Interval International Timeshares Exchange and Kosmas Group International have announced a long-term affiliation agreement in regard to timeshare resort properties in Key West, New Smyrna Beach, and Orlando, Florida.

Craig M. Nash, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Interval Leisure Group says, “The Kosmas Group has been one of the leading companies in vacation ownership for more than 30 years. We greatly value this relationship and are pleased to have the opportunity to continue to provide Kosmas’ owners with exchange and leisure services, as well as to offer KGI a variety of programs to enhance their sales initiatives.”

Representatives of the Kosmas Group explained that they made their decision to renew the alliance with Interval International timeshare exchange because of II’s commitment to work collaboratively. “Interval offers us an innovative portfolio of business development products, including value-added membership and trial ownership programs and tour incentive premiums, which complement our own very successful marketing strategy. Perhaps most importantly, Interval is uniquely positioned to offer our current and future owners access to high quality resorts in very desirable destinations.”

Kosmss Group International (KGI) member owners will be enrolled as individual members of Interval International and of Interval Gold (R), Interval International’s upgraded membership program. Their expanded privileges will enable them to exchange timeshare at other luxurious timeshare resorts, or use the value of their timeshare toward the purchase of cruises, spa vacations, and golf. Other benefits include 24-hr. daily concierge service via phone or e-mail, complimentary Hertz rental car Gold membership, and other hotel and dining discounts.

To learn more about the opportunities of timeshare exchange, talk to the timeshare resales and timeshare rental specialists at Sell My Timeshare NOW. 877-815-4227

RCI Points timeshare exchange has signed an affiliation agreement with Salwan, a subsidiary of Dubai Properties Group in the United Arab Emirates. RCI Points is the largest timeshare exchange company and is a part of the Wyndham hotel and Wyndham timeshare corporation.

The Salwan Hotel Apartments will feature 80 luxurious timeshares. 1, 2, 3 bedroom timeshare units and timeshare condos all feature 5-star hotel accommodations with direct access to Jumeirah Beach. Located in the heart of what is known as new Dubai, the timeshares are convenient to the marina and the shopping area known as The Walk.

President and CEO of Group RCI, Geoff Ballotti, has said: “We are very proud to have Salwan Property Management join RCI’s worldwide exchange network of over 4,000 affiliated resorts … Our global reach serves as an added incentive to future Salwan owners who will have access to the largest portfolio of vacation resorts in the world and be supported, both on-line and by dedicated, multi-lingual vacation guides in our call centers across the globe.”

Saeed Bushalat, Chief Executive Officer of Salwan said this of the venture, “The flexibility this tie-up provides to Salwan means that we are able to offer our buyers a product that can change as their lifestyle does, adding weight to our sales program … We are confident all 80 apartments will be quickly snapped up by investors worldwide seeking the winter sun, as well as others from the broader Gulf area, keen on Dubai’s world class shopping and leisure options that are at the doorstep of the hotel residence.”

Dubai Timeshare Continues to Be Hot

No matter how the US economy looks - up, down, or sometimes uncertain - the future of Dubai timeshare seems very solid. The United Arab Emirates has laid careful groundwork to ensure that Dubai timeshare buyers are protected while at the same time protecting their heritage, their culture, and the business growth potential of their citizens.

If you are interesting in learning more about Dubai timeshares, RCI timeshare exchange, RCI Points, or any of the Wyndham timeshare properties, visit the timeshare resale and timeshare rental specialists at Sell My Timeshare NOW.

Timeshare points can be confusing when you first try to understand them. Each timeshare company runs their points system differently and gives their timeshare points different values. Sometimes as one way of distinguishing that they use a points based system, rather than timeshare real estate ownership, a timeshare company will call itself a vacation club.

But in basic terms, timeshare points function like currency. Timeshare points offer a way for you to accumulate ‘currency’ from year to year, allowing you the spending power to vacation at larger timeshares or more desirable locations than the timeshare you originally purchased. In many cases, timeshare points can also be used to purchase other travel services, such as airline tickets or cruises. It all depends on your timeshare company, and their options and restrictions on timeshare points.

Some timeshare owners are surprised to learn that timeshare points also can be sold. Yes, you can resell timeshare points in much the same way you sell deeded or right to use timeshares. And timeshare points don’t always come from a timeshare developer. Your timeshare exchange company can issue timeshare points as well. If the flexibility of owning timeshare points appeals to you, look into owning RCI Multi-destination timeshare points, purchased in the resale marketplace.

For more on the topic of timeshare points, watch this short Timeshare Authority informational video, posted on YouTube:

These days, when every evening’s nightly news seems to always bring us new warnings of unrest, terrorism, and political disruption around the world, you might think people who buy timeshare abroad risk being stuck with timeshare condos or condo resales that they cannot use and cannot rent or sell - but that is generally not the case.

First, as a timeshare owner, you may have the option to bank your timeshare weeks for future use, or to turn them over to a timeshare exchange. Many timeshare exchange programs do not require your timeshare weeks to be picked up by someone else in order for you to enjoy a timeshare vacation at a different resort.

The next thing to remember is that many times, while it may not be safe for people of your particular nationality to travel to a foreign country, people who live in that country may be able to travel freely and vacation without incident. Although this is not currently the case in Kenya, as I wrote about in yesterday’s Timeshare Owners Blog, when this does apply, you may want to use your timeshare weeks as a timeshare rental. To successfully rent timeshare to people from other countries you must advertise and market it through a timeshare company like Sell My Timeshare NOW that has a global marketplace and the expertise to bring timeshare rentals to the attention of interested renters or even buyers around the world.

The problems in one part of a country do not always affect vacationing and timeshare resorts in other areas of the same country. Don’t immediately assume that an entire region or country is dangerous just because you hear about one incident, in one location. In fact, isolated events in one part of a country can sometimes have an upside for travelers in other areas, making tourist dollars especially appreciated in an area where other parts of the country have recently received bad publicity. Attractions, restaurants, and other tourist areas are less crowded and sometimes offer discounted prices in efforts to attract business once again.

Kenya Timeshare Resales, In the Future

I am not in any way making light of recent tragic events in Kenya or any other part of the world that has suffered adversity. But I am suggesting that if you own timeshare weeks in a locale that has experienced problems, whether it is weather-related, incidences of terrorism, or other types of crime or civil unrest, don’t immediately assume that all is lost for utilizing your timeshare unit or timeshare weeks. You have options and Sell My Timeshare NOW can help you assess those options and make the choice that is right for you.

Here’s a You-Tube video that reminds us of the natural beauty of Kenya.