| Interval International: Platinum Sponsor |
 For 35 years, Interval International has led the shared ownership industry with vision, innovation, and expertise. Interval is the best resource at every stage of the development process and the partner of choice for major hospitality companies and prominent independent resorts. Interval offers products and services that support all segments of the industry, including traditional timesharing, points, vacation clubs, fractional resorts, condo-hotels, and private residence clubs. From programme design, to sales and marketing, to resort management and operations, Interval assists developer clients by providing services for today, technology for tomorrow, and the industry insight to help them achieve their goals. For more information please contact: |
| RCI: Platinum Sponsor |
 In 1974, RCI® pioneered the concept of exchange vacations. Since then, millions of timeshare owners have discovered that an RCI® subscribing membership really enhances the quality of vacation ownership. |
| Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts: Accommodation Sponsor |
 Southern Sun has been involved in the Timeshare Industry for over 30 years, originally as a Developer of Timeshare as an exciting new holiday option, while nowadays it is actively involved in the management and administration of the individual Share Block companies that own these Timeshare Resorts. The first development was Umhlanga Sands which started operating as a Share Block company in the early 1980s, followed by Cabana Beach, Beacon Island, Drakensberg Sun, Sabi River Sun and Pine Lake Lifestyle Resorts. All Southern Sun managed Lifestyle Resorts and Timeshare businesses are grouped under the Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts brand. There are in excess of 43,000 Weeks at the Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts managed Share Blocks, owned by 33,000 individual Timeshare Shareholders. Certain of the Shareholders are Points Clubs and the accommodation owned by these Clubs is available to their members. All Share Block companies are public companies and their owners, the Shareholders in the companies, enjoy the right to occupy a specific Week at their particular Resort. Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts manages the collection of levies which are the most important part of the financial wellbeing of the companies, provides a full accounting service to the companies, prepares Quarterly and Annual Reports for Directors and arranges the Annual General Meetings of the companies. In addition, Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts manages the Resort operation on behalf of the Shareholders to the equivalent of a four-star standard. Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts has received many awards and accolades for quality and service and are all highly regarded in the South African market. Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts manages the staffing of each Resort, ensuring that outsourced operators such as Housekeeping, Cleaning and Security are performing and oversees the Food and Beverage Operations, where these services are offered. General Managers of the Resorts are well experienced, having been trained at Southern Sun in a number of different fields and lead by example. Staff training and motivation is extremely important and the Southern Sun Group has embarked on a programme called Siyakhanya (We Shine), embracing all staff members and instilling the Southern Sun values, being People Centred, Integrity, Reliability, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. Staff has accepted the programme with enthusiasm and the benefits are visible at the Resorts and noticed by our guests who are always impressed and complimentary at the service level received from the team members. Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts also provides a Sales and Rental service for and on behalf of owners who either wish to sell their Weeks, purchase other Weeks or rent out their Weeks when not used. These services are only provided to Share Block companies managed by Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts. Sales and Rental Agents are all registered with the Estate Agency Affairs Board, accredited by Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts and are based at the Resort. In addition, Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts offers a Share Transfer service which records the changes in ownership from sales and purchases of the shares of the various Share Block companies. During 2008, after many months of negotiation, the decision was made to again manage and control SunSwop, the exclusive exchange service for Timeshare Owners in the Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts portfolio. Interval International has been contracted to provide the servicing of members of SunSwop, which includes a call centre, member communication, depositing and exchanges of accommodation and international exchanges. All Shareholders who were previously automatically members of RCI are now automatically members of SunSwop with the added choice that if they wish to retain their RCI membership, they may do so in a private capacity. Over the last few years, the Resorts managed by Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts have been refurbished to a very high standard resulting in an increased demand for accommodation. SunSwop will give preference to Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts Timeshare owners who are extremely loyal to the Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts brand and their Resorts. SunSwop has been well received by Timeshare owners who can exchange into not only Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts, but into more than 40 prestigious Resorts in southern Africa as well as being able to exchange internationally into the Interval International Resorts. At present, Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts is investigating the development of further Timeshare properties in and around South Africa. Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts offers the full spectrum of services to Timeshare owners from the development of a Resort through to the administration, management, sale and purchase of shares, letting of accommodation and providing an exchange service. For more information, please call Deon Viljoen, Director of Operations, Southern Sun Lifestyle Resorts on +27 (0)31 561 2204. For more information on Southern Sun visit www.southernsun.com |
| Grant Thornton: Adjudication Sponsor |
Grant Thornton Regarded as the pre-eminent tourism consultants in Africa and further afield, Grant Thornton's tourism, hospitality and leisure unit has 25 years of unparalleled expertise across arange of tourism industry sectors, servicing a varied client base. Our experience and expertise were recognised when Grant Thornton Strategic Solutions were awarded the African Tourism Investment Advisor of the Year at the AI Tourism Investor Awards 2009.Grant Thornton's tourism hospitality & leisure consulting team are committed to building tourism success both in south Africa and the rest of Africa. Johannesburg 137 Daisy Street, Sandown, 2196 Private Bag X28, Benmore, 2010 T +27 (0) 11 322 4572 F +27 (0) 11 322 4767 E gsaunders@gt.co.za Cape Town |
| Univision - Briefcase Sponsor |
 The Univision Group operational primarily in the Vacation Ownership Industry in Africa is one of the forerunners in the vacation industry. Established in 1995, the Group has steadily developed a reputation for new and innovative marketing initiatives that make the Univision Group constantly striving towards fulfilling the vision and mission statement "to always go beyond" |
| Beekman Group - Catalogue Sponsor |
The Beekman Group is a leading corporate player in leisure and property development and its acquisitions consist of leisure, residential and commercial properties. The Holiday Club is a large component of this Group, but there are a number of additional services and properties that make up the Group. Over the past 40 years, the Group has developed 30 properties, establishing themselves as leading leisure and property developers. The Group also manages various properties through Vacation Management Services and the Beekman Managed Portfolio. The Beekman Group has acquired numerous awards in recognition of its contribution to the South African leisure and timeshare industry and continually strives for superior performance and excellence in all aspects of business. |
| Club Leisure Group - Golf Day Sponsor |
 The Club Leisure Group has its head office in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and a network of offices worldwide. The Group's Marketing and Sales activities are carried out in over 40 sales centres strategically positioned in South Africa, the UK and Europe and employ over 2000 personnel either directly or by virtue of partnerships operating in various countries. The company began operating in 1990 with the formation of Flexi Holiday Club which, in its first year successfully delivered quality holidays to 2000 members. Today the group services in excess of 200,000 members. One of the founder members, South African born Anthony (Tony) Ridl, a Chartered Accountant who is regarded as a lateral thinking strategist, established his mark early on in the organisation. Accurately assessing market trends, Tony, the managing director of the group is instrumental in designing, developing and launching innovative products and services to maximise emerging market opportunities. Pretoria born Stuart Lamont, a leading property developer from Kwa-Zulu-Natal's South Coast, joined the Group in 1994. Stuart focused on developing and implementing technologically advanced, measurable systems, procedures and quality of service, in all aspects of the Group. Stuart's experience in property development and management, together with his keen attention to detail and exceptional negotiating skills, soon led the group to acquire and develop other exciting products, and is now chairman of the Group. The Group designs and develops vacation clubs specifically created to meet the needs of each target market. They have developed 18 unique vacation clubs, each with varying rules, structures and benefits. For example, The Golf Resorts Club is specifically designed for members who choose a golfing holiday at top quality golf estates and this club only purchases accommodation to cater to these needs. Flexi-Club, on the other hand, is a family holiday club and focuses its acquisitions in areas with a high concentration of suitable family entertainment, whilst, the Premier Vacation Club's unique policy of acquiring inventory at selected Premier resorts (5 star or gold crown) guarantees members a world class, exclusive holiday experience. This is a highly refined club, offering an up market holiday experience to the discerning few. A selection of government clubs, such as EduClub (for educators), Offbeat Holiday Club (for the police services) and Rainbow Holiday Club (for members of the defense force) have been designed with the needs of these government sectors in mind. The Club Leisure Group prides itself on a world wide web of management, providing services in over 11 languages. All of the vacation clubs offer accommodation in hotels, self-catering units, chalets, game parks as well as luxury cruising. Members are able to select the holiday, which meets their needs with regard to time, financial and logistical constraints. This is made possible by Club Leisure's extensive resort portfolio both locally and internationally. Strategic and unique reciprocity agreements between the groups own clubs as well as a host of independent leisure organizations provides members access to a diversity of holiday experiences throughout the world. The Club Leisure Group management team and their colleagues are always mindful of the long term implications of each investment, initiative or program, particularly on their members and leisure partners. The total number of members and guests currently holidaying through the Group's vacation clubs exceeds 200,000 and these members are at the heart of the Club Leisure Group's assets. |
| Royal Mukuni - Lanyard Sponsor |
 It is our pleasure to introduce to you Royal Mukuni Villa Estate, an amazing development being built on the edge of the Batoka Gorge, Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia, and the adventure capital of Africa. Phase one of this development is the construction of five Private Residence Club Villas, the flagship of this fractional ownership development. Every villa will be positioned on the estate to maximize privacy and to afford the owners an uninterrupted and breathtaking view of the Batoka Gorge and the Zambezi River 220 meters below. The villas are spacious (over 650m2) and will be beautifully appointed throughout with generous open living spaces, state of the art kitchens and wonderful outdoor areas. The interiors will be of an exacting high standard combining the very best in natural, traditional décor and globally recognized brands befitting the concept of a luxury vacation home. The rim flow pool, jacuzzi and fire pits all overlooking the Batoka Gorge are stunning features of the villa. Thorough research and planning has been undertaken by the developers during the course of the last two years from concept to design and finally to launch stage. Their combined expertise will ensure that this development is a resounding success for all who are involved. The Royal Mukuni Villa Estate is delighted to be able to offer you the opportunity to invest in what we believe will be one of the most sought after vacation destinations in Southern Africa. The development team is headed by Craig Levey, Tony Pilcher and His Royal Highness Chief Mukuni. Contact Details Mr. Tony Pilcher |
| Fractional Ownership: Media Sponsor |
Fractionalownership.co.za Fractional Advertising Pty Ltd is a marketing agency based in Cape Town, South Africa. Since 20005 we have been independently promoting shared vacation ownership in South Africa though using our on-line network of web pages and portals such as the multiple award winning www.fractionalownership.co.za website. We have also facilitated a number of B2B workshops and conferences to assist people to better understand the dynamics of fractional ownership in Southern Africa. 2010 will see our network of on-line portals expanding to cover more aspects of shared vacation ownership, this will be combined with nationwide seminars and workshops after VOASA 2010.
For more information about how we can assist you with targeted branding and lead generation please contact Dirk Wilson +27 (0)72 591 8582 or email: dirk@fractionaladvertising.com |
| Perspective International: Media Sponsor |
Perspective International This award winning magazine became the "most read" independent B2B publication for the shared ownership industry globally in 2008 after just three years of being in circulation but is now still pushing further ahead with distribution at more than 15 major industry conventions around the world, an online newsroom updated daily and more recently a sister publication for consumers which has arranged distribution deals with leading supermarkets, hotels and resorts and marketing deals with some of the largest companies in the timeshare and fractional marketplace.
For more information visit www.perspectiverates.com |
| First Resorts: Pen and Note Pad Sponsor |
First ResortsFirst Resorts, one of the world's largest resort management Companies, managing over 50 holiday destinations throughout South Africa and the United Kingdom has introduced a new dimension in guest experiences, intended specifically to indulge all the sense of guests visiting any Resort. Stuart Lamont, Chairman of the Group says, “Essentially, the highly researched programme is based upon creating and retaining great memories and experiences by engaging the various senses including a silky touch, therapeutic aromas, scintillating tastes, heart warming music and sounds, amongst many others.” First Resorts Management is a dynamic company, passionate about providing the highest levels of Service Excellence to property developers, clubs, resorts and hotels. As Managing Agents for over 55 resorts throughout the country, we are proud of the thousands of members' and guests' lives we touch every year through our management of properties which they frequent. First Resorts is committed to delivering a complete holiday experience to all guests, regardless of, age, race or interest. Going to extraordinary lengths to enhance every facet of their stay at the resorts managed by First Resorts, we aim to exceed expectations by introducing novel and exciting activities and excursions. Among the services provided by First Resorts are comprehensive accounting systems, levy collection, payroll administration, transfers, rentals and project facilitation, on-site management, food and beverage management, budget control, quality control inspections, maintenance, refurbishment, customised training, and world-class entertainment. By centralizing our services, we are able to ensure that highly qualified and specialised staff are employed to deliver the finest service in all aspects of vacationing. For more information contact First Resorts on +27 (0)31 717 7300 or info@firstresorts.co.za visit www.firstresorts.co.za |
| Strauss Daly & Associates - Networking Lounge Sponsor |
 Strauss Daly Incorporated has established itself as a leading firm of attorneys in Durban. In so doing, we have also earned the reputation for delivering exceptional standards of client service and an eminently progressive approach to office management. The firm originally opened its doors for consultation on the 1st of March, 1984. Since inception we have grown at a vigorous pace and today are pleased to have an authentic national footprint with offices in Umhlanga, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Bloemfontein. We are fully BEE compliant and, indeed, are enthusiastically committed to empowering all South Africans. In 2001 the firm embarked on a strategic business and marketing drive, with the avowed intention of becoming a national law firm. In July 2001, Strauss Daly officially opened in Johannesburg followed by the establishment of a branch in Cape Town in 2005 - thus fulfilling the original vision. Strauss Daly Incorporated has established itself as being one of the leading law firms capable of providing a range of multi-disciplinary legal (and related) services. Since opening our doors in 1984, the firm has built a reputation for providing high quality assistance, in the process adding enormous value to our clients' businesses. Our firm is divided into separate departments, each one spearheaded by a team of specialised attorneys. This not only ensures that each and every matter is dealt with at the very highest level, but also provides a one-stop service to our clients who can avail themselves of a wide spectrum of specialized skills. Our firm's continuing success can be attributed to meticulously enforced standards and the habit of forging lasting relationships with all our clients. Strauss Daly Incorporated is registered with the Law Societies of the Northern Province, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Our auditors are PriceWaterhouseCoopers. |
| Hertz - Shuttle Sponsor |
 Hertz is the largest car rental company in the world and has been in operation in South Africa for over 10 years. Combining local experience and infrastructure with their vast international network, Hertz South Africa is able to satisfy the needs of both business and leisure travelers, with high customer service standards. You'll find our branches at all major airports and downtown locations, and for ease of reservation, we've an online booking system and call centre reservation line for handling your request efficiently. |
| Middelvlei: Wine Sponsor |
Middlevlei Wine Estates Shaped like a horseshoe on the outskirts of the historic town of Stellenbosch, Middelvlei Wine Estate spreads its vineyards along the northern slopes of the Papegaaiberg. Since 1919 the Estate has been the home of the Momberg family. While second-generation owner Stiljan Momberg maintains his inspirational presence, today the commitment of his sons; Tinnie in the cellar and Ben in the vineyards, ensures the persistent quality of each vintage. Built in 1941, the Middelvlei cellar was extended in 1999 with the addition of a maturation facility for 900 small barrels. Tinnie, the winemaker, shares his father's firm belief in traditional winemaking methods. The wine is firstly fermented in open cement tanks, after which the malolactic fermentation process takes place in closed cement tanks. Having won the sought after General Jan Smuts Trophy for the best young wine in 1997, Tinnie has proved himself a worthy successor to his father. Middelvlei wines have received numerous national and international accolades over the years, the more recent including: Michelangelo gold's, gold and silver awards at the International Wine and Spirits competition and a four and a half star rating in the John Platter Wine Guide. The estate covers 160 ha of which 130 are planted with Pinotage, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tinta Barocca, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The Pinotage vines are grown as bush vines, severely pruned in winter, while the rest of the varieties are trellised to keep the grapes cool. Under Ben's watchful eye the mature vineyards are kept in prime condition, while new plantings are carefully selected to suit the terroir. The body and backbone contributed by the mature vines are complemented by fresh fruitiness derived from more recent plantings. The dominant soil types at Middelvlei are Hutton and Clovelly - particularly moisture-retentive in nature obviating the needs for irrigation. Middelvlei was one of the first farms in the country to boast tell tale rose bushes heading the rows of vines. These rose bushes give early warnings of possible diseases among the vines. The premium Middelvlei brand consists of a Pinotage Merlot blend, Pinotage, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay (unwooded). The super premium product, Momberg - a blend of Pinotage, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, all matured in new French oak, was released in October 2007. A more recent addition to the range, the Middelvlei Red Falcon, a Merlot Shiraz blend and a soon to follow white, offers exceptional value for money. The second label ranges under the names Hagelsberg (in Europe) and Brick Road (in the United Kingdom) are produced predominantly for the export market. The origin of the name Hagelsberg dates back to 1679 when Simon van der Stel, then governor of the Cape, first discovered the fertile valley of Stellenbosch, which he later named after himself. His first impression of one of the hills surrounding the valley was in stormy weather and he appropriately named it Hagelsberg - Dutch “hagel” meaning hail. Hagelsberg subsequently changed to Papegaaiberg, as it is referred to today. The products in this range are Hagelsberg Robyn (unwooded blend of Tinta Barocca, Pinotage, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon), Hagelsberg Pinotage (unwooded), Hagelsberg Merlot and Hagelsberg Devon Blanc (Chenin Blanc and Columbar blend). The Brick Road label owes its name to the winding red brick road that, upon entering the gate, leads the visitor through the rustic natural beauty to the unsurpassed warm Middelvlei hospitality. This range consists of three wines: Brick Road Stellenbosch Chardonnay (lightly wooded), Brick Road Stellenbosch Pinotage and Brick Road Stellenbosch Shiraz. For more information please contact: Mr. Ben Momberg Telephone: +27 (0)21 883 2565 Fax: +27 (0)21 883 9546 Email: ben@middelvlei.co.za www.middelvlei.co.za |
| Zorgvliet Wines - Wine Sponsor |
 Welcome to our haven... Zorgvliet Wine Estate nestled in the Banhoek Valley overlooking majestic mountains and rolling vineyards. Today Zorgvliet boasts not only award winning wines but also a 5 five star wedding venue, a restaurant and picnic area. The unique contemporary Cape Dutch architecture blends in with the authentic restaurant dated 1692. Experience the magical ambiance of a mountain braai, a picnic at the foot of the Simonsberg or you can enjoy wine tasting and barrel sampling in the modern wine cellar. Zorgvliet Wine Estate is the ideal location for the wedding of your dreams. With exquisite views of the winelands that compliment the historic Cape Dutch architecture of the Estate, your wedding photos will be magical. At dusk the valley becomes tranquil and filled with magic, the mountains are painted in the colours of our rainbow nation as the last rays of sunshine greet the valley good night. Share our haven and you will never be the same again as you will become a beholder of the spirit of the Banghoek Valley. Special experiences for Special People |
