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Cruise Experts Meet To Discuss Mediterranean Expansion

Presidents, CEOs and Marketing Directors from the world’s top cruise lines will be brainstorming in the south of France this winter to discuss the future of the cruise industry in the Mediterranean region.

Cruise holidays have held up very well in the last year for a number of reasons, including perceived value for money, the attraction of the cruise experience as something new and recommended by friends, effective marketing campaigns and a fleet of sleek new ships that seem to have been launching almost every other month, such as P&O’s magnificent new liner Azura.

Post date: Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010

Luxury Paris Apartment Property Joins Interval International Timeshare Exchange

Interval International has just announced the affiliation of Multiresidence de l’Elysee in Paris, France. The property occupies a six-storey building in the 8th arrondissement on the right bank of the River Seine, close to the Champs-Élysées and right between the world famous Parisian landmarks the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde.

“The prime location of this resort, on the stylish Rue de Colisee in the heart of Paris, makes it an ideal base for exploring one of the world’s most beautiful cities,” said Darren Ettridge, Interval International’s vice president of resort sales and service for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. “Each residence is equipped with all the comforts of home, so guests will feel more like residents than tourists.”

Post date: Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010

Aer Lingus Dramatically Cuts Losses by 80% in first half of 2010

Aer Lingus has posted an operating loss of €19 million in the six months to the end of June, that’s a reduction of 80% on its operating losses during the first half of 2009.

The airline has resisted two takeover bids by Ryanair Holdings and according to chief executive Christoph Mueller, the improvements in performance are significant considering it’s been a tough year with unexpected losses due to the Icelandic volcanic ash crisis which hit Ireland and many of the regions the airline flies in and out of.

Post date: Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010

Best Value Holiday Destinations Close to Home

As the pound continues to strengthen against the euro, buying you more euros for your sterling, the argument for specifically holidaying in a non-euro zone is fading fast. These days it’s not so much a question of which currency you’ll be using to buy your holiday souvenirs and sunset cocktails, it’s more about the overall cost of living and the prices at the actual resort you’re going to be holidaying at.

Turkey and Egypt, both non-euro countries, are particularly popular this year, but classic eurozone favourites like Portugal, Cyprus and Greece are also great value this summer compared to parts of Spain, France and Italy.

Post date: Wednesday, 18 Aug 2010

Egypt Aims High As Tourism Is On The Up

Largely fuelled by tourists discovering destinations like Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt’s sun, sea and palm tree resorts are experiencing a boom in visitors.

Post date: Friday, 6 Aug 2010

Good Times For Timeshare

2010 marks some important milestones in timeshare. As the shared ownership industry celebrates decades of success, there’s more to look forward to, as Fiona Klonarides reports

Post date: Tuesday, 8 Jun 2010

A Brief History of Timeshare

Timeshare is almost 50 years old, but contrary to popular belief it all started in Switzerland, not the US. It’s an industry that continues to evolve, GoTimeshare's Fiona Klonarides reports.

Post date: Tuesday, 30 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

2010 Enjoy England Finalists Announced

The Corn Exchange at Brighton's Dome is the venue for this year's 2010 Enjoy England Awards For Excellence. The finalists have just been revealed, and the event takes place on April 23, to mark St. George's Day. Competition in the various categories is exceptionally strong, and a large number of entries are in for the Sustainable Tourism Award.

Last year “Staycations” (holidays spent “at home” in the UK rather than overseas) were big news. There are a number of reasons to holiday closer to home – economising on the cost of travelling internationally, the convenience of driving or letting the train take the strain rather than heading off to an airport. Britain has no shortage of beauty spots to rival its European neighbours. There's Cornwall, The Lake District, The Peak District, The Scottish Highlands, The Northumberland Coast - everyone has their favourite and the list is a long one.

Some travel experts are even going as far as predicting that if global warming continues, British holidays will rise in popularity – all we need, it seems, is a bit more sun, because inspiring beaches, scenic landscapes and historic villages are all on our doorstep!

Post date: Tuesday, 2 Mar 2010

Hot Skiing in Bulgaria and Andorra as Visitors Soar

Bulgaria and Andorra are great places for timeshare owners to enjoy some good value skiing as they are said to be two of the cheapest destinations in Europe for the activity.

They are great places to go for those timeshare owners who are new to skiing, according to Anthony Chenery, travel expert at Teletext Holidays.

Post date: Tuesday, 9 Feb 2010

RCI Opening Doors Throughout the UK - The Holiday Cottages Group

The UK's landscapes and heritage make it a much demanded destination - RCI is bringing its members accommodation options at home, writes Sarah Lee.

Post date: Wednesday, 23 Dec 2009

More Skiers Heading to Eastern Europe

British skiers are heading to Eastern Europe in a bid to make their money go further, it has been revealed.

According to research by travel search site Skyscanner, there has been a 154 per cent rise in enquiries for destinations such as Krakow in Poland, Sofia in Bulgaria, Bratislava in Slovakia and Ljubljana in Slovenia.

Post date: Sunday, 22 Nov 2009

Spain Stays Strong During Downturn

Spanish tourism has remained resilient throughout the recession compared to other eurozone countries, according to the Spanish Tourist Office.

Paco Gutierrez, promotions executive from the Spanish Tourist Office, commented that the success of the country in attracting tourists was because of the popularity of the country.

Post date: Wednesday, 11 Nov 2009

The Registry Collection Exchange Programme Wins Prestigious OPP Industry Award

The Registry Collection® programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), has been recognised with the 2009 Overseas Property Professional (OPP) Industry Award in the Best Fractional Service category.

The Registry Collection programme pioneered the concept of luxury leisure property exchange when it launched in the U.S. eight years ago. It now has more than 130 affiliates across five continents bringing more than 160 properties that are available through the programme and are either accessible for exchanges or under development. In the last 12 months its European business development team has affiliated five new properties in Italy, France, Spain, Greece and Tunisia.

Post date: Monday, 2 Nov 2009

Timeshare Deals 'Increasingly Affordable'

Timeshare ownership schemes in luxury destinations are becoming increasingly affordable, it has been claimed.

According to the Daily Mail, deals in elite destinations such St Lucia and the Maldives are available, while properties have also been launched this year in Italy, Portugal, France and Spain as developers look for new ways to sell high-end holiday homes.

Post date: Friday, 30 Oct 2009

Norway, Australia and Iceland Named as Top Places to Live

For those timeshare owners looking for a top place for a holiday, the United Nations human development index has ranked Norway, Australia and Iceland as the top places to live in the world.

Making up the rest of the top ten were Canada, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Switzerland and Japan.

Post date: Wednesday, 7 Oct 2009

Trains Offer Timeshare Carbon Footprint Boost

Timeshare owners have been urged to travel by train on their holidays to improve their carbon footprint.

Eurostar's head of environment and energy Louisa Bell has followed up the aviation industry's commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 50 per cent by 2050 by reminding travellers of the benefits of high-speed rail services in Europe.

Post date: Tuesday, 29 Sep 2009

Timeshare Love Affair With France Continues

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.

Post date: Wednesday, 2 Sep 2009

UK Timeshare Owners Advised to Research Destinations: British Behaviour Abroad Report

Timeshare owners have been advised to research a destination before they travel to it as this can be the difference between a fantastic holiday and a cataclysmic time away.

Spokesperson at TripAdvisor Amelie Hurst said that a number of recent reports have indicated that Britons are not always considering the consequences of their actions while they are abroad.

Post date: Thursday, 27 Aug 2009

RDO Launches New Fractional Property Ownership Site

The industry trade body for vacation ownership, RDO (Resort Development Organisation) has launched a website providing information and advice on fractional ownership.

Extremely successful in the US, fractional ownership is increasingly popular in Europe and over 90 properties are now available under fractional schemes in countries such as Portugal, Italy, the Canary Islands, France, Austria and the UK.

The new site, www.GoFractional.org, has been designed for all those with an interest in this emerging market and is an ideal compliment to its sister site, www.GoTimeshare.org, where you can find out all you need to know about timeshare.

With regular updates, factsheets, features and informative articles about the new and exciting developments not only in Europe but all around the world, this site is set to become a regular place to go to for all fractional property development news.

Post date: Thursday, 11 Jun 2009

Events in France Highlighted

For timeshare owning tennis fanatics looking for events in France, the Stade Roland Garros in Paris hosts the French Open from May 24th to June 7th and is one of the sport's biggest events, it has been revealed.

Airline bmibaby reported that leftovers can be purchased before the matches even though demand is high, while the unseeded matches take place on the smaller courts.

Post date: Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Jet2.com Offers Flights for Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival is set to take place later this month and Jet2.com has suggested that those looking to get over for the event in France should book with them for some budget flying.

Flights to Nice with the airline start at £19.99 one way including taxes and Jet2.com flies to the destination from both Leeds Bradford International Airport and Manchester Airport.

Post date: Thursday, 14 May 2009