Articles (Sept/Oct '09)
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Linda Mayhugh, Advantage Travel
(Sept 15, 2009) In addition to her involvement with the Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers, Linda Mayhugh is the chief operating officer of Advantage Travel, LLC, the parent company of several member only travel clubs. The company is headquarte ...by Brian Welch

Standing Out While Saving Money—Landscaping for the Dream Vacation
(Sept 15, 2009) The visual appeal of your resort property is an important investment to welcome guests to the location and to attract prospective vacationers. With many people reviewing potential resort destinations online before committing their hard-e ... by Craig Ruppert

Hot tubs – healthy or unhealthy choice? Part 3
(Sept 15, 2009) In previous installments we looked at the history and health threats, here we will look at methodologies to address the issues. HALOGENS Chlorine has been used since 1893 to address the health threat in potable water systems, primaril ... by Frank Rosa

Mobius Vendor Partners
(Sept 15, 2009) Since 1999, Mobius Vendor Partners has served their clients as a management advisory firm focusing on process development and project management. With business practice groups ranging from training to technology, MVP stays up to date with..by Brian Welch

Making an Impact - How Signage Affects the Guest’s Experience
(Sept 1, 2009) Whether an historic mountain retreat, an all-inclusive tropical paradise, or a chic new time-share property near attractions and amusement parks, resorts around the world provide visitors with a break from their regular way of life. To ma ... by Ernest Dwight

What Vacation Ownership and Community Associations need to know about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool Safety Act
(Sept 15, 2009) An altogether well-meaning piece of legislation, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007 will be a source of concern this summer for vacation ownership and community associations that have not yet brought their pools int ... by Steve Barnes

Counting On Our Toes—Part Three
(Sept 15, 2009) The first in this series of three articles overviewed some of the highpoints of do-it-yourself customer research including research methods, survey design, stakeholder support, and sampling. The second installment addressed the KISS ... by Ken Will