of their thinking, we met with two developers of Canadian timeshare resorts to learn how the economy and border issues are affecting sales

November 26, 2011 in Articles, Articles Featured, NA by Susan Knox


Aging Gracefully

Aging Gracefully

Much like the baby boomers, the hospitality industry is aging – at least many of the properties are. Some have aged more gracefully than others, taking care along the way that proper maintenance was not neglected

November 25, 2011 in Articles, Articles Featured, NA by Susan Knox


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, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Understanding the Process of Reserve Management Planning

Understanding the Process of Reserve Management Planning

The Reserve Management Plan (RMP) or Reserve Study (RS) is a document that is created for the management company and association of any shared ownership property, such as; resorts, timeshares, fractional properties, condominiums and condo hotels.

November 3, 2011 in Articles, Articles Featured, NA by Susan Knox


25 Years of Innovation – ResortCom International Continues to Grow

25 Years of Innovation – ResortCom International Continues to Grow

How does a 25 year old company survive in an industry that has ridden a rollercoaster of prosperity and recession, popularity and negativity, archaic record keeping and ever changing technology?

November 3, 2011 in Articles, Articles Featured, NA, ResortCom International by Susan Knox


Salamander Hotels and Resorts Launches Grand Golf Resorts of Florida Collection

Salamander Hotels and Resorts Launches Grand Golf Resorts of Florida Collection

As a result of a partnership with Lubert-Adler, L.P., a real estate equity firm which owns the resorts, Salamander has assumed the management of Reunion Wyndham Grand Resort and Hammock Beach Resort. Salamander has owned and operated Innisbrook Resort since 2007.

October 28, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Starwood Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results

Starwood Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results

Earnings from vacation ownership and residential business was approximately flat compared to 2010.

October 27, 2011 in NA, News, News, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Wyndham Worldwide Reports Strong Third Quarter 2011 Earnings

Wyndham Worldwide Reports Strong Third Quarter 2011 Earnings

Repurchased Over $300 Million of Common Stock in the Third Quarter.

October 27, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Wyndham Worldwide by Steve Luba


Hacienda Tres Rios hosts the Annual Fundacion Televisa Convention

Hacienda Tres Rios hosts the Annual Fundacion Televisa Convention

Hacienda Tres Ríos Resort, Spa & Nature Park welcomed entrepreneurs, artists, government authorities, students and the media to this important event which highlights the importance of social responsibility.

October 12, 2011 in Hacienda Tres Rios, Hacienda Tres Rios Spa & Nature Park, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Westgate Resorts is Giving Away 1,000 Three Day, Two Night Vacations to U.S. Military Personnel

Westgate Resorts is Giving Away 1,000 Three Day, Two Night Vacations to U.S. Military Personnel

Through this special, limited-time Military Appreciation Offer, U.S. soldiers (and their families) who have served in The War on Terror, Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom can book a complimentary weekday stay in a king studio villa at one of Westgate’s full-service resorts in Orlando, Florida.

October 6, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Diamond Resorts International Engages in Green Initiatives Globally by Utilizing Sustainable Gardens at Resorts

Diamond Resorts International Engages in Green Initiatives Globally by Utilizing Sustainable Gardens at Resorts

Diamond Resorts International promotes eco-awareness as resorts worldwide produce sustainable gardens.

October 6, 2011 in Diamond Resorts International, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Salamander Hotels and Resorts selected to manage Sanctuary Cap Cana

Salamander Hotels and Resorts selected to manage Sanctuary Cap Cana

The Virginia-based company will manage the magnificent 176-suite oceanfront resort, and adds the property to its exclusive Grand Resorts of Cap Cana collection, which already includes nearby sister properties Fishing Lodge and Ocean Club.

October 3, 2011 in Featured News, NA, News, News, News Featured, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


First Wyndham-Owned Hotel Opens Doors in Orlando

First Wyndham-Owned Hotel Opens Doors in Orlando

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, today announced its expansion in Florida with the opening of its first owned hotel, the upscale, full-service Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek, located within the Walt Disney World Resort gates in Lake Buena Vista.

October 3, 2011 in Featured News, NA, News, News, News Featured, Toolbar News, Wyndham Worldwide by Steve Luba


Bluegreen Corporation Obtains $30.0 Million Revolving Timeshare Receivables Facility

Bluegreen Corporation Obtains $30.0 Million Revolving Timeshare Receivables Facility

Bluegreen Corporation, a leading timeshare sales, marketing and resort management company, today announced that it has entered into a $30.0 million revolving timeshare receivables hypothecation facility (the “Facility”) with CapitalSource Bank.

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


Most Wealthy U.S. Shoppers Plan to Keep on Spending on Luxury

Most Wealthy U.S. Shoppers Plan to Keep on Spending on Luxury

Travel and Technology Are the Biggest Beneficiaries, but Jewelry and Antiques Look Vulnerable to Cutbacks.

September 22, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Bluegreen Hosts 15 Families at Orlando Resort in Support of Deliver the Dream

Bluegreen Hosts 15 Families at Orlando Resort in Support of Deliver the Dream

As part of the Deliver the Dream program, Bluegreen Corporation will host 15 families at The Fountains, an Orlando, Florida resort, for a weekend retreat September 16-18, 2011.

September 16, 2011 in Bluegreen, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Trading Places International Subsidiary Wins Whistler Management Contracts

Trading Places International Subsidiary Wins Whistler Management Contracts

Portfolio of Resorts Located In World-Renowned Ski Destination.

September 8, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News, Trading Places International by Steve Luba


Sell My Timeshare NOW Reveals Top Resales and Rental Resort Properties

Sell My Timeshare NOW Reveals Top Resales and Rental Resort Properties

A new listing of top 100 vacation accommodations for timeshare buyers and renters from SellMyTimeshareNOW.com reveals that consumers enjoy their vacations not only at diverse locations, but also through a wide range of product types … from branded nationally known hospitality giants to independent smaller resorts and points-based vacation clubs.

August 31, 2011 in Company, Featured News, NA, News, News, News Featured, Sell My Timeshare NOW by Susan Knox


Bluegreen Corporation Reports 2011 Second Quarter Financial Results

Bluegreen Corporation Reports 2011 Second Quarter Financial Results

Bluegreen Resorts system-wide sales, including sales made on behalf of third parties, were $79.1 million as compared to $79.5 million for Q2 2010.

August 12, 2011 in Bluegreen, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Bluegreen Corporation Celebrates 20 Years in Boca Raton, Florida

Bluegreen Corporation Celebrates 20 Years in Boca Raton, Florida

The week-long celebration will begin with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9am, Monday, August 15th as the company commemorates its growth and success in the timeshare, resort management and real estate industry since its relocation to South Florida.

August 10, 2011 in Bluegreen, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Hyatt Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results

Hyatt Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results

Adjusted EBITDA was $151 million compared to $135 million in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 11.9%.

August 3, 2011 in Hyatt Vacation Club, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


LeisureLink Drives Profits and High VPG Guests

LeisureLink Drives Profits and High VPG Guests

Since 2004, LeisureLink Inc. has been providing rental distribution services to developers and homeowner associations.
LeisureLink’s Marketspan platform places timeshare resorts in key consumer channels like Orbitz, Travelocity, and Priceline.

August 1, 2011 in Articles, Articles Featured, LeisureLink, NA by Susan Knox


Starwood Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results

Starwood Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results

Excluding special items, income from continuing operations was $97 million. Including special items, income from continuing operations was $150 million.

July 28, 2011 in NA, News, News, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


The Residence Club at El Corazon de Santa Fe Announces Forthcoming Assumption of Management by Fairmont Heritage Place

The Residence Club at El Corazon de Santa Fe Announces Forthcoming Assumption of Management by Fairmont Heritage Place

Santa Fe’s premier downtown fractional ownership property announces brand new assumption of management by global luxury hotel brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.

July 26, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Bluegreen Corporation Names Gary Byrd Chief Hospitality Officer

Bluegreen Corporation Names Gary Byrd Chief Hospitality Officer

Mr. Byrd will be responsible for integrating Bluegreen’s Resorts Services, and Design and Construction operations as part of the Company’s continuing efforts to provide the highest level of hospitality in the industry.

July 25, 2011 in Bluegreen, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Wyndham Worldwide Announces New Credit Facility

Wyndham Worldwide Announces New Credit Facility

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation announced today the closing of a new $1 billion revolving credit facility to replace its existing $980 million facility, which had been scheduled to mature in October 2013.

July 18, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News, Wyndham Worldwide by Steve Luba


Marriott International Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results

Marriott International Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today reported second quarter 2011 results, exceeding the company’s prior year results.

July 13, 2011 in Global News, Marriott Vacation Club, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Mexico Launches Mayan Tourism Campaign Through 2012

Mexico Launches Mayan Tourism Campaign Through 2012

Cultural tourism predicted to increase to about 35 percent of Mexico’s total tourism revenue over the next eight years.

July 5, 2011 in Featured News, NA, News, News, News Featured, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Grand Velas Riviera Maya Wins Top Awards for Interior Design by Melin Castro

Grand Velas Riviera Maya Wins Top Awards for Interior Design by Melin Castro

Melin Castro Ardavin wins the 2011 top Double Gold Medal Award for her work for the Grand Velas Riviera Maya in the Fourth International Forum of Women in Architecture and Interior Design of the Iberoamerican Council of Interior Designers (CIDI).

June 28, 2011 in NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


LeisureLink Delivers the Firepower Needed to Transform Independent Properties into Market Leaders

LeisureLink Delivers the Firepower Needed to Transform Independent Properties into Market Leaders

Marketspan unifies LeisureLink’s products in a powerful, focused, cloud-based platform that transforms independent properties from underdogs to market leaders.

June 20, 2011 in LeisureLink, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


C.A.R.E. Names Award Recipients, New Vice Presidents At 52nd Semiannual Conference

C.A.R.E. Names Award Recipients, New Vice Presidents At 52nd Semiannual Conference

C.A.R.E. (The Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers, Inc.) held its 52nd Semi-Annual Conference in Deerfield Beach, FL in May.

June 16, 2011 in C.A.R.E., NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Bluegreen Offers Christel House Coffee at its Timeshare Resorts with Proceeds Going to Charity

Bluegreen Offers Christel House Coffee at its Timeshare Resorts with Proceeds Going to Charity

Bluegreen Resorts will offer Christel House coffee, brewed by Copper Moon, at each of their timeshare resorts to raise money for charity.

June 13, 2011 in Bluegreen, Christel House, NA, News, News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


AMDETUR Convention Receives Support from Perspective Magazine

AMDETUR Convention Receives Support from Perspective Magazine

The timeshare and fractional industry’s leading independent information provider is a media sponsor for the fourth year in a row.

June 13, 2011 in AMDETUR, Featured News, NA, News, News, News Featured, Perspective Magazine by Steve Luba