https://destinationclubnews.com/Archive of destination club industry news.en-ushttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/executive-profile-papaioannou-stephaniehttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/executive-profile-papaioannou-stephanieSenior Vice President, Hospitality and Members Services Abercrombie & Kent Residence Clubhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/executive-profile-gilson-darinhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/executive-profile-gilson-darinSenior Vice President, Sales and Business Development Abercrombie & Kent Residence Clubhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/banyan-tree-adds-new-properties-in-the-maldiveshttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/banyan-tree-adds-new-properties-in-the-maldivesTue, 12 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTBanyan Tree Private Collection has made two additions to their portfolio of "own villas," bringing on residences in the exotic archipelago of the Maldives. Members are able to choose…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/inspirato-and-destination-cellars-partnerhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/inspirato-and-destination-cellars-partnerSun, 10 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTBack in April, Destination Cellars Founder David Keuhner posted "Fun meeting w/our friends @ Inspirato" on his Facebook account. It seems that those fun meetings were also productive as the…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/rocksure-introduces-barcelona-apartment-to-capital-fundhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/rocksure-introduces-barcelona-apartment-to-capital-fundFri, 08 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMTWhen Rocksure Property first introduced the Capital Fund, it would serve as the urban spinoff to the Alpha and Bravo Funds. Designed for those that wished to be enveloped by some of the…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/lifestyle-assets-creates-new-membership-optionhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/lifestyle-assets-creates-new-membership-optionMon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTEquity destination club Lifestyle Assets has crafted a new membership option for their potential members to consider, essentially creating a "half" version of their full membership for…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/jeff-potter-out-as-exclusive-resorts-ceohttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/jeff-potter-out-as-exclusive-resorts-ceoSun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTSince 2007, Jeff Potter has served as Exclusive Resorts' Chief Executive Officer, bringing his experience atop Frontier's leadership team to the world's largest destination club. Now Potter…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/quintess-beyond-adds-womens-yoga-retreathttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/quintess-beyond-adds-womens-yoga-retreatWed, 08 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMTQuintess Beyond, the new travel benefit available to Quintess Collection members through a partnership with andBeyond, has added "bespoke health and wellness experiences" to their…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/destination-cellars-partners-with-luxury-linkhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/destination-cellars-partners-with-luxury-linkWed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTThe Destination Cellars partnership network knows only one direction: forward. Already included amongst the many travel alliances are destination clubs Exclusive Resorts, Quintess, and The…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/inspirato-surpasses-200-members-and-two-million-in-saleshttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/inspirato-surpasses-200-members-and-two-million-in-salesMon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTJust a few short months after their official launch in January, Inspirato is already achieving marks that other destination clubs wait years to attain as they have already signed over 200…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/why-did-duo-not-introduce-a-dues-only-membershiphttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/why-did-duo-not-introduce-a-dues-only-membershipWed, 09 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTThe legal and emotional aftermath of the Ultimate Escapes bankruptcy filing continues to play out. Just yesterday, we covered the Ultimate Escapes bankruptcy process, as court documents…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/second-home-destinations-looks-to-bolster-portfoliohttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/second-home-destinations-looks-to-bolster-portfolioThu, 03 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMTSecond Home Destinations, a new economically priced destination club with memberships available for as little as $10,000, is looking to expand their property roster by reaching out to…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/quintess-and-andbeyond-partner-to-create-quintess-beyondhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/quintess-and-andbeyond-partner-to-create-quintess-beyondThu, 17 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMTWithin the past year, ultra-luxury destination club Quintess has expanded internally with the respective launches of the experience themed TOUR Club and the new DUO by Quintess, giving…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/a-look-back-at-the-2010-exclusive-resorts-golf-tournamenthttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/a-look-back-at-the-2010-exclusive-resorts-golf-tournamentMon, 17 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMTSnow may be on the ground in nearly every state across the United States, but that doesn't damper the spirits of golfers who will soon be dusting off their clubs. Prior to the end of last…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/inspirato-launches-with-exclusive-resorts-founder-brent-handler-at-the-helmhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/inspirato-launches-with-exclusive-resorts-founder-brent-handler-at-the-helmWed, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMTBrent Handler, one of the co-founders of Exclusive Resorts, has launched his latest venture, Inspirato, a new club that blends features of villa rentals with destination club service.https://destinationclubnews.com/news/2010-destination-club-reviewhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/2010-destination-club-reviewSat, 01 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMTDuring 2010, we drafted over 300 articles on the destination club industry, chronicling new club launches, ongoing incentives, and all of the sector's many ups and downs. When looking back…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/quintess-sponsors-passports-with-purposehttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/quintess-sponsors-passports-with-purposeThu, 30 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT'Tis the season. Luxury destination club Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World has long made their philanthropic efforts a cornerstone to their business, supporting various charity…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-updates-members-on-ultimate-escapes-situationhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-updates-members-on-ultimate-escapes-situationThu, 23 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMTFor the past several months, Demeure has been speaking with Ultimate Escapes members after being named the successful bidder for the bankrupt club's assets. Nine former Ultimate Escapes…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/the-abundance-of-unlaunched-destination-clubshttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/the-abundance-of-unlaunched-destination-clubsSat, 11 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMTCompass Destination Club. Moncasa Private Club Residences. CareFree Elite. In a top heavy destination club industry where Exclusive Resorts has more members than every other club combined…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/the-hideaways-club-plans-to-triple-in-size-within-four-yearshttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/the-hideaways-club-plans-to-triple-in-size-within-four-yearsThu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMTThe Hideaways Club, Europe's leading destination club, has announced that they plan to more than triple the number of properties in their portfolio to 100 within four years, due in large…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/rocksure-property-partners-with-quintessentiallyhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/rocksure-property-partners-with-quintessentiallyMon, 06 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMTRocksure Property, one of the world's up and coming equity based destination clubs, has partnered with Quintessentially, a private members' only club, to launch its fourth investment fund…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/destination-club-news-recap-november-2010https://destinationclubnews.com/news/destination-club-news-recap-november-2010Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMTFor the past several months, news within the destination club industry has been dominated by the negative, punctuated by the bankruptcy of Ultimate Escapes. Maybe it is the Christmas…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/boundless-journeys-markets-as-club-for-destination-club-refugeeshttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/boundless-journeys-markets-as-club-for-destination-club-refugeesTue, 30 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTThere are well over 1,000 former members of Ultimate Escapes who are currently without their upcoming travel reservations. The bankruptcies at High Country Club, Solstice, and LUSSO…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-closes-on-select-assets-from-ultimate-escapes-estatehttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-closes-on-select-assets-from-ultimate-escapes-estateMon, 29 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTFollowing the Thanksgiving holiday, Demeure is scheduled to formally announce later today that they have completed the acquisition of choice assets from the now bankrupt Ultimate Escapes…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/equity-estates-adds-two-new-residences-in-snowmass-and-anguillahttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/equity-estates-adds-two-new-residences-in-snowmass-and-anguillaTue, 23 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTThe holiday season usually brings out two different types of travelers: those that embrace the snow and love nothing more than trekking to the mountains and those that want nothing more…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/quintess-posts-successful-sales-month-in-octoberhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/quintess-posts-successful-sales-month-in-octoberMon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTQuintess, The Leading Residences of the World and parent company Club Holdings are enjoying a banner fourth quarter of 2010 in spite of the market conditions that exist in the destination…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-sets-timeline-of-upcoming-eventshttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-sets-timeline-of-upcoming-eventsSat, 20 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTEarlier this week, Demeure announced that they had reached an agreement with CapitalSource, Ultimate Escapes' primary lender, to amend their asset purchase agreement and had select closing…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-acquisition-of-ultimate-escapes-finalizedhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-acquisition-of-ultimate-escapes-finalizedFri, 19 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTFor the past several weeks, Demeure has been pulled in two directions: publicly engaging former Ultimate Escapes members about their unique travel community and behind the scenes with…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/duo-and-abercrombie-and-kent-host-webinarshttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/duo-and-abercrombie-and-kent-host-webinarsFri, 19 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTFor those interested in joining a destination club, it is becoming a full time job watching all happenings in the space. Yesterday alone, Demeure confirmed the purchase of Ultimate Escapes…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-secures-membership-funds-in-escrowhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-secures-membership-funds-in-escrowThu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTThe transition deadline for Ultimate Escapes members joining Demeure is less than 48 hours away and in the 11th hour, the exchange based destination club is continuing to reassure members…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/luxus-looks-to-contact-canadian-ultimate-escapes-membershttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/luxus-looks-to-contact-canadian-ultimate-escapes-membersWed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTThe Canadian based Demeure is currently working with Ultimate Escapes members looking to transition to their unique exchange based destination club. The transition deadline has been…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/equity-estates-donates-stay-in-new-anguilla-residencehttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/equity-estates-donates-stay-in-new-anguilla-residenceMon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTThe combination of excellent real estate purchase opportunities, a continued interest in luxury travel, and a demand for additional financial security from members has made for a near…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/featured-property-the-elan-collection-turks-and-caicoshttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/featured-property-the-elan-collection-turks-and-caicosSun, 14 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTThe Turks & Caicos are a staple for many destination clubs, known for its pristine white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and remarkable climate. After selecting a Demeure property in the…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/exclusive-resorts-gives-new-members-gift-card-for-additional-serviceshttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/exclusive-resorts-gives-new-members-gift-card-for-additional-servicesThu, 11 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTMembers of Exclusive Resorts, the world's largest destination club, have long enjoyed a substantial list of white glove services as part of their membership. Dedicated travel planners that…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-extends-transition-deadline-to-november-19https://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-extends-transition-deadline-to-november-19Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTFor the past several weeks, Demeure Founder Peter Schwartz has devoted all of his time to one-on-one conference calls with Ultimate Escapes members, detailing Demeure's unique brand of…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-continues-outreach-to-every-ultimate-escapes-memberhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/demeure-continues-outreach-to-every-ultimate-escapes-memberFri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTA week out from the extended transition date for Ultimate Escapes members joining Demeure, Founder Peter Schwartz and the rest of the Demeure team, including Local Hosts and Escape…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/exclusive-resorts-kids-take-manhattan-reviewhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/exclusive-resorts-kids-take-manhattan-reviewFri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTAbove all, joining a destination club is an investment in time with family. Members get to travel to expansive vacation homes spacious enough to host family and friends without any of the…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/duo-members-given-access-to-tour-club-residenceshttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/duo-members-given-access-to-tour-club-residencesThu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTDUO, a new destination club from Club Holdings, launched less than a month ago. Like the rest of the destination club sector, it has been an eventful, and busy, month. The young club has…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/ritz-carlton-destination-club-gives-members-seven-free-nights-of-travelhttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/ritz-carlton-destination-club-gives-members-seven-free-nights-of-travelMon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMTWe are just hours removed from Halloween, but it is never too early to start thinking about the holiday season. Christmas will come early for new members of the Ritz-Carlton Destination…https://destinationclubnews.com/news/ritz-carlton-and-ak-residence-club-forge-partnershiphttps://destinationclubnews.com/news/ritz-carlton-and-ak-residence-club-forge-partnershipWed, 27 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMTTwo of the biggest names in the world of travel, let alone the destination club industry, have announced a strategic alliance that will greatly expand on the travel experiences available to…