Interval International signs affiliation agreement with D’Monaco Private Residence Club
Interval International has announced the affiliation of D’Monaco Private Residence Club just minutes from Branson, Missouri. The Mediterranean-style, gated property offers a prime location overlooking Table Rock Lake, one of the area’s leading attractions. “D’Monaco is surrounded by some of Branson’s most spectacular natural wonders,” said David Callaghan, Interval’s vice president of resort sales and service. “Its spacious accommodations are perfect for couples and families seeking adventure, eco-tourism, or a private sanctuary for relaxation.” Ranging from 1,900 to 3,700 square feet, two- and three-bedroom accommodations offer a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, flat-screen televisions in the living room and bedrooms, and...
Interval International teams up with Priceline Partner Network
Interval International has launched an exciting hotel discount benefit specially tailored for members through its relationship with Priceline Partner Network (PPN). Exceptional deals at thousands of properties around the globe are now being offered as an enhancement to Interval’s membership programs worldwide. Only available at www.intervalworld.com, members receive discounts of up to 60 percent. Upgraded members receive some of the best hotel rates powered by PPN, with up to 65 percent off for Interval Gold® and Club Interval Gold® and up to 70 percent for Interval Platinum®. In addition to hotel discounts, Interval members can choose from a variety of benefits that...
Marj Anderson to join eXpectations Holidays
eXpectations Group are pleased to announce that Marj Anderson is set to join the management team of eXpectation Holidays as its new Client Liaison Director. Her role and responsibilities will include overseeing the expansion of the services with the aim of providing a personal touch to eXpectations Holidays’ membership, whilst also enhancing relationships with partner resorts and suppliers worldwide. “Rapid growth of our points based holiday product has made it vital that we have a great team in place to ensure the high levels of service we aim for are maintained” states Phil Watson, founder and Chief Executive Officer of eXpectation Holidays....
Interval International adds Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments in Finland
Interval International has entered into an affiliation agreement with Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments. The property is located just outside Vuokatti, a resort town in the Kainuu region of Northern Finland famed for its crystal-clear lakes, green forests, and rolling hills. Darren Ettridge, Interval’s senior vice president of resort sales and business development for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia, said, “We welcome the addition of this lakefront property to Interval’s quality resort network. Voukatti is one of the country’s top tourist destinations and is an ideal base in which to relax or engage in a variety of outdoor pursuits. Its spacious...
Multiple arrests made in connection with a product known as “Monster Credits”
A number of allegations of Fraud have been made in relation to a product sold by Mark Rowe known as “Monster Credits”. The companies named within the allegations that are currently under investigation include Monster Group SL, Monster Rewards Ltd, Hollywood Marketing SL, Complete Internet Solutions and the trading name SellMyTimeshare.TV.As a result, on Tuesday 28th November 2017 a series of arrests were made across the UK and a number of properties were searched both in the UK and in Tenerife. All persons arrested have since been released under police investigation.Consumers who have concerns about these and connected businesses are advised to immediately file...
Interval International and Singerman Real Estate, LLC subsidiary enter into long-term affiliation agreement
Interval International and West Bay Hospitality, a subsidiary of investment firm Singerman Real Estate, announced they have entered into a multiyear affiliation agreement for the Grand Caymanian Resort. The mixed-use property has an established vacation ownership program and is located in the Cayman Islands’ North Sound. “We are truly excited to be investing in the Grand Caymanian Resort and thrilled to be a part of this community. We envision improving the owner experience by providing great service and making capital improvements to the asset,” noted Seth Singerman, president and managing partner of Singerman Real Estate. “Opportunities in shared ownership continue to be...
EZE Group guilty of scamming consumers
On Friday, 17th November, EZE Europe Ltd, Dominic O’Reilly (described as the CEO of EZE Group) and his daughter Stephanie O’Reilly, a director of EZE Europe Ltd, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court. All pleaded guilty to offences under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. These related to misrepresentations regarding the selling of ‘Leisure Credits’ or ‘Concierge Services’ a ‘holiday and lifestyle’ product and connected purported legal assistance to timeshare owners. Leisure Credits have been the subject of official warnings by the UK authorities. Because of the scale of the offences, the case has been sent to Birmingham Crown Court...
Letter from America
I have always wanted to write that as a headline having been a great admirer of the late Alistair Cooke who sent out his “Letter from America” on BBC Radio every week from 1946 to 2004 and most memorably was in the lobby of the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles and witnessed the assassination of Bobby Kennedy. So that was all just by way of introducing the fact that I was in Washington last week, at the ARDA Fall Convention to make presentations, along with Declan Kenny, to the ARDA ROC and ARDA Boards. As explained at the RDO AGM in Marbella in September,...
Karma Group announces collaboration with RCI in Greece
RCI has selected Karma Group to manage its operations in the Greek market. With an established presence in Greece through their Karma Pelikanos Estate and Karma Minoan Retreat, Karma Group recently acquired office space in Athens from RCI, making it Karma’s new European base. The arrangement will see the office run under the RCI banner, maintaining their internationally recognised standards, while utilising Karma Group’s expertise in the hospitality market, their fast growing client-base and exceptional reputation in this sector. “The Greek Islands have become our European heartland,” said John Spence, Chairman and Founder of Karma Group. “Beyond the physical beauty of...
DAE announces winner of $20K Getaway
DAE has given away the vacation of a lifetime to one lucky member couple who have won a $20K Grand Prize Getaway in celebration of 20 years of DAE changing exchange. Ian and Kerry Christian (pictured), DAE members from South Africa, won the grand prize by transacting with DAE throughout their 20th birthDAE year in 2017. Mr and Mrs Christian plan to visit Australia for their grand getaway, where their children and grandchildren now live. Managing Director of DAE Global, Francis Taylor, commented, “even though it’s our birthDAE, the gifts have been on us, with members all over the world entering competitions by booking...