WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (April 30, 2010) — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (HOT) yesterday reported first quarter 2010 financial results.
First Quarter 2010 Highlights
– Excluding special items, EPS from continuing operations was $0.13. Including special items, EPS from continuing operations was $0.16.
– Adjusted EBITDA was $179 million.
– Excluding special items, income from continuing operations was [...]

TUCSON, AZ  (April 30, 2010) — The deadline for filing taxes, April 15, has come and gone, but some companies are still trying to profit by taking advantage of the public’s tax-season anxiety.
Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is alerting consumers to mailings, closely resembling a W-2 form, being sent to Tucson consumers from a [...]

SAN DIEGO, CA (April 30, 2010) — ResortCom International, the pioneer in providing servicing solutions in the Shared Ownership Industry, has received a trio of varied awards for excellence in the past month.
According to Sara Radigan, Manager of Human Resources for the international firm headquartered in San Diego, “we were honored to have been nominated [...]

Sales Tip of the Day: REMEMBER: Pitching ‘Heat’ is a Loser’s game! VIDEO: The Undisputed Truth — Smiling Faces…

PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY April 30, 2010 — There has never been a shortage of fables in this business and there are a couple of whoppers that continue to plague our industry, resulting in lost opportunities with literally tens of thousands of qualified prospects each month that could generate millions in additional revenue (sales).

Results Exceed Expectations; Increases Full-Year Guidance
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (April 29, 2010) — Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) yesterday announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2010.
FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS:

Adjusted first quarter 2010 diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.34, compared with Company-issued guidance of $0.27 – $0.32.
Reported first quarter 2010 diluted EPS was $0.27, compared with [...]

Resort in renowned Colorado ski area extends relationship with the world’s largest vacation exchange program
Parsippany, NJ and Avon, CO (April 29, 2010) — RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE:WYN), and The Christie Lodge in Avon, Colorado, recently announced the renewal of their longstanding affiliation [...]

Washington, DC (April 29, 2010) – The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) and the National Timeshare Owners Association (NTOA), have announced a year-long campaign to help educate consumers about timeshare vacations. The first initiative answers ten of the most frequently asked questions.
As a first step, ARDA and NTOA contacted consumers to gauge the level of [...]

SALES TIP OF THE DAY: REMEMBER: Regardless of how many times you’ve toured the model units ‘today’ is the first time your guest will… VIDEO: James Taylor — Mexico (live)…

RCI affiliate recognized as top-performing partner
ORLANDO, Florida (April 29, 2010) — A select number of RCI affiliates meet RCI’s requirements for this annual honor and have earned the RCI® Pinnacle Award. As a top-performing RCI affiliate, Sol Meliá Vacation Club has received the award for its volume of business.
‘It is a pleasure and privilege [...]