| RCI: Platinum Sponsor |
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| 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. Today, RCI® has more than three million members worldwide, who enjoy dream vacations at RCI's over 3,700 affiliated resorts. These timeshare owners and resorts are a unique community of travel enthusiasts with the common bond of a lifetime commitment to quality vacations through timeshare. RCI members benefit from the knowledge, experience and resources of RCI's Guides, who provide assistance in the planning of exchange vacations. RCI® is the world's expert in exchange vacations. An exchange vacation allows members to discover new places and enjoy the freedom of resort vacationing all over the world. RCI® is considered within the timeshare industry as the global leader in vacation exchange. |
| Southern Sun 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 Resorts. All Southern Sun managed Resorts and Timeshare businesses are grouped under the Southern Sun Resorts brand.
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| 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 |
| Interval International - Briefcase Sponsor & Delegate Gift Sponsor |
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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: |
| Dial An Exchange - Catalogue Sponsor |
DAIL AN EXCHANGE We pride ourselves on being ‘up front’, an approach which leads to open dialogue between ourselves and resorts. This facilitates day to day operations and our long term goal of providing timeshare owners with a service orientated, affordable and flexible exchange alternative. Our commitment to service combined with our experience in timeshare has taken DAE a long way in a relatively short time. Our management team has impeccable credentials in the timeshare and service industries at operational, administrative, IT and marketing levels. Excellent staff, modern and appropriate technology, flexibility and a genuine desire to ‘get it right’, is making us an increasingly popular exchange choice around the world. We are not a huge company when compared to some of our competitors. However, there is an increasingly visible shift away from the larger multi-national public companies to smaller dynamic operators such as DAE. DAE has established strategic alliances with many high profile clubs and resorts around the world which benefits our members and strongly positions DAE to continue its impressive growth.
The Promise to Our Members Integrity and honesty are the cornerstones of DAE’s success and are reflected in all dealings with our members. |
| First Resorts - Golf Day Sponsor |
First 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
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| iExchange - Lanyard, Pen and notebook Sponsor |
iExchange – A world of Vacation Possibilities iExchange is the fantastic new vacation ownership exchange company, brought to you by The Beekman Group, who has successfully been at the forefront of the South African leisure industry for over 40 years. iExchange gives timeshare and fractional vacation owners' access to the largest variety of accommodation from a number of carefully selected inventory pools, whilst retaining all your existing holiday ownership benefits. To ensure that the vacation choices are always fresh and exciting, iExchange will continually search for new and exciting holiday experiences and travel destinations both locally and around the world. Becoming a member is really easy and it is free! All we need are your details and we will verify and bank your timeshare or fractional week at no charge. Once banked the equivalent value in the form of iExchange's currency, the aptly named iPoints will be allocated. If banking is done early the member receives a 10% points bonus over and above the week's full value. Using these iPoints you will then be able to go shopping for your next holiday option from an impressive inventory pool. We only charge you an exchange fee once you find your perfect holiday. These fees are highly competitive for both local and international exchanges. On top of this, the iExchange philosophy of a "One-Stop-Travel-Shop" for all your travel requirements allows you access to travel and selected low cost rental options at iExchange's negotiated discounted prices. Now an entire holiday can be arranged through iExchange, removing all the hassle and making holidaying with vacation ownership as easy as booking a package holiday through a travel agent. You really have nothing to lose, call us on 0861 iExchange (0861 439 242) for more information. |
| Perspective International: Preferred 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |