Timeshare Scams among the warnings In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2024, and due to the prevalence of financial fraud against older adults, the U.S. […]
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By Ann Gillett, Rockledge, FL Traveling with cats may seem unconventional, but for those of us with feline companions, it’s a journey filled with love and occasional challenges. This article […]
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Halloween in America has transformed from an ancient Celtic ritual to a vibrant celebration marked by ghouls, gourds, and glowing Jack-O’-Lanterns. Rooted in rich traditions and stories from various cultures, […]
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Are you looking to unload your timeshare and embark on a new adventure? Selling a timeshare can be daunting, but with the right knowledge and strategies, you can successfully navigate […]
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TimeSharing Today Magazine discusses disclaiming a timeshare inheritance TimeSharing Today explores whether heirs or beneficiaries of deceased owners can disclaim their timeshare inheritance, and how timeshare association boards can respond […]
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A point-based timeshare allows owners to use their allotted points for various vacation options at different locations and times throughout the year. With this flexibility, owners can maximize their investment […]
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Timeshare exchange companies have become increasingly important in recent years for several reasons. These organizations provide a valuable service to timeshare owners, allowing them to exchange their timeshare weeks or […]
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According to Vaisla, a global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, Four Corners, Florida was the 2022 Lightning Capital of the United States The 2022 Annual Lightning Report highlights in […]
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With the winter weather in Lake Tahoe making headlines, the 2023 season is starting out with high hopes, and a few bumps. An intense series of storms began at the […]
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By Kathryn Smith, Glendale, AZ My husband, Larry, and I live in the Phoenix, AZ, area, so we rarely see snow. Our recent outing to Sedona, AZ, was a delightful […]
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In response to the threat to property damages and loss of life posed by high winds, destructive tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding in parts of the state, on January […]
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Millions of travelers will face what is forecasted as a dangerous blizzard that will hit the Midwest, Great Lakes, and other regions of the country. Damaging winds will impact the […]
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By George Leposky, editor We recently looked at two sets of 2022 rankings for popular timeshare resorts: • Redweek’s Top 25 resorts—those that received the most rental bookings and inquiries […]
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By Kelsey Fagan Communication is essential to maintaining a strong relationship between a management company, theresort, and the association. Communication is always a key to effective management. At GetAways Resort […]
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By Paula DiPaola Magic Tree Resort in Kissimmee, FL, has had its challenges for the past two and a half years. We overcame masks, sanitizer shortage, electrostatic sprayers going from […]
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By Lynne Kweder Q. As a new member of the board of directors of my timeshare resort’s owners’ association, I have been given many documents to read and study, including […]
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By George Leposky, editor President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law on November 15, 2021, contemplates a $7.5 billion investment in grant and incentive programs for state […]
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A special feature published in TimeSharing Today’s January/February 2022 printed edition Points programs dominate the vacation-ownership marketplace and have been adopted by all major timeshare developers. Points pioneer Jim Marmorstone […]
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By Lynne M. Kweder Q. The pandemic has forced us to hold our last several board meetings electronically. The management company has been hosting computer meetings using a software program […]
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By George Leposky The first quarter of 2021 saw major shifts in the lineup of corporate timeshare companies: • Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) announced the purchase of Diamond Resorts International. […]
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Conditions Improving Statewide, Allowing Most Counties to Return to Most Strict (Purple) Tier of Blueprint for a Safer Economy With Pandemic Far from Over, Californians Urged to Wear Masks, Limit […]
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By George Leposky, editor, TimeSharing Today “It ain’t over till it’s over.†– Yogi Berra Timeshare resorts and their owners and guests need to maintain the pandemic protocols they put […]
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Leading leisure travel company has acquired the iconic, trusted travel brand to accelerate its strategic plan to broaden reach with launch of new travel …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new rule issued late last Friday during a holiday weekend by the U.S. Department of Transportation will make it more difficult[…]
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Culinary Union files a lawsuit against major Las Vegas Strip casino companies in order to protect workers from the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace Las Vegas, NV – Culinary Union […]
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By Linda Reid On March 7th, just three weeks ago, I wrote an article entitled “Virus prompts change in plans.†Now it’s March 28th. In that short window of time, […]
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Avoid Coronavirus Scams Here are some tips to help you keep the scammers at bay:
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By Evan Wechman Many experts see the Spanish Flu of 1918 as the last time U.S. citizens engaged in massive self-quarantines and social distancing prior to this year’s terrible outbreak […]
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Whether your resort is officially open or closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, you probably have some people around, and what they flush down the toilets could add to your woes. […]
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Does this impact on timeshare rentals and exchanges? By Evan Wechman The shooting this past August in El Paso, TX, and Dayton, Ohio left many Americans in a state of […]
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With Oct. 1 being World Vegetarian Day and Nov. 1 being World Vegan Day and research showing that skipping meat can save the average person at least $750 per year, […]
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A message from: Shep Altshuler Publisher TimeSharing Today We launched the SuiteVacations website as the place to find great new travel destinations, and for selecting condo-style resorts once you get […]
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Renourishment of beach, bone fragments, springs among issues KIHEI — A beach renourishment project and the discovery of bone fragments and natural springs on and around the old Maui Lu […]
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Company to double size of South Orlando call center operations ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 21, 2019) – Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company, announced today it would […]
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Missouri-Based Companies Sued for Preying on Timeshare Owners Through False Advertising LAS VEGAS, /PRNewswire/ – Diamond Resorts®, a global leader in the hospitality, vacation ownership and entertainment industries, announces it has succeeded […]
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At the dawn of timesharing, when nobody knew what the concept was, educating prospects about it made sense. Marketing and sales organizations typically trained their personnel to follow a structured […]
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 The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 applies throughout the U.S. to employers and employees who meet its specific requirements. In recent years, some states have enacted […]
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Resort properties including hotel chains and timeshare resorts have found growing appeal among families, active seniors, and business travelers. Travelers want more space than the basic hotel room. A new […]
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With proper planning to maintain and enhance an aging physical plant, legacy resorts can retain their appeal and not just survive – but actually thrive. This was the focus of […]
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LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed a consumer protection lawsuit today against Brian Scroggs, Bart Bowe and their Bentonville-based company Real Travel, LLC for violations of the Arkansas […]
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The leader of a large-scale timeshare resale scam was sentenced today to 63 months in federal prison for defrauding more than 1,000 victims, many of them […]
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Attention: Diamond Resorts International Points Owners-Proposed Class Action Are you a long-time member of any Diamond Resorts International Collection? Are you a resident of Arizona? Our law firms are contemplating […]
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Industry Sees Rise in Unscrupulous Third Party Companies Preying on Timeshare Owners NEWS PROVIDED BY Diamond Resorts May 08, 2019, 16:27 ET LAS VEGAS, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Diamond Resortsâ„¢, a global […]
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The American Resort Development Association has announced that Jason Gamel will be ARDA’s new president and chief executive officer, bringing to the position over 20 years of hospitality and […]
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By Craig Huntington “Maintain, protect, and enhance the value of the timeshare.†This phrase should be on all timeshare board members’ minds when discussing their timeshare resort. Boards spend a […]
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From January through September of 2018, Canada House Beach Club in Pompano Beach, FL, earned over half of the maintenance fees for its association-owned inventory through an aggressive marketing effort. […]
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By Lisa Weiler “Steve Austin, astronaut. A man barely alive. Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first bionic man. […]
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By Gary Porter, FMP, RS, CPA The probability of receiving a good reserve study increases if you get the basics right, a fact that many resorts overlook when they commission […]
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by Paula DiPaola and Kris Jamtaas Your resort needs renovations, repairs, technology updates, and a variety of professional services to keep it alive and well. To get everything done, your board […]
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by Nate Strauss The ultimate goal for legacy timeshare resorts “should be to have systems in place to automate processes that allow the resources at the property to do more […]
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By Jeremy moser A resort is more than just its physical plant. A resort is also the combination of its staff and vendor partnerships, its culture of owners and guest […]
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Last fall, my wife and I used some of our RCI points to spend two weeks in Florida. We went to two separate resorts, each with its own timeshare company […]
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By George Leposky, editor Housekeepers work at the bottom of the timeshare-resort totem pole, yet perform a vital role. They are responsible to set the stage for the arrival of […]
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By Kristina Payne Technology and online life aren’t just about social media. Virtual and augmented reality are real technological advances that can help push the vacation industry into the future. […]
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Weeks or months ago, you planned a timeshare vacation halfway around the world. Now your departure date is imminent and a crisis is brewing at your destination. What should you […]
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Hotel giant Marriott (NASDAQ:MAR) recently announced a data breach that compromised the personal information of roughly a half-billion customers. While there’s no reason to panic, there are some smart steps […]
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It’s not just a city thing. Flocks of birds are as likely to invade urban and exurban vacation timeshare resorts. What to do about this depends on the bird species […]
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Identity theft is currently a gold mine for cybercriminals—one that reached an all-time high in 2016, with up to $16 billion worth of losses caused by fraud and identity theft. […]
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For the past several years, insurance-industry speakers at Timeshare Board Members Association meetings have been urging attendees to buy cyber insurance to protect their resort or enterprise against data breaches, […]
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The elderly occupants of unit 101 at the Podunk Acres timeshare resort go to bed early each night, but they can’t sleep because the occupants next door in unit 102 […]
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Amazon, the online retail octopus, began paying all of its 350,000 workers throughout the U.S. at least $15 an hour on November 1, 2018. This compares with a patchwork of […]
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By James Bento The success or failure of a resort hinges directly on the working relationship that the board of directors maintains with its resort manager. That relationship must at […]
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When our board meets, we always have a full agenda, responding primarily to issues brought to us by our resort manager. I often feel that we are not making the […]
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The hotel industry is particularly exposed to the challenge of protecting personal data, and now a victim of a growing number of hacks. More than 500 million customers in the […]
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By Kristina Payne You’ve heard the phrase, “Don’t believe everything you read.†It’s an age old adage that teaches us to stay critical of the things we see on the […]
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What if airlines could do almost anything they wanted, knowing that they would probably get away with it? As 2018 comes to a close, critics say that’s already the case. […]
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CHICAGO — Millions of Americans are receiving emails about a class action lawsuit for anyone who bought a domestic plane ticket during a six-plus year period. At least $60 million […]
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Hotel and Proposed Disney Vacation Club Property, Three Other Previously Announced Resort Projects to Add More Than 1,700 New Hotel Rooms, Villas at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, […]
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Complications surrounding The Manhattan Club continue as the Court requests that counsel for both parties work to resolve issues over access to the owners list. An update from Zimmerman Law […]
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By Shep Altshuler Beach vacations have always been a preference for my family. We have owned timeshares in Deerfield Beach and Jupiter, FL, and in Montauk, NY. The idea for […]
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City Place, located two blocks north of the famous Gateway Arch, will be the first vacation ownership property in St. Louis. LAS VEGAS, Oct. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Diamond Resortsâ„¢, […]
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Marriott has taken measures to investigate and address a data security incident involving the Starwood guest reservation database. On November 19, 2018, the investigation determined that there was unauthorized access […]
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In 31 U.S. states, laws prohibit job-application forms from containing a yes-no check-box that asks applicants whether they have been convicted of a crime. “Ban the Box†advocates say that […]
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The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) began to take hold about 25 years ago and has since gained a firm foothold. It emerged as a notion that doing good […]
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“Work optimization†is a fancy name for figuring out how to do things in a more efficient and economical way. In a resort setting, it promises to reduce operating costs, […]
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More than a half-century ago, people still wrote letters on manual typewriters. The feminine pronoun Ms. existed but wasn’t in common use, so a witty newspaper editor taught his reporters […]
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By Vicky Willis If you’ve never insured your travels, you may wonder if the price is worth it. Chances are one in six your trip could be impacted by unforeseen […]
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By Sharon M. Gundrum Unused points can make or break a vacation ownership. If you own points or are considering a points purchase, this article will help you decide how […]
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By Lynne M. Kweder Q: Our board has tried various means of communication with owners, using a newsletter, snail mail, email, a reference book in the room, and signage at […]
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By George Leposky, Editor A “best of†trend is devouring American media. You can see multiple manifestations of it daily in newspapers, magazines, on TV, and online. It’s prominent in […]
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By George Leposky, Editor, TimeSharing Today A timeshare owner or guest may have legitimate reasons for bringing firearms to a resort, such as hunting, a target-shooting competition, or a gun […]
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Historic Holiday Strolls Begin November 15 The Freedom Trail® Foundation invites revelers to celebrate this holiday season on the annual Historic Holiday Strolls. The festive atmosphere of the city, set […]
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In many parts of the U.S., autumn brings falling leaves, early frosts, harvesting, hayrides, and Hallowe’en. In coastal locations, autumn also brings king tides — the highest high tides of […]
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Put January 2020 on your calendar. That’s when the California Consumer Privacy Act takes effect. It’s similar in many respects to the General Data Protection Regulation, which provides safeguards for […]
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On October 8, 2018, the United States witnessed the third-most intense Atlantic hurricane ever recorded in terms of pressure – Hurricane Michael. This high-end Category 4 hurricane caused 19 unfortunate […]
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Last year we wrote about the nationwide campaign to eliminate plastic drinking straws from food-and-beverage establishments (“Plastic straws suck,” June 2017). The campaign began with Milo Cress, who in 2011 […]
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By George Leposky, editor NAoscysbtdel4* What’s that? An example of a foolproof way to keep a password safe from cyberthieves. Cybersecurity has been a perennial topic at Timeshare Board […]
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Is timeshare vacation ownership still worth the money? The timeshare industry is recording increased sales that are primarily driven by the expansion of vacation clubs. In many cases, consumers are […]
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Timeshare resort goes on the auction block for second time The beleaguered Apple Valley Resort, Howard, OH, ceased operations on May 27, 2016, after 30-years of operation. All attempts to […]
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Fraudsters sending abandoned timeshare titles out to sea in metaphoric Viking ships aren’t the first manifestation of timeshare industry fraud. The industry has been rife with shenanigans and skullduggery since […]
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The Boston Globe recently published an article about hotels that encourage guests to decline daily housekeeping services so as to reduce the environmental impact of their stay. Reports Globe staff […]
read moreLieff Cabraser Announces Class Action Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Against Westgate Resorts, Ltd. September 26, 2018, Nashville, TN—(BUSINESSWIRE)—Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP; Farmer Purcell White & Lassiter, PLLC; Ritchie, Dillard, […]
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By Lynne M. Kweder Q. I am an owner in a very small older timeshare resort and am considering running for the board. The owners here are very suspicious of […]
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Bluegreen Vacations recently announced that attorneys for over 175 Bluegreen Vacation Club owners have “ceased pursuit of contract termination claims†on their clients’ behalf. The announcement said that “Bluegreen intends to […]
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A conversation with George Chamberlain who enjoys his investment in vacation ownership and service on his resort’s Board of Directors and is a member of the Timeshare Board Members Association.
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Alex Krakovsky, Managing Member – Lemonjuice Capital, LLC, joins Shep Altshuler in a discussion about his successful efforts to protect the interests of the timeshare owners from an ill-conceived Chapter […]
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The Florida Timeshare Owners Group – A Message to our Members, and our Many Friends To Members, Industry Leaders, and Supporters of FTOG. After 15 years of existence as an […]
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HOWARD, Ohio, Aug. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Apple Valley Resort, a favorite destination for families for decades, will be sold at Auction Friday September 14 at 428 Clubhouse Drive in Howard, OH. The auction is being […]
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Judge lifts restraining order against The Manhattan Club Legal proceedings against The Manhattan Cub Timeshare Association, Inc. will continue as the judge in the case determines more time is needed […]
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A mixture of misinformation and non-disclosure, too often manner less and mean – that’s the way many timeshares are sold. Yet, such misguided behavior need not be part of the […]
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By Steph Rosenblum Labor Day Weekend air travel hit a record high in 2017, with more than 16 million people traveling by plane. When looking at travel patterns from last […]
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Owners speak out following the August 9, 2018 Board Meeting of The Manhattan Club Shep Altshuler is joined by owners of The Manhattan Club who attended the Board Meeting held […]
read moreGetting the Most Out of Being a Proactive Timeshare Owner A conversation with George Chamberlain who enjoys his investment in vacation ownership and service on his resort’s Board of Directors […]
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Temporary Restraining Order Entered Against The Manhattan Club On Monday, August 13, 2018, Mr. Jean-Marc Zimmerman of The Zimmerman Law Group (ZLG) succeeded in obtaining a temporary restraining order (TRO) […]
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By George Leposky, editor Does your timeshare resort have a cat problem? How you answer that question depends not only upon how many cats hang around your property, but also […]
read moreThe Manhattan Club (“TMC”) is a timeshare located in the heart of Manhattan, that has thousands of disgruntled timeshare owners who have longstanding, unresolved complaints about the actions of its […]
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The International Society for Hospitality Consultants, or ISHC, released a survey on June 7th, 2018 that said 69% of its members believed that the appeal of timeshares are diminishing. The […]
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The CEO of Wyndham Destinations, Michael Brown, recently did an interview with Jim Cramer of Mad Money to discuss the state of the timeshare industry, and one of things he […]
read moreAmericans are starting to have a weird relationship with vacation. There was recently a study done that showed that on average, we took 17.2 vacation days in 2017, which is […]
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By permission of the Times Union, Albany, NY ALBANY – A Texas man was arraigned Tuesday in a federal court in Albany on an indictment charging him with fraudulently soliciting […]
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Las Vegas, NV –Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt announced that Louis Joseph Curto III, 31, pleaded guilty for his role in a multi-state timeshare resale scam. Curto pleaded guilty to […]
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Art Zmuriga, former owner and HOA Board president, Cedar Village Resort, Beech Mountain, NC, discusses why the resort moved forward with Alex Krakovsky, CEO, Lemonjuice Capital, LLC to repurpose the […]
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by Kristina Payne Taking a vacation doesn’t just have to be about enjoying nature or relaxing on the beach somewhere; it can be about exploring cultures and ideas that you […]
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Wyndham Worldwide is being honored by FTSE4Good in Europe for its social-responsibility program. Wyndham has also been recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for five years in North America. […]
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Granbury, Texas, October 4, 2017 – America’s Trains Inc. (ATs) is now offering scheduled all-inclusive Journeys by Rail on luxuriously rebuilt passenger ‘cars’ that will travel with Amtrak and regional […]
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By Kristina Payne Airbnb announced on October 12, 2017, that it will partner with a Miami-based development group to build a new apartment complex in Kissimmee, FL. The details of […]
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Living Online is a new feature written by our newest contributor, Kristina Payne! This article was originally published in the September/October 2017 issue of Timesharing Today. By Kristina Payne Millions […]
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Shep Altshuler leads a discussion with Jeff Berger and Leigh Colyer about the impact of recent Hurricanes Harvey and Irma on popular timeshare resort destinations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9IJ0ZX8-4E
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Contributed by ARDA-ROC/Resort Owners Coalition www.arda-roc.org When natural disaster strikes, everyone stands defenseless in its path. Whether a tornado, hurricane, or fire, this X factor remains a constant threat to […]
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By Scott McGinness, CIC, CRM, CSRM,Vice President, Property & Casualty, Gregory & Appel Insurance, www.gregoryappel.com Hurricane Harvey may be the costliest natural disaster in US history, with damage estimates over $190 […]
read moreBy Chad Dorsey, Vice President, CIC, CRIS, Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc. Vacation Resort Specialty Division, http://bb-wpb.com/ On Friday, August 25th Hurricane Harvey made landfall northeast of Corpus Christi, […]
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The strength of hurricanes is rated using the Saffir/Simpson scale in the United States. This scale assigns a storm to one of five categories based on its wind speed. Category […]
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By Shep Altshuler, publisher TimeSharing Today By now, every American has been touched, in some way, by the effects of hurricanes. They imperil lives, property, and businesses. Death and destruction […]
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Shep Altshuler speaks with Ryan Beachum, co-founder of HelloVacay, about various valuable services they provide to Resort Owners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b02Wsdjpnyo
read moreBy Kristina Payne Maui County has been ordered to return $10.7 million to Ocean Resort Villas and Ocean Resort Villas North. Maui Now and The Maui News reported that the […]
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By Kristina Payne In this new age of fast-paced technology, keeping track of the best ways to protect your information from thieves and criminals is becoming increasingly difficult. A lot […]
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Robert Bone, an owner at Olympic Village Inn, Olympic Valley, CA, discusses why he became proactive, his motivation to run for election to the Board of Directors and the obstacles […]
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By Kristina Payne On August 21, 2017, everyone in the continental United States will be able to see the first solar eclipse since 1979. The next one that will encompass […]
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Timesharing Today investigative correspondent, Jeff Weir, discusses the CFPB’s ruling banning Mandatory Arbitration Clauses, and how it impacts timeshare buyers and companies. Visit TimeSharing Today at: www.tstodayjoin.com for information.
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Phil and Shirley Hixon are avid readers and supporters of Timesharing Today! This is the review they wrote about their recent vacation to Wallowa Lake, OR. We took a short […]
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Shep Altshuler, Owner of Timesharing Today, discusses the positive and negative trends in the timeshare vacation ownership industry with timeshare owners Susan Collins, Fran Korwek, Jeff Bellin and Bryan Felber.
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RCI, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), has reached an agreement with vacation group Beneficium to acquire DAE Global Pty Ltd. (DAE), operator of Dial An […]
read moreThe Governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, declared a State of Emergency and is urging authorities to work as quickly as possible to restore power to Hatteras Island in Dare […]
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The Board of Directors’ Election at OVI will be held prior to the October 7, 2017 Annual Meeting of Members. OVI owners should receive their ballots in September 2017. The current Board […]
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By Kristina Payne Welk Resorts recently filed a federal racketeering lawsuit against Reid Hein & Associates, operating as Timeshare Exit Team (TSET); and two law firms. The suit was filed […]
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Shep Altshuler speaks with Tom Miller- Timeshare owner and TimeSharing Today Ambassador about various aspects of the timeshare industry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI66KInQvRE&feature=youtu.be
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By Marty Kandel for TimeSharing Today Rescission or cancellation of a timeshare contract is a statutory right in almost every state, but the state where you purchase your timeshare interest […]
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By Jeff Weir, for TimeSharing Today NEW ORLEANS — At a decidedly upbeat annual conference, US timeshare companies exuded confidence that the long road back from the recession of 2008-2009 […]
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In case you missed it: TimeSharing Today’s Shep Altshuler interviews Dick Drechsler, President and Director of the Plaza Resort Club in Reno Nevada, as they transition from Time Share Resort […]
read moreShep Altshuler speaks with Marty Kandel, Principal & General Counsel of Timeshare Advisory & Resolution Services, LLC about the current state of the timeshare vacation ownership industry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li_-7WockC8&feature=youtu.be
read moreBy Jeff Weir, for TimeSharing Today CARSON CITY, NV — A new bill that would require developers to provide additional disclosures for timeshare buyers passed its first legislative hurdle in […]
read moreShep Altshuler, Publisher TimeSharing Today and President TBMA, and Robert Nordlund,PE, RS, Founder and CEO of Association Reserves, discuss the needs for timeshare resorts to maintain adequate reserves to assure […]
read moreShep Altshuler, Publisher TimeSharing Today and President TBMA, and Jeff Weir, Chief Correspondent RedWeek and TSToday Contributor, discuss the 2017 outlook for legacy timeshare resorts, TBMA and issues facing timeshare […]
read moreConsolidation. Growth. Unsolicited calls from travel clubs. Increasing maintenance fees. Turbulence in the resale market as older owners drop out. Plus, big changes in Washington, D.C. (and elsewhere) that could […]
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By Shep Altshuler There are changes in the dynamics taking place in the timeshare industry that can impact hundreds of thousands (perhaps millions) of owners and their resorts. It’s now […]
read moreGeorge Leposky, Editor of TimeSharing Today, discusses his analysis of the new overtime pay regulations and the impact of an injunction recently ordered by a Federal Court. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8mJ4idv1zo
read moreA conversation about sustainability studies and winding down a timeshare with Jim Bento, General Manager, Forest Glen Inn, North Conway, NH., John Funk, partner in the law firm Gallagher, Callahan […]
read moreShep Altshuler, President of TBMA and Jeff Weir, TBMA Session Moderator, discuss case studies and key issues presented at the recent TBMA conference in Tucson, Arizona. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTUQzzmOP1U&feature=youtu.be
read moreShep speaks with Jeff Weir about Tahoe Beach & Ski Club’s Board’s effort to secure owner control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFYt_fhV69c
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TimeSharing Today’s Shep Altshuler interviews Dick Drechsler, President and Director of the Plaza Resort Club in Reno Nevada, as they transition from Time Share Resort to Hotel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIdL7MZZW7Y&feature=youtu.be
read moreOur debut episode of Vacation Travel & Exchange features a discussion about international exchanges with DAE Member Julianna Organe from Cape Town, South Africa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ilwTm5IXyQ
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An interview with Kelley Ellert, Director of Marketing, Defender Resorts, about understanding online travel agencies (OTAs) as revenue generators for legacy resorts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pErX_gSei6Q
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We profile the latest information regarding the New York State Attorney General VS The Manhattan Club Timeshare with Doug Wasser (from Wasser Russ) and Jeff Weir (from RedWeek). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N78pPGIs9Y
read moreTST Broadcasting debuts its latest program: “Around the Industry” – where we discuss the current state of the timeshare vacation ownership industry. In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Weir, […]
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We’re celebrating 25 years of being The Trusted Independent Voice of Vacation Ownership. Thank you to all of our readers and industry leaders for being part of TimeSharing Today. www.tstodayjoin.com
read moreSeveral developers have adopted deed back programs whereby owners at selected resorts are able to turn back their deeds, sometimes at a cost to the owner. Those developers are also […]
read moreAre you among those timeshare owners who have enjoyed many wonderful years of vacations ownership, but have now reached the point where it’s time to move on? Many owners are […]
read moreA conversation with Howard Nusbaum, CEO and President ARDA, about his perspective of the industry, the challenges and opportunities for owners ,developers and legacy resorts.
read moreRead the March 11, 2016 The Virginan-Pilot article “Couple claims bait and switch, sues Gold Key to get out of Virginia Beach timeshare deal†by Kimberly Pierceall at http://pilotonline.com/business/consumer/couple-claims-bait-and-switch-sues-gold-key-to-get/article_019cb544-d105-5352-8751-fbd1dc83a5a8.html
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by Jon Chown, Courthouse News Service, March 10, 2016 VENTURA, Calif. (CN) – An 81-year-old man claims in court that Diamond Resorts International, a timeshare club, defrauded him of $50,000 […]
read moreA discussion with investigative reporter and timeshare owner, Jeff Weir, about his perspectives and opinions about the status of the industry and The New York Time article about hard-sell timeshare […]
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Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III recently announced a $3 million settlement with Festiva, a network of vacation and timeshare companies, for alleged violations of the federal Telemarking Act, […]
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February 11, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada – Diamond Resorts International, Inc. (NYSE:DRII) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter 2015 earnings results after the market closes on Wednesday, […]
read moreThe March 2016 Consumer Reports includes an article entitled, “Timeshares Come of Age.” The sub-headline states, “These vacation ownership arrangements are attracting younger, more educated, more affluent buyers, thanks to […]
read moreCalifornia Bill Pits Timeshare Owners’ Privacy Rights Against Their Rights to Access and Use Membership Rosters to Communicate with Fellow Owners By Jeff Weir A low-profile bill in the California […]
read more* Always check first with your resort’s owners’ services department. Ask if they are aware of other owners who might have in interest in your unit. Ask if they have […]
read moreFrancis Taylor, CEO of DAE (Dial An Exchange) discusses domestic and international trends in timeshare travel and exchange with TimeSharing Today Radio Host Shep Altshuler.
read moreToday, Shep Altshuler discuss timeshare ownership and the importance of being a proactive owner with multiple timeshare owner, Jeff Bellin.
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This month Shep Altshuler ([email protected]) discusses St. Maarten Island’s Caravanserai Beach Resort with Ken McKelvey, CEO of Defender Resorts.
read moreThis month Shep Altshuler ([email protected]) discusses The Manhatten Club’s legal issues with: Jeff Weir EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.redweek.com Gregory Crsity EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.nationaltimeshareownersassoc.com Douglas Wasser EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 212 […]
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TSToday Radio interviews: Clifford McDonald of Taupo, New Zealand. Home to New Zealand’s largest fresh water lake, volcanic wonderlands, and the famous Huka Falls. Great Lake Taupo is truly blessed […]
read moreA discussion with Gregory Crist, CEO, National Timeshare Owners Association and Jeff Weir, Chief Correspondent, RedWeek.com with TimeSharing Today Host Shep Altshuler and TimeSharing Today Editor George Leopsky, about a […]
read moreToday’s TimeSharing Today Broadcast: A discussion with Mike Dakes, a 30 year timeshare owner/Wyndham Points member, about his experiences and opinions relative to vacation ownership. In the photo, Mike and […]
read moreSherri Weeks Rivera, VP of Sales & Business Development, Grand Pacific Resorts, Carlsbad CA joins TimeSharing Today Radio Host Shep Altshuler, to discuss understanding the important role a resort’s Owners’ […]
read more30 Years of Happy Timeshare Vacations! Today’s radio broadcast features an informative interview with timeshare owner Jerry Nisker of Orange, CA. Jerry discusses why doing the research and knowing how […]
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Timeshare owner Allan Rimoin joins TimeSharing Today Radio host Shep Altshuler to discuss his experiences in owning multiple timeshares since 1992. Pictured: Allan and Linda Rimoin on a timeshare vacation […]
read moreBrian Heller, Executive VP, Tricom Management, Discusses the Pillars of Board Member Fiduciary Responsibility – Â Brian Heller, Executive VP, Tricom Management , Anaheim, CA, joins TimeSharing Today Radio host Shep […]
read moreLena Combs, CPA and Tom Durkee, CPA, principals with the auditing firm Averett Warmus Durkee, Orlando, FL, join TimeSharing Today Radio Host Shep Altshuler, to discuss key items in timeshare […]
read moreCam Abascal and Mary Daust of  Hospitality Resources and Design, Orlando, Florida, join TimeSharing Today Radio Host Shep Altshuler to discuss the importance for Legacy Resorts to prepare a Property […]
read moreTimeSharing Today Radio: National Timeshare Owners Association President/CEO Gregory Crist Talks About The Future of Timesharing and More A conversation with Gregory Crist, President/CEO National Timeshare Owners Association, about NTOA’s […]
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read moreTimeSharing Today Radio: Featuring News and Views of Timeshare Owners and Industry Professionals. Paul Goodrich, Regional Vice President of Operations, SPM Resorts, Inc., Myrtle Beach, SC, discusses the importance of […]
read moreTimeSharing Today Radio: Â Featuring News and Views of Timeshare Owners and Industry Professionals. Ken McKelvey, CEO, Defender Resorts, Myrtle Beach, SC, discusses why owners and HOAs should consider the benefits […]
read moreTimeSharing Today Radio: Â Featuring News and Views of Timeshare Owners and Industry Professionals. Â Attorney John Funk, Director-Partner, Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, P.C., Concord, NH, joins TimeSharing Today Radio Host […]
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