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The Price of Not Apologizing—And a Witty Way to Prevent Backlash

After recently experiencing several poor customer service experiences where an apology would have massively diffused the situation, I was wondering…

1 year ago

Financing, Then & Now

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

1 year ago

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,…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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.…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

Refurbishment Hacks: How to Maximize Your Budget

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

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago