Ragatz Associates


2008 Conference Co-hosted by:

DCP International

DCP International consults with developers on the design, marketing and sale of Equity Residence ClubSM projects at prestigious resort and urban locations. This organization created the residence club concept and, with offices in Chicago, Dallas, Park City, London, Paris and Florence, is the largest and most experienced company in this rapidly growing segment of the real estate industry. Historic and projected sales revenues for DCP residence clubs exceed $2 billion.

Fractional Interest Conference

Thanks to everyone for making our conference a success, and we hope to see you next year!


March 9-11, 2009 ~ Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco
Check back here for further information as it becomes available.

2008 agenda (PDF)

If you would like to order the 2008 conference materials (handout book, program guide, etc.) for $250 and/or the 2008 Shared-Ownership Resort Real Estate Industry report (PDF) for $175, please click here.


OUR SPONSORS: Ragatz Associates would like to thank our sponsors for their support and generous contributions to this year's Fractional Interest Conference. Click on each company's logo to visit their website and learn more about them.


2008 PLATINUM SPONSORS


Baker Hostetler

Baker & HostetlerBaker Hostetler’s Hospitality Industry Team counsels companies that create innovative vacation products for guests. Backed by the comprehensive services of a national law firm, we offer clients a dedicated team of attorneys focused specifically on the industry. Our experience spans legal issues related to hotel, resort, timeshare, fractional, condominium, and country club development and management, plus compliance with regulatory matters.

The Registry Collection

Registry CollectionThe Registry Collection is the world’s largest luxury exchange program, providing members with access to an elite global network of the very finest vacation properties in the world.  From condo hotels and fractional yachts, The Registry Collection redefines the vacation experience for owners and developers in the luxury segment.

Preferred Residences

Preferred ResidencesPreferred Residences™ offers the first hospitality branded membership and exchange program for luxury fractional resorts and private residence clubs. Through the Preferred Residences program, resorts will be able to maintain their individuality and distinctive style while benefiting from the strength of a globally recognized brand that adds credibility, validates quality and provides unique sales, marketing and service solutions.

Ballard Spahr

Ballard SpahrThe Ballard Spahr Resort and Hotel Group advises clients on all aspects of resort development. For 30 years we have provided comprehensive legal advice to those planning new resorts, developing projects, or designing innovative vacation ownership or club products. Our practice specializes in resort development, fractionals and private residence clubs, timeshare, international projects, club membership plans, mixed-use resort condominium hotels, master planned resort communities, ski area and ski area base redevelopment, and golf course development. Our Resort and Hotel lawyers are members of the firm’s nationally recognized real estate practice, which also delivers financing, leasing, and development solutions for clients.

Star Resort Group

Star Resort GroupStar Resort Group (SRG) is a leading developer, marketer and seller of luxury fractional ownership real estate, private residence clubs, multi-site clubs, condo-hotels, timeshares, vacation ownership and whole ownership resort real estate products in North America. Star Resort Group provides product assessment, product development, sales and marketing, and management expertise to hospitality operators, landowners and builders. SRG also provides financing assistance and can become a strategic investor in instances where the consortium is involved in the development, marketing or management of a project.