UK timeshare owners looking for a different kind of holiday this summer have plenty to choose from. Thanks to the exchange programmes at RCI and Interval International, they could be watching the World Cup in South Africa, getting a taste of the States featured in Jamie Oliver's American Road Trip series, and exploring Istanbul, next year's European City of Culture. Read more

Timeshare and fractional ownership industry publication Perspective Magazine North America is looking to convert its online readership to print subscribers.

The magazine believes the first print issue, which will focus on timeshare and fractional ownership issues within the USA, Canada, Mexico and Caribbean regions, will see a launch circulation of over 7,000 subscribers. Read more

India is emerging as a top timeshare destination, according to Dimitris Manikis, senior vice-president of business development in Europe at RCI.

The nation's timeshare industry has been established for some time but now there are opportunities for developers to get in there and enter the market, Mr Manikis commented. Read more

Fine & Country is set to launch a fractional sales unit over its 350 licensed affiliates throughout the UK and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Richard Combellack, head of Fine & Country International, told Fractional Life that the new side of the business has been approved by the board and the steering committee is happy for it to launch as well. Read more

Demand for vacation exchange and resort rentals in the Caribbean is strong at present and Interval International is continuing to affiliate new projects across the region.

This is according to David Gilbert, executive vice-president of resort sales and marketing for Interval International, who said that shared ownership offers resort developers a convincing business model that provides higher occupancy levels than hotels. Read more

Traditional timeshare companies are set to widen their purchasing options with fractional ownership products, it has been predicted. Read more

The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme, will be the headline sponsor of the Fractional Summit 2010 for the third consecutive year. The continued support of the event from The Registry Collection programme follows the success of the 2009 Summit and reflects the value of this international forum to the fractional trade market.

The two-day event, taking place on 18 and 19 February, 2010, at the Marriott London, Grosvenor Square, offers the unique opportunity for developers to meet key fractional real estate industry professionals from around the globe under one roof. The fractional model has helped in boosting the sales of luxury properties in today’s challenging economic climate. This year’s conference theme “Changing Times, Changing Markets,” together with its subject matter debates, is designed to help developers capitalise on the strengths of the fractional product and grow their businesses. Developers who are new to the fractional concept will also appreciate an introduction to the industry during the event. Read more

The weakening krona has had at least one positive impact on the country, giving it worldwide attention from travellers, it has been said.

Sigga Groa Thorarinsdottir, marketing manager for UK and Ireland at the Icelandic Tourist Board, said that tourists are spending nearly double the amount in Icelandic krona than they have done in previous years. Read more

SANTA FE, NM – Santa Fe has recently been bestowed with accolades by readers of the most prestigious travel magazines: Condé Nast Traveler ranked Santa Fe the third best city in the U.S.; Travel + Leisure named it the fifth most popular travel city in North America; and Forbes Traveler included it on its America’s Prettiest Towns list.

Santa Fe’s popularity, evidenced by this recognition, and its restrictions on new development have made for costly real estate in the historic downtown area. The Residence Club at El Corazon de Santa Fe is an exception as it offers an attractive ownership option for enthusiasts of this cultural capital. It’s the only downtown vacation property offering shared ownership of luxurious two-bedroom residences. Read more

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. Read more