Timeshare Resales

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Florida timeshares and tourism were the main topics this week when Florida Governor Rick Scott visited the University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando.

New State Guidelines for Florida Timeshares and Florida Timeshare Resales

Governor Scott was in Orlando to sign House Bill 1001, which defines new guidelines for buying and selling Florida timeshares. The Governor stated, “As visitors enjoy their vacation and business travel to Florida, it is only natural for them to want to figure out ways to keep coming back, and timeshares can be a way for vacationers to keep returning to our state. Unfortunately, several scams involving timeshare marketers eroded investors’ confidence in the timeshare system.”

With timeshare fraud and timeshare scams drawing the news media’s attention, Governor Scott and Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi took a strong, proactive step to put new regulations in place to better protect timeshare buyers.

In her weekly newsletter, released this past Friday, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, wrote, “By strengthening Florida’s timeshare resale laws and focusing on marketing and advertising practices, we can protect timeshare owners from unscrupulous companies that may try to scam them during the resale process.”

In commenting on Florida House Bill 1001, Governor Scott said, “This legislation will cut down on timeshare fraud and protect owners from unscrupulous resale companies. As we fight this fraud, integrity will come back into the system, and people can feel more confident investing in Florida, and in the timeshare market.”

Florida Timeshares are an Important Part of the State’s Tourism Industry

Florida tourism is critical to the state’s economy and well-being. Florida tourism in the state’s number one industry and generates 23 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue while also providing jobs for more than one million Florida residents. In 2011, Florida tourism welcomed 86.5 million visitors to the state and generated $67.2 billion in direct economic impact.

Governor Scott praised Florida State Legislature for increasing the state funding of VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official resource for the worldwide marketing of Florida tourism. Beginning with the new fiscal year on July 1, (the same date the new Florida timeshare resale laws go into effect), VISIT FLORIDA will be funded at $54 million, up from $34.9 million this past year.

Governor Scott explains, “To keep Florida in the front of travelers’ minds, VISIT FLORIDA is constantly fine-tuning our tourism marketing to attract business travelers and vacationers from around the world. This investment is good for Florida taxpayers because for every dollar spent on tourism marketing, VISIT FLORIDA generates $177 in tourism spending and $11 in new sales tax collections.”

Related news on the The Timeshare Authority Blog:

Timeshare Resale Accountability Act

For Timeshare Legislation, March Roars in Like a Lion

ARDA Supports the Proposed Florida Timeshare Resale Accountability Act

Important Timeshare Resale Industry Legislative Changes in Florida

Last week, TripIndex 2012 reported that Las Vegas, Nevada is the most economical destination in the US for your summer vacation. But TripIndex looks at a variety of factors in making its assessment, including the costs for two to stay one night in a four-star hotel; buy one cocktail per person; enjoy a two-course dinner with a bottle of wine, and take a taxi ride of around two miles. Missing from this equation is the real vacation money saver—  Las Vegas timeshares as resales and timeshare rentals.

When you take advantage of the excellent prices on Las Vegas timeshare resales or Las Vegas timeshare rentals, you can easily find yourself enjoying four-star quality at a deeply discounted price. And you don’t have to book ahead. Las Vegas timeshares are often available for last minute trip planning.

If you are interested in the very best pricing on Las Vegas timeshares, here’s where to look:

• For last minute Las Vegas timeshare rental deals, go to the homepage for SellMyTimeshareNOW.com and click where you see: “Amazing Last-Minute Deals”.
• Follow this link to peruse more than 2,000 Las Vegas timeshare resales.
• Or follow this link to peruse more than 550 Las Vegas timeshares for rent.
• Another option is to visit www.VacationOwnership.com and search for “Las Vegas” (use capital letters) for a full listing of Las Vegas timeshares you can buy or rent through a licensed Timeshare Real Estate Broker.

More Ways Las Vegas Timeshare Save You Money

Consistently, Las Vegas remains one of the cheapest venues to fly in and out of for air travel. And with the convenience of the in-room kitchen that so many timeshares offer, you can enjoy those two-course meals dining out that TripIndex includes in its computation, or you can choose to dine in, spending not a penny more than you would be on meals if you stayed home.

And here’s perhaps the best math of all: whatever amount your hotel-based vacation in Las Vegas or any other city adds up to, you can always figure there is a timeshare resale or rental deal that adds up to a lower price and typically, a lot more in amenities and space.

The Dollywood theme park is giving vacationers another reason to put Dollywood and a Gatlinburg timeshare on their list of the vacation destinations they love to visit again and again.

Dollywood’s Splash Country has announced that RiverRush, scheduled to open in the spring of 2013, will become Tennessee’s first water coaster. Amy Owenby, Vice President of Waterparks, calls RiverRush, “…a product of the next generation of water coasters,” and it’s easy to understand why. RiverRush, a four-story, hydromagnetic coaster, will combine the thrills of a land coaster with the sensation of rushing rapids, featuring a 237-foot climb, a plunging 25-foot, 45-degree drop, twists, tunnels, hairpin turns, three more unexpected drops along the way, and oh yes, plenty of water.

Dolly Parton describes the park’s new addition, saying, “At Dollywood, we made history with Wild Eagle, the country’s first wing coaster, so I thought, why not do it again at Dollywood’s Splash Country with my new RiverRush water coaster. You know me. I love making a big splash, and RiverRush is all that and a whole lot more!”

Dollywood’s Splash Country operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day and features 23 water slides, a lazy river, wave pool, leisure pool, and two interactive children’s play areas, but is only one of many reasons that Gatlinburg timeshare and nearby Pigeon Forge timeshare are so popular.

Popular Gatlinburg Timeshare and Pigeon Forge Timeshare

The Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Great Smoky Mountains National Park vacation area is located within convenient driving distance for millions of families to enjoy a safe, relaxing vacation destination. From theme parks to water parks to one of the country’s most popular national parks, the list of activities for family fun is extensive and diverse.

Hike, fish, and explore the great outdoors. Shop, take in the arts and crafts, or enjoy restaurants that vary from tasty regional cuisine to fine dining experiences. There are even activities you may not expect, like the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge or the dare devil fun of plummeting down a mountain in your own plastic orb at Zorb Smoky Mountains.

And your choice of great resort accommodations at affordable prices is just as varied and appealing. Some of the most popular Gatlinburg timeshare resorts include: Diamond Resorts Bent Creek Golf Village, MountainLoft Resort, Summer Bay Gatlinburg Town Square, Tree Tops Resort – Gatlinburg, and Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort. Other favorite Pigeon Forge timeshares you might like are Grand Crowne Resorts Pigeon Forge, Laurel Crest, Pinecrest Townhomes and Ridgecrest Resort.

Concerned about the strength of the Orlando timeshare market? Be sure to read this.

If you are familiar with Orlando vacation ownership, you probably know that there are more Orlando timeshares and timeshare units than in any other city in the world. And while this may seem like great news for vacationers who want to buy a timeshare indicating that they will have many beautiful, resorts from which to choose, it could be a little intimidating if you want to sell your Orlando timeshare.

The Real Question about Orlando Timeshare

So here’s the real question: are there too many Orlando timeshares already? Not if you take your cue from the business planners at Disney Vacation Club, Marriott Vacation Club, and other branded hospitality providers that have continued to expand their properties in the Central Florida area. And there are certainly not too many Orlando timeshares according to the amazing tourism numbers being reported by Visit Orlando. In 2011, Orlando set a new world record with 55.1 million visitors, an increase of 7.2 percent over the previous year’s total and even a 1.5 percent gain above the forecasted number for the year.

Insights like these are confidence building for the vacation ownership industry and should be inspiring to Orlando timeshare owners. If you are looking to buy timeshare in the Central Florida area, these stats tell you it as a growing and viable market. And if you are an existing owner, looking to sell timeshare in the Orlando area, you need only to look to the numbers to gain reassurance that there is measurable demand for Orlando timeshare.

Paul Tang, Chairman of Visit Orlando says, “We are known worldwide as the top family destination and we continue to be a top choice for inspiring meetings. Breaking the 55 million total visitation mark shows the strength of the Orlando brand.”

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