We’re Different From Other Timeshare Sellers

If you’ve ever felt drained by the stress of the everyday grind and needed a great getaway at a great price, Holiday Group has lots of affordable solutions, such as timeshares for under $500.

First, I’d like to tell you what makes Holiday Group unique. When you’re looking for timeshares for sale on the Internet you will notice lots of sites listing these vacation properties. But what do most of them really offer? Advertising to people who want to sell their timeshares. That’s who their customer is–the advertiser, not you. They make sure their advertisers are looked after, but can you contact them for help after you have purchased and have questions or concerns? No, because their job is done.

So what’s different about Holiday Group Timeshares? We own the timeshares we sell. YOU are our customer and we make sure you are looked after. Once you have bought a timeshare, we’re still here for you. And we can guarantee free and clear title. What does this mean to a prospective buyer? A lot. No timeshare presentation, and no hassle about dealing with the transfer from the current owner. We do all that for you.

Not only can you count on us both during and after the sale, we have a lot of information to share with you before you make any decisions. For example, what kinds of timeshares are available? What are timeshare exchanges all about? What fees are involved other than the purchase price? We want to help you do your timeshare research so you can make an informed choice. Because we own the units, we can even offer you financing for your timeshare with low downpayments and flexible terms.

We have tons of great timeshare locations to offer, from Hawaii to New York, Canada to the Caribbean, and even some in Europe and South America. And right now you can save even more with our 33% off timeshare sale.

I’ll have more information on some of our top timeshare destinations soon,
as well as a heads-up when some of the lowest priced properties are in stock. So please check back soon!

–Gillian Smith

Wyndham Vacation Ownership Opens Highly Anticipated WorldMark Anaheim Resort

From the StreetTalkBlog

ANAHEIM, CA: Wyndham Vacation Ownership expands its selection of resorts in Southern California with the opening of its newest flagship vacation ownership property, WorldMark Anaheim. Operating within the company’s WorldMark by Wyndham portfolio of world-class resorts, the 241-unit, 14-story property is one of WorldMark’s largest resorts and is the company’s second property in Anaheim. The company acquired the premier land for development of the property in 2005 and began construction the following year. WorldMark Anaheim marks the company’s 15th WorldMark by Wyndham resort in California. Read the rest of this entry >>

Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

From the StreetTalkBlog

DALLAS, TX: Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVLF) has reported the following results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2008.

Financial highlights for the third quarter of 2008 (compared to the third quarter of 2007):

* Vacation Interval sales increased 5.6% to $66.8 million
* Total revenues increased 1.3% to $68.4 million
* Net income of $2.9 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.07

Robert E. Mead, CEO, commented, “We continue to be challenged by current economic conditions, coupled with the negative impact from Hurricane Ike on our September sales. However, in spite of these events, our sales have continued to increase. Furthermore, we are also extremely pleased by the progress we have made in improving the credit quality of our new originations while prudently managing our liquidity through controlled and measured growth. During this period of tight credit we are very fortunate to have been able to extend our long-term lending commitments as well as raise additional financing to support our business model into 2010. While we are pleased with our continued success, we recognize the ongoing challenges this turbulent and unpredictable period presents. Consequently, we are suspending our 2008 net income guidance.” Read the rest of this entry >>

World’s Tallest Timeshare Tops Off in Vegas

From Timeshares Daily comes this story:

Written by Timeshares Daily Staff

The $1.2 billion PH Towers by Westgate in Las Vegas has reached a pivotal point in development with the attainment of the highest point of vertical construction. Located at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the upscale 52-story PH Towers will be the tallest timeshare building in the world.

A Westgate Resorts project, the 3.2 million-square-foot PH Towers will also hold the distinction of being the first vacation ownership resort to be fully integrated with a major resort and casino complex. The 2,500-guestroom Planet Hollywood Resort debuted last year, having been reinvented from the former Aladdin Resort & Casino via a $1 billion makeover, and will provide direct access to PH Towers. Ground broke on PH Towers in 2006 and in 2007, Westgate Resorts closed on a $400 million construction and development loan for the project. Ultimately, the Morris Architects-designed timeshare property will feature approximately 1,200 luxury timeshare units, as well as a casino, a 35,000-square-foot convention center, a restaurant and 16,000 square feet of retail space.

Bovis Lend Lease Americas is overseeing construction of PH Towers. Completion of the first phase of the project is on schedule to take place next summer.

Headquartered in Orlando, Westgate is the largest privately owned timeshare company in the world, with a portfolio of 10,000 units at 28 resorts in 11 states. Presently, the company has an additional 4,500 units in its development pipeline.

Wyndham Vacation Ownership expands presence on Washington Long Beach Peninsula

From the Street Talk Blog:

LONG BEACH, WA: Wyndham Vacation Ownership is now welcoming guests to its newest seaside resort, WorldMark Long Beach. Nestled along the Washington coast on the Long Beach Peninsula, the 98–unit oceanfront resort offers owners breathtaking views of both the Pacific Ocean and the area’s local beaches. The resort, the company’s eighth property in the state and second on the Long Beach peninsula joining WorldMark Surfside Inn, will operate under the WorldMark by Wyndham resort portfolio of products.

“The Washington coastline with its miles of beaches and charming communities has long been a desirable vacation destination for many of our WorldMark owners. With the addition of WorldMark Long Beach, we have added another outstanding property in a classic coastal area our owners can enjoy for many years to come,” said Dave Herrick, senior vice president, Hospitality Division, WorldMark by Wyndham. >>read more

IHG and The Family of Orange Lake Create New Timeshare Brand

Holiday Inn Club Vacations will launch in December 2008 with Orange Lake’s flagship 2,412 villa property in Orlando, Florida. This marks IHG’s first move into the timeshare market, one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. holiday and vacation industry.  [Source: American Resort Development Association (ARDA)]

The conversion of the remaining Orange Lake resorts in Ascutney, Vermont (60 villas), Lake Geneva, Wisconsin (68 villas) and Panama City, Florida (18 villas) are scheduled to follow shortly after.

This alliance is unique in that it allows IHG to enter the timeshare industry, purely through an exclusive licensing and marketing agreement.  Orange Lake will continue to own, operate and develop these timeshare resorts as a privately held company.

>>read more

Hawaii Timeshare Occupancy, Employment Stays Strong | ARDA Reports

“It is clear timeshare owners are using their scheduled vacation time in Hawaii because they have already paid for their accommodations. With the expense of their stay pre-paid, it’s easier for them to cover today’s higher airline ticket costs and overcome other economic concerns that are impeding travel to Hawaii.”

HONOLULU – Data collected from Hawaii’s timeshare industry shows that the appeal of vacation ownership continues to be a strong, stable component of the state’s tourism economy, highlighted by high occupancy, employment growth, and rising capital expenditures. The American Resort Development Association’s Hawaii Chapter (ARDA) today released occupancy figures provided by timeshare operators for second quarter 2008 (below), showing that timeshare exceeded hotel occupancy by nearly 20 percentage points statewide. The comparison is especially compelling considering the softening that Hawaii’s visitor industry has experienced since April when visitor arrivals began progressively declining due to increased travel costs and a weakening national economy. read more>>

Las Vegas Timeshare Firm Buys Timeshare Company Bluegreen Corp

Written by Timeshares Daily Staff

Boca Raton-based time-share company Bluegreen Corp. said Monday it intends to sell itself to a new owner for a hefty premium.  The company said it signed a nonbinding letter of intent to be acquired by Las Vegas-based time-share developer and manager Diamond Resorts LLC for $15 a share, or about $500 million, excluding Bluegreen’s outstanding debt.

Bluegreen shares closed Monday at $6.44, off from a 52-week high of $11.85, before the deal was announced. The company had calculated its book value at $12.37 a share as of March 31.  Alan B. Levan, Bluegreen’s chairman, said the company had been considering options for the next three to five years.

“When Diamond presented our board with this unsolicited, attractive offer, we believed that it was in the best interest of our shareholders to pursue this transaction at this time,” Levan said in a statement. [read more]

New WorldMark Resort in Oregon Under Review

Great news from the Worldmark front for all you Worldmark (Trendwesties?)… New Resort!

FLORENCE, OR: Final design plans for WorldMark by Wyndham’s new resort near the Florence Events Center have been submitted for review with the city of Florence. The design package was submitted by the Myhre Group Architects on behalf of Worldmark by Wyndham, and no major obstacles to the plan are expected.

The plan comprises 3 four-story buildings overlooking the Siuslaw River, along with several smaller one-story buildings and an outdoor pool. [read more]
… of course, you can always find Worldmark resales over here…

Timeshare Awareness Skyrocketing

10/9/2007
By Glenn Haussman
During the last decade timeshare has become a lynchpin of the hospitality industry. It’s a significant driver of business, injects funds into under development multi-purpose projects and better maximizes income at resorts that have a timeshare component. And while that’s a great for hotel and resort developers, the real story is the heightened awareness of timeshare among the traveling public.
According to a just released survey by Interval International, a timeshare exchange company owned by IAC, timeshare has not just reached critical mass, but almost everyone has heard of timesharing. Findings in Future Timeshare Buyers: Market Profile 2007 shows that 91 percent of travelers know timeshare, which is up from just 68 percent seven years ago. [Read More]

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