VacationCondos.com Brings New Orleans-Style Revelry To GNEX 2016 Timeshare Conference

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED STATES - August 4th, 2015 - VacationCondos.com has confirmed the company will host a New Orleans-style celebration aboard the Creole Queen Steamboat as part of its Platinum Sponsorship of the GNEX 2016Timeshare Leaders Conference, Feb. 2 – 5, in the Big Easy.

The online vacation rental provider is known for delivering exceptional travel experiences, and the Creole Queen Steamboat Dinner Cruise will be no exception. Timeshare industry professionals will immerse themselves in Louisiana culture on this cruise, Feb. 3, along the Mississippi River.

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen will treat delegates to the glamour and romance of New Orleans’ Riverboat Eracirca 1850.  This magnificent “floating palace” mixes historical charm with modern comforts in spirited dinner cruises that are pure New Orleans. There are richly appointed dining rooms, a state-of-the-art sound system, an elegant promenade deck, lavish Creole dining, classic New Orleans cocktails, live jazz, dancing, casino tables and cool river breezes.

“The Creole Queen Dinner Cruise will clearly show that we are in the business of creating exciting and fun vacation experiences,” says Jon Blackmon, vice president, Operations, VacationCondos.com. “We’re delighted to support GNEX 2016. With great music, great food and great company, this cruise will provide a unique venue for networking, making it an entertaining and valuable evening for everyone.”

At last year’s conference, VacationCondos.com was the Platinum Sponsor of the GNEX Dream Car Challenge, giving delegate the chance to take exotic cars for a spin around a purpose-built autocross track not far from the conference venue. With a retail value of more than $250,000 each on average, these Dream Cars were: the Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari 360 Modena, Ferrari F430 and 2015 Porsche GT3.

“We’re thrilled to welcome back VacationCondos.com as a Platinum Sponsor,” comments Paul Mattimoe, president and CEO of Perspective Group. “This fast-growing company offers an innovative approach for boosting occupancy and revenue through careful management of unused inventory. With the support of companies like VacationCondos.com, GNEX has grown every year. I am confident the Creole Queen Dinner Cruise will be another not-to-be-missed event that provides stellar networking opportunities for all attendees.”

VacationCondos.com is an online rental platform that connects timeshare and vacation condo owners with vacationers looking for fantastic resort destinations. The Asheville, North Carolina-based company has grown astronomically over the past year and now provides an extensive list of services that include partnerships with HOAs through rental agreements and inventory acquisition and leasing programs. VacationCondos.com assists its resort and hotel partners with unused, delinquent and owner inventory by distributing it via online booking agents and generating revenue.

Iconic Venue

On the eve of Mardi Gras 2016, GNEX will bring timeshare industry professionals to the iconic Ritz Carlton New Orleans in the French Quarter. This historic, luxury hotel will put guests within easy walking distance to the city’s famous restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. Among the property’s high-end comforts, the Ritz-Carlton Spa® New Orleans pampers with more than 100 treatments; M Bistro is known for its mouthwatering farm-to-table cuisine; and Davenport Lounge hums with live music by trumpeter Jeremy Davenport, a.k.a. the “prince of New Orleans jazz.”

In addition to engaging social events, GNEX is known for lively presentations and open-forum panel discussions on vital industry topics led by some of its most forward-thinking professionals. Since its debut in 2011, GNEX has enjoyed year-on-year growth. Last year’s conference drew 200 senior-level executives from 120 companies across six continents. GNEX 2016 promises to set new records, with 100 registered delegates just weeks after tickets became available.

For more information about GNEX 2016, visit www.gnexconference.com.

About VacationCondos.com

VacationCondos.com was initially developed as a rental program for timeshare owners, resort and hotel owners, and HOAs. Since its start in 2007, the list of services offered has grown exponentially. From empty and unused inventory to delinquent and owner inventory, VacationCondos.com’s online booking partners, core database of 100,000 owners per year, and online travel portal have assisted numerous owners and HOAs to fill their inventory and help their bottom line. VacationCondos.com is located in Asheville, North Carolina, and can be contacted at (855) 826-6361 FREE or info@vacationcondos.com.

About Perspective Group

Perspective Group provides the vacation ownership industry’s most comprehensive, independent multi-media marketing and publishing services globally. Products and services range from intensive PR & Multimedia services such as INTUTION – a brand visibility service that includes custom content creation and distribution, social media monitoring, online marketing and brand reputation management – to the Perspective Magazine brand, which publishes the leading independent trade publication globally as well as custom membership magazines for clients.

Perspective Group is a media sponsor of more than 30 industry events per year and serves on a number of trade association committees. The group also hosts its own annual industry leader event, the Global Networking Expo (GNEX Conference), and Canadian Resort Conference (CRC) on behalf of the Canadian Resort Development Association (CRDA). For more information, visit http://perspectivemagazine.com/services

About GNEX Conference

Hosted by Perspective Group, the leading global PR & Multimedia Company for the timeshare industry, the Global Networking Expo (GNEX) has created a truly unique conference format that focuses heavily on networking. Each year, the conference is shaped by the senior level industry executives who attend. The conference, now in its sixth year, has not only become a major event on the vacation ownership industry’s calendar, but also is hailed by many of its attendees as the one conference they must attend. For more information visit http://perspectivemagazine.com/gnex/.

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