The shared ownership industrys top independent information provider will be a media sponsor for the conference for the third year in a row.

Perspective Magazine, the timeshare and fractional ownership industrys most recognized information publisher, has announced the latest in its series of media sponsorships among the worlds leading industry conferences with its sponsorship of the Vacation Ownership Investment Conference (VOIC) this October.

Were very pleased to continue our partnership with Perspective Magazine and welcome the support and added visibility it will bring this years event, said David C. Gilbert, executive vice president of resort sales and marketing for Interval International, conference founder and patron sponsor.

Conference delegates will explore the viability of various opportunities in vacation ownership, including resort conversions, fractional development, and private residence clubs. Discussion will focus on financial strategies for todays economic environment and how the prepaid nature of vacation ownership encourages usage, maximizes a projects earning potential and generates additional revenue.

The conference is scheduled for October 4-6, 2010 at The Peabody Orlando in Orlando, Florida under the theme Looking to the Future.

Our readership in the North American market has always been strong and we are delighted to support the VOIC conference and the significant part it plays in educating our industry, said Paul Mattimoe, President & CEO, Perspective Magazine. We recognize that the conference is one of the premier events in the vacation ownership industry and, through the new North American edition of our magazine, we will encourage support of the conference.

Among the conference speakers will be Marci Rossell, Ph.D. and former economist for the Federal Reserve System, Peter C. Yesawich, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO, Ypartnership, and Sree Sreenivasan, Digital Media Professor, Columbia University School of Journalism.
Fractional expert Richard Ragatz, Ph.D., President, Ragatz Associates, will be presenting his findings on the performance of the U.S. fractional industry taken during the first six months of 2010. This will be the first mid-year survey ever conducted by his company.

Details of the conference, including online registration information and a complete list of speakers, can be found on the VOIC website at http://www.vacationownershipinvestment.com .

About VOIC

The Vacation Ownership Investment Conference is the premier industry event focusing on the successful resort financing, development, branding, marketing, selling and management of vacation ownership properties. Whether you are a new entrant into the industry or a seasoned veteran, take this opportunity to expand your knowledge, explore new ideas, and make valuable contacts.

About Perspective Magazine

Perspective Magazine publishes four regional brands: industry publications Perspective Magazine North America, Perspective Magazine Europe & Middle East and the soon to be released Perspective Magazine South Africa and Perspective Magazine Asia Pacific. Together, the industry magazines have become the most read independent trade publications globally for the shared ownership industry and the company is a media sponsor of 20 major industry events around the world. The companys consumer magazine, Owners Perspective Magazine, has become the only independent consumer publication that specializes in promoting the benefits of buying shared ownership products to the general public. Distribution is via a variety of high-profile consumer channels including, but not limited to, more than 150 first class airport lounges worldwide with over a dozen airlines such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta as well as hundreds of luxury hotels, resorts, spas and golf clubs.