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Emirates Vacation Club Affiliates With Interval International

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IILG), has announced the affiliation of Emirates Vacation Club, a private residence club in the heart of Dubai, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Emirates Vacation Club’s first phase consists of 32 luxury units located within the 48-story Emirates Grand Hotel. Already a landmark on the skyline of a city renowned for its innovative architecture, the hotel’s Suites Tower has a rotating glass entrance and intricate, hand-crafted wooden wall panels in its soaring lobby. The studio, one- and two-bedroom units feature fully equipped kitchen and dining areas, along with modern conveniences such as high-speed Internet connection, LCD TV, DVD player, and IDD telephone. Most have breathtaking views from their floor- to-ceiling windows.

Post date: Tuesday, 16 Mar 2010

GoTimeshare.org interview With Richard McIntosh, Chairman RDO

Richard McIntosh speaks to Fiona Klonarides about what to look for before buying timeshare & how the market is evolving.

Post date: Thursday, 11 Mar 2010

Timeshare: Like a Hotel - But Better.

Hotel or timeshare resort - which is better? With more families choosing timeshare as their preferred holiday option, these are five main reasons it makes sense to buy timeshare.

Post date: Tuesday, 23 Feb 2010

Interval International Adds Grand Lodges to Exchange Network

Grand Lodges, located in Cascade Mountain Range, has been added to the Interval International holiday exchange network.

Timeshare owners heading to this resort, situated just a few miles from Mt Hood, will get to enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing throughout the year.

Post date: Wednesday, 16 Dec 2009

Dubai Traveller Figures Released

Dubai will always be a luxury holiday destination, it has been said, but the city can cater to those on a budget as well.

The emirate's government is continuing to invest in the destination, in the according to Ian Scott, director at the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) in the UK and Ireland.

He pointed to Dubai Metro, which will be fully operating by March 2010, a new spa opening in January and a number of hotels that are set to open their doors soon.

DTCM figures show that 854,601 travellers from the UK and Ireland made their way over to Dubai in 2008, a rise of 14 per cent over the previous year.

Post date: Monday, 14 Dec 2009

Dollar Exchange Rates Said to be Improving

Exchange rates for dollar destinations are now improving, which is good news for timeshare owners heading to places where the currency is used, it has been said.

British timeshare owners looking to travel to places where the dollar is used can expect their pounds to get them more in areas such as the US, Hong Kong and Dubai, explained long-haul specialist Hayes & Jarvis.

Post date: Sunday, 22 Nov 2009

Dubais Royal Club at Bonnington Tower Added to Interval International Quality Exchange Network

Interval International, a leading global provider of vacation services and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), today announced the affiliation of Royal Club at Bonnington Tower in Dubai. The 40-story, five-star Bonnington Tower is located in the heart of Jumeirah Lakes Towers, one of Dubai’s most prestigious residential and commercial communities.

Royal Club at Bonnington consists of 30 spacious one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments furnished to the highest standards, boasting large balconies overlooking the stunning “New Dubai” skyline and the Jumeirah Lakes. Owners and guests also can enjoy a wide range of on-site amenities, including six restaurants and bars, a Leisure Deck, state-of- the-art gym, hairdressing salons, and 24-hour concierge service. The unique double-height Leisure Deck on the 11th floor has an infinity pool open to the elements on three sides.

Post date: Thursday, 12 Nov 2009

Popularity of Dubai Led to Property Boom

Dubai has remained a favourite destination among Brits, and this has led to a boom in the region's property market, according to a foreign property estate agent.

The country has remained popular with British holidaymakers and timeshare investors as figures show Dubai is one of the top winter sun destinations for Brits.

Post date: Friday, 6 Nov 2009

Timeshare Destination Dubai

As winter weather hits UK shores, many timeshare owners will be looking for warmer climes and Dubai is one place where they can find some respite from the cold conditions.

The destination is also one of the easiest and most affordable ways for timeshare owners to get some winter sun, according to Dan Linstead, editor of Wanderlust.

Post date: Wednesday, 28 Oct 2009

Resort Properties Releases a Brand New Website to Present its Club Paradiso Resort

In order to showcase its industry-leading range of high-end holiday products, Resort Properties, www.resortproperties-group.com has released its latest website.

The site has been designed to reflect the opulence of the Club Paradiso locations that make up this exclusive network of boutique resorts.

Post date: Thursday, 22 Oct 2009

Timeshare Owners Told of Green Shoots of Recovery in Dubai Tourism

Timeshare owners looking at heading to Dubai have been told that tourism in the city is starting to show green shoots of recovery with passenger numbers to the country continuing to grow.

Dubai International handled a total of 3,729,879 passengers in August 2009, compared to 3,368,260 during the same month in 2008.

Post date: Monday, 5 Oct 2009

Dubai Metro Use Marks Revival of Public Transport

The Dubai Metro, which opened last week, has been hailed a success by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA).

Some 42,782 passengers, including timeshare owners, used the public transport system on Monday (September 14th), with nearly 280,000 people stepping aboard the Red Line service since its launch last Thursday.

Post date: Wednesday, 16 Sep 2009

Resort Properties

Resort Properties continues to build on the outstanding reputation it has forged over a quarter of a century at the cutting edge of the global resort development industry.

The group, which effectively started timeshare on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, has been responsible for the development of thirteen different resorts consisting of more than 3,000 luxury units in five countries across Europe, the USA and the Caribbean.

Post date: Tuesday, 5 May 2009

London Hosts World Forum on Fractional Ownership

A World Forum on Fractional Ownership has been held in London and was sold out, it has emerged.

According to the organisers Fractional Life, the event was so popular because fractional ownership is the hottest new trend in real estate, delegates coming from across the world to pick up some market tips from industry professionals.

Post date: Thursday, 30 Apr 2009

Hot Holidays for 2009

As spring blossoms and the days get longer our thoughts turn to our summer holidays, writes Sarah Lee as she reveals RCI’s summer hot list for 2009

Post date: Thursday, 23 Apr 2009

Owners Perspective: UAE a Land of Contrasts

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the Middle East's best kept secrets, according to one timeshare magazine. Owners Perspective says timeshare users can enjoy a land of contrasts, with its modern highways and shopping malls offset by camel caravans that still ply the lands as they have done since the region was first settled in over 5,000 years ago.

Post date: Tuesday, 10 Mar 2009

Dubai Attracts All, Author Says

Dubai's status as an old trading port helps it to attract people from all different kinds of background, it is said. While the media has often linked Dubai with the wealthy and glamorous, there is a good deal more to the emirate than the glitzy side, according to Lara Dunston, the author of DK Eyewitness Dubai.

Post date: Tuesday, 3 Mar 2009

Timeshare Success for Hotel Groups in Spain

When hotel companies in America launched timeshare ventures, such as Hilton and Marriott, they recognised the massive potential of the shared ownership concept. They also latched on to a formula worth $12billion in 2007.

Post date: Saturday, 22 Nov 2008