Bluegreen Vacations has officially announced that Bluegreen/Big Cedar Vacations LLC has acquired the Stonewater Cove Resort and Club. This property offers a deluxe wilderness retreat set in Stone County, Missouri. Stonewater Cove is a picturesque destination located on 470 acres in the Mark Twain National Forest within the beautiful Ozark Mountains. The resort overlooks Table Rock Lake with 38 cottages, a clubhouse, restaurants, a swimming pool, a hot tub, a mini golf course, hiking trails, ziplines, and other fantastic outdoor amenities. Ray Lopez, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial ..read more

Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited was recognized as the runner-up at the ICMI Global Contact Center Awards in the medium contact center category by the International Customer Management Institute. The annual ICMI Global Contact Center Awards celebrate the successes of organizations, contact centers, and individuals in the customer management industry who have exhibited outstanding leadership, strategic accomplishment, innovation, and more in their fields. Angela Blevins, the executive in charge of Bluegreen’s contact center stated: “We are incredibly honored to be recognized as Runner Up in the I ..read more

Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation has just announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Hilton Grand Vacations. It has been acquired for $75.00 per share in an all-cash translation, representing a total value of $1.5 billion, including of net debt. Through the merger agreement terms, Bluegreen Vacations’ stockholders will receive $75.00 in cash for each share of the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock that they hold at the time of closing of the merger. Alan B. Levan founded the predecessor to Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation in t ..read more

Vacation Innovations (“VI” or the “Company”), a leading provider of travel-related products, software, and services, has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Orlando Top Workplaces for the second straight year. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. “Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ..read more

The 16th Disney Vacation Club resort—The Villas at Disneyland Hotel—in Anaheim, California, is officially open. Guests can enjoy magical Disney accommodations, fun amenities, and easy access to Disneyland. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel features a 12-story tower, 344 rooms and suites, and endless magical elements to delight guests. Walk through the door and you are greeted with DVC’s “Welcome Home” slogan to ensure you feel right at home. You’ll then see a stunning mural created by Disney animation artist, Lorelay Bové. The mural displays Disney animation throughout the years, as well as hidde ..read more

Vacation Innovations, a leader in providing travel products, software, and services, has announced its second year of sponsoring the annual Miles To Go (“MTG”) 5K. This event will raise money for the charity to provide homeless individuals in Central Florida with basic necessities. The 5K will take place on October 7, 2023, from 8 AM to noon at Bill Frederick Park. The Miles To Go Charities was founded in 2018 by Miles Newbold when he was 9 years old. Miles is the son of Vacation Innovations CEO Chad Newbold. Miles saw a need in the community and started creating supply bags for the homeless ..read more

SellMyTimeshareNow.com, the world’s largest and most active online marketplace for timeshares for sale and for rent by owner, celebrates its 20th anniversary as a leading resource for buyers, sellers, and renters of timeshare. SMTN has delivered more than $5.3 billion in offers to timeshare owners since it was founded in July 2003 and continues to drive innovation in the timeshare resale market. The Company has shown consistent growth throughout its history, providing an essential service for consumers and fueling the evolution of the timeshare secondary market. Since Q1 2021 alone, SMTN has d ..read more

Sports Hospitality Ventures, LLC, hotel and resorts licensee for the Sports Illustrated brand across North America and the Caribbean, alongside Travel + Leisure Co has introduced a new idea for a network of sports-themed resort and lifestyle complexes. The plan would be to place them in popular college towns near universities with large, devoted fan bases. The idea for these Sports Illustrated Resorts campuses will feature full-service hotels, vacation clubs, and residential condominiums. All of these will share a unique design that immerses guests and owners in 70 years of Sports Illustrated ..read more

Newsweek has just released its list of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families” and Hilton Grand Vacations is the only vacation ownership company to make the list. HGV was honored for its culture of work-life balance and family-friendly benefits. The company was awarded four out of five stars. Mark Wang, president and CEO at Hilton Grand Vacations, was proud to receive this recognition, stating: “We’re humbled to receive this family-focused recognition as it underscores our commitment to the heart of our company – our incredible team members. HGV is dedicated to creating a pos ..read more

The Hyatt brand has officially announced its plan to expand into the Latin America and Caribbean region with Hyatt Regency Panama City, set to open in summer 2024. This property will be the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Panama City and the third in Panama. It will be set in the center of Panama City’s business district, conveniently located less than 10 miles from the Tocumen International Airport. Hyatt Regency Panama City is expected to offer 382 guestrooms and suites across two towers. Amenities will include a pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, restaurants, 20,000 square feet of meetin ..read more