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C.A.R.E.
2018 Conference Highlights
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Harrisonburg,
VA – May 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / C.A.R.E.,
the Cooperative Association of Resort
Exchangers, hosted its 66th, inaugural annual, conference this past
April in Austin, Texas at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. C.A.R.E. challenged
itself to make their annual conference bigger and better than their previous
65 semi-annual events. Reviews have indicated that they did just that.
C.A.R.E. President Linda Mayhugh stated, “With our highest average rating
over our last four conferences and nearly 98% of attendees rating this
conference as very good or excellent, I’d say we proudly accomplished our
goal. The plan is to continue improving our conferences with expanded agendas,
uniquely improved networking opportunities and continued overall value
to attract more attendees’ year over year.”
The
2018 C.A.R.E. Conference agenda boasted not one, but two, keynote sessions
which were the highest rated individual sessions of the entire conference.
Day one, under the guidance of Grammy and Emmy nominated, CMA Award Winning
hit songwriter, Billy Kirsch and Kidbilly Music, attendees
co-wrote a C.A.R.E. song titled “Our Last Resort” during the Teambuilding
Through Song keynote session. On day two, Jim Comer (Comer
Communications), an Executive Speech Coach, Workshop Leader and Author,
energetically and interactively coached attendees through his You
Are The Message! keynote. Attendees learned valuable techniques
to find their individuality and personally connect with audiences, employees
and customers.
Other
highlights included a panel discussion on All-Inclusive Vacations and industry
trade association executives joining forces to share insights regarding
the S.W.O.T. (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) of our industry.
Also,
at this conference, Don Killingback (Endless Vacation Rentals)
was awarded the prestigious Richard Gallardo Award for invaluable
service, dedication and support of C.A.R.E. and Dave Heine (Timeshare
Escrow and Title, LLC) received C.A.R.E. Rookie of the Year
honors for his exemplary support as one of the association’s newer member
companies.
Throw
in a couple of highly rated evening events in awesome venues with a gorgeous
lakeview sunset, live entertainment, dancing, karaoke, great food and comradery
and the conference cake has been iced! Congratulations to C.A.R.E. on a
great event!
To
wrap up the event the membership voted on Philadelphia (PA) as the location
of its 2020 Conference. C.A.R.E. has begun strategizing with partners and
planning its next event to be held at the Westin Indianapolis (IN) from
May 4-7, 2019. Be sure to save the date and watch for emerging details
over the next several months.
About
C.A.R.E.
Established
in 1985, (C.A.R.E.), the Cooperative
Association of Resort Exchangers, is one of the industry’s leading associations
in ethical standards and value propositions. Its internationally diverse
member base includes Resort Developers, Management and Exchange Companies,
HOA’s, Travel Clubs and Wholesalers as well as many respected industry
suppliers bringing value-added revenue enhancement opportunities. Members
that possess rentable inventory or seek inventory for fulfillment of rental
requests set the foundation of C.A.R.E. with a multitude of scenarios for
securing client vacations, increased inventory utilization and heightened
yield management. C.A.R.E. members have the ability to share inventory
via week-to-week exchanges, weekly wholesale rentals, guaranteed and free-sale
blocks as well as year-round and seasonal leases all over the world. C.A.R.E.
members must comply with a strict Code of Standards and Ethics and will
undoubtedly gain professional and personal development by attending C.A.R.E.
Conferences. With nominal annual membership fees and some of the industry’s
lowest conference registration rates, C.A.R.E. can prove an undeniable
value and return.
Contact:
President Linda Mayhugh / lmayhugh@care-online.org
/ 800-636-5646 ext.700 / www.care-online.org |