HONOLULU, HI (May 31, 2010) – The American Resort Development Association of Hawaii (ARDA-Hawaii), the timeshare organization in Hawaii, participated in the 31st Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk on Maui and handed out 1,000 ARDA-Hawaii reusable shopping bags along with water bottles to walkers at its aid station along the route. Maui raised the most [...]

Global hospitality and vacation ownership company recognizes its social responsibility and takes step forward in collaborating on finding practical solutions to the challenges of sustainable development
Las Vegas, NV (May 31, 2010) — DIAMOND RESORTS INTERNATIONAL® (DRI), a global leader in the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, has announced its decision to join the International Tourism [...]

Published daily M-F. Sales Tip of the Day: REMEMBER: The TVM (Time Value of Money) equation is sometimes brought into the timeshare sales presentation by a prospective owner who often considers such formulas in order to justify (or not) the expenditure of funds. TODAY’S VIDEO: Christopher Cross -Sailing

Featuring two award-winning courses surrounded by spectacular central Oregon scenery
Scottsdale, Ariz. (May 31, 2010) – Troon Golf,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing is pleased to announce it has been selected to manage Pronghorn, a highly decorated golf community in Bend, Ore.
Pronghorn is a luxurious golf and lifestyle destination featuring two [...]

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Camberley, Surrey, UK (May 29, 2010) — Citadel Trustees Ltd (Citadel) is pleased to announce that it has recently been appointed by Novaterra Gestión S.L. to provide bespoke Escrow and Stakeholder services to the Group for their exclusive shared-ownership program of their Resort, Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate.
This multi-award winning development is [...]

PHOENIX, AZ. (May 29, 2010) Shell Vacations Hospitality announces the roll out of the ZDirect eCRM platform (Electronic Customer Relationship Management) to 16 of its property destinations to boost revenue in 2010, after a successful trial at 2 locations. Shell Vacations is one of the nation’s largest independent vacation ownership developers serving close to 125,000 [...]

Northbrook, IL (May 28, 2010) – Shell Vacations (Shell) has recently selected Karen Buttice to lead all of the company’s programs that provide extensive fee-based services for resorts, hotels, condominiums and owner associations.
Premier fee-based services currently being offered by the nationally respected independent vacation ownership developer include:

Direct Member Affiliate Program
Hospitality and association management
Rental distribution of [...]

ORLANDO, FL (May 13, 2010) — Ultimate Escapes, Inc. (OTCBB: ULEI and ULEI-W) (the “Company”), one of the world’s largest luxury destination clubs, yesterday announced its 2010 first quarter financial results. For the first quarter of 2010, the Company reported net loss of $6.5 million, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million in the [...]

Published daily M-F. Sales Tip of the Day: REMEMBER: All around the world every day of the year people get online or walk into a travel agency seeking to fulfill a lifelong desire to visit and experience a specific vacation destination, and many of these ‘globe-trotters’ are more than eager to spend what it takes– and do– to make their dreams come true! TODAY’S VIDEO: Cinderella -A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes