RCI Receives Three Awards for its Endless Vacation® Magazine
RCI has earned one min award and three Creativity International Awards this year for the company’s achievements in print and digital publishing. RCI, a global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), won the awards for itsEndless Vacation® magazine. Min is magazine media's source for consumer and B2B brands for more than 60 years, serving its community with information, education and recognition. During min’s Editorial and Design Awards this year, the Endless Vacation magazine app took home a top honor, winning Best Editorial for a Digital Magazine with its Spring 2017 issue. This win...
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...
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...
Clube Encantos de Lazer e Ferias in Brazil joins Interval International
Interval International has announced the addition of Clube Encantos de Lazer e Ferias, a points-based vacation club offering members access to eight hotels in southern Brazil, which are operated by Rede Encantos de Hotéis. Founded in 2002 by Alceu Lucas, Rede is a Gramado-based company, with significant experience in construction. Today it oversees five hotels in Gramado, along with two in Florianópolis, and one in T orres. “The launch of Clube Encantos de Lazer e Ferias places Rede Encantos de Hotéis on the leading edge of vacation ownership in southern Brazil, with its properties and sales galleries located in two very highly...
The Pering Group affiliates Azure Beach Residences, Aruba, with Preferred Residences
Preferred Residences has announced the affiliation of Azure Beach Residences in Aruba. The oceanfront full-ownership condominium property is set along the island’s famed Golden Mile, steps from the award-winning Eagle Beach. This project follows Blue Residence Club, which joined the Preferred Residences’ portfolio of resorts in 2011. “The Pering Group has established itself as one of the leading developers of luxury beachfront condominiums in Aruba,” said David C. Gilbert, Interval’s president. “As with all of its properties, Azure Beach Residences will feature elegant appointments, upscale amenities and service levels that appeal to those purchasing a vacation home.” Currently under construction, Azure Beach...
Interval International affiliates Ahnvee Resort + Sports
Interval International has announced the affiliation of Ahnvee Resort + Sports, an all-inclusive property on the Atlantic coast of the Dominican Republic, famous for its world-class beaches and prime coral reefs. The property is located in the heart of the resort town of Sosúa in the province of Puerto Plata. The 130-unit resort comprises studios and one- and two-bedroom suites. The contemporary decor features Caribbean beach and sunset tones with dark wood accents and bold splashes of color, custom artwork, and artisan furnishings. Some suites have 4- foot-deep, full-length pools, hot tubs, and European-style open bathrooms with Roman tubs. One- and...
Interval International promotes Soraya Gonzales
Interval International has announced the promotion of Soraya Gonzales to vice president of resort assistance and client services for the Americas. Based in Miami, she oversees the working relationship between the company and the resorts affiliated with its Quality Vacation Exchange Network. She reports to Marcos Agostini, Interval’s executive vice president of global sales and business development. Among Gonzales’ other responsibilities are the management of the resort assistance Latin America division, providing homeowners’ association board support, resort technology, and inventory verifications. Gonzales joined Interval in 1989 as the operations manager of the travel department, and has since held several leadership positions, most...