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<h2>2009 Press Coverage</h2>
<h6><a target="_blank" href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs014/1101467700266/archive/1103489468906.html"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51)">RESEARCH REVEALED AT RESORT INVESTMENT CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS CONSUMER OPTIMISM&nbsp;IN RECREATIONAL PROPERTY INDUSTRY</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51)"><br />
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<p>With 2009 being one of the most challenging years on record for recreational real estate, Harris Decima recently released a study on the future of the sector at the annual Canadian Resort Investment Conference. The study uncovered significant interest in the purchase of recreational property among Canadians and showcased both opportunities and necessary changes that will determine the future success of the industry.</p>
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<h6><a target="_blank" href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs014/1101467700266/archive/1102732800024.html"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51)">LARGEST CANADIAN RESORT INDUSTRY CONFERENCE COMES TO CALGARY </span></a></h6>
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<p>On October 21 and 22, 2009 over 200 hundred of resort industry professionals from owners to senior management, consultants, financers, developers, builders and more will gather at the Westin Calgary for the 2nd annual Canadian Resort Investment Conference (CRIC). Only once a year is there a forum such as the CRIC that brings together an array of depth and experience in real estate/resort development. With 2009 being one of the most challenging years on record, the need for new business models, rebuilding investor confidence and understanding changing consumer values are more critical than ever.</p>
<h6><a target="_blank" href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs014/1101467700266/archive/1102770856983.html"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51)">EXPERTS BELIEVE INTEREST IN RECREATIONAL REAL ESTATE CAN BE REVIVED BY PLACING MORE VALUE ON USER EXPERIENCE</span></a></h6>
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<p>One of the industrys most profoundly hit by the economic downturn has been real estate/recreational property. With Canadian economists recently announcing the end, if not, near end of the recession, recreational real estate industry players are now concentrating on solution-finding to revive and clean up the situation left behind in the wake of the economic downturn. In good or bad economic times however, a familiar refrain is fully understanding and truly engaging with consumers by focusing on the user experience.</p>
<h6><a target="_blank" href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs014/1101467700266/archive/1102747828220.html"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51)">JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Check Out What Our Speakers Will Be Talking About!</span></a></h6>
<p>With Canadian economists recently announcing the end, if not near end, of the recession, recreational real estate industry players are now concentrating on solution-finding to revive and clean up the situation left behind in the wake of the economic downturn. Join the discussion on OCTOBER 22 at the upcoming Canadian Resort Investment Conference in Calgary...here's a quick glance at what our speakers will be talking about.</p>
<h6><a target="_blank" href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs014/1101467700266/archive/1102754708981.html"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51)">FEATURED SPEAKER: Jon Zwickel, EVP | Bellstar Hotels &amp; Resorts</span></a></h6>
<p>Jon brings over 40 years of hospitality industry experience to the Bellstar management team. A third generation hotelier, he started his career in his family hospitality business at a very young age. He has been involved in acquiring, developing, re-positioning and managing hotel and resort properties in Canada, Central America and the Eastern United States.</p>
<h6><a target="_blank" href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs014/1101467700266/archive/1102732956892.html"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51)">FEATURED SPEAKER: David Allison, Owner | Braun/Allison Inc.</span></a><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51)"><br />
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<p>David has worked in the marketing and advertising business for more than 20 years. From 2005 - 2008 he was VP Marketing for Sotheby's International Realty Canada and Blueprint Global Marketing , where he was focused entirely on developing marketing programs around the world for residential and resort real estate projects. At the same time he and his partner Marcus Braun co-founded Braun/Allison Inc., a marketing creative services firm specializing in real estate marketing campaigns.</p>
<h6><a target="_blank" href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs014/1101467700266/archive/1102716058620.html"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51)">FEATURED SPEAKER: Joe Miotto, Vice-President Planning | NORR Architects Planners Inc.</span></a></h6>
<p>With nearly 30 years experience as a Land Development Consultant, Joe is considered a leading professional and a valued strategist in the resort development community. His keen understanding of economic strategies and market sensitivity, coupled with his vast knowledge of physical land planning, has earned him the trust of numerous clients throughout North America.</p>
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2008 Press Coverage</h2>
<h6><a target="_blank" href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs014/1101467700266/archive/1102732891327.html"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51)">Canadians Show Strong Interest in Owning Recreational Real Estate says Harris Decima Study</span></a></h6>
<p>2008 Harris/Decima study in the recreational real estate sector uncovered significant interest in the purchase of leisure real estate properties among Canadians.</p>
<h6><a target="_blank" href="http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs014/1101467700266/archive/1102732911973.html"><span style="color: rgb(51,51,51)">First Annual Canadian Resort Investment Conference Provides Positive Outlook for Industry</span></a></h6>
<p>Despite a changing market, over 200 Canadian resort developers came to Kelowna, BC for the first annual Canadian Resort Investment Conference to hear from each other and learn from research conducted by Harris/Decima on what the opportunities are for growth in recreational real estate.</p></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;height:0px;clear:both;"></div>
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