http://www.timesharestaffmagazine.com The latest timeshare, fractional ownership and hospitality news courtesy of Perspective Magazine Sun, 31 May 2009 11:14:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wyndham Worldwide Corp. said it has completed a term securitization transaction involving the issuance of $225 million of investment grade asset-backed notes by Sierra Timeshare 2009-1 Receivables Funding LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Wyndham's Vacation Ownership subsidiary. The notes are backed by vacation ownership receivables originated by subsidiaries of Wyndham Vacation ... http://www.timesharestaffmagazine.com/?p=31 Strategic Marketing Specialists Bring User Friendly Website to Tourist Hot Spot    Vantage Strategy, a business strategy firm based in Maryland, announced today at the Connecticut Conference on Tourism the launch of a new website for Mystic Country, a tourist destination along the eastern shore of Connecticut.  The new MysticCountry.com website will ... http://www.timesharestaffmagazine.com/?p=29 There are over 1.5 million timeshare owners in Europe and the vast majority *(87%) are happy with their holidays, with almost three quarters thinking that their timeshare accommodation is better than other self-catering holidays they have taken, with quality of accommodation the most important consideration for owners. This is according to ... http://www.timesharestaffmagazine.com/?p=27 The Valley Conservation Council recently awarded Homestead Preserve the 2009 Better Models for Development Award for “Excellence in Historic Preservation” in recognition of its restoration and adaptive reuse of the historic Old Dairy in Warm Springs, Virginia. “This is a beautiful and comprehensive rehabilitation of a rural agricultural complex,” says Sara ... http://www.timesharestaffmagazine.com/?p=25 Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services, announced the promotion of Marcos Agostini to vice president, resort sales and service, Latin America. In this role, he oversees Interval’s presence in Central/South America and Mexico and plays a lead role in building the company’s developer client base in the ... http://www.timesharestaffmagazine.com/?p=23 Absolute Group, a hotel management and development company, is investing 570 million baht to develop two projects on its own in Phuket, scheduled to open this year. The properties are the 300-million-baht Absolute Bangla Suites, with 47 suites and seven penthouses in Soi Bangla, and the 270-million-baht Absolute Beach Resort at ... http://www.timesharestaffmagazine.com/?p=19 Sell My Timeshare NOW, the global leader in the advertising and marketing of timeshare resales and timeshare rentals, has expanded its sales management team with the hiring of Senior Director of Sales, Bonnie McLoud. CEO Jason Tremblay says, "Bonnie brings executive leadership skills in internet advertising, e-commerce, sales, and customer ... http://www.timesharestaffmagazine.com/?p=17 Drake & Scull International PJSC has been awarded the Dhs226m Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing contract for the Kingdom of Sheba development on Palm Jumeirah, bringing the total value of its contracts on the Palm Jumeirah to over Dhs1.4bn. With this contract, DSI is now working on six separate projects, covering a ... http://www.timesharestaffmagazine.com/?p=15 Trading Places International was recently awarded the management contract for Barefoot Resort in Lead, South Dakota, an old mining town in the Black Hills region. Trading Places will service all reservations, rentals, exchanges, sales and association financial services of the resort. Trading Places is pleased to welcome Barefoot Resort - ... http://www.timesharestaffmagazine.com/?p=13 After joining Karma Royal Group in September 2008 as Consultant Chief Financial Officer, KRG is pleased to announce such appointment has now become full time. Gary has had significant experience in various leadership roles across multiple business sectors and geographic regions. His base knowledge is foundered on a chartered accountant’s qualification ... http://www.timesharestaffmagazine.com/?p=11