Timeshare Sales and Resales Companies Repeatedly Acclaimed as Great Employers

Timeshare Sales and Resales Companies Repeatedly Acclaimed as Great Employers

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.

Shell Vacations Timeshare Announces Key Promotions and New Hires

Shell Vacations Timeshare Announces Key Promotions and New Hires

Shell Vacations Club timeshares, owner or operator of 23 timeshare resorts in the US, Canada, and Mexico, announces new leadership in three key corporate positions.

Karen Buttice has been selected to lead Shell Vacations Club’s programs that provide extensive fee-based services for resorts, condos, hotels, and timeshare owners associations. Her role specifically includes oversight of Direct Member Affiliate Programs; hospitality and association management; employee certification programs; timeshare rental; distribution of unused inventory; a comprehensive travel program; and sales and marketing services.

Buttice explains, “After decades of leadership in the vacation ownership industry and proven success with our points-based Shell Vacations Club (wwwShellVacationsClub.com), we have recognized a growing opportunity for others to benefit from our expertise and are actively pursuing growth by providing these fee-based services. This is an ideal way to expand our business by leveraging our services and management expertise. We believe the expansion of our fee-based services model validates our commitment to these strategic initiatives. We have received so many calls regarding our expertise in these areas; this is a natural extension of our business. It is exciting to formalize a program that will enable others to share in the facets of our business that have made us successful.”

Ilese Flamm has been appointed by Shell Vacations LLC as Senior VP of Legal Affairs. Flamm has 18 years as a legal professional in the timeshare industry and before joining Shell Vacations, was the Executive VP and General Counsel for Wyndham Exchange & Rentals. She has also been Senior Attorney for the Disney Vacation Club, where she was involved in all aspects of timeshares and timeshare resort development.

Bernard Freibaum is a new-hire at Shell Vacations LLC, recently appointed as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Freibaum will work with Sheldon H Ginsburg, Shell Vacations Chairman and CEO and with Tracy L Sherles, the company’s President and COO, focusing on new growth opportunities for the company and on enhancing business operations within Sell Vacation Club’s many divisions.

Founded in 1963, Shell Vacations has been a leader in the timeshare industry, remaining popular with timeshare owners and timeshare renters. Responding to consumer preferences, in 1999, the timeshare company introduced a timeshare points based system designed to give timeshare owners greater flexibility in the ways they use and enjoy timeshare.

Time to Remind You of the WIN Orlando Timeshare Conference

Time to Remind You of the WIN Orlando Timeshare Conference

Before you know it, the WIN (Women in the Industry) Orlando Conference will be here.

Scheduled for January 28-29, 2011, the educational and networking opportunity begins with an evening reception at The Fountains. On Saturday morning, the conference sessions run from 9AM to 2PM at The Marriott Learning Center also in Orlando. This conference marks WIN’s second Orlando event, with the first having been in Orlando last January.

WIN reminds everyone in the timeshare industry that although its purpose is to advance the opportunities for women in the timeshare and vacation ownership industry, its membership is open to men and women, corporations and individuals. WIN works to foster the growth of women in timeshare, offering networking, mentoring, and charity, business and educational opportunities.

Benefactors of WIN include: Group RCI, Marriott Vacation Clubs International, CARE, ICE, Wyndham Worldwide, and Shell Vacations. Others in the timeshare industry support WIN as event sponsors or as patrons.

More Information on the Timeshare Industry’s WIN, Women in the Industry

To learn more about the Orlando WIN Timeshare Conference or how you can be part of WIN, visit the organization’s website at: www.womenintheindustry.org

You can also email them at: [email protected] or call (561) 912-8031.

For specifics on the Orlando WIN event, contact: Ellen Devine

Hawaii Timeshare Units Safe, but Closing the Iliaki Hotel Feels Like the End of an Era

Hawaii Timeshare Units Safe, but Closing the Iliaki Hotel Feels Like the End of an Era

“Book ’em, Danno.” If you don’t remember anything else about the TV show, “Hawaii Five-O,” you probably remember this command issued at the end of almost every episode by McGarrett (actor Jack Lord) to the young police officer, Danny Williams (actor James MacArthur).

The popular police drama aired from 1968 to 1980 and helped bring the allure of the Hawaiian Islands into millions of American homes on a weekly basis. At the time the show began, Hawaii was still a recent addition to the US, having held statehood less than 10 years. Many fans of the show followed it as much for the scenic views and flavor of the islands as for the storyline and characters.

Most episodes of Hawaii Five-O were shot in Honolulu and other locations on the island of Oahu, and every week, the opening credits included images of the skyline along Waikiki Beach and a pensive McGarrett standing on the balcony of the penthouse suite at the Ilikai Hotel. This week, the Ilikai Hotel announced its closing, shutting down some 200 hotel rooms. Within the resort complex are approximately 800 more timeshare units and private condos which will remain open.

Shell Vacations Club Hawaii Timeshare

Shell Vacations Club at Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai timeshares are fully operational and continue to be an ideal location for enjoying a Hawaii timeshare vacation. While it is no secret that the troubled economy has hurt Hawaii tourism with many vacationers opting to save the airfare and vacation closer to home, Hawaii hotels have been hit the hardest. Hawaii timeshares have also felt the impact, but to a lesser degree as many Hawaii timeshare owners see their vacation ownership as prepaid vacation accommodations at a locked-in price.

Follow these links to learn more about the opportunities in Shell Vacations Club at Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai timeshare resales and timeshare rentals.

Click here to find out more about Hawaii timeshare resales.

And be sure to play this YouTube video, where the theme song alone is sure to bring back memories.