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did you know… The idea of timeshare was born 40 years ago in the French Alps and is now one of the most popular vacation options. Timeshares offer a diverse range of accommodations-villas, efficiencies, condominiums, cabins, and private homes – for any type of vacation and lifestyle. Timeshares allow flexibility. timeshare companies… American Skiing Co. (ASC) – Develops, owns and operates a range of hospitality related businesses including hotels, golf courses, restaurants, and retail locations. www. peaks.com Anfi Del Mar – Europe’s leading Holiday Ownership developer for the last 5 years. They are affiliated with Resorts Condominium International (RCI) and Interval International (II). www.anfi.com Bluegreen – A publicly traded company, Bluegreen was ranked as one of the world’s top-10 timeshare resort developers and operators in 1999. They acquire, develop and manage vacation resorts, exurban homesteads, and golf communities throughout the United States. www.bluegreenonline.com CFI-Westgate Resorts – Operates luxury timeshare resorts. www.westgateresorts.com Diamond Resorts International – A group of affiliated companies that develop, operate and market vacation ownership resorts in the western United States. American Resort Development Association has recognized DRI’s management team for its excellence in resort development, operations, marketing and sales. www.diamondresorts.com Fairfield Resorts – A subsidiary of Cendant Corporation, they specialize in the development, marketing and sales of innovative vacation ownership and leisure products. www.efairfield.com Four Seasons Residence Clubs – Provides shared ownership of fully equipped vacation homes with Four Season’s luxury and amenities. www.fourseasons.com/residenceclubs 30 Grandvista Resort – A privately owned, full-service resort development and marketing company. www.grandvistaresort.com Group Pestana – Portugal’s largest hospitality group, Pestana Hotels & Resorts is a privately owned company that operates in the hotel, travel, holiday ownership, golf and real estate industries. www.pestana.com Hilton Grand Vacations Company – Develops, markets and operates a system of brand-name vacation ownership resorts. HGVC is affiliated with the Hilton Hotels Corporation. www.hgvc.com ILX Resorts – Operates timeshare vacation resorts in the western United States and Mexico. www.ilxresorts.com Kosmas Group International – A privately owned vacation ownership company. www.kosmasgroup.com Leisure Resorts – One of the nation’s oldest vacation ownership resort developers. Marriott Vacation Club International – Develops, markets and operates a system of brand-name vacation ownership resorts. These resorts include Marriott Vacation Club International, RitzCarlton Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, and Marriott Grand Residence Club. www.vacationclub.com Starwood Vacation Ownership – Develops, markets and operates upscale all villa resorts in some of the most popular sought-after vacation destinations worldwide under the Sheraton Vacation Ownership and Westin Vacation Ownership flags. www.starwoodvo.com http://www.grandvistaresort.com http://www.peaks.com http://www.anfi.com http://www.pestana.com http://www.hgvc.com http://www.bluegreenonline.com http://www.ilxresorts.com http://www.westgateresorts.com http://www.kosmasgroup.com http://www.diamondresorts.com http://www.vacationclub.com http://www.efairfield.com http://www.fourseasons.com/residenceclubs http://www.starwoodvo.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - April 2004

NEWH - April 2004
President’s Letter
Calendar of Events
Contents
From the Editor
Hospitality News
In Memory - Thomas R. Durkan, Sr.
Top Hotel Developers - John Q. Hammons
On the Road Again
HD Expo at a Glance
Surviving HD
Did You Know
Exclusive Lifestyle by Design
If It Were Easy
The Best of Time
Talk About Fast Track
What to Expect From the Vacation Ownership Industry
A Look Back in History
The New Direction for Timeshares in Europe
Confronting the Disabilities Myth
Furnishing Today’s Timeshare
Art - The Final Piece of the Puzzle
Showcase Projects
Design Education Today
Designer Profile: Esther Dunbar-Cullum
Oh Canada, Oh Canada
Top Awards
From Across the Pond
Spotlight On...
Tips on Specs
Window Treatments 101
Hot New Products
We Want Your Projects
Bios

NEWH - April 2004