Fort Myers, FL (July 30, 2010) — Robb & Stucky Interiors, one of North America’s most respected furnishings and interior design firms, has been selected by a Branson, Missouri, developer to complete the furnishings for several vacation cabin models at its exclusive Trophy Run resort.
Developed by NorthPointe Development Company of Branson, Trophy Run is a [...]

ASHEVILLE, NC (July 31, 2010) — Festiva Hospitality Group is proud to announce the purchase of the development rights and unsold inventory at Southcape Resort & Club in Mashpee, MA, as of June 11, and Festiva Management Group assumed management of the property beginning July 1. The newest vacation destination in the Festiva family is [...]

Northbrook, IL (July 31, 2010) — In spite of economic conditions, charities and non-profit organizations continue to have financial and volunteer needs that must be fulfilled. At Shell Vacations, everyone is doing their part to ensure that those less fortunate are not left out in the cold. From the corporate offices near Chicago to the [...]

July 31, 2010: DEAD SKUNK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AWARD: Convicted timeshare fraudster Gary Leigh was killed around 9:00am July 24 when he was hit by a car in Marbella, Spain. Leigh, who conned thousands of people out of their fortunes, died on the spot of severe cardiac arrest while cycling on the A-7 in Marbella. In an ironic twist, Leigh managed to involuntarily create one last mess for vacationers: The accident caused a massive traffic jam with many day-trippers stuck in traffic until late in the afternoon when the highway was finally cleared. Read More…

PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY: July 30, 2010 — Time has a unique way of slipping by. Barely 60 years ago travelers were hearing about a new form of commercial transportation that was being introduced and in the blink of the eye the ‘Jet’ age was upon us all.

Today, there are more than a billion passenger trips made each year and it has been reported by several of the major airline manufacturers that not only is this trend likely to continue, it could triple over the next 15-20 years. [Read More...]

Published daily M-F. Sales Tip of the Day: REMEMBER: A good part of the TS sales presentation is all about ‘Sun & Fun’ and painting the travel and vacationing lifestyle picture. But at the end of the day this is ‘business’, and getting too chummy with a sales guest is something that should be avoided. (Read More) TODAY’S VIDEO: Bachman Turner Overdrive – Takin’ Care of Business

Laguna Hills, CA (July 30, 2010) — Pacific Monarch Resorts is happy to announce another winner of the ongoing “$100,000 Giveaway” sponsored by Pacific Monarch Resorts, Inc. and Monarch Grand Vacations, Inc. of Laguna Hills, California. The most recent winners are Mr. and Mrs. Morrissey of Phoenix, Arizona.

Mrs. Morrissey completed an entry form in late 2009 and in July of 2010, she and Mr. Morrissey visited Pacific Monarch Resorts’ Scottsdale Vacation Ownership sales office.

LAS VEGAS, NV (July 30, 2010) — DIAMOND RESORTS INTERNATIONAL(R) (DRI), a global leader in the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, today invites you to take your vacation holidays to a new level and discover its flexible vacation ownership products.
DISCOVER MORE. DISCOVER DIAMOND.(R) Diamond Resorts International(R) affords owners, members and guests with the opportunity to [...]

The Parkway Club at Turtle Creek – For many a smarter way to own
Boone, NC (July 29, 2010) — The Parkway Club at Turtle Creek introduces the first Private Residence Club on the Blue Ridge Parkway just outside of Blowing Rock, North Carolina offering owners a smarter way to own and enjoy a luxury second [...]

MANCHESTER, UK (July 29, 2010) — TATOC, the Timeshare Association, announced July 21 that Tenerife-based resort management company WimPen Leisure Management has joined as a Platinum Affiliate.
Originally part of the George Wimpey European Empire over 25 years ago, WimPen now provides more than 15,000 property owners at 13 resorts and communities with management services in [...]