Travel experts look at the year ahead

Travel experts look at the year ahead

With the new year comes a flurry of predictions from travel industry bodies and opinion leaders about what will be the main travel trends and hot destinations this year, which can be of interest to the timeshare industry too.



Perspective International launches test version of online business forum

The trade magazine for the shared ownership industry Perspective International has launched a Beta-test version of a new online social media business forum at http://www.theperspectivemagazine.com/forum/.

The new social media initiative is “a cross between the discussion attributes of LikedIn and the functionality of Twitter”, according to Perspective International’s CEO, Paul Mattimoe, and aims to become a useful resource and communication platform for timeshare and fractional ownership professionals to discuss industry issues, share ideas and experiences.



Interval adds whole ownership community resort in Aruba and US fractional ski resort

Interval International has announced two new affiliations aimed at upscale members: the Gold Coast Aruba whole ownership community resort on the Caribbean, and the Grand Lodges Mount Hood fractional ski-in and ski-out resort in Oregon (USA).



RCI welcomes the Solluna Resort in India to its network

Group RCI has announced the affiliation of The Solluna Resort, situated in India’s largest wildlife sanctuary, Jim Corbett National Park, in Uttarakhand, bringing the total of RCI affiliated resorts in India to more than 80.

The Solluna Resort is spread over 25 acres of lush green along the banks of the Ramganga River on the foot of the Himalayas. Owners and guests at the resort can enjoy river rafting, elephant safaris, open-top jeep rides, horseback riding, wildlife tours and many other activities.



CRDA and ARDA strengthen ties

The Canadian Resort Development Association (CRDA) and the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) have announced a new working partnership aimed at maximising synergies between both.

The two organisations will work together on various initiatives to represent the shared ownership product in the liaison with governments and consumers and to enhance the level of professionalism in the industry.