The Timeshare Beat is Silent. Other Sources Play On January 10, 2009
Posted by Bryan Connelly in : General, News & Events, RCI, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Uncategorized, VOIC , trackbackWhen I first started writing about timeshares, a source I used everyday was The Timeshare Beat. Like The Street Talk Blog, ‘The Beat’ has silenced itself after a decade of loyal service and priceless information. Before the developers took their plunge in 2008, there were intriguing tropical destinations and fun gossip to read about.
There are times I recall rummaging through weeks of forums to make sense of the complex timeshare. The coup de gras was a letter from Rod and Andrea Hackman who orchestrated the Timeshare Beat, bringing over 20 years of experience to the public to an end. Thanks to the Timeshare Examiner we were able to find their wave goodbye:
Hasta la Vista, Gang…
Sorry, we’re closed Today marks the end of an era as Andrea and I have decided that it is time for us to say good-by to the timeshare world and we are closing down this forum.
As most of you know, beginning with “The Timeshare Beat†in July of 1999 and then continuing on with ‘Street’ in 2005 we have done our best to keep this industry abreast of breaking news stories, developer PRs, columns, articles, gossip, etc.
Plus, over those years we also provided a free and open format for everyone associated with the timeshare industry to express their views, suggestions and opinions, etc. without fear or worry of repercussions from an industry known for being less than tolerant of those expressing themselves.
But to everything there is a season and now, 9 years and a handful of months later (on top of 20+ years of sales and marketing in the industry), we are calling it quits and heading off to new adventures in a world full of opportunities. We leave you with one final Video of the Week as a special farewell gift.
For all of you, and especially those of you who have been with us since day one, we wish you nothing but continued health, security and a good dash of wealth in the years to come. May you live long, and prosper!
Best wishes to all, and thanks for your support all these years! It’s been quite a ride! Bye bye!
~ Rod and Andrea Hackman
There are still plenty of places to find reliable information about an often unreliable industry. Owners Perspective magazine has recently gone to print after a successful trial run online. This magazine is for existing owners and potential buyers of leisure property, overseas property, fractional ownerships, timeshare and private residence clubs. TimeSharing Today is another print magazine dedicated to the point of view of the owner, with valuable information on resorts and various timeshare services.
Websites like thetimesharevoice.com and vacationbetter.org can teach you a great deal about getting the most out of your timeshare and your vacation. Of course BuyATimeshare.com is always working to bring you articles like this one, delivering timely news and happenings from allover the world of vacation ownership.
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