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Midscale without food and beverage: Does location matter? (Jul 1, 2009) The current downturn has affected chain-scale segments across the board, but some more than others. Historically, the midscale-without-food-and-beverage segment has been one that tends to perform a bit better ...
TATOC comments on new timeshare study (Jul 1, 2009) Europe’s Timeshare Owners and Committees (TATOC) have released comments regarding a new comprehensive ...
Timeshare Resales and Rental Advertising Company Opens New Office in Orlando (Jul 1, 2009) Sell My Timeshare NOW, the global leader in the advertising and marketing of timeshare resales and timeshare rentals, is expanding with ...
A resort's green initiative (Jun 30, 2009) THE Novotel and Mercure hotels have their own gardens in a bid to encourage the use of local fruits and vegetables. ...
Campgrounds, RV parks in United States spend some green to go 'green' (Jun 30, 2009) There's a lot about Clay's Park Resort that appeals to Janet Durtschi, including its ongoing effort to get "greener." ...
Consolidated Resorts file for bankruptcy but it won't affect timeshare owners (Jun 30, 2009) Last week, Consolidated Resorts filed for bankruptcy. According to the most recent reports, the management company of the 13 existing properties will not be affected by the bankruptcy filing. ...
Shell Vacations Club Celebrates 10th Anniversary (Jun 30, 2009) It isn’t easy being a pioneer. Especially when you are moving in a direction dramatically different from others in your same business. But for Shell Vacations LLC, innovation has been its middle name ...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Announces Green IT Strategy (Jun 29, 2009) Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced a comprehensive sustainability plan to address its technology infrastructure and information technology (IT) operations. Green IT ...
New rules are draining Oklahoma pools (Jun 29, 2009) Many public pools and spas across Oklahoma are dry this summer because they are not in compliance with a new federal law ...
As the Economy Cools Down, Drive-To Vacations Heat Up (Jun 29, 2009) Holiday Group, one of the largest timeshare resale companies in the US, has added a Drive-To Vacation Page to its Web site, allowing visitors to type in their Zip Codes and find the timeshare resorts closest to ...
City to bring pools up to new federal standards (Jun 28, 2009) To comply with a federal standard for swimming pool and spa drain covers, City Council on June 22 unanimously approved spending more than $40,000 to replace all of the grates in the pool at Water Works Park....
Area hotels, restaurants conserve water to save bucks (Jun 27, 2009) Hotels throughout Manatee County are asking guests to consider reusing towels and bed sheets a day or two rather then having housekeepers pull them for everyday washings...
Public pools safer with mandated drain covers (Jun 25, 2009) Taking a dip in a public pool just got safer with new drain covers to reduce suction from pool drains...
Dial An Exchange Discusses Timeshare Exchange at Holiday Group Webinar (Jun 25, 2009) Holiday Resales, a division of Holiday Group, has announced its next timeshare webinar, "Maximizing Your Timeshare Exchange,"...
Plant-Based Utensils Gaining Acceptance in Food Service Settings (Jun 25, 2009) For the breakfast area, employee break rooms, meetings, weddings, and instances when “to go” type utensils are needed, biodegradable, compostable spoons, forks and knives should be an option...
Fairmont Announces Green Technology Strategy (Jun 25, 2009) Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announces a comprehensive sustainability plan to address its technology infrastructure and information...
“La Notte Linen Collection” Announces Web Site Launch (Jun 25, 2009) Resort ProSource (RPS), a full service purchasing company for the hospitality industry has announced the launch of a new custom linen and terry line web site ...
Massanutten Resort Gets More Timeshare Building (Jun 24, 2009) You may soon see more timeshare space at Massanutten Resort. The Rockingham County board of supervisors approved a request Wednesday night, that would allow more buildings ...
Time-share owner Consolidated Resorts files for bankruptcy (Jun 24, 2009) Consolidated Resorts, owners of the time share Tahiti Village Resort on Las Vegas Boulevard South, is filing for bankruptcy protection, the company confirmed late Tuesday. The company ...
New Fractional Home Ownership Website Highlights Florida Vacation Home Opportunities (Jun 23, 2009) Fractional Luxury Florida Homes, a new website highlighting affordable Florida vacation home opportunities through fractional home ownership, makes it easy to see why this type of...
Three Marriott Vacation Club Resorts Receive Florida Green Lodging Program Designation (Jun 23, 2009) Marriott Vacation Club International, the vacation ownership division of Marriott International, Inc., proudly announces Marriott's Grande Vista, Marriott's Cypress Harbour and Marriott's Crystal ...
Push for safer pool drains (Jun 22, 2009) New state regulations will cost thousands of public and commercial swimming pool and spa operators thousands of dollars...
Top 10 Timeshare Resale Resorts in Florida (Jun 19, 2009) Stroman Realty announces the results of a study they conducted on the top selling timeshare resorts in Florida. The study was based on Stroman's records of actual closed timeshare...
Recession changes the playing field for timeshare companies (Jun 17, 2009) For years, consumers have been finding cheaper alternatives to buying vacation homes and timeshares have provided them a way to cut vacation costs. However, as of late, many timeshare...
Planting Seeds of Sustainability (Jun 17, 2009) Pineapple Hospitality pledges to donate $1 for every attendee at upcoming AH&LA events, helping fund the Nature Conservancy's tree-planting...
Christel House Charity Golf on a Global Scale (Jun 13, 2009) The 2009 Group RCI Christel House Open international charity golf tournament spanned the globe with approximately 2,000 golfers teeing off from 19 tournament sites on five continents. Most of the tournaments took...
Club Access 2 leisure selects SPI software enterprise-wide (Jun 11, 2009) Timeshare software company Systems Products International (SPI) Orange Systems’ enterprise system was recently selected to handle all facets entailed in operating Club Access 2 leisure’s activities...
Food Service Operators are Discovering the Gold in Grease - By Glenn Hasek (Jun 11, 2009) Last summer, when oil prices were at record highs, thieves were actually stealing yellow grease - used vegetable oil - from storage bins outside of restaurants. Since that time, oil prices have fallen of course but ...
Should You Care if Your Employees Love You? - By Roberta Chinsky Matuson (Jun 10, 2009) As human beings, we have a natural tendency to want to be loved. But what happens when your desire to be loved interferes with your ability ...
What is your definition of leadership? \| By Dr. John Hogan, CHE CHA MHS (Jun 9, 2009) In consulting for clients, in preparation for personalizing workshops and in evaluating topics for this regular column series, I regularly reflect ...
Timeshare resilient in current economic climate (Jun 9, 2009) MD Club Leisure Group, Shaun Lamont says despite the current economic recession globally, timeshare is resilient...
High-end timeshares push flexibility (Jun 8, 2009) Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. added a destination club option on April 28 that allows buyers to get vacation points instead of time in a fixed property...
Training and the Cost Cutting Dilema during Tough Times - By Dr. Rick Johnson (Jun 8, 2009) Most company executives decide to spend money on training because it's popular, especially when economic times are good. There is a view that it's 'good,' and it's also something that responsible ...
Front Desk Training Is The Key To Capturing More Walk-In Business \| By - Doug Kennedy (Jun 6, 2009) While many hotels have focused attention in recent years on helping reservations agents increase their sales effectiveness, many are still ...
The Tamarack Club, Holiday Valley’s Fractional Ownership Condominium Development (Jun 6, 2009) The Tamarack Club at Holiday Valley is a slope-side condominium project with four star amenities. This fractional ownership project is the largest...
Vail Valley: New Starwood time share project opens in Avon (Jun 5, 2009) It's been a hard year for real estate sales in the Vail Valley. Right now, it might be better to sell units a week at a time ...
Paris Residence Club Fractional Ownership Kicks Off 'Meet the Developers' US Tour in Manhattan (Jun 4, 2009) Paris-based fractional ownership company, Paris Residence Club, is embarking on a 'grass roots' tour of major American cities, starting with Manhattan ...
Dial An Exchange launches Gold Advantage program (Jun 4, 2009) Dial An Exchange (DAE) offers a simplified approach to timeshare exchange. The company website is open 24 hours a day and ...
Timeshare Tumult or Passing Pause (Jun 4, 2009) The glut in timeshare inventory has owners and operators re-evaluating their business models, but they may find themselves ...
Sell My Timeshare NOW expands sales management team (Jun 2, 2009) Sell My Timeshare NOW has expanded its sales management team with a new Senior Director of Sales, Bonnie McLoud...
Branson, Missouri, Project Hires SPI Software (Jun 2, 2009) Branson’s Nantucket a premier destination vacation ownership resort on scenic Table Rock Lake near Branson, Mo. has selected SPI Orange systems as its software operating platform...
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