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Segregation of Duties for Resorts with Limited Staff

Segregation of duties (SoDs) is an important concept in internal control frameworks, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. The premise of…

3 years ago

Economists and Industry Leaders Working Through the Bumps

Recently, The Conference Board, an economic think tank, held an online briefing for reporters on the U.S. and global economy.…

3 years ago

Premium Perception Disconnect— Cheer Up, Sparky, There’s a Pill for That

In this first of a two-article series, we introduce the concept of “right-sizing” marketing premiums to match a stipulated show…

3 years ago

7 Strategies for Reducing Timeshare Resort Management Costs

Tips on maximizing staff efficiencies, climate stewardship, and intelligent software When the magic of timeshare maintenance fees is combined with…

4 years ago

Answering Resort Industry HR Challenges

An article appearing in the January 2022 edition of Resort Trades magazine entitled “How some timeshare companies are overcoming the…

4 years ago

Dorothy Leaves Kansas: A New Approach to Marketing in the Membership Resort Industry

This article’s title is suitable in that what is covered in the following paragraphs—Impulse Propensity Marketing—is as much a departure…

4 years ago

Employee Satisfaction Affects Top Resorts

Happy Staff, Happy Guest The hospitality and vacation ownership industry is aware that the essential elements of a top timeshare…

4 years ago

Premium Perception Disconnect Part 2: Wrestling with Squirrels

Twenty-five years ago, the marketing vice-president for a successful membership resort entertained an earnestly pitched suggestion from his brand-new marketing…

4 years ago

Inflation Busters: Protecting Profits as Costs Rise

Inflation is rising faster than any time in recent memory. Businesses must deal with rapid cost increases by managing cash…

4 years ago

Streamline Your LinkedIn Profile URL

Have you ever wondered how to get rid of these numbers and random letters at the end of your LinkedIn…

4 years ago