Richard McIntosh speaks to Fiona Klonarides about what consumers should look for before they buy timeshare, how the market is evolving, and how RDO can help both consumers and quality developers in this growing industry. Read more

Timeshare's biggest names will gather at the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino for the premier timeshare industry event of the year in the States, the 2010 ARDA Convention and Exposition.
 
Top timeshare companies and service providers will be in Las Vegas, March 14-18, for this year's ARDA (American Resort Development Association) Convention. There's an impressive line up of speakers and Signature Sponsors for the networking event, with presentations, exhibitions and plenty of opportunities for discussion about industry trends, all part of the agenda. Read more

Of all the world's cruise destinations, Alaska has come out on top, according to a panel of 13 experts for the Cruise Show in London (March 27th and 28th) who selected the unspoilt region as their number one choice. Read more

This year's Cruise Show at London's Olympia Exhibition Centre on the weekend of March 27/28 promises to be a don't miss event for cruise fans and anyone contemplating a cruise in the future. As a timeshare holiday option it continues to grow in popularity because there's nothing quite like it – and with so many cruise lines offering so many varied itineraries, you'll never be bored onboard.

American author Mark Twain's quote has become a classic, and you'd be hard pressed to find a more apt one for the world of cruising: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bow lines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Read more

2009 was a tough one for the travel industry, but if the latest survey from Skyscanner is anything to go by, things are beginning to look up. Read more

Useful information about how RDO protects consumers, and where to get news, consumer advice and updates on the latest developments in the timeshare industry Read more

If you have been invited to a presentation to discuss ways in which to dispose of your timeshare/ points or to join a class action scheme against your resort developer but then signed up for membership of a holiday club, we would like to hear from you. Read more

Timeshare company Resort Properties has released a new website uniquely showcasing its original resort on Tenerife, the Palm Beach Club [www.palmbeachclubtenerife.com]

Online visitors can explore the resort and its facilities from this stylish and easy to navigate portal. The new site offers a thorough overview of this popular beachfront resort, under dedicated sections relating to the local area, the facilities and services available and the types of accommodation on offer. Read more

Press and cruise fans will get a first hand tour of the brand new MSC Magnifica this weekend as the ship sails in to Southampton for a three day showcase event. The special one-off visit will enable travel agents and invitees to see the ship for themselves before it joins its sister ships out on the open seas.

After the 26-28 February event, MSC Magnifica heads to Hamburg for her official christening ceremony, then leaves from Amsterdan on 9th March on her maiden voyage. She'll carry 2,500 passengers who will be looked after by 1,000 on board staff - luxury is a key theme on the fourth, and latest, “Musica” branded ship. Read more

Novaterra Resorts today announced that Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate in Cadiz, Spain, has affiliated with The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange network.

Located among the Andalusian hills and adjacent to the famed white village of Arcos de la Frontera in the province of Cadiz, the Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate is an exclusive low-density golf community designed for upscale luxury living. The 440-acre property was a former olive grove that was transformed through the transplanting of over 2,000 olive trees into a leading golf destination featuring a championship 18-hole course. Read more