Through a press release, Diamond Resorts International ® announced the success of their annual clothing drive to benefit the United Way of Southern Nevada.

Held at its corporate headquarters in Las Vegas, suits were collected from October 28th–31st to be donated to The United Way of Southern Nevada Women’s Fall Suit Drive. On Friday November, 1st, 2013 Diamond Resorts® donated collected items directly to the organization. This day marked the 6th annual celebration of the philanthropic event.

Diamond Resorts International® President & CEO David F. Palmer states, “We strongly believe in social responsibility and giving back to the local communities in which we live and work. I am very proud of our team members for going above and beyond to participate in this charitable initiative and for becoming involved in a worthy cause. It is our hope that our contribution will lend aid to those who need it most and help our community succeed in the job market.”

For the past 6 years, The United Way of Southern Nevada Women’s Fall Suit Drive has provided support to women actively searching for employment and job stability. By providing the professional attire needed for employment, they hope to provide the resources women need for success.

About the United Way of Southern Nevada

The United Way of Southern Nevada supports a mission to help support their community and its members. By providing educational, financial, and health support resources the organization works to help those in need to gain stability and achieve goals. They invite community members to volunteer and assist in their mission to make their surrounding community a better place.
Visit The United Way of Southern Nevada Website to learn more.

According to booking data released by Hotels.com, seven of the top ten vacation destinations selected by Hispanic travelers who reside in the United States are all destinations within the US. These locations also represent the leading areas for US timeshare. Claiming the top spots in order, 1 through 4, are: Orlando, Miami, New York, and Las Vegas.

Mandala Research, a market research firm that provides travel market research products, services, and analysis to companies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, thinks part of the attraction of these cities may be family related. Identifying that family travel is important to Hispanic travelers; Mandala sees the fact that these cities all have large Hispanic populations as part of their appeal. Additionally, all four are already top tourist destinations, loaded with great options in entertainment, dining, timeshare resorts, and attractions, while three of the four also offer excellent year-round climates.

Top Vacation Destinations among US Hispanic Travelers

1. Orlando, Florida
2. Miami, Florida
3. New York, New York
4. Las Vegas, Nevada
5. Puerto Rico
6. Dominican Republic
7. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
8. Los Angeles, California
9. San Antonio, Texas
10. Santiago, Chile

US Timeshare and the Hispanic Traveler

In an article titled, “HISPANICS IN TRAVEL CAUCUS: MORE EDUCATION IS NEEDED,” written last fall by Maria Lenhart, the Hispanic market (some 30 percent of the US population) is described as significant and growing. But even that statement is misleading as most Hispanics do not identify with the term ‘Hispanic,’ but are more likely to identify with their country of origin, whether that is Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, etc., despite the fact that the majority of US Hispanics were born in in the US.

Glenn Llopis, CEO of the Center for Hispanic Leadership, says, “The Hispanic market is wide open, but you cannot ignore the cultural nuances,” he said. “Hispanics don’t want to be sold – they want you to invest in their cultural relevancy. It’s not just about having a bilingual website and marketing materials.”

Olga Ramudo, chair of the ASTA-NTA Hispanic Business Development Task Force, describes US Hispanic travelers as traveling, “…in herds, not small groups,” and needing “… suites that are big enough for our families.” Sounds like a perfect match for timeshare accommodations, doesn’t it?

Offering spacious accommodations with resorts that make it easy for family members of all ages to enjoy themselves, US timeshare resorts are an ideal match for the vacationing US Hispanic community.

And in the spirit of relationship building, what vacation location is a better fit than becoming the owner of a US timeshare where the whole family—no matter how big that family may be—can enjoy the fun of dining, cooking, relaxing, and vacationing together.

Here are some important related links on this topic:

• Travel Market Report: Hispanics in Travel Caucus
• Travel Market Report: Hispanic Task Force Focuses Strategy on Education, Marketing
• Vacation Ownership: Florida Timeshare
• California Vacation Ownership
• United States Timeshare Resales

Bluegreen Timeshare Club 36 Was Host to Winner of Bluegreen Getaways Elvis 35th Anniversary Sweepstakes

Doesn’t it seem as if there is always something fun going on through Bluegreen Getaways and Bluegreen timeshare? Here is the most media recent release through Bluegreen timeshare on how very much the winner of the Bluegreen Getaways Elvis 35th Anniversary Sweepstakes enjoyed his Las Vegas timeshare vacation at Bluegreen Club 36 Resort. 

The sweepstakes was created specifically for Elvis Presley Enterprises to give fans a chance to win a great experience from Bluegreen Getaways,” said Marco Merida, Vice President of Marketing Alliances for Bluegreen.

Bluegreen Getaways Partnered with Elvis.com to give away a vacation fit for a king. The winner just returned from his family trip to Las Vegas. Bluegreen Club 36 was the host resort for winner of Elvis.com and Bluegreen Getaways contest.

Bluegreen Getaways today announced the winner of the Bluegreen Getaways Elvis 35th Anniversary Sweepstakes sponsored by Elvis.com, just got back from his trip to Las Vegas. Pete S. of Beaumont, CA, won a trip to Las Vegas October 19-26, 2012. His prize package included a 7-night stay at Bluegreen Club 36 Resort in a Presidential Suite- 2,500 square feet of elegance, including three lavish bedrooms, a kitchen and an entertaining media room. Pete also received $2,500 in cash.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations is now making rentals available at its Desert Club Resort, a popular Las Vegas timeshare. Reservations can be booked through the IHG booking engine.

Previously this Las Vegas timeshare, which became a Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort in January 2012, was available only to timeshare owners through timeshare reservations. Over the past few months, the vacation-makers at Holiday Inn Club Vacations have been sprucing up the resort, bringing it into alignment with the Holiday Inn Club Vacations brand.

Now the 684-timeshare unit resort, located just off the Las Vegas Strip, is open for reservation booking by all travelers. And to make the property even more enticing, currently Holiday Inn Club Vacations is offering 10,000 Priority Club® bonus points to any vacationers who book three consecutive nights there between now and October 30, 2012.

Del Ross, vice president, Americas Sales & Marketing, says, “This location is just steps away from the exciting Las Vegas Strip but yet offers a quiet and relaxing environment for guests … the resort extends availability to our Priority Club Rewards members to enjoy one of the world’s top destinations for entertainment and dining.”

Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club Resort, a Las Vegas Timeshare

The one and two-bedroom villas at this Las Vegas timeshare are perfectly situated for enjoying the resort’s five swimming pools and five hot tubs; its fitness center; pool bar and grill; game room;  picnic and grilling area; and convenient on-site marketplace for all the little necessities of life. Other resort amenities that make the Desert Club Resort so Vegas-vacation friendly include, complimentary Wi-Fi; complimentary shuttle service within the resort and to locations on The Strip and the downtown Fremont Experience; daily planned activities; and concierge services providing reservations for area shows, limousine transportation, attractions, dining, and more.

What better way for Las Vegas visitors and vacationers to come to understand the fun of staying in spacious timeshare accommodations and the convenience of being a timeshare owner than by first enjoying a timeshare rental?