MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008

1:00 p.m. - Golf Networking Event

Shingle Creek Golf Club

Kick off the conference with a challenging game of golf at the David Harman-designed Shingle Creek Golf Club. This valuable networking event includes 18 holes of golf and gives attendees a chance to meet experts currently involved in the vacation ownership industry in a relaxed and beautiful setting.

Cost: $150

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Conference Registration

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Welcome Reception

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Conference Registration

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast

8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Fundamentals Of Shared Ownership

Gain an understanding of the overall economics and mechanics of the timeshare, fractional, and private residence businesses. Learn about the varying structures of each segment, as well as basics of profitability, effective sales and marketing techniques, the in and outs of resort financing, and more.

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Networking Exhibitor Break

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - The Big Picture: Trends in the Hospitality Industry

Hear a "state of the industry" update as experts present an in-depth look on how the hospitality industry is performing and what future trends they project will be driving growth and development.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Fractionals And Private Residence Clubs

Consumers are choosing fractional vacation ownership and private residence clubs as alternatives to second-home ownership. Find out how to appeal to this niche buyer and why fractional resorts and private residence clubs are two of the hottest trends in leisure real estate development today.

12:30 - 1:45 p.m. - Networking Lunch

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Keynote Speaker Address

Featuring Peter C. Yesawich, Ph.D.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ypartnership

Peter C. Yesawich, Ph.D., a widely-quoted marketing strategist and trend-spotter, shares highlights from the Future Timeshare Buyers: Market Profile 2008, developed from the Ypartnership/Yankelovich Inc. National Travel Monitor,TM a national survey of the travel habits, preferences, and intentions of Americans.

3:15 - 4:15 p.m. - Successfully Financing A Timeshare Development

Structuring the proper financing vehicles and understanding their associated roles and cash flows is critical to the success of your timeshare resort development. Hear the latest on acquisition, development, and end-loan consumer receivables financing.

3:15 - 4:15 p.m. - Legal Structures And The Regulatory Environment

Learn about the regulatory requirements that pertain to the shared ownership industry, marketing and selling timeshare and fractional products across jurisdictions, consumer protection, and other legal aspects of entering the leisure real estate industry.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Effective Sales And Marketing Strategies

Traditional timeshare, fractional resorts, private residence clubs - what does it take to design a cost-effective sales and marketing program? Discover innovative techniques and learn proven sales and marketing strategies for a successful resort launch.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Networking Reception

Celebrate the Vacation Ownership Investment Conference's 10th anniversary while you meet and mingle with industry leaders, developers, hoteliers, lenders, government tourism officials, and others.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2008

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Registration

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - International Markets Heat Up

Mexico, the Caribbean, and Canada are fast-growing vacation ownership venues. Hear from a panel of experts with experience in these markets discuss the development opportunities and challenges in these dynamic international destinations.

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Meet The Leaders

Don't miss this chance to hear leading timeshare, fractional, and hospitality leaders give their expert opinions on the state of the industry. Hear first hand their perspectives on the future direction of the industry and how they are achieving their success.

11:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Networking Exhibitor Break

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Fractional Finance

The ability to obtain financing and structure it correctly has a crucial effect on a resort's bottom line. Learn the differences between financing a fractional resort or private residence club, as compared to traditional timeshare from the leading lenders in the industry today.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Designing For Tomorrow's Buyer

Vacation ownership design must take into account many factors, including product cost, decorating fashions, and changing consumer preferences. Learn how architecture, landscaping, interior design, and the new trend toward "green" consumerism affect the design and overall economics of vacation ownership properties.

12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Conference Luncheon

Featuring Guest Speaker Cam Marston
Selling Across Generations

It's no longer enough to be knowledgeable about your product. To succeed in today's business climate, you need to approach each buyer with an informed generational perspective. Researcher Cam Marston spent more than a decade studying generational biases. His entertaining presentation examines each generation's core beliefs to identify the values, motives, and expectations that pave the way to "yes."

2:40 - 3:40 p.m. - Thriving Markets: Mexico And The Caribbean

Mexico and the Caribbean boast some of the world's most beautiful beaches. But there's more to these popular, and profitable, resort destinations than meets the eye. Discover why these markets continue to attract investments and how the vacation ownership product plays a vital role in their developments.

2:40 - 3:40 p.m. - Opportunity Among The Maple Leaves

A strong currency, a stable economy, and a population that likes to travel; find out why Canada is the new vacation ownership hot spot. The panel will explore the recent popularity of fractional resorts, as well as the future for timeshares and condo-hotels, and will also discuss program and product design, legal structure, funding, and more.

3:40 - 4:00 p.m. - Networking Exhibitor Break

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Emerging Trends in Mixed Use Resorts

In a challenging real estate environment, mixed-use resorts have a clear advantage. Hotels, spas, golf courses, and water parks can assist in your marketing efforts and significantly increase the number of prospective buyers and overall performance of your resort. Discover which amenities are key and the synergies between them.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008

9:00 am - Noon - Resort Tours

Find out how vacation ownership really works as you experience firsthand the daily operations of a successful resort in Orlando. Tour the units and amenities, meet with on-site representatives, and get a feel for the way a successful resort is structured. The tour includes continental breakfast, transportation, and a Resort Design brochure.

The brochure features examples of successful projects, examines relevant trends, and conveys important information to consider when designing a shared ownership project, including unit floor plans, interior design schemes, and resort amenities.

Cost:$75