According to an article that was reprinted in HOTEL magazine and originally appeared in The New York Sun, occupancy rates in New York City are up. Isn’t it good to hear positive news about the US economy for a change?

We already knew that New York timeshares have been, like the timeshare industry in general, either holding their own or gaining, despite the sluggish economy. Many hoteliers have been leaning on the timeshare side of their businesses to keep them solid during these challenging and unpredictable times. But according to figures released last week by the official marketing and tourism organization for New York City, (known as NYC & Company,) the average cost of a hotel room in New York in May climbed by $50 over the same month in 2007.

Hotel room nights sold in New York City in May increased from 2 million last year, to 2.05 million for 2008, and the occupancy rate for the same period increased by 1 percent. Additionally, New York City’s food and beverage services and its retail sector have added 6,000 new jobs and 3,000 new jobs respectively over the past year, despite the fact that unemployment in general has increased throughout the city, as it has in the nation.

New York Hotels and New York Timeshares

Foreign travelers from many countries are still benefiting from favorable exchange rates, although the travel and tourism industries are reporting a slowdown in foreign visitors to the US, perhaps indicating that interest in US travel on discount currency has peaked. Nevertheless, there are, as always, still good values in New York timeshare resales and New York timeshare rentals that can be enjoyed no matter which legal tender you use.

Manhattan offers travelers and vacationers wonderful options in urban timeshares. Timeshare resales and timeshare rentals at the Manhattan Club and the Hilton Club are ideal options whether you are in town to see shows or to conduct business. Currently SellMyTimeshareNOW.com offers more than 250 Manhattan Club timeshare resales and approximately 20 timeshare resales or rentals at the Hilton Club.

Check out the New Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during your New York Timeshare Vacation

And here’s one fun place to visit during your New York timeshare vacation - next year the city plans to open a new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as an annex to the Cleveland-based Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. New York’s Mayor, Michael Bloomberg says it is only appropriate that the city that gave us rock legends including Blondie and Paul Simon should house an annex to the original Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Singer-songwriter and New York-native Billy Joel, who was also at the news conference announcing the planned museum, said, “New York gave me my words and my music, and rock and roll gave me a place for that music to live.”

Rock on, New York. The new museum is expected to boost tourism and create new jobs within the city.

Continuing on the list of SellMyTimeshareNOW.com HOT 100 properties is number 72, Diamond Resorts Polo Tower Villas in Las Vegas, Nevada. This Las Vegas timeshare is pure Tuscan elegance in the heart of the glittering casinos, entertainment, and nightlife of one of America’s favorite recreation destinations.

In a city of neon, nothing could be more relaxing than beginning and ending your days at the Polo Tower Villas timeshares where the well-appointed timeshare units look more like luxuriously decorated custom homes, than your typical vacation accommodations.

When you buy Las Vegas timeshare at the Polo Tower Villas, here’s how easy your vacations become:

• Step one. Arrive at the Las Vegas International Airport and take a short cab ride (3.3 miles) to the resort. If you arrive by car, let the valet take care of your parking or park in any of the ample self-park spaces.
• Step two. Check-in any time, day or night, with the assistance of a multi-lingual staff to make the process simple. Bell service, elevators, a valet, handicap parking, and wheelchair accessibility make getting settled in your beautiful villa effortless.
• Step three. Look around you. Your accommodations are luxurious and spacious. The vista from the 19th floor lounge features a 270-degree view of the sparkling Las Vegas strip. With housekeeping services, a concierge desk, and 24-hour security, you have all the amenities of a luxury hotel, but all of the spaciousness of a beautiful Diamond Resorts Las Vegas timeshare.
• Final step. Breathe in and breathe out slowly. You are now officially on vacation.

At a Polo Tower Villas timeshare, your vacation becomes as easy as 1-2-3. And if you buy a Diamond Resorts Polo Tower Villas timeshare resale, it will be not only easy, but affordable. No timeshare sales pitch to attend. No paying developer prices. Instead, you can shop for you Las Vegas timeshare from the comfort of your own computer, selecting a Polo Tower Villas timeshare resale or timeshare rental that fits your vacation needs and your budget.

That means, that the only thing left for you to do, is blow on your lucky dice, and get the party started!

Last October, SellMyTimeshareNOW.com launched our ‘Rental Assist‘ program to make it easier than ever to rent timeshare. Rental Assist offers in-house client matching for timeshare renters and available timeshare rentals. Peter Emery is the manager of Rental Assist and our dedicated staff has increased from two to nine employees already, with more expansion expected over the next six months.

Why all the interest in renting timeshare?

Apparently a lot of people are realizing that renting a timeshare is an incredible way to vacation. Timeshare units are more spacious than hotels, prices are better, and the selection of available locations and dates makes it practically impossible not to find your perfect vacation accommodations. But renting timeshare is a win-win. In these tight economic times, when some timeshare owners are opting not to vacation this year, being able to rent their timeshare helps them offset the cost of owning timeshare, while holding on to it to use for their own vacations in the future.

Timeshare Rentals at SellMyTimeshareNOW.com

Don’t just take my word for how much the interest in renting timeshare is growing; the numbers speak for themselves. In our Rental Assist program, at the end of the second quarter 2009, 23,086 offers to rent timeshare had been received by SellMyTimeshareNOW.com. This represents an increase of 179 percent over the same quarter year-to-date figures last year. And the dollar amount of these offers was $29,922,343 - a figure that shows a 175 percent increase over the same quarter in 2007, and in fact, surpasses SellMyTimeshareNOW.com’s 2007 year-end total.

So are you ready to rent great vacation lodging at a luxurious timeshare resort? Pour yourself another cup of coffee or a nice, cool drink and from the comfort of your computer, peruse the incredible inventory of timeshare rentals available through SellMyTimeshareNOW.com.

Follow this link to read our most recent press release about timeshare Rental Assist at SellMyTimeshareNOW.com.

What would you give for a timeshare vacation right on the coast of southern Spain? How about a week of leisure at a Marriott timeshare resort, where you already trust that the quality will be reliable, and the amenities will be luxurious? Marriott’s Marbella Beach Resort is on the SellMyTimeshareNOW.com HOT 100 List as favorite resort number 83, and it is an ideal destination for your Costa del Sol vacation. As a timeshare owner, you could enjoy the perfect climate of Malaga, Spain, year after year, or perhaps exchange this desirable destination for time at other popular timeshare resorts worldwide.

Timeshare Villas with all the Amenities

Timeshare owners and guests rave about the beautiful timeshare villas at the Marbella Beach Resort timeshare and the amazing views of an azure ocean and golden beach. Plan to spend your days exploring the Moroccan influenced shops and galleries, including the Alhambra (in Grenada) and the Pablo Picasso Museum. At night, the Golden Mile of Costa del Sol offers a selection of high-energy, high-elegance clubs and discos, or you can savor the Spanish coastal cuisine at the Marbella Beach Resort’s restaurants and grilles.

Choose a 1, 2, or 3-bedroom timeshare villa, all with private balconies, jetted soaking tubs, and full kitchens. Your opportunity to vacation every year at this beautiful resort start at around $10,000 when you buy timeshare resales advertised on the SellMyTimeshareNOW.com website. And if you are not sure timeshare ownership at Marbella Beach Resort is right for you, you can always test the waters with a Marriott Marbella Beach timeshare rental. One-week and two-week timeshare rentals are available at prices that you probably never imagined would get you so much luxury and such spacious and safe accommodations in a dream destination.

Follow this link to learn more about the ancient beauty of The Alhambra, the Red Castle of Grenada.

The situation with the airlines in the US is getting scary. According to information released by the Travel Industry Association, 41 million flights that typically would have been booked over the past 12 months have not been. In other words, the US economy failed to earn more than $26 billion because travelers decided against flying.

Americans are unhappy (justifiably) with the rising costs of airfares. We don’t like overbooked flights, being packed into planes like sardines, or being nickel and dimed over peanuts, sodas, and a suitcase that weighs too much. The study, conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates and The Winston Group showed that most people do not think things are going to improve any time soon.

Twenty-eight percent of air travelers avoided at least one air trip this past year, which translates to 12 million business trips and 29 million vacations annually or about 112,000 flights not booked each day. Airlines lost $9 billion in revenue; hotels lost $6 billion, while restaurants lost about $3 billion. But we all lost nearly $4 billion in federal, state, and local government tax money that was not collected on these services.

The Economic News Is Still Good for Timeshares

Timeshares are still weathering the declining economy pretty well. People are recognizing them as a smart alternative to hotel rooms and are buying timeshare to lock in the price of accommodations at today’s rates. Timeshare resales are particularly strong because people understand that buying timeshare as a resale property makes good economic sense. At Sell My Timeshare NOW, offers run more than $1 million dollars per day to buy timeshare or rent timeshare advertised on our website. Over the upcoming days, when the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) releases their annual State of the Industry report, I will be providing you more information about timeshare sales in the US.

What Timeshare Owners Can Do During These Tough Times

Each one of us has to write a plan that is good for our families and our futures in dealing with the challenges of the US economy. But in as much as you can, remember that the worst thing that can happen to the economic future of the US is if we all stop spending. Instead, look for ways you can cut back in some areas - like switching from a hotel room to a timeshare rental, or sharing the cost of a timeshare with friends or another family. Millions of families depend on incomes from the airlines and the travel and tourism industries; and if we all stop spending, we will snap the wings off the airline industry and force restaurants and vacation attractions into bankruptcy.

To learn more about timeshare resale and timeshare rentals, visit Sell My Timeshare NOW.