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Financing, Then & NowFinancing, Then & Now

Financing, Then & Now

While the subject of this article is “Financing, Then and Now,” the underlying reasons this topic is so important to…

3 months ago
Direct Owner-to-Renter ServiceDirect Owner-to-Renter Service

Direct Owner-to-Renter Service

Interview with KOALA CEO Mike Kennedy* Sharon Scott Wilson, RRP, publisher of Resort Trades, recently sat down with Mike Kennedy,…

3 months ago
Resort Community Connections: Linda Beltran’s Inspiring Leadership Journey at Holiday Inn Club VacationsResort Community Connections: Linda Beltran’s Inspiring Leadership Journey at Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Resort Community Connections: Linda Beltran’s Inspiring Leadership Journey at Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Resort Trades Publisher Sharon Scott Wilson, RRP, kicks off the “Resort Community Connections” series with an in-depth conversation with Linda…

4 months ago
Are You a Great Salesperson?Are You a Great Salesperson?

Are You a Great Salesperson?

More sales mean higher revenues for any business. And people with certain characteristics tend to make more sales than others.…

4 months ago
Considerations for Hiring Part-Time vs. Full-Time Employees in the Vacation Ownership IndustryConsiderations for Hiring Part-Time vs. Full-Time Employees in the Vacation Ownership Industry

Considerations for Hiring Part-Time vs. Full-Time Employees in the Vacation Ownership Industry

The vacation ownership industry is known for its dynamic and demanding nature, requiring a flexible and efficient workforce to meet…

4 months ago
Meet November’s Send Me on Vacation SurvivorMeet November’s Send Me on Vacation Survivor

Meet November’s Send Me on Vacation Survivor

I’m living with Stage IV Metastatic breast cancer. I live in New Jersey. Before my diagnosis I was a healthy…

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The Death of the Linear Career PathThe Death of the Linear Career Path

The Death of the Linear Career Path

Once upon a time, the blueprint for a successful career was simple and predictable. You graduated from school, landed an…

5 months ago
Refurbishment Hacks: How to Maximize Your Budget in 2024Refurbishment Hacks: How to Maximize Your Budget in 2024

Refurbishment Hacks: How to Maximize Your Budget in 2024

Let’s face it, resort refurbishments are inevitable. But here’s the good news: a well-planned upgrade doesn’t have to drain your…

5 months ago
SPI Software’s Drew Richard…a Lesson in LeadershipSPI Software’s Drew Richard…a Lesson in Leadership

SPI Software’s Drew Richard…a Lesson in Leadership

SPI’s new President, Drew Richard, and the rest of the executive team are in the middle of a jam-packed week…

5 months ago
Meet October’s Send Me on Vacation SurvivorsMeet October’s Send Me on Vacation Survivors

Meet October’s Send Me on Vacation Survivors

What a life changing experience we had in Italy with Send Me On Vacation. We are a group of 8…

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