The timeshare development industry in Australia will continue to grow because of high demand, particularly from American timeshare owners, says Group RCI.
Brands such as Disney and Marriott would do well on the Gold Coast, suggested chief executive officer Geoff Ballotti.
Autumn is a great season during which to visit the inlands of Europe, timeshare owners have been told.
Prices are lower, crowds have gone and the sun is still warm, explains Telegraph travel writer Nick Trend.
As well as this, the landscapes are beautiful and rewarding, he continues, while those with a taste for new food will be in their element at any one of the many village harvest festivals across Spain, Italy and France.
In a repeat of history, timeshare resorts in India are becoming more popular, says the Indian Economic Times.
The news provider points out that the oil crisis in the 1960s highlighted the benefits of the timeshare resort Superdevoluy in the French Alps, reinforcing the logic that becoming a timeshare owner is safer than wholly owning a property abroad.
Munich's Oktoberfest is great for timeshare owners of all different ages and even has a lot to offer families, it has been said.
Karoline Graf, from the Munich Tourist Office, explained that there is a wide selection of events during the festival, with some of the highlights taking place at the start.
Now is a great time to buy timeshare property in the US as confidence is returning to the market.
Marc Da-Silva, editor at real estate adviser HomesOverseas.co.uk stated that figures published earlier this week by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) indicating that the number of pending property sales in the US has increased for six consecutive months is good news for the sector.
Historic landmark Trafalgar Square is the top tourist attraction for international visitors to the UK.
Research carried out by foreign currency specialist First Rate Exchange Services found that the London hotspot was followed by Tower Bridge, the London museums, Buckingham palace and Oxford Street in the list of most desired places to visit, which may interest those considering a timeshare resort near the capital.
France is widely seen as a particularly attractive holiday destination to British timeshare holidaymakers.
This is because it is just across the Channel and there are numerous low budget airlines heading to France, a country that can cater to all tastes, according to deputy editor at FrenchEntree.com Nina Richards.
Interval International, a leading global provider of timeshare vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced the addition of West Sands Phuket Beach Club to its vacation exchange network.
The resort seamlessly blends state-of-the art development with a commitment to green building practices and consequently was honoured with the prestigious Green Development Award in 2007 and 2008 at the Thailand Property Awards.
There are plenty of activities to be enjoyed by holiday makers in Greece, with families heading there for nature holidays and shopping, it has been said.
This year has seen an increase in interest in the Sporades islands, which include Skopelos, Skiathos and Alonisos, according to Sofia Panayiotaki, director of the UK & Ireland office at the Greek National Tourism Organisation.
RCI has added six new affiliates in China to its global network, bringing the timeshare company's presence in the country to 24 affiliated resorts.
Among these new affiliates is Beijing BBMG BaDaLing Hot Spring Resort which is surrounded by a number of sites, including the Badaling Great Wall and Songshan virgin forest natural reserve.
The Cottages at Windermere House in Ontario has been added to Preferred Residences' exchange network, timeshare owners have been told.
Located on Lake Rosseau in Canada's Muskoka Region, the Windermere House Resort is a mixed-use property with a fractional element comprising new waterfront cottages.
There are a variety of events that timeshare owners can enjoy in Lanzarote in the coming months, such as the 17th Deep Sea Fishing Competition at Puerto Calero, it is reported.
According to the official tourist board of the Canary Islands, it is a professional even that attracts the best fishermen in the country.
A total of 17 specialist tourist information guides were set to be introduced at information centres strategically placed over Tenerife's Santa Cruz recently.
Tenerife News has reported that the guides will cover many of the facets of Santa Cruz, including its culture, art, history and nature.
RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced a new affiliation with ABC Boat Management, offering RCI members timeshare canal boat holidays on the beautiful waterways of England.
As part of this relationship, Anderton Marina near Northwich, Cheshire, and Hilperton Marina near Trowbridge, Wiltshire, join the RCI exchange programme.
Many Brits will be having their holidays in the UK this summer as they look to save some money, a study has revealed.
Almost two-thirds (63 per cent) of those planning on taking a holiday this summer are intending to do so in the UK, according to a study by Sainsbury's Travel Insurance.
For eco-friendly holidays for timeshare owners, there are a number of places that such holidaymakers can indulge themselves in, Skyscanner has revealed.
Norway is one destination that has a lot to offer, particularly for those who have a predilection for hiking, according to the company.
Several new timeshare resorts have been established in the US and Caribbean, following new agreements with timeshare provider Bluegreen.
Bluegreen will manage a suite of timeshare services and products across the Parkside Williamsburg Resort in Virginia and the Soundings Seaside resort in Massachusetts under the new agreements.
Malaysia's Palace Vacation Club has joined the RCI network of affiliated resorts.
A new multi-year affiliation has been announced which makes RCI the exclusive third-party exchange provider for Palace Vacation Club.
Holiday resorts Country Villas and Palace of the Golden Horses have been added to the available list of destinations that are on offer to RCI members across the world.
New Zealand is an almost magical place but still has similarities with the UK, it has been said.
This is largely why the country has fascinated emigrating Brits, with the Lord of the Rings films undoubtedly making an impact seeing as they were set in the eye-catching landscapes and scenery of the country, commented head of overseas business at Rightmove.co.uk Robin Wilson.
There are many exciting and different travel opportunities within Slovenia.
Timeshare owners can enjoy a wide range of landscapes and activities, including beach holidays and visits to underground attractions in the Karst region, according to the Slovenia Tourist Office.
The city of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic is hosting the Five-Petalled Rose Celebrations from June 19th to 21st this year.
Timeshare owners at the event will be able to see some musicians, jugglers and fencers as they attempt to encapsulate the feel of a medieval festival as part of a celebration of the city's 700th anniversary of its founding.
Saint Lucia is one of the most aesthetically delightful islands in the Caribbean with lush rainforests and crystal cerulean waters.
Timeshare owners heading to the island will be able to enjoy the all-round weather conditions and feast their eyes upon dramatic waterfalls, according to the official tourist board of Saint Lucia.
Seasons Holidays's new resort Mar Da Luz will be opened in the Algarve next month.
It features 43 apartments built to the highest specification for timeshare owners to get their hands on and each is fully equipped, with crockery and DVD players included.
For those timeshare owners looking for some adventure, Iceland has plenty to offer, it has been said.
Icelandair has revealed the country covers around 103,000 sq metres, 10 per cent of which is made up of glaciers, such as the largest one in Europe in the form of Vatnajokull.
The landscape has been crafted by volcanic and geothermal activity and there is a lot of special nature to be found in Iceland, the airline noted.
People over the UK have voted the islands off the west coast of Scotland as the ideal place for a British island escape. A survey by YouGov of 2,276 adults over the UK has revealed that 14 per cent selected the group of islands that include Arran, Skye, Islay as well as Mull.
Holiday Inn Club Vacations' Signature Collection at the Orlando timeshare resort has joined with the world's largest luxury timeshare exchange programme.
Timeshare owners who purchase weeks at the Orange Lake Resort and own more than 500,000 points will now benefit from the RCI's Registry Collection Exchange Program.
Dozens of new options have been made available for timeshare owners in St Maarten with the opening of 40 new ocean view rooms at the Oyster Bay Beach Resort.
The Croatian island of Rab will be hosting its first ever summer festival this August.
Timeshare owners who make their way to the destination will be able to enjoy free drinks as well as a number of musical treats, the Croatia National Tourist Office has reported.
Destinations such as Croatia will increase in popularity with holidaymakers, such as timeshare owners, it has been stated.
Sarah Munro, head of travel services at the Post Office, said the country has been increasing in popularity for a while now and is one of the fastest growing currencies at her organisation.
Sea Links Golf & Country Club in Phan Thiet, Vietnam has been affiliated with vacation exchange company RCI, Rang Dong Group has reported.
It becomes RCI's first affiliate in Vietnam, revealed president and chief executive officer of Group RCI Geoff Ballotti, who said that the resort is stunning and his company was delighted to offer it to RCI Weeks members.
Brazil has 4,500 miles of coastline for timeshare owners to enjoy and many of the beaches are beautiful, it has been said.
Laura Rendell-Dunn, marketing manager at Journey Latin America, stated that timeshare owners should not go to Brazil without checking out the most famous beaches in the country Copacabana and Ipanema beach.
London has been named as the most popular May Day holiday weekend flight destination for Brits this year by Skyscanner.
It has replaced Amsterdam as the most searched-for flight destination on Skyscanner for the early May bank holiday period, coming out one place ahead of Malaga in Spain.
The French town of Antibes Juan-les-Pi is a great place from which timeshare owners can begin to explore the south of France, it has been stated.
Antibes is located in the heart of the French Riviera and half way between Nice and Cannes, revealed Lucy Howard, a representative from the Antibes Juan-les-Pins tourist board, who said that there is also a decent bus network that can be used to get around the region without paying too much.
Timeshare owners looking for events in France can enjoy a number of happenings in Monaco in the coming months.
According to the Monaco Tourism & Convention Authority, the Formula One Grand Prix is just more than one month away, while the opening of the Tour de France is set to take place in Monaco for the first time ever.
For those timeshare owners looking for some gastronomic delights, Alsace is a top place for both food and wine, it is said.
The region has a lot to offer timeshare owners, with wine and food notably popular with tourists, while the strong German influence separates it from other destinations, according to Toby Oliver, representative of Alsace in the UK.
Both Slovakia and Latvia are becoming increasingly popular destinations for holidaymakers, such as timeshare owners, it has been said.
Jonathan Cudworth, head of product marketing at Expedia.co.uk, revealed that recent data from his organization has found interest in Dubrovnik has spiked 223 per cent this year, in comparison to 2008.
During May timeshare owners in Portugal will be able to enjoy a couple of events as well as the mid-20s temperatures, it has been reported. According to bmibaby, Monsanto Castle will be hosting the Feast of our Lady of the Castle - a free festival held in the walls of the building itself.
Turkey is having a good year in terms of travel partly because consumers are increasingly looking to separately their arrange flights and accommodation, such as timeshare resorts, it has been said.
Managing director of Monarch Flights and Holidays Liz Savage also said that Turkey is becoming more and more popular as a short-break destination as many customers are looking for 9 or 10 nights rather than the more conventional 14-night holiday.
Point to Point Destinations has welcomed Stoneridge Resort in Blanchard, Idaho to the world of RCI Points to its RCI Points Home Group. Timeshare owners can take advantage of the 20 local golf courses around the resort as well as some swimming, fishing and water skiing surrounded by rolling hills and hardwood forests, the association of timeshare members explained.
For timeshare owners looking at events in Greece in 2009, ten miles south of Athens lies Vouliagmeni where people will find some eye-catching sea and an escape from the hustle and bustle of the capital city, it has been said.
Seasons Holidays, one of Europe’s leading holiday ownership developers, announced that Clowance Estate and Country Club has earned Interval International’s Premier Resort Award.
Holidaymakers, such as timeshare users, often overlook what is on their own doorstep, with Essex being one notable highlight in the UK, it has been said. Paul Gogarty, travel writer and author of the Coast Road, told the Daily Telegraph that Essex is home to a particularly stunning coastline as well as St Peter Ad Muram - an eighth-century Saxon chapel, which stands like it did on the day it was constructed.
Sierra Nevada has some surprisingly good skiing conditions, especially considering it is so far south, it is said. For timeshare owners looking for a skiing break this year, information manager at the Ski Club of Great Britain Alyn Morgan has revealed the area has three and a half metres of snow on the upper piste at the moment as well as 80 centimetres on the lower piste.
The best golf courses in the Iberian Peninsula are to be found along its southerly coastline, it is said. For those timeshare owners looking for some top golfing action, the long stretch of coast running from Lisbon, around the Algrave, to the Costa del Sol and then up to Barcelona and the French border is home to numerous courses, reports Golf International's David Brice, writing for PGA Tour.
