Other International

Diamond Resorts International(R) Says Yes to its Owners, Members and Guests and Delivers a Hospitality Standard of Excellence

Jul 30th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Other International, USA & Canada

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 [...]



PKI Acquires Pierce Group

Jul 28th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Design, Refurbishment, Software, etc., Destination Clubs, Fractional, PRCs, Europe and UK, Other International

LONDON (July 28, 2010) — Fractional ownership consultancy Peter Kempf International (PKI) has continued its expansion with the acquisition of Pierce Group, LLC, a fractional real estate sales and marketing company founded by Eric M. Pierce.
PKI president and CEO Peter Kempf (pictured) said the acquisition of Pierce Group will enhance the technological services PKI can [...]



IFA Hotels & Resorts Earns Three Accolades At The World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean

Jul 19th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Destination Clubs, Fractional, PRCs, Middle East, Other International

KUWAIT (July 19, 2010) — It was a night of celebration and pride for Kuwait-based IFA Hotels & Resorts when two of their flagship southern African projects walked off with three prestigious accolades at the recent World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in Johannesburg. More than 1,200 senior industry leaders, gathered at [...]



Hong Kong Government starts consultation on legislative proposals to enhance consumer protection

Jul 16th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Legal Issues, Other International

Hong Kong (HKSAR) — The Government announced yesterday (July 15) the launch of a public consultation exercise on strengthening protection for consumers against unfair trade practices. Speaking at a press conference, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mrs Rita Lau, said: “Our policy objective is to enhance protection of consumers’ legitimate interests, and at [...]



Interval International to Play Lead Role at Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa Conference

Jul 9th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Associations and Events, Exchange Companies, Other International, USA & Canada

Participation Includes Naming Sponsorship and Keynote Speaker Slots
London (July 9 2010) — Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), is the Naming Sponsor of the Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa (VOASA) Industry Conference to be held from 29-31 August at the [...]



Beachfront Bali Palms Resort Chooses Interval International

Jul 9th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Destination Clubs, Fractional, PRCs, New Affiliations, Other International, USA & Canada

Time Runs Slower in the East
LONDON (July 09, 2010) — Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (IILG) , has added Bali Palms Resort to its exchange network. Just steps from the sand in the East Bali town of Candi Dasa, the fractional vacation residences [...]



IFA Hotels & Resorts Opens the US$223 Million Fairmont Zimbali Resort in South Africa

Jul 1st, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Destination Clubs, Fractional, PRCs, Europe and UK, Other International

KUWAIT (July 1, 2010) — Kuwait-based IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) has announced the opening of its second hotel in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal – the brand new Fairmont Zimbali Resort…



RCI Announces The Launch Of RCI Points Program For Timeshare Market In India

Jun 26th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Exchange Companies, Other International

A novel concept brings greater flexibility to timeshare owners in India
RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), has introduced the RCI Points program through Cambay Family Holidays Club, part of Neesa Leisure Ltd. With the launch of RCI Points in India, timeshare owners will [...]



Club Mahindra’s Kodagu Valley Resort and Varca Beach Resort become India’s first ECOTEL Certified Vacation Ownership Resorts

Jun 24th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Miscellaneous News, Other International

Mumbai, Maharashtra (June 24, 2010) — Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL), India’s leading leisure hospitality services provider, has become the first Vacation Ownership Company in the country to receive ECOTEL® certification. Two of its resorts, Club Mahindra Kodagu Valley Resort at Coorg and Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resort at Goa, which recently underwent [...]



LaTour Hotels and Resorts to Manage Dewa Phuket Resort

Jun 11th, 2010 | By Admin | Category: Management, Other International, USA & Canada

The hotel features villas and residences in a four-star plus environment.
SAN DIEGO, CA (June 11, 2010) — Thai hospitality, renowned for its warmth, friendliness and smiles, just got a little warmer as two industry management leaders joined forces on a boutique resort in Phuket, Thailand.
As part of its expansion into the Asia Pacific region, LaTour [...]