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INREVIEW
Meetings
International Shared Ownership
Investment Conference
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Management
Attracting New Talent
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Lifestyle
Wooing Couples on Vacation
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CONTENTS
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Viewpoint
We’ve Got Talent
4
In Brief
Industry News Roundup
6
Insider
Benefits, News, Updates, and More
8
Insider
Mobile Apps
12
Back Page
What We’re Talking About
52
PROFILES
The Christie Lodge
Legacy Resort Continues to Wow Its Owners
32
Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas
Privacy and Exclusivity in Mexico
36
Anantara Vacation Club Chiang Mai
An Alternative to Beach or Bangkok
40
JANUARY – MARCH 2018 VACATION INDUSTRY REVIEW
editor-in-chief Betsy Sheldon
creative director Ailis M. Cabrera
staff writer J.B. Bissell
editorial assistant Laurie Charles
graphics manager George A. Sariego
senior graphic designer Maria Garcia-Aguilar
graphic designers Frank Gonzalez | Cristina Mencia
assistant vice president
graphics and production Janet L. Orr
photo editor Kimberly DeWees
production director Claire S. Sayan
editorial consultant Torey Marcus
Advertising Index
American Red Cross 11
BakerHostetler 6
Bank of America Visa Card 44
Capital One 13
DG Film Company 45
Dream Vacation Week 31
Entertainment Promotions 46
Equiant 47
Fidelity National Timeshare 16, 48
First American Title 10
Harbor Linen 49
Info-Exchange Seminar 7
International Shared Ownership
Investment Conference 17
Interval International IFC, 24, 39
Interval World 23
Leisure Time Passport 5
Meridian Financial Services 50
Preferred Residences BC
Quantum Resort Theatres 51
Vacation Industry Review 35
Vacation Industry Review Digital IBC
VIP Club 7
VRI 3
Winners Circle 7
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