Timeshares Daily provides industry insights to buyers, sellers and marketers in the Timeshare Industry. http://www.timesharesdaily.com Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:09:40 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/images/M_images/arrow.png http://www.timesharesdaily.com Timeshares Daily provides industry insights to buyers, sellers and marketers in the Timeshare Industry. TimesharesDailyhttp://feedburner.google.com http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091104544/Latest/Interval-International-Releases-Future-Timeshare-Buyers-2009-Market-Profile.html More than nine out of ten active leisuretravelers in the United States report they are familiar with the concept of timesharing, reinforcing the wide-spread belief that this form of vacationing has established itself as a recognized, understood, and increasingly popular alternative to more traditional lodging accommodations. And among those familiar with... News - Latest Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:50:19 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091104543/Latest/Display-RedWeek.com-Timeshare-Widget-on-Your-Site-for-a-Chance-to-Win-a-Vacation.html RedWeek.com, the largest online marketplace for timeshare rentals, timeshare resales and exchanges, is giving away a one-week vacation in a new contest. Anyone with a Web site or blog need only add a widget to become eligible to win. Members of RedWeek.com love timeshares for their vacation travel, said... News - Latest Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:47:18 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091104542/Latest/State-puts-timeshare-resale-companies-on-trial.html Florida’s Attorney General Bill McCollum has filed an injunction and a lawsuit against two Palm Beach County-based timeshare resale companies, who have allegedly collected $4 million worth of marketing fees, but have not made any efforts to sell units. Last Monday, the Attorney General’s Office claimed that the scheme has ensnared... News - Latest Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:45:20 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091102541/Latest/Disney-announces-administrative-changes-for-timeshare-staff.html Disney Vacation Club is adjusting its salary and bonus strategy to give its timeshare staff more incentives and increase timeshare sales in the process. These administrative changes were announced by the company last month. Disney also said that it will be reducing the base pay of its front line timeshare sales... News - Latest Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:20:58 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091102540/Latest/Wyndham-Timeshares-post-losses-during-3Q.html Wyndham Worldwide Corp. announced that its profit fell in the 3Q as it spent less money on timeshares. The company’s earning dropped by 27 percent to $104 million or 57 cents per share compared to 80 cents per share or $142 million a year ago. Not including legacy items, the... News - Latest Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:55:55 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091030539/Latest/Starwood-Timeshares-report-losses-for-third-quarter.html For the third quarter of the year, Starwood Hotels and Starwood timeshares has reported EPS at $.22 compared to $.62 in the same quarter in 2008. Here are some summary points of the company’s annual report cited in TimeshareAuthority.com: • Operating income from Starwood vacation ownership (Starwood... News - Latest Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:21:10 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091030538/Latest/ARDA-announces-winners-of-timeshare-contest.html Last week, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) announced the winners of the 2009 “Bring Your Vacation to Life Contest” at their vacation website. This annual contest is launched in conjunction with the National Travel and Tourism Week in May. Participants are asked to share a memory of a timeshare vacation... News - Latest Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:01:35 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091028537/Latest/Dubai-timeshares-the-perfect-winter-escape.html As winter hits the United Kingdom (UK), more and more vacationers are looking for warm vacation spots and Dubai is emerging as one of their best options. Dubai timeshares are easily accessible and affordable—making them a great winter escape for British tourists. If you’re interested in a high-class beach getaway,... News - Latest Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:57:05 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091028536/Latest/Timeshare-Fractional-Magazine-Confirms-4th-Year-Advertising-Deal-With-Leading-Trustee-Company.html Independent timeshare and fractional ownership trade publication continues its 100% renewal rate for 2010 by confirming annual advertising package with one of the world’s leading trustee companies. Perspective Magazine, the most read independent B2B publication globally for the shared ownership industry has confirmed another annual advertising package with Hutchinson... News - Latest Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:49:13 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091026534/Latest/Occupancy-Satisfaction-Rates-Remain-Strong.html Despite tighter credit markets and high unemployment rates, the U.S. timeshare industry continues to demonstrate its resilience. Although overall sales continue to reflect the national trend of lower consumer spending, timeshare owners continue to enjoy their pre-paid timeshare vacations, with an 80 percent occupancy rate and an 86 percent product... News - Latest Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:51:58 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091026533/Latest/Interval-International-extends-its-vacation-exchange-network.html Interval International—a global provide of vacation services—has announced that it has added Pafiana Heights to its vacation exchange network. Nestled in the outskirts of Paphos in Cyprus, the new property has over 57 units that have top class furnishings. “The affiliation of this prestigious resort and spa is another quality... News - Latest Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:34:02 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091024532/Latest/Marriott-Completes-Securitization-of-Timeshare-Loans.html Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) today announced the completion of a private placement of Timeshare Loan Backed Notes by Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust 2009-2. The notes were sold without recourse to Marriott or its affiliates. The notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933,... News - Latest Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:02:05 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091022531/Latest/Timeshare-Owners-Kick-The-Tires-Before-They-Purchase.html According to Vacation Timeshare Owners Report, 2009 Edition by the ARDA International Foundation (AIF), recent timeshare purchasers are younger, wealthier and happy with their vacation product. Overall, more than six in ten timeshare owners are age 45 or older, with Baby Boomers ranked as the largest generation of timeshare owners... News - Latest Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:30:28 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091022530/Latest/Wyndham-is-ranked-among-top-100-green-American-companies.html Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, a renowned hotel and timeshare company, has been ranked among Newsweek Magazine’s top 100 “green” companies in America. The magazine screed 500 of America’s largest publicly traded companies to determine the top 100. Wyndham Worldwide ranked number 81 after Newsweek evaluated its regulatory compliance, toxic waste... News - Latest Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:25:57 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091022529/Latest/Wyndham-is-ranked-among-America’s-top-100-green-companies.html Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, a renowned hotel and timeshare company, has been ranked among Newsweek Magazine’s top 100 “green” companies in America. The magazine screed 500 of America’s largest publicly traded companies to determine the top 100. Wyndham Worldwide ranked number 81 after Newsweek evaluated its regulatory compliance, toxic waste... News - Latest Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:25:19 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091022528/Latest/Wyndham-is-ranked-among-America’s-top-100-green-companies.html Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, a renowned hotel and timeshare company, has been ranked among Newsweek Magazine’s top 100 “green” companies in America. The magazine screed 500 of America’s largest publicly traded companies to determine the top 100. Wyndham Worldwide ranked number 81 after Newsweek evaluated its regulatory compliance, toxic waste... News - Latest Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:24:44 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091022527/Latest/Marriott-Completes-Securitization-of-Timeshare-Loans.html Marriott International, Inc.(NYSE: MAR) today announced the completion of a private placement of Timeshare Loan Backed Notes by Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust 2009-2. The notes were sold without recourse to Marriott or its affiliates. The notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of... News - Latest Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:03:55 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091029516/Latest/BuyATimeshare.com-Unveils-New-and-Improved-Website.html BuyATimeshare.com is pleased to announce the launch of their new and improved website which took place on September 18, 2009! In a constant effort to provide consumers with an easy and reliable marketplace for timeshare resale’s and rentals, the firm decided that revamping their website to promote usability... News - Latest Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:00:24 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091012515/Latest/BuyATimeshare.com-Visits-the-CARE-Conference-September-30-2009.html BuyATimeshare.com’s primary focus is staying on top of new developments in the timeshare industry to provide better services for our customers. As part of our development, we sent our company Owner and Founder, Wes Kogelman, and Peter Emery, Director of Sales, to the CARE Conference this past month in San... News - Latest Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:24 +0100 http://www.timesharesdaily.com/index.php/20091021526/Latest/OSI-Earns-Supplier-Earns-ARDA-Supplier-Certification.html ARDA’s seminar offers concise education tailored to meet the needs of suppliers of both goods and services to the timeshare industry. The course addresses the basics of the industry and timeshare-specific terms, as well as the characteristics of timeshare buyers, trends and legal issues. An in-depth look at the timeshare project... News - Latest Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:02:01 +0100