IMN Destination Club Symposium Final Reminder

DC4MS · 05-22-2008, 02:53 PM

FINAL REMINDER!

The Must-Attend Event For The Destination Club, PRC & Luxury Fractional Ownership Community

ABOUT THE EVENT

After the considerable success of the 2007 Symposium where over 250 industry professionals attended, we are pleased to present the Second Annual Destination Club & Private Residence Club Industry Symposium.

Over the past year we have witnessed consolidation amongst Destination Clubs, growth in PRCs and the emergence of new hybrid business models. Brands to independent developers are currently exploring the opportunities that this market offers, and industry growth looks set to continue.

Featuring An Outstanding Faculty, Including The Following Leading Destination & Private Residence Club Executives:

Howard C. Nusbaum, President & CEO, AMERICAN RESORT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (ARDA)

Jim Walters, Vice President, Development,
BIGHORN MEADOWS RESORT

David M. Disick, Partner, THE ÉLAN COLLECTION, LLC

Kenneth May, CEO, EVERLANDS

Jeff Potter, CEO, EXCLUSIVE RESORTS

Jim Marmorstone, Executive Director, FAIRMONT RAFFLES HOTELS INTERNATIONAL

Christian V. Kirschner, President & CEO, HIGH COUNTRY CLUB

Lawrence Yun, Ph.D., Chief Economist, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

Jay Sapovits, Founder & CEO,
ONE KEY Bill Orwig, Director of Sales, POND BAY

Richard Keith, CEO, PRIVATE ESCAPES

Ben Addoms, Founder and Executive Vice President, Membership Development, QUINTESS

Jim Rossi, Managing Partner, SARATOGA POLO

Mark Cain, Managing Director, Marketing, SOLSTICE COLLECTION

Carl G. Berry, CEO, STAR RESORT GROUP

Steve Greer, President & CEO, THE LUSSO COLLECTION

R.J. Gallagher Jr,. Managing Director, Marketing & Sales, THE RESIDENCES AT THE LITTLE NELL

Gary W. Moore, Jr., Senior Vice President, TIMBERS RESORT

Jim Tousignant, President & CEO, ULTIMATE RESORT

CORPORATE SPONSORS INCLUDE

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

We are delighted to announce that Lawrence Yun, Ph.D., Chief Economist, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS will address how the credit crunch is impacting the Destination Club & PRC market and analyze the economic outlook for the industry.
Key Issues Addressed Include:

Capitalizing On Internet/Website Marketing For Your Destination Club/PRC
Membership Sales: Converting A Prospective Member Into A New Club Member
Market Demographics: Who Is Buying Ownership/Membership
‘Hot Spot’ Locations & Lifestyle Offerings: What Destination Club/PRC Consumers Want
Product Innovation & Differentiation: Where The Greatest Opportunities Lie
Securing The Overseas Consumer Of Destination Clubs/PRCs
CEO Panel: Responding To Market Conditions; Product Innovation; & Where The Greatest Opportunities Lie Low-End Clubs To The Ultra-Luxury: Opportunities, Risks & Market Demand
Financing For Destination Clubs & PRCs Against The Backdrop Of The Credit Crunch
The Impact of Zoning/Land Use Restrictions on Destination Clubs
Business Planning, Market Entry, Budgeting & Operational Considerations For PRCs
Assessing Niche/Themed & Hybrid Clubs Focusing On Lifestyle-Orientated Products: Is This The Future Of Destination Clubs?
Designing A Usage Program That Meets The Needs Of Your Customer Base
Best Practices In Market Research & Feasibility Studies For New
PRC Ventures Marketing To Prospective Members: What Is And What Isn’t Working In A Crowded Market? PRC & Destination Club Regulatory Overview
Mixed-Use Resort/Combination Property Developer And Destination Club/PRC Developer Panel
Converting Failed Whole-Ownership Unit Projects into PRCs

For more information or to register, please visit:

http://www.imn.org/eej1085/e4

For information on speaking at or sponsoring this event, please contact:
Eliot Jacobowitz, Director
212 901-0550
ejacobowitz@imn.org

"The 2007 IMN Destination Club Symposium was an important industry event that highlighted the emerging Destination Club and Private Residence Club sectors of the luxury travel market. The 2008 Symposium promises to be even better, and is designed for Destination Club and Private Residence Club operators, lenders, vendors and those interested in expanding their business to include luxury travel offerings. Take advantage of this outstanding event to network and explore new business opportunities, hear from today's industry leaders and knowledgeable speakers, learn valuable information and meet face-toface with industry speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and business colleagues."

- Jim Tousignant, President & CEO ULTIMATE RESORT

IMN | 230 Park Avenue South, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10003 USA | Tel: 1-212-768-2800 | Fax: 1-212-768-2484 | Email: mail@imn.org
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DC4MS Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,698 Club: DC4MS.com	IMN Destination Club Symposium Final Reminder FINAL REMINDER! The Must-Attend Event For The Destination Club, PRC & Luxury Fractional Ownership Community ABOUT THE EVENT After the considerable success of the 2007 Symposium where over 250 industry professionals attended, we are pleased to present the Second Annual Destination Club & Private Residence Club Industry Symposium. Over the past year we have witnessed consolidation amongst Destination Clubs, growth in PRCs and the emergence of new hybrid business models. Brands to independent developers are currently exploring the opportunities that this market offers, and industry growth looks set to continue. Featuring An Outstanding Faculty, Including The Following Leading Destination & Private Residence Club Executives: Howard C. Nusbaum, President & CEO, AMERICAN RESORT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (ARDA) Jim Walters, Vice President, Development, BIGHORN MEADOWS RESORT David M. Disick, Partner, THE ÉLAN COLLECTION, LLC Kenneth May, CEO, EVERLANDS Jeff Potter, CEO, EXCLUSIVE RESORTS Jim Marmorstone, Executive Director, FAIRMONT RAFFLES HOTELS INTERNATIONAL Christian V. Kirschner, President & CEO, HIGH COUNTRY CLUB Lawrence Yun, Ph.D., Chief Economist, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Jay Sapovits, Founder & CEO, ONE KEY Bill Orwig, Director of Sales, POND BAY Richard Keith, CEO, PRIVATE ESCAPES Ben Addoms, Founder and Executive Vice President, Membership Development, QUINTESS Jim Rossi, Managing Partner, SARATOGA POLO Mark Cain, Managing Director, Marketing, SOLSTICE COLLECTION Carl G. Berry, CEO, STAR RESORT GROUP Steve Greer, President & CEO, THE LUSSO COLLECTION R.J. Gallagher Jr,. Managing Director, Marketing & Sales, THE RESIDENCES AT THE LITTLE NELL Gary W. Moore, Jr., Senior Vice President, TIMBERS RESORT Jim Tousignant, President & CEO, ULTIMATE RESORT CORPORATE SPONSORS INCLUDE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS We are delighted to announce that Lawrence Yun, Ph.D., Chief Economist, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS will address how the credit crunch is impacting the Destination Club & PRC market and analyze the economic outlook for the industry. Key Issues Addressed Include: Capitalizing On Internet/Website Marketing For Your Destination Club/PRC Membership Sales: Converting A Prospective Member Into A New Club Member Market Demographics: Who Is Buying Ownership/Membership ‘Hot Spot’ Locations & Lifestyle Offerings: What Destination Club/PRC Consumers Want Product Innovation & Differentiation: Where The Greatest Opportunities Lie Securing The Overseas Consumer Of Destination Clubs/PRCs CEO Panel: Responding To Market Conditions; Product Innovation; & Where The Greatest Opportunities Lie Low-End Clubs To The Ultra-Luxury: Opportunities, Risks & Market Demand Financing For Destination Clubs & PRCs Against The Backdrop Of The Credit Crunch The Impact of Zoning/Land Use Restrictions on Destination Clubs Business Planning, Market Entry, Budgeting & Operational Considerations For PRCs Assessing Niche/Themed & Hybrid Clubs Focusing On Lifestyle-Orientated Products: Is This The Future Of Destination Clubs? Designing A Usage Program That Meets The Needs Of Your Customer Base Best Practices In Market Research & Feasibility Studies For New PRC Ventures Marketing To Prospective Members: What Is And What Isn’t Working In A Crowded Market? PRC & Destination Club Regulatory Overview Mixed-Use Resort/Combination Property Developer And Destination Club/PRC Developer Panel Converting Failed Whole-Ownership Unit Projects into PRCs For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.imn.org/eej1085/e4 For information on speaking at or sponsoring this event, please contact: Eliot Jacobowitz, Director 212 901-0550 ejacobowitz@imn.org "The 2007 IMN Destination Club Symposium was an important industry event that highlighted the emerging Destination Club and Private Residence Club sectors of the luxury travel market. The 2008 Symposium promises to be even better, and is designed for Destination Club and Private Residence Club operators, lenders, vendors and those interested in expanding their business to include luxury travel offerings. Take advantage of this outstanding event to network and explore new business opportunities, hear from today's industry leaders and knowledgeable speakers, learn valuable information and meet face-toface with industry speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and business colleagues." - Jim Tousignant, President & CEO ULTIMATE RESORT IMN \| 230 Park Avenue South, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10003 USA \| Tel: 1-212-768-2800 \| Fax: 1-212-768-2484 \| Email: mail@imn.org 208BGHIE4

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