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Macdonald Hotels chief executive David Guile steps down days after news release
The chief executive of Macdonald Hotels David Guile has stepped down from his role after a total of 13 years at the hotel company. Guile has been chief executive of Macdonald Vacation Club for the last six years and will … Continue reading
Mijas fires could have been set by thieves say Club La Costa
THE fires that swept through the municipality of Mijas last Sunday could have been started with the intention of robbing houses in the area. In an interview with Spanish newspaper Sur, the mayor of Mijas, Angel Nozal, commented that although … Continue reading
Undercover report finds harmful germs and even traces of EXCREMENT in airports and on planes
One of the disadvantages of travel is the prospect of ill health – of running into tropical bugs or exotic diseases that can give you an unpleasant souvenir of your time away. However, according to new research, the factor of … Continue reading
TATOC issues June cold callers list
The TATOC Consumer Helpline has issued the cold callers list for June 2014. It can be viewed here – Cold Callers List June 2014 This list comprises the names of companies that have been reported to the Helpline for cold calling … Continue reading
Dubai timeshare scam dupes Saudi consumer
A Saudi citizen said that a company in Dubai is promoting a Dubai timeshare scam that have cheated more than 10,000 clients, including a large number of Saudis, with fake contracts. He claimed that the victims have lost more than … Continue reading
Timeshare scammers steal Macon company’s identity
A Macon company is at the centre of a timeshare scammers campaign, but it is not one of the bad guys. The company’s corporate identity was stolen and consumers were tricked out of thousands of dollars. Michael Donnelly and his … Continue reading
Excellence as standard at CLC World resorts
CLC World resorts have been achieving the prestigious TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award since its introduction in 2011, and this year more than ever have earned the right to bear the badge! Of the CLC World resorts currently listed on … Continue reading
Dubai timeshare sector ‘to witness rapid growth
Thanks to burgeoning tourism demand and a desire for affordable property investment, the fledgling vacation tourism sector in Dubai is set to take off and could be worth DH14billion by 2020, says a Dubai timeshare specialist Boosted by rapid growth … Continue reading
Travelers entering RCI sweepstakes say two’s company for an ideal vacation
What does your dream vacation look like? Where would you like to go, with whom, and what would you like to do while you’re there? Asks RCI RCI’s Win Your Dream Vacation Sweepstakes asks travelers to choose their ideal combination of vacation … Continue reading
British tourists taken for a ride by holiday car-hire con artists
Thousands of British tourists are being routinely ripped off by car-hire companies abroad, a report claims today. Three-quarters of holidaymakers surveyed had been hit with hidden or surprise charges by the firms, a consumer watchdog found. The problem is particularly … Continue reading