Category archives for: Europe

TATOC Launches Timeshare E-zine’s Spring Edition

Sharetime spring edition

The Timeshare Association for Timeshare Owner Committees (TATOC) unveiled the spring edition of its Sharetime magazine last May 19. All timeshare owners, members of the association, and its affiliates can now view and download the magazine at www.sharetimemagazine.com. The sixth issue of the publication in digital format comprises 32 pages of remarkable contents about business, [...]

Royal Wedding Fails to Boost London’s Hotel Occupancy

The Goring Hotel cashes in on the royal wedding

Barely three weeks after the 2011 royal wedding announcement, London tourism officials expected visitors from all over the globe to pour into the city. London hotel revenue per booking was anticipated to soar triple-digit by the end of April. Contrary to what was expected by local hoteliers, however, the crowds did not seek accommodations in [...]

Corinthia Hotel Opens New Flagship in London

Old world elegance: The new Corinthia Hotel London

Corinthia Hotel recently announced the opening of its new flagship hotel – the Corinthia Hotel London. Regally set in Whitehall Place, the five-star property is just walking distance from Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and Covent Garden, and The London’s Square Mile. Besides 294 guestrooms and 93 suites, the hotel also features six private executive-level meeting [...]

Diamond Resorts Sends In Debt Collectors

Diamond Resorts Maui

“Daniels Silverman” may well be the two words that Diamond Resorts holiday club members detest more than “Diamond Resorts” these days. Daniels Silverman, a debt collection company, was brought in by Diamond Resorts to attempt to force members of the club into paying the escalating annual management fees. However, it appears that the company is [...]

European Timeshares on the Rise for Royal Wedding

Buckingham Palace

Based on data provided by Hotels.com, online searches for European vacation accommodations are extremely high, but there is speculation it may have something to do with the time of year as much as the Royal Wedding. Travel  agents are coming in with reports of anywhere between 30 to 56% increases in interest in their holiday [...]

5 UK Fractional Property Companies Liquidated by Authorities

resort

Five companies in the UK were allegedly involved in property investment schemes, with damages amounting to over £280,000 ($457,000) and have been liquidated after official investigations. According to the Insolvency Service’s investigations, five companies, namely; Clive Ballard – Property Legal Services (London), Property Legal Services (2007), Overseas Legal Services, Enjoy Property Ltd and United Holdings [...]

5 UK Fractional Property Companies Liquidated by Authorities

resort

Five companies in the UK were allegedly involved in property investment schemes, with damages amounting to over £280,000 ($457,000) and have been liquidated after official investigations. According to the Insolvency Service’s investigations, five companies, namely; Clive Ballard – Property Legal Services (London), Property Legal Services (2007), Overseas Legal Services, Enjoy Property Ltd and United Holdings [...]

Interval International Adds Italy’s Arco del Saracino

With its "shallow turquoise-sea beaches, marine grottoes, and forest of wind-twisted pines," this part of Italy is said to be reminiscent of Greece.

Timeshare exchange company Interval International has announced the addition of Arco del Saracino to its vacation exchange network. The new affiliate resort is situated in the village of Lodo Marini on the Salento Peninsula, more popularly regarded as the “heel” of Italy’s boot. With its “shallow turquoise-sea beaches, marine grottoes, and forest of wind-twisted pines,” [...]

TATOC Releases Consumer Helpline Reports

TATOC announced growth in its consumer helpline requests

TATOC, the Timeshare Association, has announced considerable growth in its consumer helpline requests in Manchester in the United Kingdom. For the first two months of 011, the helpline had 1,420 inbound calls and 249 e-mails. By comparison, the helpline received a total of 1,156 inbound calls in January and February 2010. However, the number of [...]

Consumers Urged to be Aware of New EU Directive on Timeshare

A new directive will be implemented on EU timeshare

New regulations have been made to prevent the rampant spread of timeshare scams in the European Union. However, solicitors are still pushing for greater awareness of the new law among owners, and encourage people to be cautious when getting involved in such business. The new directive was implemented last February 3 to protect consumers of [...]

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