Liberty Bank has increased and extended its loan to Shell Vacations Club. Wellington Financial, the exclusive resort finance lending correspondent for Liberty Bank, says Liberty Bank’s loan to the timeshare development company will provide end-loan financing for Shell Vacation’s Napa Valley California timeshare resort project.

In what seems to reflect positive news about the economy, with banks lending money and gaining confidence about the future, Liberty Bank Vice President David Brede explains, “Shell Vacations, LLC is one of our key clients and we are very pleased to expand our relationship with them. They provide a quality product and their sales have remained steady, despite the recent downturn in the economy. We have every reason to believe this trend will continue as the economy improves.”

Shell Vacations LLC Chief Financial Officer Bill Weber says, “We’ve been working with the team from Liberty Bank and Wellington Financial since 2007 and are happy to expand on that relationship. They understand the intricacies involved in servicing a first-class organization like ours. Over the years we have been pleased with their ability to seamlessly provide the underwriting for us to offer reasonable financing to our owners.”

The loan targets the development of Shell Vacations’ Napa Valley California timeshare project, the Vino Bello Resort®, located in the heart of wine country. Vino Bello Resort is being constructed adjacent to the Meritage Resort, making it easy for Vino Bello timeshare owners and guests to enjoy the Spa Terra, Estate Wine Cave and Meritage Wine Tasting Bar at the Meritage Resort in addition to the numerous amenities of the Vino Bello.

Timeshare units at Vino Bello will include studios and one- and two-bedroom timeshare suites, with  plasma screen televisions, five-headed showers, in-room Jacuzzi tubs in all one-bedroom suites, fully equipped kitchen or kitchenettes, and other luxury features.

What Makes Shell Vacation Club Timeshares and Timeshare Resales So Popular

Shell Vacations is a highly respected vacation ownership (timeshare) developer, operating or affiliated with some 24 resorts in the US, Mexico and Canada. With more than 115,000 timeshare owner / members, Shell Vacations Club is known for its flexible ownership program, a customer-first approach to resort hospitality, and some of the most popular resort getaways in North America.

Shell Vacations Club timeshare includes:

1. Shell Vacation Points within a Shell Owners Club (also known as a “Home Club”), and
2. Deeded Shell timeshare intervals which is often a fixed week at a specific Shell Vacations Club Resort.

Shell Vacations Timeshare Company is headquartered in Northbrook Illinois.

Shell Vacations Club is already known for bringing you great family vacation destinations. But you may not be aware of how much the people at Shell Vacations Club are doing for local communities.

President and Chief Operating Officer Tracy L. Sherles, works to support the Community Partners’ Autism organization. In her hometown, which has a rate of children born with autism that is higher than the national average, Sherles has organized a fundraising golf tournament and silent auction for each of the last six years. This year, more than one hundred golfers played in the fundraiser tournament, raising over $10,000 for the local nonprofit organization.

In addition to sponsoring the tournament, Shell Vacations Club provided prizes for the auction including two one-week vacations at a selected Shell Vacations resort.

Company Chairman and CEO, Sheldon H Ginsburg, helps Shell Vacations Club generate support for Canine Companions for Independence ® (CCI) and Guide Dogs for the Blind. Ginsburg says, “Besides always wanting to assist those not as fortunate as us, my wife and I are animal (and specifically dog) lovers. We actively support these charities as they provide support to both of those passions.”

On October 1, the Guide Dogs for the Blind will host their ninth annual Canine Heroes Wine Auction. Shell Vacations will host event attendees at their Vino Bello Resort® in Napa, California. The proceeds from this event help support annual veterinary costs of $3 million for 4,200 program dogs and puppies.

These two commitments are only a small part of what Shell Vacations Club is doing to help important causes on a local and national level. You can learn more about each of these important events here: 18 for Autism on Facebook and Canine Heroes Wine Auction on Facebook. Click here to learn more about other Shell Vacations Club charitable work.

And more about Shell Vacations Club here: Shell Vacation Club and here: Shell Vacation Club resales.

Shell Vacations timeshare, already home to 25 distinctive resorts across North America, is expanding its resort collect with the acquisition of San Diego’s iconic Park Manor Suites hotel. This historic hotel is located in the Hillcrest community, near Balboa Park and is considered to be the premier, all-suite boutique hotel in the city, which makes it understandably a perfect fit for the Shell Vacations family of resorts.

Known for its neo-renaissance architecture as well as its service and home-away-from-home amenities, this very special property will be rebranded as the: Inn at the Park. Timeshare guests will be able to choose between studios and one- or two-bedroom suites, all with 9-foot ceilings, expansive windows offering amazing views of San Diego.

Sheldon H. Ginsburg, chairman of Shell Vacations timeshare, explains, “After more than five years of searching in the San Diego area, we are delighted to have found our dream property. The ambiance, location and timeless appeal of Inn at the Park are ideal for our family of customers both current and future.”

Although this Frank P. Allen designed, Italian Renaissance resort is officially recognized as a San Diego Historic Site, it does not scrimp on modern amenities, making it an ideal destination for both vacation or business travel.

Congratulations to Shell Management Hawaii timeshare, winner of the Hawaii Business Magazine Best Places to Work 2011 Award for the second consecutive year.

With five Shell Vacations’ timeshare resorts on the Hawaiian Islands, Shell is a significant contributor to the local community both in terms of economy and in providing great jobs for great employees. The Hawaii Shell Vacation timeshare properties include: Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village, Kona Coast Resort and Paniolo Greens on the Big Island; Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy in Kauai and Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai in Honolulu.

Not only was Shell Management Hawaii recognized as the number one best place to work in Hawaii (large company category), Shell Vacation Club timeshare also took top honors as the “Healthiest Workplace Company” in the large employer category. Each year these awards are presented by the Hawaii Business Magazine. This year marked the seventh annual event honoring Hawaiian businesses in the “Best Places to Work in Hawaii” program, which is co-sponsored by Best Companies Group of Harrisburg, Pa. and UHA (University Health Alliance).

Linda Anthony, Regional Vice President of Shell Management Hawaii, says, “Winning this prestigious award two years in a row speaks to a major tenet of Shell Vacations’ corporate culture—consistency and passion in our support of the mental and physical health, wellness and happiness of our employees. The commitment to employee satisfaction is an essential component and enduring aspect of our corporate culture. I’m proud to be part of a team that walks the talk of putting employees first.”

Great job Shell Vacations Hawaii; you provide both wonderful places for Hawaii timeshare vacations and wonderful places for people to work!

More on Shell Vacations Club Timeshare:

Picking the Shell Vacations Club Timeshare that’s Right for You

Shell Vacations Club Timeshare has recently announced the promotion of three senior executives, Susan C, Kelley, William J. Weber, and Jack Chevrier.

Susan C. Kelley has been president of Shell Vacations Hospitality since 2008; she has now been named as president of the points-based Shell Vacations Club, (SVC). Her expanded role includes oversight of Member Servicing & Travel Operations, Inventory & Yield Management, Partner Programs, and SVC Performance Analysis.

William J. Webber has become Shell Vacations new chief financial officer, assuming all the responsibilities of accounting, finance, and taxes for the company and its affiliates and subsidiaries. Weber previously served as Shell Vacations senior vice president of finance and portfolio.

Jack Chevrier has more than 25 years experience in the vacation ownership and timeshare industry. Chevrier has been named executive vice president of sales and marketing for Shell Vacations, responsible for all company sales and marketing operations and strategies; previously he was senior vice president of sales and marketing.

Shell Vacations Club Timeshare

Shell Vacations Club currently has over 25 timeshare resorts in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. A highly respected name in timesharing, Shell Vacations Clubs offers flexibility in ownership for its more than 125,000 timeshare owner /member families.

Check these two recent blog posts from The Timeshare Authority to learn more about the options in Shell Vacations Club timeshare and timeshare resales.

• Picking the Shell Vacations Club Timeshare that’s Right for You
• Shell Vacations Opens Offsite Timeshare Gallery in Anaheim

The Board of Directors for the American Resort Development Association’s (ARDA), has voted to unite with Women in the Industry (WIN) for the purpose of strengthening and growing both organizations.

ARDA has officially announced the decision that was made during its Annual Fall Conference held last October in Washington, D.C. Howard Nusbaum, president and CEO of ARDA explains, “WIN’s direction is clearly in alignment with ARDA, especially with our mutual commitment to embrace the diversity within our industry, develop leadership, and contribute to charitable platforms. As we make the transition, there will be benefits for both of our organizations as our goals are clearly complementary. One of the first changes members will see is the institution of a new ARDA Philanthropy Council with WIN Co-President Cathy Backus as chair.”

WIN Co-President Lani Kane-Hanan adds, “As our groups unite, ARDA will incorporate WIN’s operational needs within its existing infrastructure, allowing us to operate more efficiently while furthering our common goals.”

History of WIN, Women in the Industry

Women in the Industry (WIN) was originally formed as a grassroots, volunteer non-profit organization for the purpose of advocating, educating and connecting women in the vacation, vacation ownership, and timeshare industry.

Because of high interest levels by individuals and valued corporate support, WIN has grown steadily since it was first launched at the 2008 Spring ARDA Convention. Today, WIN’s sponsors include: CARE; CSA Travel Protection; First American Title Insurance Company; Chicago Title; Group RCI; ICE; Bluegreen; Island One Foundation; Marriott Vacation Club International; Old Republic Timeshare/Fractional Interest Services; Perspective International; ResorTime.com; The Resort Trades; SFX Preferred Vacations; Shell Vacations LLC; SML Marketing LLC; and Spirit Incentives, Tricor Timeshare Title Insurance, and Wyndham Worldwide.

To find out more how you can become involved with WIN or become a supporter, visit the WIN website at: www.womenintheindustry.org

Following up with our Friday The Timeshare Authority blog post, here’s a little more information on Shell Vacations Club timeshares.

Shell Vacations Club Timeshare Points

Timeshare points may be the best choice for vacationers who like to choose a different destination with each trip or prefer to plan multiple shorter getaways. Shell has four Home Club options in which you can buy Shell Vacations Club points:

• Shell Owners Club – Americana (SVC Americana)
• Shell Owners Club – Hawaii (SVC Hawaii)
• Shell Owners Club – Pacific (SVC Pacific)
• Shell Owners Club – West (SVC West)

Each Owners Club represents a geographic region of Shell Vacations Resorts. When you have a Home Club membership, you are automatically entitled to a Shell SVC membership, which serves as your ‘internal’ timeshare exchange and reservation system. You will also enjoy priority booking at your Home Club, which means you can request your reservations up to one year in advance of your check-in date. For Shell Vacations Club resorts outside your Home Club, you can still request your reservations approximately nine months in advance.

Deeded Shell Vacations Club Timeshare Ownership

But flexibility is not on everyone’s priority list; many timeshare owners prefer the security of consistency. They like to know that they own deeded timeshare ensuring that they can vacation at the same resort during the same week, year after year.

Shell Vacations timeshare offers over twenty luxurious timeshare resorts where you can choose to become a property owner. Features such as spas, spacious rooms and onsite amenities make Shell timeshare extremely attractive. Your only challenge will be in selecting your favorite one out of the nearly two dozen enticing vacation resort destinations. And even if you buy deeded Shell Vacations Club timeshare as a fixed interval, you always have the option to convert, for a fee, to Shell Vacations Club points in the future. Even Shell’s fixed timeshare comes with the flexibility to change!

No one in the timeshare resale industry is better trained to help you learn more about the opportunities of timeshare resale and timeshare rentals at Shell Vacations Club timeshare.

Sell My Timeshare NOW is your Authorized Shell Reseller for Shell Vacations Club, offering you the ways to save thousands on a Shell timeshare resale and to join SVC’s extensive network of resorts. Find out more today:

Shell Vacations Club has opened a timeshare sales office in Anaheim, California for marketing Shell Vacations Club points-based timeshare.

The new 5000 square foot gallery opened with 30 employees and a goal of adding another 20 timeshare sales and marketing professionals within the next few months. Located in the Shops at Anaheim Garden Walk, the gallery is one block from Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center. It is also located near Shell’s Peacock Suites timeshare resort, a popular Anaheim timeshare destination.

Jack Chevrier, SVC Senior VP of Sales and Marketing says, “This upscale center’s premier location was ideal due to its high visibility in the heart of the tourist corridor and its proximity to Disneyland, Peacock Suites and the Convention Center.”

Shell Vacations LLC operates or is affiliated with 24 resorts in the US, Canada and Mexico

Shell Timeshare Available on the Resale Market, Too

SellMyTimeshareNOW.com offers Shell Vacations Club timeshare resale and Shell Vacations Club rental services with licensed Shell Vacations Club Specialists to assist you.

When buying Shell Vacation Club timeshare on the resale market, you have the choice to buy Shell Vacations Points within a Shell Owners Club (also known as a “Home Club”), and or buy deeded Shell timeshare intervals, which are typically a fixed week at a specific Shell Vacations Club Resort.

In the Saturday edition of The Timeshare Authority blog, we’ll look at the differences between these two resale options and how to pick the one that best suits the way you like to vacation.

Vacation Storebuilder (VSB), is the first all-in-one Software-as-a-Service e-commerce platform for the vacation rental and timeshare ownership industry, and is a division of Vibes Interactive LLC. Recently named as part of the senior management team are Paul Andreani, Vibes Interactive’s new Vice President of Operations, and John Slaughter, the new Vice President of Business Development for Vacation Rental.

Adreanni was selected to join Vibes Interactive to lead essential functions including strategic partnerships, client relations, alternate distribution channels, product and process development, administration and finance. He is a past President of Shell Vacations Club and brings extensive experience and proven leadership skills to the company.

Slaughter joined Vibes Interactive’s management in 2010. With his recent promotion to Vice President, he will focus on building revenue through online marketing and distribution channels and on creating and managing national and regional sales and marketing programs for hospitality companies including property management companies, hotels, vacation ownership resorts, timeshares, and vacation rental properties.

Sunil Aluvila, President and CEO of Vibes Interactive, says, “Having worked with Paul to help build and grow the SVC Points program, I have complete confidence that he will be an invaluable asset to the success of Vibes Interactive and its e-commerce platforms. He will be instrumental in ensuring efficient and scalable operations of Vacation Storebuilder as it continues to gain traction as the premier Software-as-a-Service e-commerce platform in the vacation rental and ownership industry.”

Aluvila continues, saying, “John has been instrumental in forging key partnerships and developing relationships in the vacation rental industry for Vacation Storebuilder in the past year. We look to continue John’s focused efforts in the industry as we expand the reach of Vacation Storebuilder in the marketplace through our business development efforts and strategic partnerships.”

Related timeshare news from The Timeshare Authority blog: Timeshare Publicist, Lennon Communications, Selected by Vibes Interactive

When the US economy began to visibly dip, and then for many industries plummet, timeshare sales companies, timeshare developers, and some timeshare resales companies were forced to lay off employees. Yet despite the layoffs, many companies in the timeshare industry are repeatedly recognized as outstanding employers. They may have in the past had to cut back staffing, but clearly, these timeshare companies are not cutting back on their respect and concern for employees.

The Timeshare Authority Blog frequently reports on the recognition timeshare companies receive as top employers for which to work. (Recent post: RCI Timeshare Exchange Makes Best Places to Work List)

Two timeshare companies gaining notoriety as great places to work include:

• Shell Management Hawaii, Inc. which has been recognized as the “Number 1 Best Place to Work in Hawaii for 2010,” and
• Wyndham Exchange & Rentals New Jersey, honored among 2010, “Best Places to Work in New Jersey”

Shell Management Hawaii, Inc. (Shell Vacations Club) was honored this spring at an awards dinner at the Sheraton Waikki, Hawaii, as recognized by Pro Service Hawaii and published in Hawaii Business Magazine. Shell Management took the honors in the category for large employers (150 employees or more) and beat out other timeshare companies including Wyndham Vacation Ownership and Starwood Hotels & Resorts, both nominated in the same category.

Linda Anthony, Regional vice president of Shell Management Hawaii said, “Shell Management Hawaii’s recognition as the number one best place to work in Hawaii resulted from a magical blend of amazing employee-centric programs and policies carried out by a deeply committed team of managers.”

Wyndham Exchange & Rental (Wyndham Timeshare) was recognized by NJBIZ as one of New Jersey’s best employers that benefit the state’s economy, workforce and business. Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO, Wyndham Exchange & Rentals says, “It is because of our passionate, dedicated and incredibly enthusiastic associates that we continue to generate tremendous engagement and a caring community culture through our offices here in New Jersey and around the world.”

Ballotti also pointed out that Wyndham’s Indianapolis location was named among the top companies to work for in Indiana in 2010, for the second year in a row, as well.