Orlando, Florida – March 18, 2016 – (INTUITION by Perspective Group) – staySky® Vacation Clubs was honored by the Orlando Sentinel as one of 2015’s Top 100 Companies for Working Families in Central Florida—a prestigious award recognizing family-friendly employers that demonstrate a focused commitment to promoting a healthy work/life balance. A panel of judges composed of industry…
Orlando, Florida – March 18, 2016 – (INTUITION by Perspective Group) – LaTour Hotels & Resorts, a standout in the vacation property management arena, announced that it has signed a contract with the Panorama Resort Interval Owners Association representing the 53 units at Panorama Vacation Retreat at Horsethief Lodge, a Canada based property in the scenic Purcell…
Largest Timeshare Owners Association Adds Attorney with Developer Experience The National Timeshare Owners Association (NTOA), North America’s premier association dedicated to educating and preserving the rights of timeshare owners, today announced the appointment of Angela Ward to their Advisory Board. Ward, an independent attorney and business owner serving the timeshare industry with focus on the…
Since Hyatt Ka’anapali Beach, a Hyatt Residence Club Resort, opened its doors in December 2014, it has been celebrated for its stunning design and for showcasing Hawaii’s unique cultural heritage in its interiors and amenities. Now, the recognition continues with the selection of the property’s sales video and website as finalists in the 2016 ARDY…
There are few destinations where major hotel chains like Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide have yet to make their presence felt. But Cuba is one of them. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that the two companies are working to complete deals that would allow them to begin doing business in the Caribbean island nation,…
Hilton’s mid-market brand set to become first hotel for company in Muscat, one of the Middle East’s most intriguing destinations for trade and tourism. Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) today announced the signing of a management agreement with the Muscat National Development and Investment Company to open Hilton Garden Inn Muscat – Al Khuwair, the global hospitality company’s first hotel…
New interactive itineraries from Ski.com offer destination recommendations and deliver revenue potential for travel companies. Ski.com, North America’s largest provider of custom ski vacations has teamed up with Umapped, the innovative collaborative itinerary solution, to offer travelers mobile engagement with real-time information that extends to their personal and social networks. The new alliance with Umapped means that Ski.com will soon…
Anantara Vacation Club chief operating officer Martin Tolan expects the number of members to cross 25,000 to 30,000. Martin Tolan joined Anantara Vacation Club in early 2013 as senior vice-president of sales and marketing and was promoted as chief operating officer last year. Before Anantara Vacation Club, Tolan spent 15 years in key senior leadership…
Airbnb Inc. will soon give people renting out rooms and homes through its website a better way to find out how the strangers showing up at their properties are behaving. A new tool will let neighbors weigh in with feedback on Airbnb properties nearby, Yasuyuki Tanabe, the head of Airbnb in Japan, said at a government…
Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC) was honored with a Grand Stevie Award, being recognized as one of the Top 10 organizations at the 10th Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Marriott Vacations Worldwide was presented with a Gold Stevie Award for Sales Support Team of the Year and eight other Stevie Awards in various categories. Additionally, Marriott Vacation Club received…
The latest CLC World Travel Centre is set to open in Manchester during April signalling intent from the company to fast-track their plans for growth and development. This flagship opening complements CLC World’s existing UK Travel Centres in London and Birmingham and forms part of the company’s successful city locations strategy. This has resulted in…
Military Appreciation Cruise Sails to Alaska in May Travel industry leader Global Connections, Inc. (GCI), a travel club fulfillment and service provider, announces that its travel club Global Discovery Vacations is honoring our military with a 7 Night Cruise to Alaska. The Princess Cruise to Alaska departs from Seattle, WA on May 29 for one…