Lodging business veteran Frank T. Goeckel is the newest family addition to Diamond Resorts International, following his appointment as Senior Vice President, Business Development and HOA Management. Goeckel holds an impressive resume as an old hat in the industry of vacation ownership and customer relationship management for over 25 years now. His previous post as [...]
Oct 18 2010 | Posted in
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Dial An Exchange (DAE), one of the world’s leading independently-owned timeshare and holiday exchange companies, has recently acquired the RedWeek Exchange Program, an award-winning full service exchange program by RedWeek.com. Before the acquisition, DAE has been playing an essential role in the development of the exchange program by providing it with vital information and back [...]
One of the global leaders in the hotel and hospitality industry, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group recently announced that the company will be managing a new luxury hotel located in Pudong, Shanghai. Set to open in 2013, the Mandarin Oriental Pudong will form part of ‘Harbour City’ a 25 hectare mixed use development, comprising office towers, [...]
The Registry Collection, a timeshare and real estate vacation exchange program, recently announced that the company has entered into an affiliation agreement with The Residence Club at The Baglioni Marrakech in Morocco. The property is the latest resort development by Ajensa Developments SARL, an international property developer that specializes in exclusive, high-end properties. “We are [...]
Oct 7 2010 | Posted in
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Fairmont Hotel, a global leader in hospitality industry, announced the much-awaited reopening of The Savoy in London this coming October 10. The prime hotel closed in December 2007 for a meticulous £100 million ($159.2 million) restoration program. Considered to be one of Britain’s most ambitious restorations, the project revamped the whole building from the entrance [...]
One of the global leaders in the hospitality business, InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) announced that Crowne Plaza Hotel will replace the iconic Pan Pacific Bangkok in Thailand effective January 1, 2011. Marking the entry of Crowne Plaza in Bangkok, the upcoming Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park is the fifth installment of an IHG property in [...]
Interval International, a leader in the international vacation exchange industry, welcomes Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa in Saint Lucia, Caribbean to its global network. Offering an exceptional luxury experience, the 4-star property is situated in an island paradise known for its breathtaking beaches, well-preserved tropical rainforests, and majestic mountains. “It has been a tremendous [...]
Oct 5 2010 | Posted in
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Vacation Ownership Group, LLC, a timeshare and vacation ownership consulting firm that specializes in helping consumers with timeshare purchases and negotiations, has recently selected a new officer to head its sales department. Joining the company as the new Vice President of Sales, Fran Santore is a highly-regarded veteran of the timeshare and vacation ownership industry. [...]
Oct 5 2010 | Posted in
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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, an internally managed hotel investment company recently organized to opportunistically acquire and invest in hotel properties located primarily in major United States cities, with an emphasis on the major coastal markets, has recently acquired one of Minneapolis’s most iconic establishment, the Grand Hotel Minneapolis. Located in the central business district of downtown [...]
Oct 5 2010 | Posted in
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With funding for new property development still scarce and guests remaining price-conscious, hotels in the budget segment will likely account for a greater portion of the pipeline in Europe, according to research from hotel consultancy HVS. Produced jointly with construction consultancy David Langdon, the January to August 2010 report shows a resurgent trend in European [...]
Oct 5 2010 | Posted in
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