European timeshare consumer association, TATOC, publishes Spring 2014 issue of Sharetime magazine

MANCHESTER, U.K. - March 13, 2014 - PRLog -- TATOC, Europe's timeshare consumer association, has today published the Spring 2014 issue of its popular Sharetime magazine (http://www.sharetimemagazine.com)

Aimed at timeshare owners and the committees/HOA who represent them, the 32-page magazine is filled with the latest TATOC, resort and industry news, advice and features. This issue includes:

* TATOC celebrates its 25th anniversary
* Women at the top with Travel & Leisure Group’s Maria Mills Farinas
* Resort focus with Tenerife’s Club Casablanca
* The growing power of social media
* Why I love my timeshare by Jacky Rawlinson

There is very optimistic news from the TATOC Consumer Helpline, which looks back over last year’s statistics – and the report is very positive.

There are updates from TATOC’s member resorts and affiliates – with a focus in this issue on media experts LiveShareTravel. Timeshare owner Steve Burton reviews Stouts Hill

TATOC director Geoff Chapman explains the importance of TATOC accreditation and the achievements of the programme to date.

TATOC urges all affiliates and member resorts to encourage their owners and clients to download the magazine from the Sharetime Magazine website or request a printed version.

Harry Taylor, TATOC executive chairman and CEO explained: “Sharetime goes from strength to strength with positive and informative content about TATOC, timeshare and our resorts and affiliates. We hope that all resorts will share this with their owners and add links to the Sharetime website from their own resort sites.”

This is issue 17 of the magazine and the online version is now available to download for free at the Sharetime magazine website.

Printed copies of the magazine will be distributed to TATOC individual members, member resorts and affiliates over the next few days. You can order a printed copy by contacting the TATOC head office on +44 (0) 161 237 3518.

The Sharetime magazine and website are kindly sponsored and supported by some of the industry’s leading companies including: Aroma, Confused About Timeshare, Dial An Exchange, First Resorts, Merlin Software, The Timeshare Shop, Travel & Leisure, Resort Recoveries, RCI and Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket.

Background information:

Sharetime magazine is published by TATOC on a quarterly basis and provides news, information and advice to timeshare owners and the committees/HOA who represent them. It also presents a positive image to balance much of the negativity surrounding the industry.

Sharetime is written by timeshare owners for timeshare owners with many of the stories provided by TATOC directors and members who have a wide knowledge and experience of the industry.

TATOC works to promote and support the legitimate timeshare industry, protect consumers from scammers and secure the future of the industry for its members to continue to enjoy.