Holiday home ownership & rental portal is launched

Source: www.fractionalownership.co.za

Dirk Wilson founded www.fractionalownership.co.za in 2005, and since then this portal has averaged over 50 000 people a year from all over the world using it specifically to find information about fractional ownership and private residence clubs. This site recently won two international awards, the first for ‘Service Excellence’ in 2009 at the Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa Service gala dinner, and a ‘Commended Award’ in ‘Best Fractional Service’ Globally from the Overseas Property Professional Awards in London.

Wilson has recently extend his company’s global service offering with the launch of the new portal www.holidayhomesportal.com, which provides visitors with information about all aspects of shared vacation ownership – including fractional ownership, private residence clubs, timeshare, holiday points clubs, sectional title hotel rooms, syndication, industry regulation and anything to do with vacation exchanges, rentals and resales.

Wilson explains: “This new portal provides visitors with information about the various forms of holiday ownership available to them. From our research we found that many consumers were not aware of the full spectrum of vacation ownership products and services available to them and, more importantly, how each product differs in respect of ownership rights, annual usage, exchanges and resales. We are providing a service that demystifies the shared vacation ownership market.”

He says the site is currently developing its vacation ownership resort and destination guide. “The resort directory will assist buyers or renters by showcasing the leisure attractions, facilities, interactive maps and videos together with all vacation ownership products available to them at that destination or resort”

Wilson says that in view of the economic pressures over recent years, people all over the world have had a serious re-look at their short- and long-term view of whole ownership of holiday homes: “Many of these people are have been drawn towards vacation ownership as an alternative to whole ownership - since most products provide ample vacation time and lifestyle travel options each year but at the fraction of the cost and hassle of whole ownership.

“This new website provides a fantastic platform that people can use to still be able to get that holiday that they want – whatever their expectations of luxury and usage. It gives consumers a choice of everything that is available, with products and services suiting all budgets and usage requirements. For example, at a particular destination they can look at buying into a timeshare club, shares in hotel suites as well as fractional or private residences, or if they want to sample the product before they buy, they can find a competitively priced rental at the resort.”

While based in South Africa, www.holidayhomesportal.com is a global portal showcasing vacation ownership resorts and destinations all over the world. Information is conveniently categorized by market sector – timeshare, fractional ownership, vacation rentals etc. – and visitors will have free access to the latest news and information.(globally and South African), be able to watch video and promotional clips, source product events and seminars, as well as view company profiles.

Wilson says “We aim to provide our visitors with a one-stop, easy-to-use vacation ownership website, which they can find a host of listings, companies or information within a couple of clicks. For added convenience the trade professionals will be able to subscribe to our free monthly e-news round-up with an overview of what is happening in each sector of the market around the world. Buyers will also receive a free monthly newsletter which showcases all types of vacation ownership resorts and listings all over the world.

Any vacation ownership company can put a listing on the site for free, and anyone selling or reselling fractional ownership, club points or timeshare can list for free, as can anyone wanting to rent out their vacation ownership residences and units.”

He says this portal will assist many people to consider new vacation ownership possibilities. “We are using the latest website technology and design elements to create a friendly and convenient interactive experience as well as access to blogs and newsletters. Whether you want a vacation in Paternoster or Panama – www.holidayhomesportal.com is for you!”

Contact Dirk Wilson on +27 (0) 72 591 0582; +27 (0) 21 556 5032; email dirk@fractionaladvertising.com ; visit www.holidayhomesportal.com