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The Association of Timeshare Owners Committee (TATOC) Annual Conference Announced New plans for timeshare ownership. March 27, 2008

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“Radical” changes are set to take place in the mode of operations after the annual convention of Europe’s key vacation ownership lobby and consumer advocate group, The Association of Timeshare Owners Committee (TATOC). Their yearly conference held at the Warrington from March 7 to the 9th 2008, revealed new plans to enhance to timeshare experience for both existing and prospective owners. They have discussed the benefits behind an accreditation process that would examine and award TATOC accreditation.

TATOC is the leading association for members of any timeshare owners’ committee, association, or other similar owners’ representative organization from resorts around the UK and across Europe. The Association has members in the UK, Ireland, Portugal and Madeira, Malta, Austria, Spain and the Canary Islands.

It was felt by the entire committee that their proposed accreditation program would have a considerable positive impact on the marketplace. Secretary General to TATOC, Henry Taylor said “the board has unanimously supported the proposed accreditation process. We feel it is one of the ways that the interest of all timeshare owners and users can be protected. It will also play a positive part in changing the participation of timeshare. The introduction of this service fits with the new mission for TATOC.” This will affect all 250,000 timeshare users at 70 member resorts. The process will require participating resorts to pass a stringent examination procedure that will scrutinize service levels and the full guest experience.

This will allow a resort establishment to display a TATOC Accreditation Endorsement Certificate in their reception area, as well as to fly a TATOC flag outside of the resort. These resorts will also be listed on the TATOC website. The board feels this will be a way to protect the investments of all timeshare owners and users. This will certainly play a positive part in changing the somewhat negative perception of timeshare.

Embracing change was the theme at this year’s conference. Marty Kandel, President of European Operations for Diamond Resorts International (DRI) explained “The past year has seen tremendous and effective changes at DRI and we’ve transformed into a true global hospitality brand committed to simplicity, choice and comfort. With more than 5,000 team members throughout 14 countries delivering exceptional levels of quality service to more than 360,000 members worldwide, I am pleased to have been invited to address the TATOC conference which has provided DRI with a unique opportunity to underscore our presence in Europe and substantiate our commitment to exceeding best practices in the vacation ownership industry.”

Vacation Property Resales sees this as an opportunity for owners to retain the value of their property. At the resale market, TATOC Accreditation would deliver great expectations for those looking to sell their properties; retaining the resale value of such vacation properties This would make these timeshares more desirable, and in-time TATOC Accredited Resorts would be sought after destinations, offering top-quality service and proven excellence! Your TATOC property will be so desirable that it will retain its value, compared to conventional timeshares on the resale market.

Buyatimeshare.com trusted experience combines with trusted names in the timeshare industry to produce results. March 12, 2008

Posted by Jason Dobbins in : Fairfield Timeshares, Hilton Grand Vacation, Hilton Head Island, Marriott Timeshares, News & Events, Sunterra Timeshare, Sunterra/Diamond Resorts, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Wyndham Timeshares , add a comment

With so many esteemed resorts among its portfolio, it’s no wonder Buyatimeshare.com continues to satisfy its customers. Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Marriott Vacation Club, Wyndham Worldwide and Sunterra/Diamond Resorts are just a few of the company’s top sellers. “We continue to see those destinations sold and rented, year after year,” says Jason Hamilton, co-owner of buyatimeshare.com. “We are proud to have prestigious properties like those to offer people seeking out their dream vacations,” he continues. These big-name resorts aren’t more popular by sheer luck. Each individual resort collection has been carefully planned and every amenity has been considered. In addition, people feel comfortable investing in a name they can trust. “It’s highly likely these properties will remain in our top tier of best-sellers. They offer everything our customers are looking for, with a well-known name attached to them,” adds Wes Kogelman, Hamilton’s partner at Buyatimeshare.com.

Hilton Grand Vacations Club certainly has a well-known name attached to it, with 14 years of experience in the timeshare industry. More than 10,000 members are part of a vast vacation empire, where they have access to 2,800 Hilton Family Hotels in addition to their timeshare resorts. Hilton Grand Vacations Club’s villas and studios are said to be destinations unto themselves. Hilton’s advertisements at Buyatimeshare.com go fast, with locales ranging from family destinations in Orlando to romantic getaways in Hawaii or even Europe. Marriott Vacation Club has been among the company’s best sellers since the beginning. A tradition of luxury and service precedes the Marriott name and keeps buyers and renters coming back to Buyatimeshare.com to book their vacations. Marriott’s Vacation Club offers dream destinations, exclusive amenities and more of a close-knit family feel than that of a hotel vacation. “More than 300,000 satisfied owners can’t be wrong. We know we’ll never disappoint when we sell or rent a Marriott timeshare to our customers,” says Hamilton. And with options ranging from ski and mountain vacations to beach destinations to themed entertainment family getaways, Marriott has something to offer everyone. “Our customers are also always looking for the best selection. That’s why we’re happy to offer our collection of Wyndham Worldwide advertisements,” says Kogelman. Within the last two years, Wyndham took over Fairfield Resorts, resulting in a selection of over 140 timeshare resorts. Wyndham Worldwide now boasts more than 750,000 owner families worldwide. Properties like these big names sell so well partly because they offer such a wide variety of lodging and locations, appealing to even the most discerning and particular traveler. Sunterra/Diamond Resorts, whose points-based vacation ownership system is based solely on input and feedback from its customers, is so attractive to people searching Buyatimeshare.com’s advertisement because of its flexibility. Points can be exchanged with frequent flyer miles and there are endless options for custom-tailoring your vacation. “Our customers want a property that accommodates their needs, not the other way around. That’s one of the reasons Sunterra is a top seller,” explains Hamilton.

These vacation ownership clubs take satisfying their customers seriously, and in turn, help contribute to the fact that Buyatimeshare.com brings its customers the best time after time. Hamilton and Kogelman are delighted to be able to offer up the most trusted names in the timeshare industry. Kogelman says “the high standards of these properties help make our jobs easier because they sell so well.”

Hilton Head Island: Reconstruction & Resales March 7, 2008

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Donate a Timeshare, General, Hilton Head Island, Marriott Timeshares, New Features, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel , add a comment

Hilton Head Island is nestled on the southernmost point of South Carolina. The inviting warmth blown in by the Gulf Stream is a mere first impression to this comfortable destination. All levels of timeshare resort are placed seamlessly throughout the hospitable Island town—each with its own charm.

BuyATimeshare.com urges vacationers to try the ever-improving Hilton Head Island for a welcomed—closer to home trip. While so many people are fixated on the tropical heat of Aruba and the Bahamas, a mild Island paradise awaits stateside. With hundreds of advertisements on our Timeshare Resales website, incredible Hilton Head Island resorts are here, with bargain prices placed by owners who are motivated to sell these properties.

Resorts like the Marriott’s Monarch @ Sea Pines has Hilton Head Island Timeshares available for $5,000.00, the Adventure Inn Beach & Golf Club has a 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for under $3,000.00. High end destinations like the Island Links Resort will sell for less than $38,000.00 still thousands lower than what a developer will let them sell for.

The value of these properties is sure to increase due to the latest construction project in the heart of Hilton Head Island. This means the property advertised on BuyATimeshare.com may become more valuable—though the prices do not increase.
The 42 square miles of delightful island is to be given a face lift on their most traveled intersections. The long awaited Gumtree Road and Squire Pope Road Roundabout is intended to increase safety and efficiency in traffic flow. This will make for flawless transitions from the white sandy beaches to the green Golden Bear Golf Club.

The construction has been choreographed precisely to cause the least amount of disturbance as possible to the town. Spinnaker’s Bluewater Resort & Marina, is eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the reconstruction effort. Until the completion of the traffic-circle, developers must wait for the last brick to be laid before they can open their 214-unit jewel on the island.