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CRDA Set to Host its 6th Annual Resort Development Summit April 28, 2012

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The Canadian Resort Development Association (CRDA) is hosting its latest conference to showcase the newest products in the timeshare industry. CRDA is an organization that promotes ownership-based resorts, and the hospitality industry, both in Canada and across the globe. The 6th Annual Resort Development Summit is scheduled for May 16-18, 2012 at the InterContinental Toronto Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The unpredictable economic climate has prompted a shift toward short-term products and maintenance-free ownerships. As new solutions are being created every day, the goal of CRDA is to encourage and maintain a high standard of ethical conduct throughout the industry. The annual CRDA Conference works to educate Canadian industry members before, during and after they purchase a shared ownership or timeshare.

Canadian Timeshares resales and rentals remain popular with vacationers from around the world. BuyATimeshare.com offers many vacation packages throughout Canada’s diverse landscape. It’s popular during the summer months when the southern states and tropical islands are too hot. And during the winter months the slopes come alive:

• Raintree’s Whiski Jack at Whistler Creek is bustling with skiers and family activities. With the busy slopes and an annual snowfall of 450 inches, the area hosts a number of winter sports and activities.

• Shell Vacations Club at Carriage Ridge Resort is another Ontario gem that offers elegant accommodations at affordable resale prices.

• Grand Lakefront Resort Club Canada is a multi-destinational vacation ownership that allows you to travel throughout British Columbia, Shuswap Lake and Portofino Resort Cabo San Lucas in Mexico.

With the theme “It’s not ‘business as usual’ anymore,” the event will focus on the newest innovations developed to meet the needs of today’s timeshare consumer. The conference will also present the reshaping of marketing and development throughout the timeshare industry.

360 Degree Feedback Implemented at BuyATimeshare.com April 23, 2012

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BuyATimeshare.com, the top provider of timeshare resales and rentals, has implemented techniques from 360-degree feedback to not only improve the customer experience, but to better team performance and communication.

Sales managers, Randy Medeiros and Evan Carter, joined Wesley Kogelman, President and CEO of BuyATimeshare.com to Park City for a training course with DecisionWise, Inc. The benefits of 360-degree feedback on the business have prompted BuyATimeshare.com to adopt an air of open communications and team building competitions.

“As the most dedicated supplier of by-owners advertising and timeshare resales in the world, BuyATimeshare.com remains committed to utilizing the latest in performance analytics to ensure the best user experience for all of our customers,” Kogelman explains.

BuyATimeshare.com offers a world-class resale marketplace for timeshare consumers looking to buy, rent and sell vacation properties. With more than 300,000 consumers around the world using this online solution, BuyATimeshare.com knows the importance of customer care.

Like any office, it is important to interact with your team in order to ensure the best product is being delivered. By focusing on open communication and team building activities, the organization has witnessed an immediate increase in employee morale and performance.

Along with monthly games to measure performance and to inspire teams to succeed together, people were rewarded with prizes like an iPod, cash and gift certificates. “March Madness” was a successful team building exercise based on performance goals and a bracketed championship. “The Treasure Chest” was another game that rewarded executives with a key and a chance to win the contents of the treasure chest.

Through the tools and coaching techniques derived from the 360-degree workshop, BuyATimeshare.com has been able to encourage the same team environment that has kept the company successful for over 10 years.

BuyATimeshare.com and College Bound Movers in the CBM CARES Paintball Championship April 16, 2012

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Some for the BuyATimeshare.com staff members are a little sore getting back to work this week. Along with a group from College Bound Movers the teams competed for charity at the CBM CARES Paintball Championship. Riddled with welts and aches from course after course of chroma combat, they definitely have some exciting stories to tell.

BuyATimeshare.com Team
Sunday morning the teams gathered at AG Paintball in Weare, NH. First was Castle Anthrax with a game of capture the flag. Here they boast “20,000 square feet and multiple stories…” Nearly 25 participants battled this weekend through urban-style courses and villages. And that’s only a few of more than 5 challenges that left them covered in paint.

The event is to support CBM CARES and the fundraising they put toward community programs like the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua & Greater Salem, and the Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley. But everyone looks back on the experience a great team building opportunity. Those who participated helped each other make it over walls and worked to overcome obstacle after obstacle. “We all focused on finishing together and working as a team, it was a really exciting time” said Wesley Kogelman, President and CEO of BuyATimeshare.com.

The event put staff BuyATimeshare.com sales and admin departments against a squad from College Bound Movers. Toward the end of the battle, the teams were hot and covered from head to toe with dirt and paint. The sunny morning became a hot afternoon and after hours of challenges, energy was in short supply. “It was worth the pain!” added Jen Chase of BuyATimeshare.com’s Customer Service Team. The staff members brandished their bruises and spoke of tackling one intimidating pile of laundry once returning home. But already, they’re talking about next time.

Wesley Kogelman Attends the ARDA World 2012 Convention & Expo in Las Vegas April 6, 2012

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Over the past week, leaders in the timeshare industry gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the ARDA World 2012 Annual Convention & Exposition. This event is hosted by the American Resort Developments Association, the national trade association for the entire timeshare industry.

BuyATimeshare.com president and CEO, Wesley Kogelman, attended the convention to learn about changes to timesharing and to discuss the future of the secondary timeshare marketplace.

Meeting with several key players, Kogelman was able learn about upcoming legislation and new ways to expand the services of timeshare resales. As a reoccurring subject this year, resort developers are beginning to accept the value of the secondary market, and how they benefit from by-owner sales and resales.

RCI celebrated the ARDA World conference by announcing its new Online Tour Generation program. This will allow affiliated resorts to reach potential timeshare owners online.

And while the subject of “engaging the consumer online” is not a new subject at these sessions, Kogelman was please to learn about some about new and upcoming legislations, and to gain insights from key players in vacation exchange. BuyATimeshare.com is constantly looking to expand its customer-base and the services it can provide to timeshare owners, renters and sellers.

There are constructive conversations beginning to happen, where timeshare resales are being established as an affordable way for consumers to vacation. While more developers seem open to working with companies like BuyATimeshare.com, many still hesitate. Unfortunately, while they are waiting for a different solution to come along, the industry remains a market-driven creature that they cannot control.

ARDA’s data shows that almost 20% of new purchases are taking place on the secondary market. Kogelman attributes this to the ability for consumers to do their research before signing on the dotted line.

Potential Timeshare buyers are more educated than ever before, they go right to their Iphone or Android and search: “buy timeshare”, “buy a timeshare”, or “timeshare for sale” during a resort tour and place offers on Buyatimeshare.com and literally save thousands of dollars on the same vacation property.

A timeshare week on the resale market is worth whatever someone will pay for it. This is unlike the inflated retail prices charged by the resorts. This is an issue that Kogelman hopes to overcome, as the timeshare industry will never reach its potential customers in an online environment without companies like BuyATimeshare.com.

With systems like Timeshare Pulse already in place at BuyATimeshare.com, vacationers can design their own vacations right down to the amount of money they spend on a timeshare. It would be in the developer best interest to embrace the secondary market as the solution it is.

While developers and mainstream resorts are still experimenting with ways to reach the consumer online, the same internet has educated the consumer to look elsewhere. Online companies like BuyATimeshare.com understand how to reach the timeshare buyers and sellers to create a mutually beneficial system. Hopefully, by ARDA World 2013 in Hollywood, Florida, this topic will be recognized as a vital step in the progress of the entire timeshare industry.

BuyATimeshare.com Helps Support the 2012 ChaD Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship April 4, 2012

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BuyATimeshare.com is proud to be part of the 2012 CHaD Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship. From Customer Service, our own Michelle Lessard was there to watch as the NH Police Team won the game 4-2. This breaks the tie for an overall series 3-2.
NH Team Police
With the support of over 5,500 fans, the Verizon Wireless Arena roared in excitement as the highly competitive match was as physical as is was fast-paced. Raising more than $185,000 for patient programs and services at the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, the night of action was another great success.
NH Team Fire
While the Championship bragging rights go to the NH Police Team, NH Fire Team was recognized as the Highest Fundraising Team for their all out efforts and contributions. Most of the fans were even able to enjoy a pre-game fireworks show to cheer on those who make our lives safer every day.

The NTOA Meeting Helps Timeshare Owners to Better Understand Their Industry February 28, 2012

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The National Timeshare Owners Association (NTOA) held its latest meeting at The Villages on Sunday, February 19, 2012. This latest meeting was aimed at helping timeshare owners and developers to better understand the issues facing the industry and the variety of resources available to them.

An expert cast of speakers presented their take on such topics as the current state of the resale market, exchange options and even a lesson on timeshare scams from the Attorney General’s office of Florida.

Nearly 160 timeshare owners from around the country attended the meeting for the valuable educational and networking opportunities available at every NTOA meeting.

Peter Emery, Sales Manager of CashOutATimeshare.com lead a discussion for timeshare owners who are looking at potentially selling or renting out their vacation properties. And according to the NTOA blog site, “we’re pleased to report that only a week later, some timeshares have already been sold!”

Rich Muller presented a powerful warning to timeshare owners and developers regarding alleged “Consumer Advocacy Groups.” Shep Altshuler, A representative from TimeSharing Today Magazine presented a discussion on the importance of owner participation in their home resort and the right every timeshare owner has. Those who attended the meeting left with a number of resources to call should they have any questions.

The National Timeshare Owners Association is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping timeshare consumers to better understand their properties and their rights as owners. The next meeting of the NTOA will be held in Baltimore on Sunday, April 15, 2012. This is typically the largest NTOA event of the year. To register, contact Ed Hastry.

BuyATimeshare.com and Wesley Kogelman Sponsors Non-Profit Organization “Send Me On Vacation” February 25, 2012

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In an effort to support survivors of breast cancer, Wesley Kogelman and Buy A Timeshare.com donated $1,000.00 toward the non-profit organization Send Me On Vacation (SMOV). While attending the 2012 GNEX Conference in Cancun, delegates like Kogelman took the opportunity to help sponsor a vacation in 2012.

SMOV is dedicated to providing an all-expense-paid trip for women and their families. After an exhausting battle with the dreadful disease, breast cancer survivors are given a chance to visit somewhere stress-free and rejuvenating. A much needed retreat, these vacations allow women and their families to begin the healing process and celebrate life.

Wesley Kogelman, founder and President of Buy A Timeshare.com is no stranger to the importance of a vacation. The internet advertising and marketing firm specializes in timeshares and helping families secure affordable vacation properties through by-owner resales and rentals. Along with helping a breast cancer survivor after treatment, Kogelman received a complementary membership with SMOV to keep up with industry topics and future sponsorships.

Wesley Kogelman Named as Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club Foundation February 23, 2012

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In recognition of his contributions made to The Rotary Foundation Wesley Kogelman became a Paul Harris Fellow last week at the Rotary Club of Souhegan Valley.

Donations are made to Annual Program Funds, PoilioPlus, or the Humanitarian Grants Program to help enrich the lives of others. Kogelman was awarded his certificate of recognition at the Hampton Inn in Nashua.

The Paul Harris Society has made contributions to support Foundation Grant Activities around the world. From disease prevention and treatment, to water sanitation and literacy, each Paul Harris Fellow is a part of the ongoing improvement of heath, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty.

Wesley Kogelman, founder and president of BuyATimeshare.com, has made contributions to several fundraisers and has helped to organize events throughout the years.

Recently, the Souhegan Valley Happy Hour Club has spearheaded events like the Annual Monday Night Football Fundraiser, as well as supporting the Annual Golf Tournament held at the Amherst Country Club.

In 2009 Kogelman and a group of 33 Rotarian traveled to Honduras to assist in building schools, hospitals, and water purifying stations.

In recognition of his contributions to the Rotary Foundation, Wesley Kogelman’s name will be added the ranks of such notable figures as U.S. President Jimmy Carter, astronaut James Lovell and Mother Teresa.

BuyATimeshare.com Collects More Than 1,700 Pounds of Food for Families in Need November 19, 2011

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BuyATimeshare.com has wrapped up its Third Annual Food Drive with some heartwarming results. Working with local businesses, the drive was able to generate 1,200 pounds of food for the New Hampshire Food Bank and the Nashua Soup Kitchen. Together with donations from our office in Tampa, Florida, BuyATimeshare.com was able to contribute 1,778 pounds of food to local charities.

In addition, BuyATimeshare.com hosted a fundraiser at Peddlers Daughter in Nashua. The event included a raffle to raise as much money as possible. Headlining the raffle was a free vacation and airfare for two provided by BuyATimeshare.com. The winner of this year’s raffle was announced, and the successful event raised $800 for a total monetary donation of $1,315.

On Monday, November 21, the managers of BuyATimeshare.com donated their time at the Nashua Soup Kitchen. This came as a welcomed surprise to the Food Pantry, which expects to distribute over 1,000 Holiday Boxes to needy families in the area. President of BuyATimeshare.com Wesley Kogelman said, “We look forward to another great holiday food drive and I look forward to helping these families again.” A special thanks to Frederick’s Pastry’s for participating as a drop off location. And thanks to our own Randy Medeiros for a great job organizing the event and being the man on the microphone.

With so many reasons to step up and give back to the community, everyone at BuyATimeshare.com is ready to work with local businesses and residents for next year’s big Food Drive. The staff is always looking for ways to get involved. Whether working with the United Way of Nashua, Toys for Tots in Tampa Bay, BuyATimeshare.com employees are excited to contribute. Whether sponsoring an event for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua & Greater Salem, or donating backpacks to Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa, there is always a way give back to the local community.

Wesley Kogelman Attends the 13th Annual Shared Ownership Investment Conference August 29, 2011

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Along with several industry experts, developers and hoteliers, Wesley Kogelman will be attending the 13th Annual Shared Ownership Investment Conference from October 17 – 19. Kogelman, president and CEO of BuyATimeshare.com, hopes to contribute guidance as an industry leader in the secondary market, as well as listening carefully to further understand the complete picture presented by industry experts at the conference. By attending this event, Kogelman will better the resale industry with valuable knowledge learned from a variety of resources.

Wesley Kogelman will be working directly with developers, homeowner associations, and management companies to learn more about the many different shared ownership business models. In order to better the user experience for all of BuyATimeshare.com clientele, as well as future customers, Kogelman hopes to share ideas with industry leaders to further increase the value of the secondary timeshare market. There are many facets to the fractional and shared ownership concept. And the many segments and guests speakers will build on the future of how we all vacation.

Featured speakers like Jeffrey Ma and noted marketing strategist Peter C. Yesawich, Ph.D, will be sharing their expertise on changing trends in business, technology and consumer activity. Representatives of Smith Travel Research and the American Resort Developers Association (ARDA) will be discussing the current status of the industry. And throughout the day presenters will discuss the future of mixed-used resort, government regulations, and consumer demographics.

Wesley Kogelman has been providing timeshare solutions for over a decade. During this year’s conference he is hoping to make BuyATimeshare.com a more effective resource for timeshare buyers and seller. The 13th Annual Shared Ownership Investment Conference has been aptly themed “A New Perspective,” and will focus on networking and the sharing of ideas. Subjects like the future of shared ownerships like traditional timesharing, fractionals, and private residence clubs will be covered by those who have had success in those segments.