Report reveals huge potential for fractional market in Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand Fractional Market 2010

A new report into the Australia and New Zealand fractional market claims the sector there could generate anything from AUD$9 billion to AUD$70 billion in sales revenue, with potential consumer demand from up to 470000 households.

The Australia and New Zealand Fractional Market 2010 report was commissioned by The Registry Collection and compiled by Ragatz Associates, Australian market research firm, Bergent Research, and law firm Baker & McKenzie.



New holiday rental website bridges gap between timeshare owners and holidaymakers

Timeshare owners and resorts with available inventory can now rent their unused weeks to holidaymakers looking for resort-based apartment accommodation thanks to Holiday Letting Shop (HLS), a new holiday resort rental business and website.

The www.holidaylettingshop.com website features a live search, reservation and secure payment facility, and allows holidaymakers to look for accommodation by date, range, country, region or resort name.



RCI launches new website

RCI has launched a new and greatly enhanced website, www.rciventures.com, which the company describes as a ‘must read’ source for news and views on the shared vacation ownership industry in Europe, Middle East, Africa and India regions.

The new site includes interactive features such as regular podcast from the ‘Ventures Visionaries’ industry leaders and online subscriptions to weekly breaking news email updates, RSS alerts and monthly e-newsletter. Visitors are also encourage to post their comments on each story published on the website.



Perspective Magazine adds Asia Pacific edition

Perspective International celebrates an early finish to its expansion project with the announcement that a new Asia Pacific edition of Perspective Magazine will be launched at the ATHOC Convention in New Zealand in September 2010, months ahead of schedule.

This will be the fourth version of the shared ownership industry magazine, which has grown from a small European publication into a globally recognized name in a few years. Its North America edition was launched in February 2010 and a South Africa edition will be formally launched next month.



Marriott introduces new vacation ownership programme

Marriott Vacation Club has launched a new, points-based Marriott Vacation Club Destinations programme in North America and the Caribbean, offering greater flexibility, further personalization and more opportunities for owners.