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Restructuring for Marriott a Platform for Future Growth November 17, 2009

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Marriott Timeshares, New Features, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource , add a comment

As many of our customers own timeshares at a Marriott resort, a reorganization of its corporate offices will position the company for growth and strength in the future. The restructuring is designed to streamline the decision making process among the thousands of properties around the globe.

Marriott President Arne Sorenson was confident the changes will be “entirely invisible to the guest.” The hotelier plans to reorganize the corporate offices into four divisions: the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Currently Marriott is split into four divisions: Ritz-Carlton; global timeshare; international lodging group; and U.S. and Canadian operations. But Sorenson said the new presidents for Europe and the Americas had already been appointed.

The overhaul is said to be completed by 2011. There will be four offices located in separate regions of the world. Each will have its own president and any resources necessary to be completely self sufficient, such as independent sales and marketing offices, revenue management and finance.

Sorenson explained that “In order to for decision making to become faster, efficient and more localized, resources will be dispersed among regional presidents.” He went on to confirm that “the number of jobs lost will not be very large.” Only the timeshare business will function outside the new regional structure, Sorenson said.

There are currently plans to add nearly 25 hotels through 2010 with locations throughout the world. By dispersing the executive strain among four pillars the recently launched restructuring will provide Marriott with the ability to manage more effectively and focus on future growth.

Pet Friendly Timeshares Now More Popular Through Resale October 30, 2009

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Bluegreen Resorts, Disney, General, Hilton Grand Vacation, Marriott Timeshares, New Features, News & Events, RCI, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Westgate Timeshares, Wyndham Timeshares, silverleaf , add a comment

If you agree that when on vacation your pets require the same quality accommodations as we do, you will be happy to know that there are dozens of resorts available. You do not have to rely on friends and family or a kennel service to care of your furry companions. BuyATimeshare.com has dozens of pet friendly timeshare resorts in inventory. Included is a list: arranged by exchange companies Interval International (II) and Resort Condominiums International (RCI).

As an important part of our family, pet friendly resorts are becoming popular throughout the world. Often a necessity among today’s mobile population, BuyATimeshare.com can find the pet friendly vacation to suite a large family or an intimate getaway. The needs of a pet vary and there are some details to consider when planning your next vacation:

Make sure there is enough room for pets to play at the destination. A dog needs room to roam, walk, and… vacation. Nearby trails or mountains, fields and ponds are all great for dogs. Urban settings may be more suited for cats and small dogs as the bustle of a city may be too much for some dogs.

If your pet has a medical condition, they may need extra consideration. Vacationing far from home may not be the best choice for pets with illness, or limited. Always contact the resort to inquire about any breed or weight restrictions when planning a vacation.

When traveling abroad, it is important to plan well-ahead of time. If vacationing in another country, be sure to contact both the airline and the resort to learn all about their pet regulations. Some airlines allow pets as carry-on, it is important to research all guidelines before booking.

Well-socialized dogs that enjoy meeting new friends and exploring new environments will typically like a vacation away. An aggressive or nervous temperament may not be best to travel. Sometimes traveling is not the best way for your pet to vacation. Before making reservation, determine the resort’s rules about pets.

Establish communication with the resort and understand what “Pet Friendly” means to them. Often times the pets are welcome in the suites, sometimes it means there is simply onsite kennel service. Expect a “pet deposit” to cover any potential damages to the resort. Remember that Pet Friendly is for your convenience and is not for everyone; make sure it is not too much for your pet to travel. Listed below are many Pet Friendly resorts for you to choose from:

Interval International
– Alanda Club Marbella – Marbella, Spain
– Alpenland Sporthotel – Maria Alm, Austria
– Alpenland Sporthotel – St. Johann-im-Pongau, Austria
– Christmas Mountain Village – Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States
– Corail Royal Marina – Tabarka, Tunisia
– Corail Royal Plage – Tabarka, Tunisia
– Disney’s Beach Club Villas – Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
– Disney’s BoardWalk Villas – Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
– Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa – Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
– Erie Islands Resort & Marina – Port Clinton, Ohio, United States
– Executive Timbers Resort and Golf Club – Ridgedale, Missouri, United States
– Grand Seas Resort – Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
– Gold Point Condominiums – Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
– Grand Crowne Resorts – Branson, Missouri, United States
– Macdonald Dalfaber Resort and Options by Macdonald at Dalfaber Resort – Aviemore, Scotland
– Marbella Suites en la Playa – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
– Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas – Newport Coast, California
– Meadow Ridge of Door County – Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
– Northwoods Club of Lake Placid – Lake Placid, New York
– Summerfield Condo Resort – Kissimmee, Florida, United States
– The Banyan Resort – Key West, Florida, United States
– The Surrey Vacation Resort – Branson, Missouri, United States
– Villas at Lantern Bay and Eagles Nest Resort at Indian Point – Branson, Missouri, United States
– Westgate Historic Williamsburg – Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
– Windsurf Resort at Cabarete Beach – Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Resort Condominiums International
– Atlantic Resorts – Ocean Pines, Maryland, United States
- Bali Shangrila Beach Club – Bali, Indonesia
– Blue Bay Club – Cancun, Mexico
– Callao Garden – Canary Islands (Tenerife), Spain
– Celebration World Resort – Kissimmee, Florida, United States
– Caravanserai Beach – St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
– Fiesta Americana Condesa Acapulco – Acapulco, Mexico
– Grand Houseboat Vacation Club – Stigler, Oklahoma, United States
– Great Glen Water Park Club – Inverness-Shire, Scotland
– Inn at SilverCreek – Silvercreek, Colorado, United States
– Maeva Clubhotel Cannes Marina – Mandelieu, France
– Lucayan – Ocean City, Maryland, United States
– Marco Polo Club Hotel Happy – Kaprun, Austria
– Paradise Found Vacation Club at Sapphire Beach Resort – St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, United States
– Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay – Mazatlan, Mexico
– Pueblo Bonito Sunset – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
– Rancho Ruidoso Condominiums – Alto, New Mexico, United States
– Silverleaf’s Fox River Resort – Sheridan, Illinois, United States
– Silverleaf’s Hill Country Resort – Canyon Lake, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Holiday Hills – Branson, Missouri, United States
– Silverleaf’s Holly Lake Ranch – Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Lake O’ the Woods – Flint, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Oak ‘n Spruce – South Lee, Massachusetts, United States
– Silverleaf’s Ozark Mountain Resort – Kimberling City, Missouri, United States
– Silverleaf’s Piney Shores Resort – Conroe, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Seaside Resort – Galveston, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Timber Creek Resort – Desoto, Missouri, United States
– Silverleaf’s Villages – Flint, Texas, United States
– The Grand Mayan Acapulco – Acapulco, Mexico
– The Hilton Club of New York – New York City, New York, United States
– Windjammer Landing – Castries, Saint Lucia

Affiliated with Both II and RCI
- Kala Point and Resorts West Vacation Club at Kala Point – Port Townsend, Washington, United States
- Kilconquhar Castle Estate and Country Club – Leven, Fife, Scotland
- Premiere Vacation Club and Sedona Vacation Club at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa – Sedona, Arizona, United States
- The Plaza Resort and Spa – Palm Springs, California, United States
- Banff Rocky Mountain Resort – Banff, Alberta, Canada

Founder of Buy A Timeshare.com Honored at Private 100 Award Reception October 20, 2009

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NH Governor John Lynch, Wes Kogelman, Sean Mahoney

NH Governor John Lynch, Wes Kogelman, Sean Mahoney

Business NH Magazine held its third annual Private 100 awards reception to honor a roomful of New Hampshire’s elite business leaders for their contributions to the Granite State. Wes Kogelman, Founder and President of BuyATimeshare.com, received an award for extraordinary sales growth maintained over three years, his advertising firm is one of the top 10 Companies to Watch in New Hampshire.

Though just outside the sales revenue generated by the Top 100 Private Companies, the 10 Companies to Watch have seen significant accomplishments despite the tough economy. The recession has taken its toll on many businesses in NH but there is still growth and expansion happening. Sean Mahoney, Publisher of Business NH Magazine noted that the companies on the Private 100 List plan to add no fewer than 700 jobs to NH workforce by the end of the year.

To present the Top 10 Private Companies, the 5 Fastest Growing Companies and the 10 Companies to Watch, was New Hampshire Governor John Lynch. His admiration and respect for the entrepreneurs was apparent when he spoke so highly of the business owners in the room. With honest thanks in his voice he said:

“It is remarkable what you have done. During a time when the economy has really suffered, you have been able to make immense contributions to your customers, your staff, and the great state of New Hampshire.”

BuyATimeshare.com, making its debut on Business NH Magazine’s list, continues to fuel its success and sales revenue with hard work and customer satisfaction. The advertising firm has grown from a motivated group of students, to an industry leader that is doing great things the consumer and our economy.

RCI Expands its Presence in China October 15, 2009

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With an impressive collection of 24 affiliated resorts throughout China, RCI recently signed a record-setting six new resorts to its list of over 73,000 worldwide. Group RCI brings the flexibility of exchange to millions of timeshare consumers and is the largest of its kind. BuyATimeshare.com, a leading timeshare resale firm, can save you money on your next trip across the globe with an inexpensive RCI membership to unlock the world of leisure travel.

Joining RCI is an ideal way for owners to break away from a home resort or a fixed week. With the potential to visit anywhere on six continents, RCI has blanketed the globe with an ever-growing lists of affiliated resorts. Last month the company signed with five resorts in Inida. RCI has helped nearly 4 million timeshare owners increase the flexibility of their fractional ownership.

Teaming up with a strong brand like Group RCI the resorts benefit by welcoming a new demographic of consumer looking for a completely new vacation destination. Augmenting the clientele in an all out recession, RCI gets to sell its product to millions of additional consumers, expanding its presence without spending the resources developing a new resort. Owners throughout China also benefit from the opportunity to experience the vast array of RCI affiliated properties. With an innovative product RCI has been able to amass an impressive network of resorts and consumers all clamoring to buy into RCI’s exchange program.

“The strong economic growth in China has created an unprecedented demand for leisure travel and accommodation;” Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO, Group RCI explains “We are confident that vacation ownership will be a significant facet of China’s tourism development and will soon become a trend among Chinese consumers. Our commitment to China positions us well as we continue to build on our successes here to transform the vacation experience for our members, our resort developer partners and their owners.”

Six new affiliates will now be added to RCI portfolio:

Ramada Plaza Hotel Yantai in Yantai is located near Phoenix Mountain, Chuangyu Wine Culture Museum, Yantai Mountain Park and Nanshan Zoo. Members enjoy the resort’s close proximity to Yantai Beach, University City and the convenience of Laishan international Airport.

Ramada Hotel Wuxi in Wuxi is set in the famous Wuxi Commercial and Shopping Center, mere minutes from the railway station. The colorful rooms and popular attractions nearby like Tai Lake and several scenic parks, the entire area surrounding Wuxi bustles with vibrant color and life.

Beijing BBMG BaDaLing Hot Springs Resort in Beijinig. Set near the picturesque Badaling Great Wall and Wild Duck Lake, guests of the 377-room resort enjoy skiing near Yudu Mountain at Shinjinglong Skiing Court. With nine different room types including luxury suites and apartments the natural hot springs are popular with over 20 types of hydrotherapy baths.

Zen International Hotel in Henan province is a 70-room resort built within the Shaolin Temple, one of the most famous temples in China. Zen International Hotel features local architectural design and cuisine, the traditional setting has more than 1000 years of history.

LuGuHu Holiday Inn in Sichuan is situated along the banks of the Lugu Lake near Yunnan. Built in a unique Mosuo architectural style this magnificent resort offers guests the choice of a variety of rooms from luxury suites to modest villas.

Sunshine Water World Resort in Xaiotangshan is part of the Beijing Suncity Vacation Club. Suncity is the first 3-generation living concept in Beijing and is comprised of two 4-star resorts, two 3-star resorts, a shopping center, two treatment centers, a spa, five restaurants and a cultural center.

Sell a timeshare.com Recognized for Proven Success in the Resale Market October 1, 2009

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An article by Bloomberg.com has cited SellATimeshare.com, a domain of BuyATimeshare.com, as a successful alternative to paying more than $30,000 on your next vacation property. With an extensive inventory and a marketplace of owners looking to sell their timeshares, the timeshare resale website has helped millions of buyers, renters, and sellers. Competitive prices and the convenience of buying from home have made BuyATimeshare.com the world leader in the business.

As consumer spending has slowed, it has made things tougher for the developers to sell off inventory. Vacation-goers are skipping the sales presentations and buying for sale by owner from people who are looking to sell for less. Consumers are searching the internet for bargains. Without having to spend thousands of dollars more than they have to on a timeshare week, consumers are searching sites like BuyATimeshare.com and SellATimeshare.com for bargains on the same luxury suites buyers and renters are used to.

Developers and giant hoteliers are feeling the squeeze of the recession as folks are abandoning retail for the resale market to secure themselves an inexpensive vacation property. Wyndham Worldwide, the largest seller of timeshare vacations said it would cut nearly 40 percent of its timeshare sales. Marriott International, the largest hotel chain in the U.S. said it would cut prices and halt development as a result of a $760 million pretax.

Timeshare developers are witnessing a steady drop in sales but millions of people are still buying and staying in these properties every year. Usage of these luxury resorts hasn’t fallen below RevPar projections, since the resale industry is becoming the only way for today’s traveler to find a Marriott or Wyndham property for such low prices. Even memberships with RCI and Interval International are available. A $46,000 Marriott timeshare property is available for $25,000, or even $18,000 for sale. A week at these same properties can be rented for only $1,400 to $1,200 on BuyATimeshare.com.

BuyATimeshare.com Visits the CARE Conference! September 30, 2009

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BuyATimeshare.com’s primary focus is staying on top of new developments in the timeshare industry to provide better services for our customers. As part of our development, we sent our company Owner and Founder, Wes Kogelman, and Peter Emery, Director of Sales, to the CARE Conference this past weekend in San Diego.

The Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers, or CARE, is a ‘trade association’ of timeshare resort representatives with a shared goal of providing their owners with more unlimited vacation opportunities. This group, established in 1985, provides member companies with the ability to utilize a vast inventory of rentals while adhering to a strict code of ethics.

The Keynote speaker at the CARE Conference focused on the use of social media, like YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook, to enhance and improve relationships with businesses and clients. BuyATimeshare.com can be found on Facebook, and often updates with industry information, company information, and discussion topics relating to timeshares and travel. The company also can be followed on Twitter, where we update with every new advertisement posted to our website, as well as other news. By utilizing these technologies, we connect with a greater audience of potential customers by implementing a live feed of available inventory, and also continue with our goal of providing the general public with accurate information and education about the industry.

During this conference, we also discovered an exciting new Merlin software called TRUST (Trading Resorts Using Sharing Technology) that we are looking forward to utilizing for the benefit of our customers. This initiative allows ‘shared ownership product’ developers and managers to build their resorts and inventory in a ‘virtual environment’ online. By applying the latest internet technologies, this information can be shared quickly and easily between users. Companies using Merlin TRUST will be able to swap inventory, rent or sell inventory, and generate more business seamlessly with this new platform.

BuyATimeshare.com is truly enthusiastic about this opportunity. By using this cost effective technology, we know we will increase our transactions and benefit our customers by expanding our network and streamlining our communications with our associations within the industry. The rental, resale, and brokerage consumers of BuyATimeshare.com will be greatly benefited by our industry connections. We look forward to using Merlin TRUST, social media technologies, and other developing technologies to continually improve our business and achieve superior services for our clients.

BuyATimeshare.com Featured in Perspective Magazine September 10, 2009

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One of the most valuable resources across the shared ownership industry is Perspective Magazine, the most read time magazine globally. The independent publication encompasses all a fractional property owner, a private residence club member, or resort real estate broker could want.

The September 2009 issue features BuyATimeshare.com as a leading provider of reliable worldwide advertising and an effective commission-free for-sale-by-owner site with a comprehensive customer service-oriented support system.

The article outlines the progress of the resale industry as information has become easier to access. The internet has flourished and BuyATimeshare.com has been instrumental in bringing worldwide recognition to the industry. Demand has grown steadily over the past decade. BuyATimeshare.com has increased its presence by accommodating the millions of owners looking to sell, and the vacationers looking to save money.

Built on a foundation of customer satisfaction, the BuyATimeshare.com brand has created various marketing strategies that have changed the industry for the best.
A leading resource like Perspective Magazine provides industry news to over 20,000 subscribers and countless timeshare enthusiasts. Get the most out of your vacation property and the resale market.

BuyATimeshare is First Company in Timeshare Resale Industry on Twitter! September 3, 2009

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Part of BuyATimeshare.com’s mission is to constantly improve its service to timeshare owners, renters, and buyers by utilizing the latest, cutting-edge technology. As a result, we are pleased to announce that we are now a part of the famed social networking site, Twitter.com! By posting “tweets” about company news, industry news, and new timeshare listings, we are expanding our community exponentially, and ultimately providing the maximum service and marketing to our clients!

For those that aren’t yet familiar with Twittter, here is a brief introduction:

Twitter is a social networking and microblogging service that allows one to update friends, or “followers”, by sending short text messages 140 characters in length, called “tweets”. The Twitter network is extraordinarily large, with over 7 million registered users, and countless numbers of viewers. According to Compete.com, there were over 23 million unique visitors to Twitter.com in July of 2009!

BuyATimeshare.com strives to continually stay ahead of the game in terms of technology. With so many people using social networking sites such as Facebook.com and Twitter.com, we feel that this is great way to expand our marketing to the general public. Now, when any owner lists their property for sale or rent on BuyATimeshare.com, they not only get their advertisement on our website, but will get a posting on Twitter as well! This is also a wonderful way for potential buyers and renters to scan the newest listings quickly. Interested buyers and renters can follow us on Twitter to stay updated for the most recent listings—this way, buyers and renters can snatch up the best deals as soon as they are posted! Additionally, by “tweeting” links to industry information, our clientele can stay informed and do research easily. Just one more way that BuyATimeshare.com stays connected and puts valuable information at your fingertips!

As BuyATimeshare.com establishes itself as a household name in timeshare resales and rentals, we continually utilize new technology and marketing strategies to build a larger network of fans, followers, and customers. We are currently the first company in the timeshare resale inventory to utilize Twitter as a benefit to our owners, renters, and sellers! We guarantee to keep on evolving to stay current with today’s hottest technology and to pursue new innovative strategies as they develop, to provide the ultimate in customer satisfaction. Don’t get left behind! Visit us on Twitter and Facebook—Leave your comments or questions, browse our newest listings, and keep yourself informed about industry news.

You can follow BuyATimeshare.com on Twitter by going to http://twitter.com/selltimeshares. You can become a fan of BuyATimeshare.com on Facebook by going to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Merrimack-NH/BuyaTimesharecom/207718655079.

BuyATimeshare.com Sees Results in Going Green September 2, 2009

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In today’s corporate world, paper consumption is a leading environmental hazard. The typical office uses nearly 100,000 sheets of paper every month. Along with several businesses, BuyATimeshare.com has recognized the benefits of cutting out paper, deciding to make both of its offices completely paperless.

In a series of steps to become more environmentally sound, the advertising firm has made its offices more streamlined and cost effective. Switching to an electronic office has increased customer satisfaction through faster sales, effective customer services, and thousands more properties reaching the resale market than ever.

Many companies have taken steps to go “Green.” With a philosophy that believes: less is better, and recycled materials keep waste down. Even gigantic businesses like Marriott have taken efforts to reduce their global footprint. This is a significant amount of recycling when considering the thousands of Marriott locations around the world. While going paperless is environmentally sound, BuyATimeshare.com has witnessed faster results and greater customer satisfaction by conducting all business electronically.

Marriott, one of the largest brands in the hospitality industry, has switched to using recycled materials in its plastic key cars and in most paper products. With the staggering amount of pollution and waste, awareness of the planet outside the florescent lights is paramount. BuyATimeshare.com has put most printing and mailing to a stop. By using some valuable pieces of technology the advertising firm can now send all documentation and correspondences via email.

DocuSign, which eliminates paper-based contracts, has tripled the speed of transactions, bringing properties to the resale market faster than ever. More and more office buildings are beginning to adopt a “Green” approach. Going paperless is a great way for your office to begin actively reducing its global footprint. A more efficient way to operate, BuyATimeshare.com has replaced the printer and pen with a keyboard and an email.

As Marriott has taken steps to “go Green” it has not only made sure the environment is that much safer; it also demonstrates that responsible business management can be a positive impact on the environment. BuyATimeshare.com is witnessing the added benefits faster production with less than 20,000 sheets used per month!

With the click of a button consumers can find the ideal resort for their needs, they can chat with a professional online or in person at 800-882-0296. Vacationers have never had the industry so accessible to them. They can buy, rent, or advertise their property for sale by owner on the top timeshare resale websites in the industry—all without lifting a pen or wasting a single piece of paper.

Local BuyATimeshare.com Fundraiser Helps NH Kids August 28, 2009

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After a fantastic night of live music and great food, the Summer Bash charity event proved to be a success once again. Raising over $4000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley, local New Hampshire businesses like BuyATimeshare.com came together to bring a night of celebration to the Sky Lounge in Nashua.

Wes Kogelman explains, “last year we were able to get a lot of people together and raise a lot of money for the Boys & Girls Club. We had a lot of fun this year and hope to raise just as much next year.”

Thousands of raffle tickets were sold and some people left the Summer Bash with some awesome prizes. Among the prizes auctioned off, an autographed shadow box with two Red Sox tickets was won by John Sarofeen for $800. Justine Mollomo of BuyATimeshare.com sold nearly $1500 in raffle tickets.

A special thanks to BuyATimeshare.com’s own Mary Pat Burns for selling so many tickets at the door, and to Jocelyn Lockwood and Liz Jones for ticket sales and help with the auction and raffle drawing.

All of us at BuyATimeshare.com are happy to see the huge attendance of people that came to support the cause. Kogleman assures the funds are going to the children of Hillsboro County. “100 percent of the money raised will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley and will go toward helping them create and maintain after school programs and opportunities for kids who would otherwise be without.”