sparty TUG Member Joined Jan 20, 2010 Messages 819 Reaction score 52 Points 238 Location Portland Jan 1, 2022 #1 In Q2'22 Marriott will announce the integration details of Vistana/Westin into Marriott. Marriott Vacation Club Resale Value: Whats My Marriott Timeshare Worth? Eligible Vistana owners should now be able to elect to receive Abounds new Club Points that can be used at Marriott resorts. When I am logged into marriottvacationclub.com and go to Destinations, I don't see anything for Sheraton or Westin resorts. Shortly before Starwood announced a deal to be acquired by Marriott it agreed to spin off its timeshare business into a separate company, Vistana, which it sold to Interactive Leisure Group or ILG. Your email address will not be published. For the program to work, Vistana owners had to put their "deeded weeks" into the Flex program. Its brands include Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Grand Residences by Marriott. A program with a portfolio of more than 7,000 properties and resorts, endless experiences and exclusive rewards. Do you have knowledge or insights to share? Additionally, owners of Vistana resorts will now have access to a points-based ownership system. Destination Escapes for March Have Posted Tahoe Anyone? Get access to even more resorts and destinations with Abound. Your speculation makes sense because unlike the US treasury printing money, there is a finite amount of inventory in the entire system broken up into different pots/trusts and it is all owned by someone. It is important to review any changes carefully to make sure that they are beneficial. Many owners have attended sales presentations since Abound has been announced, and they have been recording the number of Club Points the sales agents have been quoting them for their existing ownerships. Personalized to every registered Owner and Guest, your Vacation Profile is the hub for all your uploaded vacation photos, videos, and vacation stories letting you share the love with fellow travelers in the Vistana community.. Account Balances, Payments & More. Through your membership in the VSN, you will soon have more direct access to Marriott Vacation Club resorts and thousands of unique travel experiences all using the shared vacation currency of Club Points. While each resort and city property available within the Abound resort portfolio offers its own distinctive brand and sense of place, together they give travelers an abundance of experiences and access, which people value as part of their life experience. Its important to note, for Vistana owners that wish to convert their weeks / points into Club Points, these points charts are not used to tell the exact conversion rate, they are only used to show how many points it takes to book these resorts. These include changes to existing contracts, an increase in ownership fees, and the potential for confusion due to the transition. Using Marriotts online booking tools, we are now able to see both Westin and Sheraton resorts when initiating a reservation using points. We are already seeing the legal documents to help join these vacation clubs together in one system. I predict when the COVID-19 virus is over around the world; their will be a complete integration of Marriott, Vistana and Westin. Both Marriott and Vistana owners are receiving notifications upon logging into their owner accounts showing that the Abound program has finally rolled out. Under the terms of the agreement, Vistana will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott Vacation Club. I was told the. Is that even a good idea or should we just stay in the Destination Club? They said it might take place by the end of the year. Marriott has recently filed documents with the Orange Country Comptroller that details how they would be handling the creation of a new integrated exchange system that would include Vistana resorts. Cookie Settings | There is definitely a finite amount of inventory in the Westin Flex program. Owners of Vistana resorts may see an increase in their annual fees, as Marriott Vacation Club typically charges higher fees than Vistana. Status: Page Online or just lounge access at sheraton hotels? Please complete all fields. We thanked her and left but still feeling insulted. Earn 25% more bonus points on every eligible hotelpurchase. We will be updating this article with all the latest news on this subject so feel free to check back with us periodically to get the latest news. The program aims to offer more value with villa rental discounts and last-minute points reservations. Owners that have a week-based Marriot timeshare, and have previously been enrolled in the Marriott Destinations Club Program to receive points, should also now be able to elect to receive Abounds new Club Points which would allow them to book at these Vistana properties. What we were told was that once the merger went through it will be next to impossible to trade our Mission Hills unit for a high demand property at 8 months because we will be competing with all of the Mariott owners. I just completed a sale presentation at a Marriott timeshare resort. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Ownership Benefit Level for Vistana owners will be determined in two ways. We reserved a suite online to fit a family of four. This would allow greater flexibility for owners of these various vacation clubs to exchange with each other without using a traditional exchange company, like Interval International. The document dictates that existing Vistana resorts would be added to the Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Exchange Program. When Abound is finally launched, it will be just one of the many great benefits and programs that Marriott offers its Owners. The merger between Vistana and Marriott Vacation Club was announced in August 2020. Travel 3.7 miles. How to Find the Club Points Required for Vistana Properties. Weve all seen changes on the website. It is designed to offer more destinations, more brands, and more choices that make vacationing even better for all travelers, particularly Millennials who see travel as a key aspiration** and who represent nearly a quarter of the companys first-time vacation ownership buyers. On Thursday, June 16th, 2022, Marriott Vacations Worldwide, the owner of Marriott Vacation Club, Westin Vacation Club, and Sheraton Vacation Club, created a press release to talk about a new name for the combined program between their three . There are some really hot properties joining the MVC resorts one I have my eye on is The Westin St. John Resort Villas. Marriott Vacations Worldwide then Interval Leisure Group in 2018. Vistana owners will be opting-out of paying the annual Club Fee, and all a la carte fees will remain the same as they were before. Season: Platinum In addition, I also provide resort reviews, villa tours and industry news. We were told unless we planned to use our Mission Hills unit during the season we owned we were (can't remember if she called me an idiot or stupid) if we didn't pay $24,000 and buy into the Westin Flex plan as we could rent the unit for less than the association dues. We dont know if this offer will be extended to all owners of Marriott Vacation Club, Westin Vacation Club, and Sheraton Vacation Club, but we will know much more over the coming months. $99 Starpoints conversion fee waived. Size: 2 Bed Both of these programs were under the umbrella of Starwood. Its official, the Abound program has officially launched! Depending on who you talk to, it will happen sometime between June 20th and July 1st and that might not be correct. Additionally, owners of Marriott Vacation Club resorts will now have access to Vistanas 13 resorts in the United States and St. Thomas. On September 23, 2016, the merger closed with the Federal Trade Commission prior to market opening. Frequently Asked Questions Username Password Create New Account Forgot your username or password? Its exciting to think of expanding our potential vacation destinations. He wasn't trying to sell you something by any chance? Under the terms of the agreement, Vistana will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott Vacation Club. However, it is important to understand the potential risks before making a decision. We don't know if the Sheraton will ever merge with the Marriott and we don't know if we should let them take them back but we get nothing in return. Use points for free nights in your favoriteplaces. Jensen Beach is the perfect getaway for boutique shops, vibrant nightlife and miles and miles of smooth sand. Was hoping for something near Carlsbad or San Diego. (Reuters) - Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp VAC.N will buy timeshare operator ILG Inc ILG.O for $4.7 billion, the companies said on Monday, grabbing the chance to merge operations and brands. Vistana has spunoff from Starwood and operates vacation ownerships. The merger will also provide owners with increased flexibility when it comes to booking vacations. The merger between Vistana and Marriott Vacation Club was announced in August 2020. Cookie Settings | Plus other exclusive Elite benefits. All Rights Reserved. The Vistana Signature Network (VSN) has affiliated with the Abound by Marriott Vacations exchange program. Fear of losing out on trade ability is a poor way of convincing the majority of owners to not only stay loyal but pay out more to keep what we already have with perhaps minimal enhancements. In addition, they became the new parent company for Vistana Signature Experiences. Ask the Expert: Online Tools and Resources. Swim in the sparkling blue waves, lounge in the warm Florida sunshine or take an airboat tour of the . Marriott Vacation Club International and the programs and products provided under the Marriott Vacation Club, Sheraton Vacation Club, and Westin Vacation Club brands are not owned, developed, or sold by Marriott International, Inc. Marriott Vacation Club International uses the Marriott marks under license from Marriott International, Inc. and its affiliates. Owners will be notified when transactions in Abound are available. Interval Travel. We will be updating this article with all the latest news on this subject so feel free to check back with us periodically to get the latest news. Owners receive elevated MarriottBonvoy Gold Elite status andbenefits. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. Earlier today, Marriott International announced the completion of its planned merger and acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. 10% premium on Starpoints conversion. That is no longer happening from what we were told. On Thursday March 24, 2022 Marriott Vacation Club and Vistana rolled out a soft launch of the new combined program to be able to book resorts between their different timeshare brands; Marriott Vacation Club, Sheraton Vacation Club and Westin Vacation Club. At launch, travelers interested in learning morewill be able to visit a new website featuring an overview of available experiences, information on the benefits of vacation ownership, featuresof each resort, and an inspirational blog with travel tips and ideas. Hi, I'm Happy Sharer and I love sharing interesting and useful knowledge with others. Marriott Points people already have this for exchanging in II to non-Marriott properties. Access more airline partners than ever before with more than 40 totalparticipating. Unlock new opportunities and expand your reach by joining our authors team. Vistana Beach Club Hawaii Sheraton Kauai Resort The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas North The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas South Carolina Sheraton Broadway Plantation Mexico - Cancun The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort The Westin Resort & Spa, Cancun if you are Vistana only, at an Abound presentation, they will encourage you to buy some MVC Trust points. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 51,700 Star Options which gets converted into 1509 Marriott Vacation Club Point Elections. Our kids don't want to be stuck with them when we pass on. The Vistana Signature Network (VSN) has affiliated with the Abound by Marriott Vacations exchange program. Using these links may provide the owner of this channel with referral incentives or affiliate commission.#MarriottVacationClub | #Vistana | #Timeshare ABOUND by Marriott Vacations - Marriott Vacation Club & Vistana Combined Program Destination Timeshare 6.49K subscribers Join Subscribe 132 Share Save 4.8K views 5 months ago On Thursday. As a leader and innovator in the vacation industry, the Company upholds the highest standards of excellence in serving its customers, investors and associates while maintaining exclusive, long-term relationships with Marriott International, Inc. and Hyatt Hotels Corporation for the development, sales and marketing of vacation ownership products and services. ** Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/vasgc8/** Links in the video description may be referral or affiliate links. * The term Club Dues refers to either Exchange Company Dues (for Owners in the Abound by Marriott Vacations exchange program) or Club Dues/Network Membership Fees (for members of the Vistana Signature Network). They are raising the annual club fee by a modest $15 per year. Through your membership in the VSN , you will soon have more direct access to Marriott Vacation Club resorts and thousands of unique travel experiences all using the shared vacation currency of Club Points. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Proudly powered by WordPress I dont see anything coastal in California. They said it might take place by the end of the year. After many setbacks and missed deadlines on the launch date of Marriotts new Abound program, Marriott owners logging into the Marriott Vacation Club website were greeted today with an official notice that Westin and Sheraton properties (many of the resorts in the Vistana Signature Network of resorts) are now available to book. PLAN NOW > Vacation with Confidence Commitment to Clean Cancellation Policy Property Updates Not an Owner Yet? You are using an out of date browser. 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