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Global Great Hotels – What’s going on?

Has anyone any idea as to what is going on with Global Great Hotels, because at TCA we really haven’t got a clue, or at least, not much of one. Looking at the back history and comment on the internet it appears that GGH had glowing praise, but towards the middle to the end of […]


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Regreats and rising costs - Why timeshare ownership is losing popularity

Regrets and rising costs – Why timeshare ownership is losing popularity

Industry trade bodies would have you believe that all is moonlight and roses in the world of timeshare ownership; however that’s not what TCA find. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA), the trade body for timeshare USA, carried out a survey recently and found that 85% of owners are happy with their purchase. But another […]


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research is key

Research is key

We suppose the title of this article applies to all life purchases, let alone timeshare, but when expenditure to make a purchase is rapidly heading toward the £20,000 mark, then research is certainly key. Researching what, on the surface, seems to be a relatively easy product to understand can often lead would be purchasers up […]


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Panareti Paphos removed from RCI and shut down

Panareti Pafos resort removed from RCI and shut down

RCI recently communicated the news to timeshare owners at the Panereti Pafos Resort with opening line “Resort 6480 Panareti Pafos Resort is no longer affiliated to RCI. Unfortunately”, RCI also confirmed the following: “If you are a week’s owner you can no longer deposit your 6480 Panareti Pafos Resort week with RCI for exchange purposes. […]


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why is the tca so negative towards timeshare

Why is the TCA so negative towards timeshare?

A very simple question with answers that could go on for hours so we will try to keep it short. Going back 27 years when TCA was founded by the late Sandy Grey, problems with the industry were already manifesting themselves. Some called Sandy a “maverick” because he didn’t hold back when he became aware […]


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Timeshare USA - Diamond/Hilton transitions, does it work?

Timeshare USA – Diamond/Hilton Transitions, does it work?

First off, it’s refreshing that any developer takes the subject of exiting a timeshare head on and makes steps to allow application to exit. The transitions scheme came about in 2016 when the Arizona Attorney General’s office reached a settlement requiring Diamond to establish a relinquishment program. Arizona timeshare owners who met certain basic criteria […]


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If you rent out your timeshare in Spain, Read on

If you rent out your timeshare in Spain, Read on

One of the points put forward by resort sales teams is the prospect of generating rental income at those times you choose not to use your timeshare. Although some developers don’t allow this, many do. If you own a timeshare in Spain you may be interested to know that there are tax implications. Spanish tax […]


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Timeshare - a form of phantom wealth?

Timeshare – A form of phantom wealth?

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article titled “How to Buy a Week in Paradise for $1”. For the team here at TCA the article contained no real surprises. For a very long time now we have been saying that from a financial point of view, a timeshare purchase in monetary value terms drops […]


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Travel + Leisure

Timeshare USA – Travel + Leisure get even bigger!

For those not in the know, Travel + Leisure Co are the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company, Including brands such a Wyndham, who many timeshare owners will be familiar with. Wyndham is credited with being the largest timeshare developer in the world. Also featured within the group are RCI, 7 Across, Extra Holidays, […]


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The funny side of timeshare - if there is one

The funny side of timeshare – if there is one!

We think it’s fair to say that very few solid products with a great reputation ever end up as the butt end of jokes. How many jokes do you hear about Rolls Royce or Rolex? You don’t, however, whilst carrying out some research recently we found a plethora of jokes on the internet aimed at […]


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