TORRANCE, CA–(Marketwire – September 1, 2010) – Timeshare Relief, Inc. has earned a coveted spot on Inc. Magazine‘s 2010 list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America. Timeshare Relief is proud to have their creativity, effort and customer service recognized by one of the most renowned and reputable business magazines.

This is the second year in a row that Timeshare Relief has been honored by Inc., having been ranked previously at 318 in the 2009 Inc. 500 list and now at 1,288 on the Inc. 5000 list. “We are very humbled to be awarded a position on Inc. Magazine‘s annual rankings for the second consecutive year. Our team here at Timeshare Relief, and in our affiliate company, Transfer America, works diligently to assist timeshare owners year round and being recognized for that is the best part for us,” says Cindy Martin Macmillan, Vice President of Timeshare Relief.

Being awarded a place on the Inc. 5000 List is an honorable addition to Timeshare Relief’s achievements, along with their L.A. Business Journal Top 100 Award and the Number 1 Best in Business Award from Consumer’s First Choice. Timeshare Relief is now amidst the company of such remarkable industry leaders as McAfee and Vizio who also ranked on the list for exceptional percentage revenue growth over a four year period.

The Inc. 5000 list is an expanded version of Inc. Magazine’s 500 list that offers the most comprehensive look at the entrepreneurial engine that drives the U.S. economy. The companies who make the prestigious list of the nation’s most successful industry leaders receive a distinguished editorial award that is a “celebration of innovation” and all 5000 companies are also profiled on www.Inc.com . Qualification for the Inc. 500|5000 List is based upon overall growth over a four year period.

About Timeshare Relief
As the world’s foremost Guaranteed Timeshare Exit Solution, Timeshare Relief alleviates clients of their burdensome timeshare contracts. Timeshare Relief has helped more than 45,000 timeshare owners transfer more than 52,000 timeshare contracts.

Timeshare Relief was founded in 2004 and is not a timeshare resale company. Timeshare Relief guarantees their clients an exit solution that will get them out of their timeshare contracts as long as the timeshare is paid off and maintenance fees are current. For more information, please call 1-800-588-1582.

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Timeshare Relief, Inc.(TM)
2239 W. 190^th Street
Torrance, CA 90504
Kiana Behnood
(310) 755-7753

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The conference focus on three groups:
1. Lenders interested vacation ownership financing and who want to meet new and current timeshare developers
2. Developers of timeshare resort properties or are considering to do so
3. Professionals in the timeshare industry

The keynote speakers include Dr. Marci Rossell, who is a former economist fro the Federal Reserve and the ex-chief economist of CNBC.

VOIC will discuss performance statistics of the US timeshare and vacation ownership industry. Speakers will also present relevant research, key facts, future prospective, and expert insights.

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TORRANCE, CA–(Marketwire – September 1, 2010) – Timeshare Relief, Inc. has earned a coveted spot on Inc. Magazine‘s 2010 list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America. Timeshare Relief is proud to have their creativity, effort and customer service recognized by one of the most renowned and reputable business magazines.

This is the second year in a row that Timeshare Relief has been honored by Inc., having been ranked previously at 318 in the 2009 Inc. 500 list and now at 1,288 on the Inc. 5000 list. “We are very humbled to be awarded a position on Inc. Magazine‘s annual rankings for the second consecutive year. Our team here at Timeshare Relief, and in our affiliate company, Transfer America, works diligently to assist timeshare owners year round and being recognized for that is the best part for us,” says Cindy Martin Macmillan, Vice President of Timeshare Relief.

Being awarded a place on the Inc. 5000 List is an honorable addition to Timeshare Relief’s achievements, along with their L.A. Business Journal Top 100 Award and the Number 1 Best in Business Award from Consumer’s First Choice. Timeshare Relief is now amidst the company of such remarkable industry leaders as McAfee and Vizio who also ranked on the list for exceptional percentage revenue growth over a four year period.

The Inc. 5000 list is an expanded version of Inc. Magazine’s 500 list that offers the most comprehensive look at the entrepreneurial engine that drives the U.S. economy. The companies who make the prestigious list of the nation’s most successful industry leaders receive a distinguished editorial award that is a “celebration of innovation” and all 5000 companies are also profiled on www.Inc.com . Qualification for the Inc. 500|5000 List is based upon overall growth over a four year period.

About Timeshare Relief
As the world’s foremost Guaranteed Timeshare Exit Solution, Timeshare Relief alleviates clients of their burdensome timeshare contracts. Timeshare Relief has helped more than 45,000 timeshare owners transfer more than 52,000 timeshare contracts.

Timeshare Relief was founded in 2004 and is not a timeshare resale company. Timeshare Relief guarantees their clients an exit solution that will get them out of their timeshare contracts as long as the timeshare is paid off and maintenance fees are current. For more information, please call 1-800-588-1582.

CONTACT:
Timeshare Relief, Inc.(TM)
2239 W. 190^th Street
Torrance, CA 90504
Kiana Behnood
(310) 755-7753

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(I-Newswire) September 6, 2010 – August 31, 2010 — USA Timeshare Relief now offers exit solutions to owners in the US who are trapped in fractional timeshare schemes. Both the selling and reselling markets are oversaturated with overvalued properties and scams. Although annual timeshare sales are still in the billions of dollars, the amount decreases significantly every year.

Its a well known fact that there are more people trying to sell fractional timeshare than buy it. Part of this reason is due to the economy. The average family cannot afford to pay for the annual fees associated with timeshare ownership. Those who bought into properties a few years ago before the recession can no longer afford the fees, and want out of their timeshares. They believe reselling to be the only option, and fall into timeshare resale scams.

The resale scams are just as relevant as the selling scams. Trapped owners end up losing even more money when they pay an upfront fee to a company that promises to sell their properties for them. USA Timeshare Relief does not make promises it cannot keep. This company offers various exit strategies to owners. Many people do not realize that selling fractional timeshare isnt the only way to get rid of it.

We, at USA Timeshare Relief do not charge you any fees until we are 100% sure we will be able to get you out of your timeshare, the company promises. Because it doesnt promise to get rid of every single timeshare, it is selective with the properties it accepts. Owners who are delinquent with their payments are not accepted by USA Timeshare Relief. In order for their case to be accepted, owners must be caught up on all of their fees and must own a share of quality properties.

USA Timeshare Relief doesnt just sell timeshare. This company assists owners in getting the titles transferred out of their names in the safest way possible. With the title transferred out of their names, the owners are no longer responsible for any payments, and their heirs will not be responsible for future payments. One of the biggest challenges fractional timeshare owners face is that their children will inherit the property someday, and many parents do not want such a burden passed down to their children.

The timeshare industry isnt expected to improve in the near future, so owners who want out need to watch out for scams. USA Timeshare Relief promises a safe exit strategy for each qualified client.

About USA Timeshare Relief:

Our team is made up of dedicated individuals who provide assistance to timeshare owners. We will work with you in finding the best exit solution. Our advisors are hard working professionals with expertise and knowledge of the timeshare industry. We provide our clients with the best help possible for their situation.

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Phone : 1-888-711-4102

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Craig M. Nash, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Interval Leisure Group, will open the conference as keynote speaker, addressing delegates on the state of the global vacation ownership industry. Joe Hickman, Interval’s executive director Asia Pacific and Sean Farquhar, Interval’s executive director of operations Asia Pacific, will also represent the company at the event.

“Interval has worked with the association for many years to further its goal of representing industry members, as well as offering information and support to owners throughout the region,” Nash said. “We look forward to participating in this year’s conference and to discussing with fellow industry representatives the many opportunities for holiday ownership.”

“We are very pleased to once again welcome Interval as a sponsor of the conference and are appreciative of its continued commitment to ATHOC,” said Laura Younger, general manager of the association. “Interval’s involvement helps us promote the benefits of the industry and assist all members to achieve growth and profitability in an ever-changing business environment.”

In addition to its support of the council, Interval is a platinum sponsor of the ATHOC Foundation, which contributes funds to children and families in need.

About Interval International

Interval International operates membership programmes for vacationers and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market for more than 34 years. Today, Interval has an exchange network of more than 2,500 resorts in over 75 nations. Through offices in 14 countries, Interval offers high-quality products and benefits to resort clients and approximately 2 million families who are enrolled in various membership programmes. Interval is an operating segment of Interval Leisure Group, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!iilg/quotes/nls/iilg (IILG 13.76, +0.16, +1.18%) , a leading global provider of membership and leisure services to the vacation industry.

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Even if the salesperson claims the local market is hot, or his office is overwhelmed with buyer requests, dont agree to anything on the phone or online before checking out the reseller. Contact the Better Business Bureau (bbb.org), state Attorney General (naag.org), and local consumer protection agencies (consumeraction.gov) in the state where the reseller is located. Ask if any complaints are on file.

Ask for all information in writing.

Ask if the resellers agents are licensed to sell real estate where the timeshare is located. If so, verify it with the state real estate commission. Deal only with licensed real estate brokers and agents, and ask for references from satisfied clients.

Ask how the reseller will advertise and promote the timeshare unit. Will progress reports be issued? How often?

Ask about fees and timing. Its better if the reseller takes its fee after the timeshare is sold. If a fee must be paid in advance, ask about refunds. Get refund policies and promises in writing.
Dont count on recouping the purchase price of a timeshare, especially if youve owned it for less than five years and the location is not well known.

To get an idea of the value of a timeshare, consider using a timeshare appraisal service. Check with the state where the service is located to make sure the appraisers license is current.

Before signing the contract, make sure it specifies the services the reseller will perform, the costs the seller is responsible for and when they must be paid, whether the seller can rent or sell the timeshare at the same time the reseller is trying to sell it, the length or term of the contract to sell the timeshare, and who is responsible for documenting and closing the sale.

Don’t sign the contract if the deal isn’t what you expected or wanted. Negotiate changes or find another reseller.

Check with the resort to determine restriction, limits, or fees that could affect resale or ownership transfer.

Have available the name, address, and phone number of the resort, the deed and the contract or membership agreement, the financing agreement if money is still owed, information to identify your interest or membership, the exchange company affiliation, the amount and due date of the maintenance fee, and the amount of any real estate taxes that are billed separately.

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Buy A Timeshare.com, a timeshare resale provider has joining the ranks of Inc. Magazine’s Fourth Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The exclusive list carefully examines the country’s leading independent entrepreneurs. With a challenging economic environment, mounting unemployment and slowed consumer spending has led to some noticeable changes in the composition of the 2010 Inc. 500|5000. As the recession has coerces many of us to shed luxury items, many timeshare owners have opted to market their properties online.

BuyATimeshare.com continues to demonstrate exceptional growth into the future as revenues have doubled to $8.0 million from 2006 to 2009. The advertising firm ranked 16th in the Top 20 Businesses based New Hampshire and 87th among the Top 100 Businesses in the Boston, MA-NH metro area. Nationally, BuyATimeshare.com placed 2544 out of the 7 million companies registered and was ranked 229th in the Advertising and Marketing category.

Wes Kogelman, the company’s founder and CEO explains the achievements of his company are due to more than just a fickle economy. “The success of BuyaTimeshare.com is a direct result of our staff’s commitment to greatness, the growth we’ve seen is a direct result of our dedicated staff and their commitment to excellence.”

To qualify for the 2010 Inc. 500|5000, companies must be privately held and be US owned, for profit, independent businesses. Ranked according to revenue growth over three years, elite companies like Timberland, Visa, Microsoft and Oracle have all made their first national appearance on Inc. Magazine’s renowned list.

Buy A Timeshare.com serves a unique segment of the population as timeshare purchases were rampant prior to 2007. After the recession took hold of the real estate sector, many owners have opted to sell or rent out their ownerships. As a result, timeshare consumers have a marketplace to purchase the vacation properties they otherwise could not afford buying retail. BuyATimeshare.com supplies its clients with powerful online marketing that drives buyers directly to the site. The advertising firm has demonstrated its commitment to the customer experience with over a decade of success.

“The leaders of the companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression,” said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. “The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs.”

In 2009 BuyATimeshare.com was also named to Business NH Magazines Top 10 Companies to Watch. For the complete results of the Inc. 500|5000, including company profiles and a way to sort by industry, region, and other criteria, visit Inc.com.

About Buy A Timeshare.com

BuyATimeshare.com is a full services timeshare resale provider that offers innovative solutions to marketing one’s vacation property online. BuyATimesharte.com invests in the advertising resources necessary to reach millions potential buyers worldwide. Specializing in every aspect of timeshare rentals and resales, BuyATimeshare.com allows timeshare owners to negotiate the sale of their own timeshare without the involvement of a broker and without any commission. While timeshare owners are able to market their ownerships for sale, timeshare consumers are able to secure inexpensive vacation properties through an innovative for-sale-by-owner-website.

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There is several different ways that you can find timeshares for sale that will both fit your lifestyle and budget. One 10th of course would be to start by using the Internet not be a little bit more specific than you normally would when doing your searching Google or whatever your favorite search engine is. You want to start off local as you never know what you may find. Another option that you have is to look for forums online that are specifically dedicated to timeshares and timeshares for sale. While this may be something that youve not done, its an excellent way to let it be known that you want to get in the industry, meet like-minded people, and again you may find that all-important first deal youre looking for.

Another tip that you may not have thought of is to check out all of your local real estate agents and companies. Although they are primarily concerned with selling and buying properties as well sell, you may find timeshares for sale that you wouldnt have otherwise. True, this may take a little bit more effort than just loan online however, if you make the time you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find and after all, all business transactions are first based on relationships so if you take the time to get to know your various real estate agents then you can call on them for other needs as they arise.

One final tip of course is to make a point of attending several timeshare presentations. The reason want to do this is first and foremost to look at what you will be pitch and develop ways to look past the marketing tactics sales tactics that are used and get to the information that is truly important. Something else to consider is that you may well find timeshares for sale at these events through private owners. So in reality these presentation server dual purposes.

Ultimately, finding timeshares for sale can take a good amount of effort however if you put the time and and realize that youre not looking for a quick solution, you be able to find exactly what you need and more to the point what you want and will make you happy. From there, you can start building your secondary income source as well as enjoying your vacation time.

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Seattle, WA (Vocus) August 31, 2010 — In today’s soft economy, travelers are spending more time searching for deals, discounts, and sales that will make their vacation affordable. Families that have become accustomed to annual vacations are most affected by travel barriers such as rising gas prices, additional airline fees, and inflated resort rates. Taking advantage of by-owner timeshare rentals is the solution that is revolutionizing family vacations. Families looking to save money on accommodations can find five-star resorts at bargain rates on RedWeek.com.

RedWeeks family-friendly focus has helped thousands of travelers find accommodations that meet their needs. A recent partnership with Trekaroo.com led to an expansion of family travel resources on RedWeek that includes kid-friendly timeshare resorts, top kid-friendly timeshare destinations, and a state-by-state list of kid-friendly activities.

I’ve met the nicest people on RedWeek, found some fabulous vacation deals, and had super customer service,” says six-year RedWeek member Lee Stearns. “We’ve been timeshare vacationers and owners since 1983 and have used them for our family and friends, celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, and reunions. It’s hard to find places like RedWeek on the Internet that you can trust, but they have never let me down. I’ve recommended them to many friends and they feel the same way.”

For those who are sold on the timeshare experience and are ready to become an owner themselves, RedWeek also offers by-owner timeshare resales. Prices found on the second market are often half of what is being charged by the resorts and developers. Timeshare owners who advertise their timeshares for sale on RedWeek are generally willing to negotiate on price, which results in even more savings for the buyer.

To learn more about RedWeek.com or timesharing visit www.redweek.com.

About RedWeek.com LLC:

RedWeek.com is a member-supported marketplace for timeshare rentals, timeshare resales, and timeshare exchanges. You can find reviews, ratings, prices, availability and complete resort descriptions for all timeshare resorts to make vacation selection easier.
Boasting an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, RedWeek has more than 1,400,000 registered users and includes 5,000 timeshare resorts worldwide. The site was launched in November 2002.

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National ReportThe timeshare industry is known for its marketing savvy, so it makes sense that this segment hit the ground running when it came to adopting social media strategies. And while timeshare brands and associations have different approaches for their varying customers (current owners, potential owners, even property developers), most are using social media outlets to strengthen the bond with their most critical masscurrent timeshare owners.

If that goal seems like a contradictionafter all, isnt the ultimate strategy of any timeshare company to sell more timeshare?it shouldnt be, said executives at some of the leading timeshare brands and associations.

Were trying to educate our members that viral and word-of-mouth marketing now has a huge megaphone, said Howard Nusbaum, president and CEO of the American Resort Development Association (On Twitter: @ARDAorg; on Facebook: American Resort Development Association). This is an opportunity every day to ensure youre igniting your fans and answering your detractors. Its almost as if comment cards are now in the public domain.

That concept of igniting fans has plenty of marketing clout, according to Ed Kinney, VP of corporate affairs and brand awareness for Marriott Vacation Club.

We found that [social media] really isnt a transactional marketing channel, he said. So we should back off from that and use it for other means, like service and awareness.

Kinney said the Marriott team was keen to not turn people off with its social media strategies, which include Twitter and Facebook primarily (On Twitter: @MarriottVacClub; on Facebook: Marriott Vacation Club International).

If we could focus on getting people excited about going to an area, then theres less of a need to focus on the pure property/product message, because that turns people off, he said. This is where people can get information in a very candid forum. If you start to pepper it with self-serving marketing messages, you can turn people away.

Defining the social media space also is different for different companies. Some use established channels like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to monitor how owners perceive their properties and spread the word that way. Others, like Interval International, have created proprietary members-only sites to corral all forms of shareable online media.

Interval launched Interval Community in May, with the goal of going sideways, said Intervals SVP of consumer marketing, Sharon Freed.

We did explore Twitter and all of that, but theyre relatively one-sided, with us communicating out, she said. We wanted communication to go out, go in and go sideways.

The password-protected site is based on Intervals main website and is limited to timeshare owners who already are members of Interval International. Freed bills it as a one-stop shop, where members can access discussion forums on various topics, access reference documents, FAQs and eventually share photo albums, videos, blogs and more.

Sharing is key, Freed said, and its a built-in benefit of social media platforms.

Weve always talked to our members to let them know the products and services and how we can support them. And they always have talked to us, with questions, customer service needs, etc. What we havent done before now is find an opportunity for them to talk to each other, she said.

Two months in, Freed said the site has been successful in creating a space where the true subject experts, the members, can share information.

These people know what theyre talking about, she said. Theyre asking for information from each other; theyre not asking for it from Interval.

But Freed said the company will step in where it makes sense, but definitely not in selling mode.

What I want to avoid is for our community to be an Ask Interval section, she said. Its not for me to sell my products. People trust other people and their responses.

And that builds membership affinity, Freed said. The more you can connect to the customer and allow the customer to see value in what youve provided, it strengthens the relationship all around.

Freed, Kinney and Nusbaum all stressed that the success of these platforms lies in members sharing with members in an environment that is friendly to all types of user feedback, good and bad.

Think of yourself as a gardener, Nusbaum said. You want things to be organic. You have to water [the garden], make sure you have the right tools, the space in the garden.

If we can adapt as quickly as the consumer are adapting, it makes the relationship that much better, Kinney said. Theyll continue to rely on us.

See also: Social media tips from the timeshare segment

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