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Dr. Peter J. Shield, a longtime veteran of the timeshare industry and internationally acclaimed award-winning photojournalist, has written a book titled, “Timeshare- You Bought …..WHAT?”
This downloadable ebook offers a no-frills look at buying timeshare, selling timeshare, and timeshare exchange. Dr. Shield has written the book to help timeshare owners maximize the benefits of their [...]
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts are rolling out a new $20 million marketing campaign created to help recharge the company’s brand. Called, “Rediscover Sheraton,” the marketing campaign is intended to inspire vacationers and travelers to take a fresh look at Sheraton properties.
Sheraton’s refreshed face includes 300 new lobbies; the new wifi wired lobby lounges called Link@Sheraton; [...]
Recently, The Timeshare Authority blog learned about an exciting nonprofit organization. Known as “Clean the World,” this Orlando, Florida-based group works to bring the simple necessity of soap and shampoo to people in need.
And it makes sense that they would partner with hotels, motels, and timeshares in their efforts, after all, who has more [...]
Company Has Received Strong Interest from Investors and Developers To Partner on Major Redevelopment Effort Starwood Also Plans to Open Six Hotels in New York City in 2010 and launch a $90 Million Renovation of the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
Triton Timeshare Software, a Sarasota-based technology solutions provider, has announced that it landed three more clients in its ever expanding base of clients. The new resorts will use the Property Management System, an integrated software suite with real time capabilities, even from PDA’s.
The Absolute World Group, organisers of Asia’s annual AOCAP Conference, have today announced that due to a prolonged period of exciting growth and development, they’ll be focussing all efforts to ensure the AOCAP Conference later in 2010 is an even bigger success than than the 2009 event.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces the opening of The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport, a sophisticated, new-build hotel in Richmond, B.C. owned and managed by Wall Financial Corporation. The hotel inspires personal renewal with the help of the Westin brand’s signature amenities, fine dining and instinctive service.
Improved Rating Reflects Company’s Continued Progress Toward Achieving 100% Customer Satisfaction and “Zero Complaint” Performance
Builds on Recent Expansion of Member Offerings and Other Recent Industry Recognition for Quality and Service
The Better Business Bureau of Southeast Florida and the Caribbean (BBB) has raised Royal Holiday Club’s rating for reliability and service to “B+” – reflecting the significant progress the Company continues to make in enhancing its customer service operations and its members’ overall vacation experience.
“Rediscover Sheraton” Campaign Invites Consumers to See What a Difference $6 Billion Makes
70,000 New Guestrooms, 300 New Lobbies and 100,000 Beds Part of Three-Year Makeover
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts announced today the launch of a new $20 million dollar, multi-media marketing campaign created to highlight the brand’s $6 billion revitalization effort. Launching today, the “Rediscover Sheraton” campaign encourages travelers to take a new look at Sheraton, which features an enhanced guest experience following a three-year, global brand overhaul. This is the first new marketing campaign to debut for Sheraton in two years.
New Brand Introduces New Capabilities and Enhanced Services Providing a Local and Flexible Approach to Travel, Expense and Cash Flow Management with a Focus on ROI
Regardless of company size, business travel is frequently one of the largest controllable expenses – yet many small to mid-sized companies may not believe travel management programs are accessible for their travel budget. To meet these companies’ needs with a range of services tailored to their unique requirements, American Express Business Travel has reaffirmed its commitment to small and mid-sized companies with the launch of aXcentis. Backed by American Express Business Travel’s global travel management expertise, aXcentis is a newly branded offer introducing new capabilities and enhanced services focused on delivering localized, flexible and comprehensive travel management programs to companies with up to $10 million in annual travel spending.
Legendary Brands Unite to Provide Exclusive Family Experiences, Officially Open Atlantis Kids Adventure
LEGO Systems, Inc., the North American division of one of the world’s most iconic toy brands, today announced a strategic partnership with Atlantis, Paradise Island resort, one of the top family resorts in the world, as ranked by Parents, Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure Family. The alliance creates a multi-tier program that kicks off the official opening of the resort’s new, state-of-the-art Kid’s Club, Atlantis Kids Adventure, designed to offer innovative experiences to families with children and marking the first time LEGO Systems has partnered with a family resort.
Since the announcement that the shared ownership industry’s leading independent trade publication was launching a version dedicated to the North American (http://www.perspectivemagazine.com/na) marketplace, no less than 11 new companies have chosen the publication for anything from 3 month to 12 month marketing campaigns.
Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), is proud to welcome Porto Vacation Club to its exchange network. The vacation club initially will consist of units at Porto Marina, an exclusive, multi-use resort on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, with two additional resorts, Golf Porto Marina and Porto Sokhna, to follow.
Grand Pacific Resort Management, a privately owned timeshare and vacation ownership management company located in Carlsbad, CA has announced the appointment of a number of new hires to its management staff. According to Nigel Lobo, Vice President of Operations, “we are streamlining our operations and the addition of significant key players to our team is assuredly the one way to bring us to the next level.”