Fractional Real Estate News

TravelShare Offers Access to Select Wyndham Hotels and Resorts for Participating WorldMark Owners

ORLANDO, Fla. 11-07-2006 — Wyndham Vacation Ownership's subsidiary, Trendwest Resorts, today unveiled TravelShare, an exclusive membership program now available to all current and new North American WorldMark, The Club owners.  Designed to enhance flexibility and expand vacation options, TravelShare offers owners who elect to join the program access to select Wyndham hotels and resorts as well as a myriad of other vacation benefits made available through the program.

In case of health, injury or accident LUSSO Members can be flown to hospital of their choice anytime

Eden Prairie, Minn. - November 3, 2006 - In a move to provide even greater value to members who join The LUSSO Collection for premium family vacations, or to enjoy 17 or more elite homes in beautiful destination areas, The LUSSO Collection has partnered with MedjetAssist to serve members in the event of a medical emergency. The unique air medical evacuation and travel assistance program is free to new LUSSO members for one year as part of the LUSSO Life(TM) - any time or place. Whether members experience a health issue, injury or accident, MedjetAssist is available worldwide, 24/7 to transport them to an inpatient hospital of their choice at no charge.

Singapore, 31 October 2006 - Banyan Tree Private Collection today announces the launch of the first asset-backed destination club in Asia offering perpetual and transferable membership.

The Château du Faucon Comes to Market 

Just in time for the ski season, the first elegant property in a new global network of luxury vacation residences comes to market.  The Elysian Société des Châteaux introduces a new concept in vacations that combines the benefits of deeded home ownership with the flexibility of a destination club, beginning with the 7,128 square foot Château du Faucon in Vail, Colorado.

520-Acre Oceanfront Resort to Offer Collection of Condominium, Private Homes, Estate Lots, and Vacation and Fractional Ownership Properties

LIHUE, Kauai – October 26, 2006 – "This will be a world-class resort that everyone who loves Kauai can enjoy."  That was the message today from Hawaii developer, Kevin Showe, in launching the rebirth of Kauai Lagoons. The proposed project is a spectacular, multi-faceted resort featuring 520 acres of residential oceanfront property, the beautiful white sands of Kalapaki Beach, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, breathtaking ocean and golf course views, full-service spa, restaurant, and lushly landscaped, 38-acre man-made lagoon with marina.

Leading Destination Club Represented by Celebrity Athletes Feherty, Steve Young

(FORT COLLINS, COLORADO) – OCTOBER 23, 2006 – Popular CBS Sports personality and former European Ryder Cup player David Feherty joins Private Escapes Destination Clubs as its newest member and spokesperson for the clubs unparalleled golf destinations. Feherty joins fellow member and celebrity Steve Young, Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, as the clubs key spokespeople. Private Escapes, the leading destination club that offers three smart, luxury travel experiences: Private Escapes Premiere, Private Escapes Platinum and Private Escapes Pinnacle has experienced success and steady growth since the companys inception in 2004.

World's Largest Vacation Ownership Business Will Carry the Wyndham Flag

PARSIPPANY, N.J. 10-12-2006 — Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN), one of the world's largest hospitality companies, today announced that it will rebrand its industry-leading timeshare properties – Fairfield Resorts®, Trendwest® North America and Trendwest South Pacific – under the Wyndham® name.

Northcourse Leisure Real Estate Solutions to Develop $1.4 Billion Dubai Property Portfolio

10-10-2006 — Kuwait's Abyaar Real Estate Development, which recently entered the UAE market, has appointed NorthCourseSM Leisure Real Estate Solutions, a leading global consulting company, to provide strategic advice to help manage, develop and position its property portfolio in the highly competitive Dubai market.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. 10-07-2006 — The Registry CollectionSM luxury exchange program today announced that two new resort properties have joined its exclusive network of high-end fractional interest resorts and services: the Tallus Private Residence Club, Mammoth Lakes, Calif.; and NorthRocks Burleigh Falls, Ontario, Canada.

(FORT COLLINS, COLORADO) – OCTOBER 3, 2006 – The Destination Club Association (DCA) announced today the appointment of Richard Keith, president and CEO of Private Escapes Destination Clubs, as Vice President of the organization. The DCA focuses on consumer education, awareness and responsible industry growth and serves as the independent regulatory arm to govern the destination club industry. In his new position with the DCA, Keith will help lead legislative efforts for the sector, create industry provisos that continue to protect consumers and will be a key spokesperson for media.