Global Resorts Network - An Improvement On Timeshares?

There has been a lot of buzz lately surrounding Global Resorts Network and I decided to take a closer look at this company. This is the report of my findings. Global Resorts Network is the brainchild of Chuck Tomlin, a real estate developer, and Al Morales, a successful timeshare salesman. The company was formed in late 2006 and formally launched in March 2007. Mr. Tomlin and Mr. Morales negotiated an alliance with an established full-service travel agency that has been offering a private travel club membership for the past 20 years. They have stated in company conference calls that they were excited about the benefits of membership and impressed by the exceptional customer service offered by the travel agency. Global Resorts Network is a company created to handle the exclusive marketing of the luxury travel club membership via the internet.

Posted on March 16, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

How To Transition From Mortgage And Insurance Sales To Vacation Ownership Or Timeshare Sales

When you have a professional position which involves selling, you have skills that are transferable from industry to industry. The specific product is not usually the key for the salesperson to be successful, as long as the salesperson stays true to themselves and likes and believes in the product or service being sold.

To sell timeshare or vacation ownership, most successful salespeople probably should feel comfortable with the concept of being paid on a commission-basis more frequently than being offered a salary. The salesperson prepared to get paid by commissions usually knows how to balance their at-home finances so that the fluctuations in paychecks will not put their bills in jeopardy.

Posted on March 15, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

Having A Timeshare In Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a wonderful location to enjoy a relaxing vacation. You can save a great deal of money if you invest in a timeshare there. This will allow you to enjoy the sun and the water each year. Palm Springs isn’t just a vacation location for the rich, moderate families are coming here on a regular basis. This is just one of the many reasons for considering Palm Springs as one of the most ideal vacation spot in California.

Posted on March 12, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

How To Transition From Mortgage And Insurance Sales To Vacation Ownership Or Timeshare Sales

When you have a professional position which involves selling, you have skills that are transferable from industry to industry. The specific product is not usually the key for the salesperson to be successful, as long as the salesperson stays true to themselves and likes and believes in the product or service being sold.

To sell timeshare or vacation ownership, most successful salespeople probably should feel comfortable with the concept of being paid on a commission-basis more frequently than being offered a salary. The salesperson prepared to get paid by commissions usually knows how to balance their at-home finances so that the fluctuations in paychecks will not put their bills in jeopardy.

Posted on March 12, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

Does It Make Financial Sense To Purchase A Timeshare?

Because my husband and I have owned a timeshare for the last 9 years, I am frequently asked by friends and business associates if it makes financial sense for them to buy a timeshare.

Consider this scenario: When you and your family travel, how much do you spend on hotel room in a nice resort? One family suggested that because they have two teenagers, they actually get two rooms, usually averaging about $150 per night, a total of $300 per night. So, a seven day vacation will cost him about $2100 for the week. Accomodations for the $300 per night stay were for a nice standard hotel room, with no kitchen or living room. And because of the limited amenities, a good sum of money is spent on food since they have breakfast, lunch and dinner in restaurants each day.

Posted on March 10, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

The Death Of Timeshares

Timeshares attract people who like to travel. They are suppose to be a way for you to stay at beautiful resorts that you share ownership with and you get to stay at in most cases once a year. They can range anywhere from 15,000 to even $50,000. There are different types and there are some that you can stay at more than once a year.

Here is something that I discovered. There are travel memberships out there that let people stay at the same timeshares that many timeshare owners own, for even less than what owners are paying. These travel membership companies negotiate deals, make bulk reservations with resorts in advance and members of these travel memberships actually stay at these resorts at better rates than the timeshare owners themselves.

Posted on March 8, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

How Saying No Is Not An Option- Guiding Your Guests To Say Yes To Vacation Ownership Purchases

With vacation ownership or timeshare selling, when the customer says ” no” to your offer, you have a chance to find out why they feel the way they do and to help guide them back towards your desired response the your proposal to purchase “Yes.”

If you’ve been in sales, you’ve heard people say “no.” I find it fascinating to dig for the real reasons why most people feel so obligated to get that word ” no” out. It reminds me of the credit card commercials with actor David Spade, everything on the commercial leads to a “no.” What if you just tell the customer, I know that you know, that I know that you came in today to tell me ” no.” So, let’s just say the word together and get it out of our systems…” no.”‘

Posted on March 7, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

The Death Of Timeshares

Timeshares attract people who like to travel. They are suppose to be a way for you to stay at beautiful resorts that you share ownership with and you get to stay at in most cases once a year. They can range anywhere from 15,000 to even $50,000. There are different types and there are some that you can stay at more than once a year.

Here is something that I discovered. There are travel memberships out there that let people stay at the same timeshares that many timeshare owners own, for even less than what owners are paying. These travel membership companies negotiate deals, make bulk reservations with resorts in advance and members of these travel memberships actually stay at these resorts at better rates than the timeshare owners themselves.

Posted on March 6, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

Buying Used Timeshares - Get A Great Vacation For Less

Timeshares are a unique real estate purchase, instead of purchasing a piece of property that you own continuously, you purchase either a portion of the property, or the right to use that property for a specific amount of time. There are many models of property and time use that have developed in the timeshare industry over the last 30 years or so, which offer increased flexibility and amenities to enjoy your stay. Buying a used timeshare will, in many cases, give you the best value for your vacation dollar.

Posted on March 2, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

Does It Make Financial Sense To Purchase A Timeshare?

Because my husband and I have owned a timeshare for the last 9 years, I am frequently asked by friends and business associates if it makes financial sense for them to buy a timeshare.

Consider this scenario: When you and your family travel, how much do you spend on hotel room in a nice resort? One family suggested that because they have two teenagers, they actually get two rooms, usually averaging about $150 per night, a total of $300 per night. So, a seven day vacation will cost him about $2100 for the week. Accomodations for the $300 per night stay were for a nice standard hotel room, with no kitchen or living room. And because of the limited amenities, a good sum of money is spent on food since they have breakfast, lunch and dinner in restaurants each day.

Posted on February 20, 2008 Filed Under Travel and Leisure | Leave a Comment

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