FNTC America, Ltd. (FNTCA) Announces acquisition of White Rock Group, LLC and the merger of Hayes, Johnson & Conley P.L.L.C with Eck, Collins & Richardson, PL
Orlando, Florida: FNTC America, Ltd. (FNTCA), an IQ-EQ Group company that serves the U.S. timeshare industry, announces today that it is expanding its suite of services with the acquisition of White Rock Group, LLC (WR), the title agency affiliated with Hayes, Johnson & Conley P.L.L.C (HJC). Additionally, FNTCA is pleased to announce that HJC has merged with Eck, Collins & Richardson (ECR). ECR and FNTCA have a strategic partnership that allows both businesses to provide seamless title, trustee, foreclosure, escrow and legal services to their shared clients. The transaction is effective March 13 2024. “We’re thrilled to welcome the WR team...
Timeshare exchange pioneer RCI commemorates 50th anniversary
World’s first vacation exchange company celebrates major milestone with special branding and member travel deals on 50,000+ getaways throughout 2024. RCI®, the world’s leading vacation exchange company, today commemorates its 50th Anniversary, marking 50 years since it pioneered the sharing economy by transforming the timeshare industry with the introduction of the first vacation exchange platform. To celebrate this milestone, the company is rolling out special “RCI 50” branding and a dedicated website hub, as well as offering travel deals throughout the year on 50,000+ getaways to its 3.5 million members worldwide. In honor of five decades as the leader in timeshare exchange, RCI is introducing...
Travel + Leisure Co. Continues Brand Portfolio Expansion with Acquisition of Accor Vacation Club
Travel + Leisure Co.(NYSE:TNL), the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company, announced an agreement to acquire the vacation ownership business of global hospitality giant Accor (AC:FP) for US$48.4 million. The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024 and to be immediately accretive to Travel + Leisure Co. earnings upon completion. Under the terms of the deal, Travel + Leisure Co. will acquire Accor’s vacation ownership business, Accor Vacation Club, representing 24 resorts and nearly 30,000 members. Accor is the largest international hotel chain in the Asia Pacific with more than 1,600 hotels in operation, given the...
Interval International releases its top travel destinations for 2024 to inspire vacation enthusiasts Interval International, a leading travel membership company, today announced its top destinations for 2024. For nearly 50 years, Interval has offered benefits and flexibility for vacation enthusiasts to explore the world's most desired destinations. Using data(1) from its nearly 1.6-million members worldwide, the company has compiled a list of its most in-demand destinations across its network of more than 3,200 affiliated resorts in over 90 countries and territories. While Interval members continue to seek out vacations in popular spots such as the Hawaiian Islands and across Florida, both known for...
RCI Europe’s new addition – Circle by Melia
Club Melia, the holiday ownership arm of Spain-based Melia Hotels International has recently launched its new membership concept ‘Circle by Melia’ into Europe. Circle by Melia members have unrestricted access to Melia’s global presence, with a portfolio of more than 350 hotels and resorts. The first sales operation has now opened at the Grand Melia Palacio de Isora, in southern Tenerife, and will gradually expand into other destinations within the Canaries and Balearic Islands, as well as in mainland Spain. This is a great addition for RCI and will add more resort options for members in extremely popular destinations. ...
Anfi Vacation Club continues relationship with RCI
RCI are delighted to have just signed the renewal of the Master Affiliation Agreement with Anfi Vacation Club. With a longstanding history, the inception of the relationship between RCI and ANFI started over 30 years ago in 1992 when RCI first affiliated with Anfi Beach Club. Anfi Vacation Club was then created in July 2003 and has been pivotal in the progression of the Anfi Group becoming one of the top Vacation Membership companies in Europe ever since. Currently there are 4 resorts located on the idyllic south coast of Gran Canaria in Anfi Del Mar, Mogan that offer luxury suites, stunning tropical...
RCI welcomes Unlimited Vacation Club into Europe
RCI has recently welcomed the expansion of the Inclusive Collection, part of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Unlimited Vacation Club® into Europe. Within the collection’s presence in Europe are the brands: Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets® and Dreams® Resorts & Spas and Alua Hotels & Resorts®. This integration of more than 20 resorts into Europe gives RCI members access to a range of new accommodation that deliver immersive and elevated experiences in uniquely beautiful and unforgettable destinations like Spain and Greece. With Inclusive Collection’s continued growth of its all-inclusive brand footprint, there are exciting plans for five resorts to open in...
V Club, S Hotel
RCI, the world’s leading travel network for owners of holiday properties, has recently signed an agreement with a new affiliation in Turkey. The V Club S Hotel Cesme located in Izmir (third biggest city of Turkey) combines both investment and holiday model properties. Robin Mills, Vice President Business Development, Europe, Middle East, Africa, India and Asia Pacific is delighted with this new affiliation and said “V Club is a young and successful club founded in Turkey by visionary developers. The RCI affiliation of V Club’s first resort, The S Hotel, will bring dynamism to the sector and a well desired inventory to...
Aria Vacation Club
RCI is delighted to announce the brand new affiliation with Aria Vacation Club in Dubai. This is the first points based club in Dubai with RCI providing the external exchange service to the club. Dubai’s most recognised beachfront community Palm Jumeirah is home to the stunning Balqis Residence. Sitting at the top of Palm Jumeirah with its private resort beach and panoramic views of Dubai marina, the Balqis Residence has a secured gated community and offers a tranquil escape. Hosting a variety of restaurants offering regional and international cuisine, a mix of adult, family and kids pools, a professionally run kids club plus...
Interval International co-sponsors development program for Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism professionals
Interval International, a leading worldwide provider of vacation services, recently co-sponsored an educational conference for hospitality professionals in Eagle Beach, Aruba. The program ran from Nov. 26th to Dec. 13th at the La Cabana Beach Resort and Casino, organized by the Aruba Timeshare Association (ATSA) and Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF). More than 300 Aruba-based hospitality professionals from over 30 companies attended the conference, which provided participants with full-day, interactive workshops. Industry training professionals led sessions focused on housekeeping, food and beverage, and supervising personnel. “ATSA would like to thank Interval International for its sponsorship of this important event,...
