Discounted rates for VOIC event

International delegates planning on attending the 10th annual Vacation Ownership Investment Conference (VOIC), scheduled for October 6-9 at The Peabody Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida, can take advantage of an exclusive offer of a discounted registration fee of US$599 (40 per cent off the regular US$999 fee), a seven-night, one-bedroom resort condominium accommodation and complementary educational resort tour.

Focused on the business of vacation ownership (which includes timeshare, fractionals, and private residence clubs), this annual conference draws hundreds of hospitality and travel industry professionals for an extensive array of networking and educational opportunities.

vacation ownership

Over the last decade, vacation ownership has grown significantly in the Caribbean as United States-branded hospitality companies have invested in the region and many independent developers have entered the sector. It is important to the Caribbean because vacationers own their weeks and come back to the region year after year in spite of hurricanes or economic recessions. These consumers also dispose of higher discretionary dollars to spend locally on dining out, sightseeing and shopping.

VOIC attracts a virtual 'who's who' of the industry and presents an excellent opportunity for delegates interested in vacation ownership to participate in a series of interactive workshops, panel presentations and one-on-one discussions with industry experts. Many of the best-known experts in the travel and leisure business will share their views on the current state of vacation ownership, as well as their visions for the future of the business.

keynote address

Dr Peter C. Yesawich, chairman and chief executive officer of Ypartnership, will deliver the keynote address where he will share highlights from the Future Timeshare Buyers: Market Profile 2008, developed from Ypartnership/Yankelovich Inc. National Travel Monitor TM, a national survey of the travel habits, preferences, and intentions of Americans. In addition, guest speaker Jean-Claude Baumgarten, president of the World Travel and Tourism Council, will share his views on the current and future state of the tourism industry.

The session on Wednesday, October 8, titled 'Thriving Markets: Mexico and the Caribbean', will delve into why these markets continue to attract investments and how the vacation ownership product plays a vital role in their development.

Who should attend VOIC?

Resort developers considering development of any type of vacation ownership product.

Tourism officials looking to learn more about the timeshare industry so that they may facilitate timeshare development in their nation.

Lenders eager to learn about vacation ownership financing.

Anyone interested in meeting new and current vacation ownership developers.

Existing players looking for capital or development opportunities.

To take advantage of the discounted registration and attend the Vacation Ownership Investment Conference, log-on to www.VacationOwnershipInvestment.com using the special promotional code: INTL2008, or outside North America call 305-925-7485.