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C.A.R.E.
Solidifies Partnerships in Mexico City
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Harrisonburg,
VA – June 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / C.A.R.E., the Cooperative
Association of Resort Exchangers, recently attended the AMDETUR
Convention in Mexico City from June 12-14 at the Westin Santa Fe. While
C.A.R.E.’s initial goal of attending industry events is to meet with or
garner new prospective members; C.A.R.E. also finds the importance in mingling
with existing C.A.R.E. Members as well as each of C.A.R.E.’s global association
partners.
President
Linda Mayhugh was C.A.R.E.’s representative for this global convention
and while there she met with the executives of C.A.R.E.’s association partners:
AMDETUR, ARDA and CVOA (AVO unable to attend).
President Mayhugh said, “I find that meeting with each of these associations,
in person, as often as possible creates a bond that becomes very beneficial
when the need arises to work together on higher levels. The stronger we
are when banded together, the greater benefit for our respective members
and our entire industry.” Mayhugh’s confidence in these agreements
could suffice on a “handshake” but official agreements are a necessary
formality; so, while in Mexico City she and Carlos Trujillo Balmaseda
(Executive President of AMDETUR) solidified their annual reciprocal
agreement.
Mexico’s
newest association, ACOTUR, became the fifth reciprocal partnership
for C.A.R.E. when its President and ACOTUR President Mauricio Carreon
officially signed an agreement during the AMDETUR Convention. The objective
of ACOTUR is to bring together individuals and/or corporations, whether
business owners, operators, construction companies, promoters, marketers,
consultants, real estate developers or any association that has the varied
activities of vacation clubs as its principle focus, which includes but
are not limited to: vacation club, discount club, real estate trust club,
travel club and/or all-inclusive companies. C.A.R.E. is looking forward
to working with ACOTUR and supporting their mission of inclusion, communication
and transparency in promoting the growth and development of its members.
ACOTUR’s Executive Director Felipe Baquedano Sosa stated, “We
look forward to working together and start exchanging valuable information
and initiatives for both associations.”
President
Mayhugh also participated in an Industry Association Work Table
moderated by: Fernando Azcona Lizárraga (Tafer Resorts).
Participants also included: Howard Nusbaum (ARDA), Jon
Zwickel (CVOA), Patricia de la Peña Sánchez
(ACLUVAQ), Eduardo Flores Peña (ASUDESTICO),
Lic. Mauricio Carreón Lavalle (ACOTUR) and AMDETUR
Executive President Carlos Trujillo Balmaseda was a secondary sideline
participant and supporter as he served as emcee for the majority of the
AMDETUR Convention. This group discussed the primary weaknesses and strengths
of our industry. Each participant shared derivatives that their association
might use to overcome the weaknesses and to capitalize on the strengths.
One big topic the panel addressed from each perspective was that of the
secondary market (resales/trade-in/transfers). Each association executive
realizes the importance of attention to this subject matter and all intend
to put the time and resources necessary to clean up a very neglected segment
of our industry. In the end, all associations agreed that they need to
continually work together to become stronger and globally protect our industry.
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L-to-R: Lic. Mauricio
Carreón Lavalle, Eduardo Flores Peña, Patricia de la Peña
Sánchez, Howard Nusbaum, Jon Zwickel, Linda Mayhugh, and Fernando
Azcona Lizárraga
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L-to-R: Itzel Voigt,
J. Michael Martinez, Lic. Mauricio Carreón Lavalle,
Linda Mayhugh, and Felipe
Baquedana Sosa
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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 |