The 10th Annual
Ragatz Associates Fractional Interest Conference was held at the
Fairmont San Francisco, March 29th through March 31st, 2010. Our next conference will be in March 2011.
2010 Conference Co-hosted by:
The 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.
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The 2010 Edition of Ragatz Associates' State of the Fractional Interest Industry report, describing current conditions of the industry in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, is now available. You can also purchase previous editions of the report, as well as previous year's conference materials (handout book with speaker presentations, program guide with attendee list), all via this link.
2010 PLATINUM SPONSORS
Ballard Spahr LLP 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.
Since 1999, Timbers Resorts, the developer of intimate, private, luxury resort properties including ski, golf, leisure and beach locations has established an unrivaled reputation in the real estate industry. Timbers Resorts has created an exclusive collection of intimate residence clubs, boutique hotels, and golf club communities unlike all others in the most sought-after destinations in the world. By providing the services and amenities of a five-star hotel and a hassle-free ownership program, Timbers Resorts has created the easiest and most luxurious second-home ownership opportunity around. In addition, Timbers Resorts has just launched Timbers Collection, which includes a host of perks and privileges with travel partners, as well as reciprocity between resorts in the portfolio. Current Timbers Resorts properties include The Timbers Club in Snowmass, Colorado; The Residences at Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; The Rocks Luxury Residence Club in Scottsdale, Arizona; Castello di Casole in Tuscany, Italy; The Preserve at Botany Bay on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands; One Steamboat Place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; The Orchard at The Carneros Inn in Napa Valley, California; The Villas at Rancho Valencia in Rancho Santa Fe, California; and the newest property, The Links Cottages at Doonbeg in County Clare, Ireland. www.timbersresorts.com
Preferred ResidencesTM is a hospitality branded membership and exchange program for luxury fractional resorts, private residence clubs, and condominium-style hotels. The program gives developers the opportunity to promote their upscale vacation residences within a network of exclusive accommodations and to deliver high-quality vacation experiences to owners of exceptional real estate. Members have access to a rich menu of benefits and services designed to enhance a sophisticated lifestyle. Preferred Residences is an alliance between Interval International, a leader in vacation ownership for more than 33 years and an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, and the Preferred Hotel Group, representing more than 700 of the world's finest independently owned hotels in over 75 countries.
Baker Hostetler has assisted new and established developers in creating and pioneering vacation products for more than 30 years. Our familiarity with the business and legal nuances of shared ownership and hotel development in resort destinations, urban areas and international locales can be a substantial asset to your development team. You can find out more about our Hospitality Industry Team at http://www.bakerlaw.com/hospitality/.
