When a major national carrier resumes flights to a destination, it’s a sure sign of tourist demand and that’s the case with BA’s plans to start flying from Gatwick to Cancun in Mexico again later this year, after it cancelled the service eight years ago.

The Cancun addition follows the launch of routes to Montego Bay, the Dominican Republic, Sharm el Sheikh and the Maldives late last year. Cancun is a popular destination for timeshare owners, in particular east coast Americans who escape to its top resorts for winter sun. Just recently, The Royal Sands, a Cancun-based resort run by Royal Resorts, came third in a Trip Advisor www.tripadvisor.com user poll, voted one of the best places for family holidays in the region. Read more

Leading hotelier Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced the signing of a new hotel due to open in London’s revived docklands area, in time for the London Olympics.

The hotel will be the latest in its Aloft brand. The Aloft London ExCel will be located at the exhibition and convention centre, ExCel London, and the 252 room property will no doubt be a popular base for those attending the many property and holiday exhibitions at ExCel.

A Starwood spokesperson said it had been created to “shake up the staid, traditional select service segment of the hotel industry”. Famous for its “Heavenly Bed” promotions, the hotelier is a big industry player with a boutique hotel sensibility and philosophy. Touches such as Egyptian cotton towels, high quality pillows and “heavenly bed” mattresses are part of the Starwood/Westin Hotels & Resorts experience and its vacation ownership residences in the Virgin Islands, Mexico, California and Colorado reflect how timeshare has become synonymous with luxury. Read more

Perspective Magazine has announced that 11 new companies have selected the timeshare and fractional ownership publication for marketing campaigns.

The magazine said that the deals had been secured since the news broke of the launch of Perspective Magazine North America, which will be introduced in both online and print forms later this month. 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

Interval International has announced that Welk Resorts Cabo - Sirena del Mar has joined its global holiday exchange network.

Timeshare owners have learned that it is the sixth Welk property to have become part of Interval's network. Read more

Timeshare owners heading to the north of Italy for a cultural trip should make their way to Brescia for the Inca exhibition, set to take place over the coming months.

Andrea Arcai, a city councillor for Brescia, has said that the event is one of the most important exhibitions in that part of the European country. Read more

Britons are making the most of Mexico timeshare resorts and other holiday locations to enjoy a cultured break, it has been said.

Travellers are beginning to realise that Mexico has a lot to offer, explained Manuel Diaz Cebrian, UK and Europe director of the Mexico Tourism Board. Read more

Perspective International - the publisher of the timeshare and fractional ownership industry's most read independent business-to-business publication, Perspective Magazine - has appointed a new North American account manager.

Kristie Irvin joins the team in response to the publisher's rapid growth within the USA, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Read more

From the azure blue sky to the deep chilli red of a spicy salsa, Sarah Lee finds Mexico is a true kaleidoscope of colour. Read more

Just 16 per cent of holidaymakers have fixed plans when it comes to travel dates and destinations, a poll has suggested.

A Skyscanner survey revealed that 17 per cent of respondents said they had a fixed destination but not certain dates. Read more