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HURRY! LAST CHANCE TO BOOK FOR THIS YEARS CONFERENCE.
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Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji will come together September 16 - 18, 2007 to talk through current issues being faced in the Timeshare Industry.
This three day event hosts a number of sessions that focuses directly on the industry as well as taking a look at the external environment. Topics range from “Bullet Proofing Your Business” to considering the issues and importance of your trademark.
The Great Debate is a conference highlight bringing a number of CEO’s together to debate “The Future of the Industry in Australia”. It is an action packed agenda that offers something for everyone.
Don’t miss this golden opportunity to hear from Rob Redenbach - Listed by BRW as one of Australia’s top 10 professional speakers. His background includes FBI drug raids in Los Angeles, working with Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard team in South Africa, and providing close personal protection to not-for-profit organisations in Iraq. Rob speaks from experience and captivates his audience with his life stories.
The annual conference is a terrific networking opportunity and a chance for industry representatives to connect and catch up. It is a great chance for suppliers to show their wares and meet the ultimate purchaser of their products.
The Gold Coast is a beautiful part of Australia and houses many of the Australian Timeshare Properties. Spending time on the Gold Coast means you can enjoy surf and beaches, lush rainforests, world-class golfing greens and world-famous theme parks, all in one easy to reach destination.
Contact ATHOC for a booking form:
T +61 7 5574 2622 or info@athoc.com.au
more information at www.athoc.com.au |
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Virgin Blue Launches Unique Cruise Website With I.C.E |
Virgin Blue has teamed up with OurVacationStore (OVS - a fully owned subsidiary of International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (I.C.E)) to offer online cruise packages, providing a convenient ‘one-stop’ shop for cruise vacations.
The comprehensive ‘Cruises, partnered by Virgin Blue’ website, which represents all the major cruise lines including Captain Cook, P&O, Princess, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Lines and Cunard, to name a few, offers competitive pricing, so there’s no need to surf other websites to compare. |
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Currently offering the perfect blend of extensive online content with live, personalised service, ‘Cruises partnered by Virgin Blue’, also plans to shortly unveil a unique functionality which will allow travelers the convenience of researching, planning, choosing and paying for their cruise online.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said, “We’re pleased to be adding such a high quality cruise product to the expanding range of travel possibilities Virgin Blue currently offers travellers.
“Apart from competitive pricing ‘Cruises, partnered by Virgin Blue’, has over 150 vessels visiting nearly 2000 ports and will soon be the only website in Australia to offer a real-time booking functionality,” he finished.
‘Cruises, partnered by Virgin Blue’ has a variety of itineraries to fit any budget, destination and traveling preference, so there is something for everyone. Guests can plan their perfect cruise online from a range of packages to suit all ages and interests from “Romance for Couples” to “Activities for Singles”, “Adventure”, “Families”, “Relaxation” and “Seniors” voyages.
Velocity Members^ will also soon be able to earn and spend Velocity Points on cruises booked via “Cruises partnered by Virgin Blue” when it becomes a Partner of Virgin Blue's award winning loyalty program later this year.
Cruising is the fastest growing segment in the travel industry with cruise passenger numbers growing 60 per cent between 2002 and 2005. In 2006, more than 221,000 Australians booked a cruise holiday, an increase of 18 percent on the previous year.
Pictured: Kevin Sharp with the team from Virgin Blue |
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Interval International Shifts Member Servicing to Singapore |
For the past 10 years, Interval International’s operations in Australia and New Zealand have been managed by Vacation Management Limited (VML). Interval and VML have enjoyed an excellent relationship and are proud of what we have accomplished together.
As the vacation ownership industry continues to expand in the South Pacific and throughout Asia, Interval and VML have agreed that it is the right time to enhance the manner in which services are delivered to Interval’s clients in this market. Consequently, all member servicing and operations for Australasia will be transferred to Interval’s office in Singapore, effective 1 November 2007.
Interval looks forward to a seamless transition of responsibilities. To this end, Interval is pleased to announce that Sean Farquhar, currently Chief Operating Officer with VML, will be joining Interval as Executive Director, Operations for Asia/Pacific. Sean is delighted to have the opportunity to continue to work with clients with whom he has built longstanding relationships.
Interval has more than 30 years of experience in enhancing membership value. One immediate advantage to members will be the ability to use the interactive features of Interval’s consumer Web site, IntervalWorld.com. They now will be able to transact exchanges, book Getaways, and renew and upgrade their memberships online. Members will continue to call a toll-free number and speak directly with an experienced consultant to discuss their holiday requirements.
The contact details for Interval’s Member-Services Centre in Singapore follow below. This information will be communicated to members in the upcoming edition of Interval World South Pacific magazine that will be distributed in September.
Interval International
Asia/Pacific Headquarters
1 Phillip Street #09-00
Singapore 048692
+65 6318 2500
Toll-Free telephone for Australia: 0011 800 INTERVAL (4683 7825)
If you need additional information at this stage, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Sean. |
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Classic Holidays Moves to New Premises |
On 6 August, the Classic Group (incorporating Classic Holidays and Dial an Exchange) relocated from their Airport Central offices in Coolangatta to a new purpose built facility on the Gold Coast Highway, Miami. The move is attributed to Classic’s rapid expansion over the past few years. “The new premises have been completely refitted to accommodate our growing team. The Classic Group has experienced immense growth over the past few years, so much so, the Coolangatta offices simply couldn’t hold us all!” says Ramy Filo, CEO. |
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The new premises features an extensive reservations and member services area, accounts and administration, executive offices, IT offices, a training room, board room and a mezzanine level for future growth. “We’re incredibly excited about the new offices”, says Ramy, “and we invite anyone driving past to stop in and have a look”. |
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Dial An Exchange Announces agreement with RedWeek |
Dial An Exchange, LLC out of Phoenix Arizona announced that it has signed an agreement with RedWeek to power the new RedWeek Exchange service on www.redweek.com
“The nature of the relationship is simple” says Dial An Exchange VP of North American Operations Fermin Cruz. “We are in the business of executing exchange transactions. We do it well. RedWeek has built an excellent online community of timeshare owners and has developed a great brand. We wanted to increase exchange transactions, they wanted to add a solid exchange service to their product offering”.
Dial An Exchange has been in the exchange business since 1997. Founded in Australia, DAE has successfully “gone global” with offices now in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, South Africa and here in the US.
“For us it’s not about the brand, it’s about focusing on solid exchange transactions”. Says Cruz. “RedWeek has over 1,000,000 registered members, 350,000 of which are timeshare owners. RedWeek has built a great brand and we don’t want to dilute that.”
DAE has been steadily growing over the past ten years and with its recent office expansion her in the US, is poised for more aggressive growth in the North American Markets in particular.
DAE has historically marketed its exchange services directly to the timeshare owner, via online, print advertising and direct mail. More recently, DAE is beginning to focus on resort, HOA, management and timeshare affinity partnerships to help fill the need for simpler, more inexpensive and less complicated exchange solutions.
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Aussies swoop on APVC Asia |
In the same month that Accor Première Vacation Club welcomed its 20,000th Member, its new Club (APVC Asia) has celebrated its inaugural Membership... which was purchased by a Perth couple!
When the new preview centre within the new Novotel Nusa Dua Hotel and Residences in Bali opened, APVC planned to market the new Club to international guests and Indonesians. So it was a surprise to find our first Members to be living in our own backyard.
Dr John Saunders and his wife Thea from Perth were amazed to be told they had bought the Number One Membership when presented with a bottle of champagne and their Membership certificate by Daren Humphreys from APVC Perth.
The future of APVC Asia is firmly focused in Indonesia, with strong sales being made with local residents from offices in both Bali and Jakarta. |
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