The Lodge at Pine Cove has transformed itself to appeal to today’s ever-changing vacation and tourism market place by offering eco-friendly vacations, outdoor activities-based vacations and alternative cottage ownership opportunities.
Vacation home seekers can now purchase fractional ownership in a furnished 3-bedroom mountain cloud-forest home only 30-minutes from Panama’s Tocumen International Airport, and exchange vacation time in other luxury fractional ownership homes around the world at no cost through the Fractional Exchange network.
Preferred Residences, a hospitality branded membership and exchange program for luxury shared ownership resorts offered by an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced that Tahéima Wellness Resort and Spa in the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico has joined its network.
FractionalExchange.com has announced that Carrara, LLC has selected FractionalExchange.com for the vacation exchange requirements of its locations in Italy.
This Sunday, 23rd January 2011, will see Michael taking part in a vast motorcycle ride on the seat of a 1950’s, classic single cylinder 350cc Royal Enfield Bullet bike, which spans over 2000km of countryside and cityscape in Southern India, all in the name of charity!
Equity Estates www.equityestatesfund.com, the country’s first and fastest growing Luxury Residence Fund™ and the only true equity based model in the second home alternative market, announced today that the fund grew by over 50 percent in 2010 for the third consecutive year
Resort Residences Group is looking to capitalise on increasing buyer activity in the luxury lifestyle property market by launching its absolute beachfront Sandpiper development in Noosa’s upmarket Hastings Street this week.
Diverse collection of developers and real estate related businesses to launch groundbreaking effort aimed at educating Americans on the value of living in Mexico.
Grand Opening Encompasses New Fine Dining Restaurant, Block 16; Destination Spa, Bloom; and Local Hot Spot, Frost Bar.
The Hideaways Club, a global property company specialising in the equity ownership and management of a collection of international luxury property investment Funds, announced this week that it is launching its second Fund, The Hideaways Club City Collection, a portfolio of luxurious global city apartments.
The luxury resort and residential development, located at Poipu Beach on the south shore of Kauai, is the first property in Hawaii to fly the Wyndham Grand flag.
Minor International PCL and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. are pleased to announce the launch of The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok, the highly anticipated debut of Thailand’s first St. Regis development.
The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club introduces its 10th Club location in one of the country’s most sought-after ski destinations, Vail, Colo. The Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail are now welcoming Members to the newest club property at the base of Vail Mountain in LionsHead Village and neighboring the banks of Gore Creek.
While real estate in Aspen is notoriously known for out-of-sight pricing, the intimate Innsbruck Aspen with prices starting at $89,999 is the sleeper deal in Glamour Gulch, making Aspen more affordable and convenient for many – especially for those on the Front Range.
The Élan Collection, a collection of luxury vacation shared interest residences, has added a sprawling 19,500-square-foot mountain retreat at The Big EZ Lodge in Big Sky, Montana to its growing portfolio of properties.
Former tennis ace and entrepreneur David Lloyd, Chairman of David Lloyd Resorts – the worldwide property and vacation specialists – has launched a ground-breaking alternative investment fund and ingenious vehicle designed to facilitate ownership abroad.
Star Resort Group (Scottsdale, AZ), a leading developer, marketer and seller of resort real estate in North America, has reacted to the business climate with a “cautious optimism” when it comes to fractional ownership.
With Brazil and Venezuela recording double-digit growth in interval sales in 2009 mainly due to their sales in the domestic market, Latin America showed signs of strength and continued to attract new players to its vacation ownership industry.
The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), and The Innsbruck Aspen Residences, a luxury residence located in the town of Aspen, Colo., today announced a long-term affiliation agreement.
The leading trade publication for the shared ownership industry reaches another milestone as it takes the number one spot on Google.com for another powerful search term.
FractionalExchange.com has announced that the Austria Haus Club of Vail, Colorado has selected FractionalExchange.com for the vacation exchange requirements of its members. The Austria Haus joins Rocky Mountain resorts The Hemingways, The Deer Valley Club, The Teton Club and Vail Mountain Lodge in affiliating with FractionalExchange.com
The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange network, was honoured to receive the Fractional Life 2010 Services To The Industry Award at the Fractional Life Summit on 19th February.
Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), today announced that Pacifico Diamante Private Residence Club in Acapulco has joined its exchange network.
RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), will host senior executives and decision makers in the hospitality and leisure real estate industries at the RCI® Asia Leisure Real Estate Symposium on 22-23 April 2010 in Singapore where RCI will reveal the secrets of successful vacation exchange.
“The BIG Reveal” Symposium is a response to an emerging interest in vacation ownership in Asia, which is anticipated to attain greater momentum over the next few years. As the largest vacation exchange network in the world that continues to revolutionize the vacation exchange experience for leisure real estate developers and leisure travelers with service and product innovations, RCI recognizes the rising demand for quality leisure real estate models to capture this growth.
“We are noticing a strong and growing interest in vacation ownership products in Asia as holiday makers become more sophisticated and discerning and are seeking a differentiated vacation experience with quality accommodations,” said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. “We believe that now is a great time for leisure real estate owners and developers to invest in and create vacation ownership products to catch the upswing in Asia. As the pioneer in vacation exchange, RCI has the expertise, experience and solutions to help leisure real estate owners and developers enhance the value of their assets and offer an outstanding proposition to consumers while revolutionizing their vacation experience.”
The two-day event will be held at the Pan Pacific Singapore where attendees will participate in a series of forums, panel discussions and workshops focusing on the development of vacation ownership in Asia and around the world. Symposium topics will focus on vacation ownership trends and opportunities, fractional real estate and ownership, cross-border success and sustainability, customer engagement and social media, legal framework and expert insight on building a successful vacation ownership business.
Key speakers and experts include:
• “A Global Overview of Vacation Ownership Industry and Asia Market Insights” by Dr. Richard L. Ragatz, President, Ragatz Associates;
• “Thinking the Future of Leisure Hospitality: Challenges for Asia” by Dr. Russell Arthur Smith, Interim Dean, Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore;
• “Finding a Competitive Advantage in the Global Luxury Market” by Frank M. Pfaller, Chief Executive Officer, Selected Hotels Promotion L.C.; and
• “State of the Industry & Tourism in Singapore” by Justin Chew, Executive Director, F1 Sports & Hospitality, Singapore Tourism Board.
Prior to the Symposium, a half-day interactive and informative workshop on “Sales and Marketing Techniques for a Successful Vacation Ownership Business” conducted by Dan King, one of the industry’s most recognizable trainers and consultants, will be held at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 21 April.
“The BIG Reveal Symposium is aimed at experts, industry and business leaders to facilitate discussion of initiatives that boost the growth of vacation ownership, share invaluable insights, explore innovative leisure real estate models and transform the leisure experience for travelers,” said Adrian Lee, managing director, RCI Asia. “We will reveal effective solutions that will unleash asset value in leisure real estate and the sustainable success of vacation ownership. We believe that the RCI Asia Leisure Real Estate Symposium is the much needed platform that will drive a concerted effort towards the growth of vacation ownership in Asia and benefit leisure real estate owners in finding a competitive advantage through vacation ownership.”
For online registration and further information please visit www.rciasia-symposium.com, email: rci@ap-comms.com or phone: +65 6411-9632.
About RCI
RCI is part of Wyndham Exchange and Rentals, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals, with exclusive access for specified periods to more than 65,000 vacation properties in approximately 100 countries. Wyndham Exchange and Rentals is comprised of vacation exchange, including RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and provider of travel services to businesses and consumers and The Registry Collection program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program; vacation rentals, including Endless Vacation Rentals, Landal GreenParks®, Novasol®, and other renowned vacation rental brands, through which vacationers can rent a variety of property types, from city apartments to villas; and NorthCourse® Leisure Real Estate Solutions, a research and consultancy firm providing advisory services to the global leisure real estate industry. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies with leading brands in lodging franchising, vacation ownership, vacation rentals and vacation exchange. For additional information visit www.wyndhamer.com or the media center of www.wyndhamworldwide.com.
Leading fractional ownership super-yacht company YachtPlus last week launched the second yacht of its four yacht fleet in La Spezia, Italy. Christened Ocean Pearl, this stunning 41 metre yacht, identical to its Norman Foster designed sister yacht Ocean Emerald, will operate a series of cruises throughout the Mediterranean during the summer of 2010 and the Caribbean in the winter of 2011.
Tucked into Oregon’s majestic Cascade Mountain Range a few miles from Mt. Hood, this new fractional resort offers four seasons of recreation, including year-round downhill and cross-country skiing.
Only on Boxing Day will savvy investors be able to purchase a Fractional Freehold Shared Ownership Property at one of Vigia’s luxury golf or beach resorts at an astonishing 1/3 off the market value. So for anyone who has been holding off for the right time to buy then they need not delay any longer.
Combine the sophistication of a private yacht with the convenience of fractional ownership in a destination club format. The newly debuted ViaMari Yacht Club is a private yacht club offering ultra-luxury yachts available exclusively for the club members.
Have you ever dreamed of owning a Colorado vacation home near ski slopes, on the fairways, and within steps of miles of award winning fly fishing rivers, but never imagined you could afford it? An affordable way of owning a vacation home is coming to Colorado! Riverside at Rio Grande Club is pleased to introduce a rapidly growing alternative to whole ownership in real estate: fractional ownership.
The NetJets Middle East Programme, provided by National Air Services (NAS), is celebrating its 10th anniversary as the region’s leading provider of executive jet ownership programmes by taking delivery of a new Falcon 2000LX – the first Falcon 2000LX to be operated commercially in the Middle East.
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, has recently added a further three stunning chalets to its 2010 skiing programme.
“We look forward to introducing The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club to Marquis Jet Card Owners.” “The Marquis Jet Card program will change the way Club Members travel,” said Mark Sage, executive vice president, business development for Marquis Jet. “Members will be able to fly on their own schedule and remain in control. With consistent, high-quality service and guaranteed availability, the Marquis Jet Card program will enable a new level of efficiency and productivity in Club Members’ personal and professional lives. It’s the perfect program to enable Ritz-Carlton Destination Club Members to travel to and from their favorite properties with ease.”
