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US & Canada Outlook for 2019

In the timeshare industry, there is an unwavering focus on innovation to constantly improve and deepen the ownership experience. Resorts are being creative in the ways they are adopting new technology, great social moments, and different on-site offerings. In the sales process, resorts are investing in technology to bring the owner experience to life, not just at the property where a prospective owner is staying or visiting, but across many properties near and far. Resorts are also testing new ways for people to own and access timeshare (such as long-term products) instead of a deeded piece of real estate. We have come a long way in the past 45 years, and it is incredible not only to watch, but also to be a part of, these ongoing transformations that help enrich the lives of timeshare owners.

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US & Canada Outlook for 2018

Over the past few years, it has become clear that the way people consume and go on vacations, the way they plan them and how they like to own things, is changing. The timeshare industry is at an interesting point in our sharing economy, and addressing the current trends will be key for the future of the industry. In this issue of RCI Ventures® magazine, we’ll explore these trends – including how innovative technology and amenities are changing the way resorts operate and market themselves – plus some of the reasons allowing 662 million vacation days to go unused annually in the United States, and more.

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US & Canada Outlook for 2017

Today the timeshare industry is adjusting to, meeting and even exceeding the demands of the evolving consumer. These current and potential customers are the savviest and most well-informed that they have ever been, and brands and resorts must marshal their resources to connect with them at every step, from the sales-center floor to the dreaming and planning stages and beyond. In this issue of RCI Ventures® magazine, we speak with highly experienced sales individuals about how much sales centers have changed over the past decade. We also explore Florida’s new Brightline train, tips for video marketing, and more.

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US & Canada Q3 2016

Today, travel is more about gathering experiences and less about going to destinations. The focus for our industry is on the amenities available on-site – and how guests can take advantage of them to have amazing, memorable vacation experiences. Keeping this goal in mind every day – and with every customer touch point – will ensure satisfaction in the guest experience from check-in to checkout. In this issue of RCI Ventures ®   magazine, we explore how RCI affiliated resorts work each and every day to improve the experience for owners and guests.

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US & Canada Q2 2016

The way we live today – on our smartphones and tablets, with on-demand streaming and instant communication – means that we are able to shape our world to fit us, and our preferences, more than ever before. This shift in our daily lives also means that how people communicate with companies, and companies with people, is changing radically. In this issue of RCI Ventures ® magazine, we delve into what this evolution looks like and offer ways to embrace these changes.

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