TATOC, the timeshare association, has published the autumn issue of Sharetime magazine

(TRAVPR.COM) UK - September 23rd, 2013 - The Timeshare Association (Timeshare Owners and Committees), TATOC, has published the autumn 2013 issue of Sharetime magazine.

Aimed at timeshare owners and the committees who represent them, the 32-page magazine is filled with the latest TATOC, resort and industry news, advice and features.

This issue includes the thoughts of industry professional Ian Goddard who shares his views on the future of the industry, advice from trustee Chris Allen on protecting a resort and David Francis from Crown Resorts explains how his team have ensured their on-going success with sound marketing, sales and management.

Our ‘Woman at the top’ is Linda Freer who recently retired as managing director of management company Resort Solutions. While this issue’s affiliate focus is Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket.

Mark Caldicott, manager of the TATOC Consumer Helpline, shares a recent call from a solicitor who had been duped by a company offering to ‘take-over’ his week and handle outstanding maintenance charges - for a fee.

There is the latest news from our member resorts and affiliates including Macdonald, Silverpoint, CLC World and Diamond Resorts. TATOC also introduces its latest affiliates First Resorts and ICE.

Terry Lee from affiliate LiveShareTravel provide advice on how to reach the demanding modern consumer. While Aunty Betty looks into the thorny issue of timeshare re-sales.

TATOC urges all affiliates and member resorts to encourage their owners and clients to download the magazine from the Sharetime magazine website or request a printed version.

Harry Taylor, TATOC executive chairman and CEO explained: “Sharetime is the only independent magazine in Europe that is written for timeshare owners by timeshare owners – and we hope that all resorts, whether they are TATOC members or not, share this with their owners – and their future owners.”

This is issue 15 of the magazine and the online version is now available to download for free from the Sharetime magazine website.

Printed copies of the magazine are also available and will be distributed to all TATOC individual members, member resorts, affiliates and key industry players over the next few days. You can order a printed copy by contacting the TATOC head office on +44 (0) 161 237 3518.

The Sharetime magazine and website are kindly sponsored and supported by some of the industry’s leading companies including: Aroma, Confused About Timeshare, Dial An Exchange, First Resorts, Merlin Software, The Timeshare Shop, Resort Recoveries, RCI and Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket.

Sharetime magazine is published by TATOC on a quarterly basis and provides news, information and advice to timeshare owners and the committees who represent them. It also presents a positive image to balance much of the negativity surrounding the industry.

TATOC works to promote and support the legitimate timeshare industry, protect consumers from scammers and secure the future of the industry for its members to continue to enjoy.

Sharetime magazine is available to read online in digital format from its own dedicated website. To view the magazine, visit sharetimemagazine.com

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