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  • Points Clubs: An Overview Points Clubs: An Overview   Timeshare has evolved from a rigid system in which a buyer buys a right to a fixed time period in a dedicated apartment or villa in a resort to the ultimate in flexibility, which is Points.   Points Clubs are established by the Developer,..
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  • Timeshare Glossary Timeshare Glossary   A listing of commonly-used terms relevant to the timeshare industry.     An annual meeting of owners at a resort deals with matters such as the resort’s operational budget, the adoption of accounts, the appointment of officers,..
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  • Fractional ownership? A lesson in algebra or a share of luxury? Fractional ownership? A lesson in algebra or a share of luxury?   The term fractional ownership is not very familiar to most people here in Europe and readers could be forgiven for wondering what on earth it means. In fact, fractional ownership has been well-known in the US for twenty years but is now spreading..
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  • A Comprehensive Study into Timeshare A Comprehensive Study into Timeshare   Timeshare: A thriving industry which makes a positive impact on local economies all over Europe     There are over 1.5 million timeshare owners in Europe and the vast majority *(87%) are happy with their holidays, with almost three..
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  • Timeshare Key Facts and Figures Timeshare Key Facts and Figures   Some key facts and figures about Timeshare     * There are close to 7 million timeshare owners worldwide, 1.45 million of whom live in Europe   * The average timeshare owner is a mature and experienced traveller, taking at..
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  • Timeshare: Like a Hotel - But Better Timeshare: Like a Hotel - But Better   5 Reasons Why Timeshare is the Family-Friendly Holiday Option     The outdated image of the retired American timeshare couple faded years ago. Young families with school age children are finding that timeshare ticks a lot of boxes..
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  • Timeshare Presentations Timeshare Presentations   Perhaps a friend has recommended their resort to you, you’ve been invited to a presentation or have received an offer of a few days’ accommodation at a resort - you’ll now be looking for some background information about timeshare..
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  • What is the role of a Trustee within the shared leisure/timeshare industry? What is the role of a Trustee within the shared leisure/timeshare industry?   The Trustee system is highly sophisticated and refined; it offers numerous advantages to both the resort developer and the purchaser, giving security and credibility to the product, as well as playing a key role in the industry.     The..
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  • A Brief History of Timeshare A Brief History of Timeshare   From its small, Swiss beginnings to the major global industry it is now, timeshare has come a long way since the days of “same week, same location.” So much so, the hardest part of booking next year’s holiday might be simply..
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  • Ten reasons to buy timeshare Ten reasons to buy timeshare   1.        Quality - timeshare offers superior accommodation at top of the range resorts with excellent on-site facilities such as golf courses, leisure complexes, tennis courts and spas. In fact, a 2006 survey amongst..
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  • Timeshare - Frequently Asked Questions Timeshare - Frequently Asked Questions   What is timeshare?   Timeshare means buying the right to spend a set period in a holiday property each year for three years or longer. Most timeshare resorts are linked to an exchange organisation that offers to arrange exchanges, for a..
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  • What is Timeshare? What is Timeshare?   The Concept   The timeshare industry is over 30 years old, and generates revenues of over $9.4bn per annum. Today, there are 6.7 million timeshare owners worldwide, of which over one and a half million reside in Europe alone. Yet few realise..
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  • If Timeshare is So Good, - Why the Adverse Publicity? If Timeshare is So Good, - Why the Adverse Publicity?   People aren't complaining about Timeshare scams. Instead they are confusing the regulated and established Timeshare system with the shady world of the Holiday Pack or Discount     For most of the world’s 6.7 million Timeshare..
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