Interval International Hosts Shared Ownership Investment Conferences In Asia

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services, recently hosted International Shared Ownership Investment Conferences in Bangkok, Thailand, and Shanghai, China. Nearly 85 delegates participated in the events, which offered a comprehensive program with networking opportunities, interactive sessions, and panel discussions led by recognized hospitality and shared ownership experts.

“We host these seminars to help prospective entrants and developers looking to diversify their product offerings learn about the shared ownership industry,” said Darren Ettridge, senior vice president of business development for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Presenters in Shanghai included Celia Yang, Horwath HTL senior consultant, who shared “Reasons Why Developers and Hoteliers Are Embracing the Shared Ownership Concept,” which included insights on the potential benefits that can be realized by adopting a shared ownership model. Another popular panel, the “Evolution of Shared Ownership Product – Questions & Answers Session,” offered tips on tailoring product offerings to vacationer preferences and also covered points-based clubs, trial and exit programs, and other products that expand revenue opportunities. During “The Legal Perspective” session attendees heard about key lessons learned from legal experts working with timeshare companies in Asia.

Kit Whalley, Interval’s director of business development for Asia Pacific, noted, “In addition to exciting new content, this year’s events offered opportunities for participants to engage with some of the most influential executives in the business.”

In Bangkok, Martin J. Tolan, Marriott Vacation Club’s Thailand-based regional vice president of marketing and sales, discussed “Realizing the Potential of Shared Ownership” regarding the key benefits of adding a timeshare component to a resort. With more than 30 years in the timeshare industry, consultant George Jones explored why a developer would enter the business and what it takes to be successful in the session “Shared Ownership for the 21st Century.”

These investment conferences were the latest in a series of educational events for current and prospective entrants hosted by Interval this year. Also on the agenda was an investment conference in São Paulo, Brazil, as well as InfoExchange and HOA Insights seminars that took place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

About the International Shared Ownership Investment Conference

Produced and sponsored by Interval International, the International Shared Ownership Investment Conference and seminars provide a forum to educate attendees about trends and opportunities and explore the various shared ownership business models. Since 1998, these events have been providing attendees in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, North and South America, and Asia, with valuable industry knowledge on topics from financing, marketing, and development to conversions, mixed-use resorts, and government regulations.

About Interval International

Interval International operates membership programs for vacationers and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market since 1976. Today, Interval’s exchange network comprises more than 3,200 resorts in over 80 nations. Through offices in 13 countries, Interval offers high-quality products and benefits to resort clients and approximately 2 million families who are enrolled in various membership programs.