An Exciting New Chapter?
Diamond resorts CEO, Mike Flaskey has sent an announcement to all timeshare owners announcing that Diamond Resorts and Hilton Grand Vacations (“HGV”) have signed an agreement to join together as one company, with HGV as the acquirer. The acquisition will combine the strength of HGV’s brand and culture with Diamond, the largest independent timeshare operator. […]
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What’s in store for Diamond Resorts?
The big news this week is that on the 10th March it was announced that Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) to Acquire Apollo’s Diamond Resorts. Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. is acquiring Diamond Resorts International Inc., the time-share company owned by Apollo Global Management Inc., in a stock deal with an equity value of about $1.4 billion, according to a statement Wednesday. […]
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Another judgement against Diamond
In recent years a number of timeshare management groups have tried to hide behind the fact that, despite where the timeshare was sold, the contractual jurisdiction is not in fact where the contract was signed but somewhere else. The major reason for this is to avoid any repercussions that could occur in the future, if […]
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The Rise and Fall of the Timeshare GIANTS
The Rise and Fall of the Timeshare GIANTS; Anfi – the rise When the Anfi Resort Complex opened for business in 1992 it was certainly one of the world’s most luxurious timeshare resorts. Its focus on quality and service made it stand out way above most of Gran Canaria’s hotels and accommodation. Years later, it’s still one […]
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Diamond Resorts – very confused.com
At TCA we like to think we have a pretty in-depth understanding of all things timeshare, but every now and then we get confused especially when resorts communicate with owners in what appears to include some things we just don’t understand. Our latest discovery is a communication being sent by Diamond Resorts to its timeshare […]
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Timeshare Advantages From An Owners Perspective
Here at the Timeshare Consumers Association, we have previously detailed the benefits and advantages that owning timeshare can give you. With so many resorts around the world offering a variety of products it can still be difficult knowing what timeshare would be right for you and your loved ones. To give you further insight we […]
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Apollo set to make Diamond Resorts Public
It has been announced this week that Apollo Global Management, the company that bought over Diamond Resorts in the latter part of 2016, will be making the company public. This comes less than 2 years after consolidating the purchase of the entity. A very quick turnaround from purchase to trading again in the public markets. […]
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Diamond Resorts Straying from Timeshare
It has been brought to our attention by some Diamond Resorts’ members that have contacted us off the back of a mail shot received by all members regarding booking and cancellation policies of Diamond Resorts accommodation. Diamond have stated that after a study in their cancellations and subsequent bookings, they feel that the cancellation policy […]
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Dodgy Dealings at Diamond
Another damning tale of dodgy dealings, lies and mis-selling from an angry Diamond Timeshare owner. The couple has been members of Diamond Resorts for a number of years with roughly 2225 points per year. In January 2017 the couple was invited to Florida for a free stay and a meeting. In the meeting, the […]
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Diamond Resorts lays off 1000 staff throughout Europe
The news at Diamond Resorts has been relatively quiet since Apollo Global took over the helm. Business has been ticking along as usual until Friday past when all sales and concierge staff arrived at work for their usual Friday routine, all were summoned to meetings at various locations around Europe. The meetings were all the […]
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