One of the best things about Hawaii vacations is that you can, “get away from it all.” Blue skies, bluer water, beautiful beaches and far from the responsibilities of work and your daily grind.
Unfortunately, this “best thing” has also proven to be a challenge to Hawaii tourism this past year as budget conscious travelers opt [...]

Representatives of timeshare and vacation ownership companies met this week in Orlando, Florida for ARDA’s Timeshare Social Media Symposium.
In a full-day session titled, “What’s the Big Deal?” timeshare industry leaders looked at ways to put social media to work to better outreach to their market. Scheduled speakers included Howard C. Nusbaum, President and CEO ARDA; [...]

Sometimes at Sell My Timeshare NOW and The Timeshare Authority, we talk too much about what we do, and what we can do for you, and we forget to tell you who we are. Over the next few months, I am going to change that, telling you about some of the very special people who [...]

Grand Pacific Resort Services (GPRS), a privately owned vacation ownership management company located in Carlsbad, CA has announced it will now be known as Grand Pacific Resort Management (GPRM).

Perspective International, a PR & media company specializing in the timeshare and fractional ownership industry and publishers of Perspective Magazine and Owners Perspective Magazine, has announced that Perspective Chief Executive Officer Paul Mattimoe will speak at the 2010 Ragatz Associates Fractional Interest Conference, which will take place March 29 through 31 at the Fairmont San Francisco.

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i conveys the connection of the new resort to the islands

The highly anticipated Disney destination resort currently under construction on the Hawaiian island of O‘ahu now has an official name and a dynamic new Web site offering an inside look at the project. The resort’s name – Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i – reflects the company’s deep commitment to celebrating the islands’ rich history and traditions. Plans call for the first phase of the resort to open in fall 2011.

Escapia Releases National 2010 Vacation Rental Industry Report Providing Most Comprehensive Look at the Current State of the Vacation Rental Business

Escapia, Inc. (www.escapia.com) today announced the immediate release of the National 2010 Vacation Rental Industry Report. This complimentary report analyzes data from over $300 million of bookings at tens of thousands of vacation rental homes in 2009, providing unprecedented insights into national industry trends.

The Hideaways Club, a leading international property investment Fund that offers its members the opportunity to invest in and exclusively enjoy an entire portfolio of luxury villas and chalets, announced this week that it has formed an exciting alliance with Banyan Tree Private Collection, Asia’s first and most luxurious global destination club.

Stephen J. Cloobeck, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Resorts International®, will be the keynote speaker at the 2010 Timeshare Association conference.
Cloobeck has more than 25 years of experience in development, management, construction, operations, marketing and sales of real estate including hotels, vacation ownership resorts, timeshares, retail shopping centers, and office and apartment buildings. Diamond [...]

TimeShareWare, the industry leader in providing technology solutions, and Bluegreen Resorts, a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play®, are pleased to announce that TimeShareWare Professional 2009 has been installed at 41 Bluegreen owned or managed resorts across North America. Bluegreen initially installed TimeShareWare for all of their resorts in 2003, and is pleased to upgrade to this latest solution from TimeShareWare.