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Highline Storage Partners Hires Digital Marketing Veteran Craig Olinger to Join Executive Team to Support Continued Growth

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Highline Storage Partners ("Highline"), an affiliate of Highline Real Estate Partners, announced that it has hired Craig Olinger as its Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Olinger was most recently with Public Storage since its acquisition of Simply Self Storage in September 2023, prior to which he was Senior Vice President of Digital Marketing at Simply Self Storage (Blackstone's wholly owned self-storage investment platform).

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Highline Storage Partners ("Highline"), an affiliate of Highline Real Estate Partners, announced that it has hired Craig Olinger as its Chief Marketing Officer.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Highline Storage Partners ("Highline"), an affiliate of Highline Real Estate Partners, announced that it has hired Craig Olinger as its Chief Marketing Officer.
"We are thrilled to welcome Craig Olinger to our Highline Storage Partners executive team," said Key Foster, CEO of Highline Storage Partners.
"Highline Storage Partners and USA Storage Centers have done a fantastic job of growing their portfolio over the past four years.

Convene Names Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, November 20, 2023

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Convene , a global lifestyle hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible office spaces, today announced that C. Alan “Al” Bentley has been named Chief Financial Officer.

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Convene , a global lifestyle hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible office spaces, today announced that C. Alan “Al” Bentley has been named Chief Financial Officer.
As Chief Financial Officer of Convene, he will oversee the finance and accounting organizations as well as legal, procurement, and other operational activities.
Prior to Convene, Bentley served as Senior Managing Director for consulting firm Accordion Partners, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Diamond Resorts, Inc., and Partner at Mackinac Partners; he has also held various C-Suite positions for organizations across retail and hospitality.
His areas of expertise include complex financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, multi-jurisdictional structuring and financial reporting, and SEC reporting.

VACATIONED TO LAUNCH GROUNDBREAKING CUSTOMER SERVICE SOLUTIONS TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD VS TIMESHARE EXIT COMPANIES

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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The consultation service helps timeshare owners reconnect with their vacation ownership the right way, by helping navigate and resolve any barriers they may be experiencing.

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The consultation service helps timeshare owners reconnect with their vacation ownership the right way, by helping navigate and resolve any barriers they may be experiencing.
The subscription-based concierge service advises customers how to enjoy experiential vacations while maximizing the benefits of their ownership.
In an industry plagued by countless so-called timeshare exit companies claiming to provide a "safe" or "legal" exit from timeshare ownership, Vacationed helps timeshare owners find real solutions so that they can get back to doing what they love - vacationing.
Unlike the illusory service of those exit companies, we aim to protect customers from scams and provide real solutions to ownership challenges.

Give the Ultimate Gift this Holiday Season: An Unforgettable Winter Getaway at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

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Monday, September 18, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This festive season, escape to Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, a AAA Five Diamond Resort where the most wonderful time of the year includes palm trees twinkling in glittering lights, heated infinity-edge pools and a lazy river, and elevated resort offerings such as rooftop Michelin-starred dining complete with dazzling fireworks views. Plus, a special connectivity to Walt Disney World Resort enables guests to experience magical holiday events at the Disney Theme Parks, such as "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party" at Magic Kingdom Park, and the brand-new nighttime celebration "Disney Jollywood Nights" at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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A spectacular season of holiday joy awaits at Walt Disney World Resort with enchanting events offered at all four Disney Theme Parks and beyond, beginning November 9, 2023.
Guests of Four Seasons who wish to explore the excitement of the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks can enjoy access to the resort's lobby level Disney Planning Center.
Additionally, the resort offers complimentary transportation in a luxury motor coach to the four main Disney Theme Parks.
For more information on reserving a winter getaway or to plan ahead for a springtime escape, visit the web site or call 1-800-267-3046.

Spearmint Energy Welcomes Tara Young as General Counsel

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”), a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, today announced that Tara Young, former Deputy General Counsel at Plus Power, has joined the Company as General Counsel, effective immediately.

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Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”), a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, today announced that Tara Young, former Deputy General Counsel at Plus Power, has joined the Company as General Counsel, effective immediately.
Ms. Young brings twenty years of regulatory affairs, compliance, and corporate governance experience to Spearmint.
“As we continue to expand the footprint of our business and projects across the country, we are pleased to welcome Tara to the Spearmint team,” said Richard Cardone, Chief Operating Officer of Spearmint.
Ms. Young is a member of the Children’s Advocacy Project, where she provides pro bono representation to children in foster care.

Praetorian Legal: Landmark Court Verdict Opens Door for a “Forgotten Generation” of Timeshare Victims to Recover Life-changing Sums

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

He urges thousands more victims who have not come forward so far to do so.

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He urges thousands more victims who have not come forward so far to do so.
Victims typically took out loans of tens or hundreds of thousands of pounds to fund their purchase of these long-term schemes.
They funded and benefited from unscrupulous timeshare companies preying on families with high-pressure sales tactics and false investment promises.
A claims management company authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, Praetorian Legal have managed these processes on behalf of thousands of victims.

Industry Watchdog Timeshare Compliance Wins Key Ruling from Federal Court, Lawsuit Against Hilton's Diamond Resorts Will Proceed

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Timeshare Compliance, the nation's leading timeshare exit company and industry watchdog won a major victory for nearly 800 victimized timeshare owners as a U.S. District Court judge ruled a lawsuit against Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) timeshare giant Diamond Resorts will go forward.

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ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Timeshare Compliance, the nation's leading timeshare exit company and industry watchdog won a major victory for nearly 800 victimized timeshare owners as a U.S. District Court judge ruled a lawsuit against Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) timeshare giant Diamond Resorts will go forward.
Among the rulings favoring Timeshare Compliance, the court said that Timeshare Compliance's statements to Diamond Resorts' timeshare owners that their heirs automatically inherit their timeshare contracts were not false.
"Diamond Resorts' desperate hopes of avoiding damaging discovery at trial have been dashed by this ruling," said Rich Folk, Co-Trustee of Timeshare Compliance.
Co-Trustee of Timeshare Compliance, Bo Wilson added; "Timeshare Compliance is confident that a jury hearing testimony from timeshare owners who were freed from their burdensome timeshares, acquired by Diamond's unscrupulous sales techniques, and who are satisfied with the valuable service that Timeshare Compliance provided, will find in favor of Timeshare Compliance.

Diamond Resorts Wins Critical Ruling to Protect Customers From Nationwide Consumer Scam

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Diamond Resorts (Diamond), which was acquired by Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) in 2021, recently won a landmark ruling in federal district court in its lawsuit against third-party exit companies.

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Diamond Resorts (Diamond), which was acquired by Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) in 2021, recently won a landmark ruling in federal district court in its lawsuit against third-party exit companies.
This judgement is a significant step forward in HGV’s ongoing efforts to protect timeshare owners and consumers from fraud and false advertising.
Diamond filed this lawsuit to prevent the defendants from targeting their owners with false statements and causing them financial harm.
In reality, these nationwide consumer scams have no relationship to timeshare companies, fail to deliver any legitimate service and mislead timeshare owners into breaching their timeshare contracts.

Tony Romo, Annika Sörenstam, Albert Pujols join celebrity field for PGA TOUR Champions Invited Celebrity Classic

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

“I am looking forward to playing in the Invited Celebrity Classic at Las Colinas again this year.

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“I am looking forward to playing in the Invited Celebrity Classic at Las Colinas again this year.
Pujols is the most recent big-name addition to the Invited Celebrity Classic field.
The Invited Celebrity Classic Youth Clinic presented by Energy Transfer is open to children of all ages, free of charge.
“Being able to support our communities throughout the Metroplex through this PGA TOUR Champions event is special.

Veteran Hospitality Leader Joins Lodging Dynamics as Vice President of Human Resources

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

PROVO, Utah, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics), a leading hotel management company, today announced the appointment of Jo Anna Lebo as Vice President of Human Resources.

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PROVO, Utah, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group (Lodging Dynamics), a leading hotel management company, today announced the appointment of Jo Anna Lebo as Vice President of Human Resources.
Jo Anna comes to Lodging Dynamics with extensive experience in human resource leadership.
Her most recent role was as Vice President of Human Resources at Diamond Resorts International.
Her leadership and expertise are an amazing addition to our world-class management team," stated Jamie Caraher, Lodging Dynamic's president and CEO.