A message from the RDO Chairman

New Years Message

“Happy New Year! From the Resort Development Organisation (RDO), I would like to extend our best wishes for a strong business year for everybody. After the gloom of last year, there are encouraging signs for the months ahead and things to look forward to in 2010.

If ‘staycation’ was the word on everybody’s lips last year, following another disappointing British summer and the winter chills we have experienced recently, everybody will need their holiday more than ever this year.



Sponsorship opportunities at RDO1 announced

Details of sponsorship opportunities at the RDO1 Conference, to be held at the Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa in Marbella on 5-6 October 2010, have been announced.

Companies wishing to promote their presence at the event can choose from a variety of sponsorship packages available, with prices ranging from 1500 to 15000 euros.



RDO unveils new simplified code of conduct

RDO has reviewed its Code of Ethics to reflect changes in the industry and new legislation. RDO’s new, more flexible and simplified Code of Conduct came into force on 1 January 2010.



RDO welcomes Sol Melia Vacation Club as new full member

RDO has announced that Sol Melia Vacation Club (SMVC) has upgraded its membership in Europe from International Affiliate to full RDO member as of 1 January 2010.

Commenting on the new membership, Denis Ebrill, Executive Vice President of Sol Melia Vacation Club, said: “At Sol Meliá we have one of the most international vacation clubs in the industry, and, as such, recognize the importance of having an experienced and respected voice at the table when industry issues are being discussed. RDO has evolved to become that voice in Europe.”