VOIC set to gather investors to steer debate on development of region's timeshare sector

According to David Clifton, Interval International's managing director EMEA and Asia and a prime supporter of the conference, the Middle East is perceived by experts in the vacation ownership industry as having incredible potential: "This is a sector that, once understood, brings enormous value to the table of everyone involved - the investor, the developer, the operator and, ultimately, the consumer," he said.

Clifton stressed that VOIC is an interactive forum structured to encourage delegates into an action-packed dialogue geared to help drive strategic growth and business development initiatives in the Middle East.

"VOIC is designed to ensure that delegates gain invaluable insight into the world of timeshare, vacation and fractional ownership with a case study-look at reasons for its continued growth.

"We will debate which markets are poised for explosive growth, why timeshare is an enticing and profitable proposition and we will highlight how hospitality companies and independent developers have entered and succeeded in the industry.

Turing to the holidaymaker, Clifton attributed the continually rising consumer interest in vacation ownership to the flexibility of the timeshare product, the variety of quality timeshare resorts offered at different price ranges and the innovative products and services introduced each year.

He also noted that new variations such fractionals and private residence clubs are gaining in popularity.

"This conference focuses on the fundamentals of the industry and its potential for developers, hotel companies, consumers and for local economies. Anyone interested in playing a role in this growth should be at VOIC," Clifton concluded.