Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence & Hall of Fame Awards for CLC World Resorts
CLC World Resorts & Hotels (CLC World) has been recognised for the outstanding holiday experience it delivers to customers at its resorts in Spain, Turkey, Tenerife, Austria, the USA and the UK. The ten resorts which have received Certificates of Excellence include: CLC Kusadasi Golf & Spa (Turkey) CLC Alpine Centre (Austria) CLC Apollonium Spa & Beach (Turkey) CLC Paradise (Tenerife) CLC Regal Oaks (USA) CLC Duchally Country Estate (Scotland) CLC Monterey (Tenerife) CLC San Diego Suites (Spain) CLC Encantada (USA) CLC Sunningdale Village (Tenerife) Of these, four resorts are listed in the prestigious Hall of Fame, as a result of being...
The ‘Pequeño Valiente’ tournament held at Anfi Tauro Golf, sponsored by Messi and Silva raised €14,300
The Pequeño Valiente (Brave Little Ones) solidarity tournament sponsored by Leo Messi and David Silva, which was held over the weekend of 18th May at Anfi Tauro Golf raised over €14,300. The participants again this year gave a strike of solidarity on the Anfi Tauro course, to help families of children suffering from cancer in one of the most traditional golf tournaments in Gran Canaria. “It is always a pleasure to help those that need it most” assured Silva, whose own cousin Cinthia passed away after a battle with cancer several years ago. During the emotional day, a score of children...
Karma Group announces the appointment of Anton Tardif as Chief Operations Officer for Europe
Karma Group has announced the appointment of the exceptionally experienced Anton Tardif as Chief Operations Officer in Europe. He brings to Karma Group a wealth of knowledge having previously owned an extremely successful development and marketing company responsible for the development of a significant number of resorts, primarily in Europe, as well as sales and expansion of membership programs. “Anton is immensely respected in the industry and he and I have been personal friends for many years. We are about to embark on a number of exciting expansion projects in Europe and I know that Anton is the ideal person to...
Paul Mulcahy appointed Managing Director for RCI in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
RCI, the world’s largest timeshare vacation exchange network as part of Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), has announced the appointment of Paul Mulcahy as Managing Director for RCI operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). RCI pioneered the concept of vacation exchange in 1974, offering members increased flexibility and versatility with their vacation ownership experience. Today, RCI offers its 3.8 million members access to more than 4,300 affiliated resorts in approximately 110 countries. With a career that spans more than two decades in both the hospitality and travel industries, Mulcahy has successfully led a combination of finance, marketing and planning strategies at both corporate and...
Interval International and Simone Group sign exclusive affiliation agreement for Blanco Hotel in prime resort destination in Italy
Interval International, a worldwide provider of vacation services, has added the shared ownership component of Blanco Hotel to its vacation exchange network. The resort is located in Castellaneta Marina, high in the heel of Italy’s boot, in the culturally rich region of Puglia. This is the first timeshare development by the Simone Group, a leader in residential construction and hotel management in Italy for more than 50 years. “We chose to affiliate our property with Interval because of its comprehensive member benefits, as well as the quality of service it provides,” said Roberto Simone, managing director of Blanco Hotel. “We are...
We Are Water Foundation and Diamond Resorts partner to launch sustainable water usage initiative at European resorts
Diamond Resorts™, a global leader in the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the We Are Water Foundation to launch an initiative that encourages travelers to make a rational and sustainable use of water. As part of the initiative, Diamond Resorts will be educating members, owners, guests and team members to make a reasonable and sustainable use of water within all of the company’s European properties. With help from We Are Water, Diamond Resorts will hold programmes aimed at informing people of their water usage and encouraging them to make simple changes, such...
RCI affiliates recognised for best sustainability practices via the RCI Green Awards program
RCI, a global leader in vacation exchange, announced the most recent winners of the RCI® Green Awards program. The RCI Green Awards program recognizes the most environmentally-conscious resorts within the company’s exchange network. Third-party eco-certification expert GreenCircle Certified, selected winners based on their innovations in energy and water conservation, waste management, community outreach, and environmental management. “At RCI, we’ve helped to make the environment a top priority, and by recognizing those resorts which have gone above and beyond expectations, there’s an even greater incentive among them to go green,” said Brian Bruno, vice president of content and brand marketing for RCI and...
Palladium Hotel Group adds TRS Coral Hotel in Mexico to Interval International network
Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services, announced the addition of TRS Coral Hotel in Costa Mujeres, Mexico, to its vacation exchange network. The Palladium Hotel Group’s recently relaunched TRS Hotels offer adults-only luxury experiences under the signature Infinite Indulgence®. This latest resort joins the TRS Yucatán Hotel and the TRS Turquesa Hotel in the Dominican Republic, which are already in the Interval network. “We have partnered with the Palladium team for several years and are delighted to welcome the newest TRS resort,” said Marcos Agostini, Interval’s executive vice president of global sales and business development. “Members and guests...
RCI wins five awards at ARDA timeshare industry conference
RCI, a global leader in vacation exchange as part of Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), won five awards at the 2019 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) World Conference. RCI earned the inaugural ProPartners Networker Award, recognizing its commitment to the growth of ARDA through the referral of new member organizations. Kelly Deardorff, RCI vice president of project management and resort operations, was honored with the prestigious ARDA WINspiration Awardfor outstanding leadership and contributions to empower women and advocate for diverse future industry leaders. “On behalf of RCI, we are honored to once again be acknowledged with multiple awards recognizing the excellence of our programs,...
The Registry Collection® program expands vacation exchange network across the globe with new affiliations
The Registry Collection® program, a worldwide luxury vacation exchange program, has added 21 new resorts to its collection in the past year, bringing the total number of affiliated resorts to 243. Spanning five continents, these newly affiliated resorts offer luxurious accommodations and unparalleled experiences around the globe. Owners at exclusive affiliated properties have the privilege of enrollment as a member of The Registry Collection program, offering members a world of luxury vacation opportunities and experiences in many of the most desirable resort destinations. Members of The Registry Collection program are able to enjoy distinctive benefits and exclusive services. From urban escapes to...