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The Association of Timeshare Owners Committee (TATOC) Annual Conference Announced New plans for timeshare ownership. March 27, 2008

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“Radical” changes are set to take place in the mode of operations after the annual convention of Europe’s key vacation ownership lobby and consumer advocate group, The Association of Timeshare Owners Committee (TATOC). Their yearly conference held at the Warrington from March 7 to the 9th 2008, revealed new plans to enhance to timeshare experience for both existing and prospective owners. They have discussed the benefits behind an accreditation process that would examine and award TATOC accreditation.

TATOC is the leading association for members of any timeshare owners’ committee, association, or other similar owners’ representative organization from resorts around the UK and across Europe. The Association has members in the UK, Ireland, Portugal and Madeira, Malta, Austria, Spain and the Canary Islands.

It was felt by the entire committee that their proposed accreditation program would have a considerable positive impact on the marketplace. Secretary General to TATOC, Henry Taylor said “the board has unanimously supported the proposed accreditation process. We feel it is one of the ways that the interest of all timeshare owners and users can be protected. It will also play a positive part in changing the participation of timeshare. The introduction of this service fits with the new mission for TATOC.” This will affect all 250,000 timeshare users at 70 member resorts. The process will require participating resorts to pass a stringent examination procedure that will scrutinize service levels and the full guest experience.

This will allow a resort establishment to display a TATOC Accreditation Endorsement Certificate in their reception area, as well as to fly a TATOC flag outside of the resort. These resorts will also be listed on the TATOC website. The board feels this will be a way to protect the investments of all timeshare owners and users. This will certainly play a positive part in changing the somewhat negative perception of timeshare.

Embracing change was the theme at this year’s conference. Marty Kandel, President of European Operations for Diamond Resorts International (DRI) explained “The past year has seen tremendous and effective changes at DRI and we’ve transformed into a true global hospitality brand committed to simplicity, choice and comfort. With more than 5,000 team members throughout 14 countries delivering exceptional levels of quality service to more than 360,000 members worldwide, I am pleased to have been invited to address the TATOC conference which has provided DRI with a unique opportunity to underscore our presence in Europe and substantiate our commitment to exceeding best practices in the vacation ownership industry.”

Vacation Property Resales sees this as an opportunity for owners to retain the value of their property. At the resale market, TATOC Accreditation would deliver great expectations for those looking to sell their properties; retaining the resale value of such vacation properties This would make these timeshares more desirable, and in-time TATOC Accredited Resorts would be sought after destinations, offering top-quality service and proven excellence! Your TATOC property will be so desirable that it will retain its value, compared to conventional timeshares on the resale market.

Marriott’s Right of First Refusal Sells Your Timeshare on the Resale Market. March 25, 2008

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Vacation Property Resales has always brought the lowest prices on the market to those looking to buy a timeshare. Marriott, in attempts to keep the value of their properties up, has decided to exercise its right of first refusal. This means that the Marriott resort where your property is located has the first option to purchase the timeshare that you wish to sell, for your listed price, before any private buyer. Though it used to be rare for a developer to exercise their right of first refusal, it is becoming more common, especially for high-end luxury resorts like Hyatt, Marriott, Disney, and so on.

If you are one of the thousands of people looking to sell your Marriott timeshare, buyatimeshare.com will advertise your property until sold! When we find a buyer, our closing company will contact Marriott for you to see if they want to buy your property back. If they decline their right of first refusal—then you are free and able to continue with the private buyer. Either way, we sell your property! Of course you may find that the developer will only exercise their right of first refusal when the price is very low compared to the price which they can re-sell the property.

Developers like Westgate Resorts do not exercise a right of first refusal, so you many notice a trend in the price value of their properties compared to Marriott’s vacation properties. Even though Marriott’s Resale Operations Department provides transactional and counseling services to owners who are interested in selling their timeshares, they do not reimburse the owners for the cost of their timeshare like Vacation Property Resales does. Our Marriott inventory has been attracting buyers for close to a decade—now that Marriott themselves have began purchasing timeshares, we are certain to help you sell your timeshare.

Marriott offers a registration program which is simply a waiting list for owners to be put on when they wish to sell their property—though repurchase may not be readily available. Their listing program is not much more promising, though the Marriott Vacation Club will broker a transaction between an owner and a buyer, the owner only receives 60% of the market value—after commission, marketing, and administrative closing costs. When advertising your property with buyatimeshare.com, you keep the full amount.

A buyer who is interested in purchasing your Marriott timeshare may lose out due to Marriott intervening with a right of first refusal, however, your property will still be sold for the price you chose.

Vacation Ownership Investment Conference (VOIC) Brings International Timeshares to the Resale Market March 21, 2008

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International hotel giants gathered at the One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai, UAE last week, for this year’s Vacation Ownership Investment Conference. Two more conferences are scheduled for October 6th to the 9th in Orlando, Florida and the Macau Conference scheduled for March 25th.
This week’s objective was to help participants learn more about the various aspects of timeshares, as well as to highlight the potential for developers, hotel companies, consumers, and local economies. Sponsored by Emerald Vacation Club, the two day conference assembled leaders from hospitality and real estate sectors to examine the upcoming potential for vacation ownership in Dubai.

Senior executives from the world’s largest hotel and resort companies took center stage. Leaders from Hyatt, Marriott, and Starwood shared their views of the vacation ownership market, and explained how the timeshare lodging option can positively impact profits. Interval International’s managing director for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia is David Clifton, who feels this conference is a great opportunity for newcomers entering the timeshare industry. “This is a fantastic opportunity to listen to some of the most influential players in the vacation ownership sector. Anyone considering entering the vacation ownership industry, be they branded hotel operators or independent developers, can learn from these international experts, along with highly successful regional independents” explained Clifton.

The timeshares and fractional ownership industry has brought unprecedented success to many bands that would otherwise be simple hotel chains. Starwood’s president and managing director of operations Matthew Avril explained “Although Starwood is predominantly a hotel company; vacation ownership is a natural extension of the core business and provides an opportunity to create even greater loyalty amongst customers.” The new frontier however, is the promise of tourism revenues in the Middle East.

According to Clifton, vacation ownership is quickly emerging in this region—with Dubai boasting their first resort. Clifton elaborates “We have identified the Middle East as having high potential for vacation ownership growth; intraregional tourism is flourishing and more international tourists are discovering a wide variety of tourism opportunities in the Middle East. It is only natural that timeshare will flourish here as it has across the globe.”
Over 150 industry professionals and experts concluded that a Middle Eastern location like Dubai, presents a huge opportunity for growth. Some experts have estimated the potential value of the Dubai vacation ownership industry to be about 1.2 billion dollars. Currently 90,000 families own timeshares in the Middle East and North Africa.

For Vacation Property Resales, this means there is sure to be an influx of international timeshares on the resale market, especially in properties from the Middle East, like the Royal Club at Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, Dubailand, and the Emerald Vacation Club. We are looking forward to the prospect of popularity in the Middle East. Vacation ownership in this region is set to skyrocket in 2008 and beyond—eventually trickling down to the resale market.

Buyatimeshare.com trusted experience combines with trusted names in the timeshare industry to produce results. March 12, 2008

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With so many esteemed resorts among its listings, it’s no wonder Buyatimeshare.com continues to satisfy its customers. Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Marriott Vacation Club, Wyndham Worldwide and Sunterra/Diamond Resorts are just a few of the company’s top sellers. “We continue to see those destinations sold and rented, year after year,” says Jason Hamilton, co-owner of buyatimeshare.com. “We are proud to have prestigious properties like those to offer people seeking out their dream vacations,” he continues. These big-name resorts aren’t more popular by sheer luck. Each individual resort collection has been carefully planned and every amenity has been considered. In addition, people feel comfortable investing in a name they can trust. “It’s highly likely these properties will remain in our top tier of best-sellers. They offer everything our customers are looking for, with a well-known name attached to them,” adds Wes Kogelman, Hamilton’s partner at Buyatimeshare.com.

Hilton Grand Vacations Club certainly has a well-known name attached to it, with 14 years of experience in the timeshare industry. More than 10,000 members are part of a vast vacation empire, where they have access to 2,800 Hilton Family Hotels in addition to their timeshare resorts. Hilton Grand Vacations Club’s villas and studios are said to be destinations unto themselves. Hilton’s listings at Buyatimeshare.com go fast, with locales ranging from family destinations in Orlando to romantic getaways in Hawaii or even Europe. Marriott Vacation Club has been among the company’s best sellers since the beginning. A tradition of luxury and service precedes the Marriott name and keeps buyers and renters coming back to Buyatimeshare.com to book their vacations. Marriott’s Vacation Club offers dream destinations, exclusive amenities and more of a close-knit family feel than that of a hotel vacation. “More than 300,000 satisfied owners can’t be wrong. We know we’ll never disappoint when we sell or rent a Marriott timeshare to our customers,” says Hamilton. And with options ranging from ski and mountain vacations to beach destinations to themed entertainment family getaways, Marriott has something to offer everyone. “Our customers are also always looking for the best selection. That’s why we’re happy to offer our collection of Wyndham Worldwide listings,” says Kogelman. Within the last two years, Wyndham took over Fairfield Resorts, resulting in a selection of over 140 timeshare resorts. Wyndham Worldwide now boasts more than 750,000 owner families worldwide. Properties like these big names sell so well partly because they offer such a wide variety of lodging and locations, appealing to even the most discerning and particular traveler. Sunterra/Diamond Resorts, whose points-based vacation ownership system is based solely on input and feedback from its customers, is so attractive to people searching Buyatimeshare.com’s listings because of its flexibility. Points can be exchanged with frequent flyer miles and there are endless options for custom-tailoring your vacation. “Our customers want a property that accommodates their needs, not the other way around. That’s one of the reasons Sunterra is a top seller,” explains Hamilton.

These vacation ownership clubs take satisfying their customers seriously, and in turn, help contribute to the fact that Buyatimeshare.com brings its customers the best time after time. Hamilton and Kogelman are delighted to be able to offer up the most trusted names in the timeshare industry. Kogelman says “the high standards of these properties help make our jobs easier because they sell so well.”

Travel This Year with Timeshare Resale March 11, 2008

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Don’t let some crooked salesman or unwelcome phone call deter you from a real potential service. The time to travel is now.
Vacation property Resales, at BuyATimeshare.com, is a dynamic company unlike any of its kind. The timeshare industry may seem to some like a one way, money hungry monster. Though it is not all sales pitches and lengthy presentations—there is a purpose. In today’s tourism market, despite the US economic slump, travelers have not let up. Beyond all the maintenance fees, banked weeks, and points transfers; there is a genuine goal of providing a relaxing getaway. After all of the upkeep and expense, aren’t you the owner entitled to the vacation you chose? Vacation Property Resales, takes the choice away from the developer most of us have dealt with.
At BuyATimeshare.com we are not hired to advertise for a specific resort. We bring people together with property priced to sell by those who are simply trying to rid themselves of their property—not those who wish to make profit or commission. Whether it is a Marriott or Wyndham, RCI or Interval International, we have more selection that anyone in the timeshare resale market. We are interested in exposing premium timeshare properties worldwide. The BEST place to reach prospective buyers is with Vacation Property Resales. Asian countries like Singapore and China are in a place to bring the timeshare market to new heights. The Singapore Tourism Board announced its 2008 goal at an ambitious $11 billion in tourism revenue, with over 10 million visitors to arrive throughout the year.
Vacationers are consistently choosing accommodations further and further away from the traditional hotel room. Research done by the Dubai government revealed that 20% of the predicted 15 million annual tourists (in 2012) will choose accommodation alternative to traditional hotels—many are expected to favor timeshares. The economic growth among Asians is certain to stimulate a higher demand of holiday destinations—just in time for the appearance of low-cost airline prices to reach this region. India, the country with the largest numbers of billionaires in Asia is poised to delve into the only place were luxury and economy can coexist.
Despite the rising cost of fuel, the apparent US economic slump, and vacation-goers trying to spend less on travel—the timeshare market remains strong worldwide.

Hilton Head Island: Reconstruction & Resales March 7, 2008

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Hilton Head Island is nestled on the southernmost point of South Carolina. The inviting warmth blown in by the Gulf Stream is a mere first impression to this comfortable destination. All levels of timeshare resort are placed seamlessly throughout the hospitable Island town—each with its own charm.

BuyATimeshare.com urges vacationers to try the ever-improving Hilton Head Island for a welcomed—closer to home trip. While so many people are fixated on the tropical heat of Aruba and the Bahamas, a mild Island paradise awaits stateside. With hundreds of advertisements on our Timeshare Resales website, incredible Hilton Head Island resorts are here, with bargain prices placed by owners who are motivated to sell these properties.

Resorts like the Marriott’s Monarch @ Sea Pines has Hilton Head Island Timeshares available for $5,000.00, the Adventure Inn Beach & Golf Club has a 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for under $3,000.00. High end destinations like the Island Links Resort will sell for less than $38,000.00 still thousands lower than what a developer will let them sell for.

The value of these properties is sure to increase due to the latest construction project in the heart of Hilton Head Island. This means the property advertised on BuyATimeshare.com may become more valuable—though the prices do not increase.
The 42 square miles of delightful island is to be given a face lift on their most traveled intersections. The long awaited Gumtree Road and Squire Pope Road Roundabout is intended to increase safety and efficiency in traffic flow. This will make for flawless transitions from the white sandy beaches to the green Golden Bear Golf Club.

The construction has been choreographed precisely to cause the least amount of disturbance as possible to the town. Spinnaker’s Bluewater Resort & Marina, is eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the reconstruction effort. Until the completion of the traffic-circle, developers must wait for the last brick to be laid before they can open their 214-unit jewel on the island.

Buyatimeshare.com Makes Big Moves, Sees Big Results March 6, 2008

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“While this is a matter of adapting to the positive changes we’ve already seen as a result of good business, this is also a matter of preparing for and anticipating our customer’s needs.” Co-owner of Buyatimeshare.com, Jason Hamilton, sums up the reasons behind some big moves being made by the ever-growing company. In both New Hampshire and Florida, Hamilton and his partner, Wes Kogelman, have recently “up-sized” in terms of office space – and mindset. “Our sole purpose is to deliver the best results in the business. When you’re prepared for growth and have organizational systems in place, that happens very easily,” says Kogelman. He continues, “We’re building on our current success and preparing for our future success.”

As more and more people are finding out, Buyatimeshare.com is not only a leading outlet for buyers and renters searching timeshare listings, but is also the foremost showcase for owners looking to sell or rent out their vacation property. In order to provide the best possible service, the company is relocating two offices to more considerable spaces. In an industry rife with impersonators and empty promises, Buyatimeshare.com stands out as a reliable and knowledgeable source for facts, data and listings. “We’re winning over buyers, renters, and sellers alike, who have become frustrated with the status quo in the current timeshare resale industry,” explains Hamilton. By providing their customers with proven techniques and an expert staff, Buyatimeshare.com has increased their client base exponentially. The addition of more staff, in order to best serve their growing number of customers, requires more accommodating office quarters. “We welcome anyone who has been turned off by the disreputable service or lack of results that seem to be the cornerstones of other companies. We’re ready to change people’s minds and every decision we make reflects that,” says Kogelman. “We take pride in being seen as a reputable industry leader,” he continues. And part of upholding that prized reputation is keeping up with the growth of your company.

It’s an exciting time for the 9–year-old company, and both Hamilton and Kogelman are looking forward to what the future holds for their creation. “Our growth and our strength are both based largely on the skills, drive and attitude of our employees,” says Hamilton. “In essence, we’re not only adapting to the current flow of our business, but we’re also rewarding the hard work of our employees by moving into bigger and better facilities.” This is all just more proof that Buyatimeshare.com’s staff and management teams are ready to do whatever it takes to stay at the top rung of the timeshare resale ladder.

Wyndham Worldwide Caters to Golfers With Its Exclusive Sponsorships and Specialty Getaway Packages March 4, 2008

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As winter turns to spring and the climate becomes more accommodating, golfers of all skill levels will be pleased to find out how little they’ll have to plan for their upcoming vacation when searching Buyatimeshare.com’s Wyndham resort listings. Wyndham Worldwide already offers palatial vacation properties with thoughtful amenities and breathtaking locales. But what many people don’t know is that Wyndham has formed partnerships with two top names in the golfing world, in an effort to make ownership even more desirable.

To begin with, in well-known destinations such as Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Sedona and Williamsburg, Wyndham’s relationship with golf icon Arnold Palmer provides for enviable vacation packages including accommodations, rounds of golf and more. From days spent on challenging and impressively-designed courses to nights sampling mouth-watering cuisine and local nightlife, Wyndham has thought of everything when it comes to a golf getaway. One of Buyatimeshare.com’s co-owners, Wes Kogelman, says “becoming the world’s largest vacation ownership company doesn’t happen by accident. Wyndham Worldwide continues to think innovatively in order to keep its member families satisfied.” Wyndham is also in its second year of a multi-year sponsorship of a PGA Tour Championship held annually in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Recently, Wyndham Worldwide took yet another step towards improving its already well-known reputation as a leader in the vacation ownership world. Beginning this year, the company will be maintaining a formal agreement with Brandt Snedeker, PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award winner in 2007. Snedeker’s first Tour victory was won at the Wyndham Championship, and this contract will provide for a multitude of branding opportunities and promotional appearances. Franz Hanning, President and CEO of Wyndham Vacation Ownership, explains that their goal is “to connect with golfers at every stage in their love of the game. We are proud to associate ourselves with a rising star like Brandt and believe he is the perfect compliment to our partnership with the game’s most preeminent legend [Palmer].” (www.wyndhamworlwide.com) The Wyndham logo will be prominently featured during Tour events. Anyone in search of the perfect golf-themed vacation will find exactly what they’re looking for at Buyatimeshare.com, where you can browse Wyndham listings by state or city.

“It’s a rewarding feeling to know that we give our customers access to the best of the best. We have a reputation to uphold as well, and when our top-selling resorts make shrewd business moves like these, it’s always good news,” adds Jason Hamilton, Kogelman’s co-founding partner. Buyatimeshare.com has information on vacation packages, resort amenities and ownership opportunities. And Wyndham Worldwide’s approximately 140 vacation ownership resorts provide for a variety of options, whether golf is your game or not.