An interesting article on Wikipedia, no doubt Diamond Resorts will have something to say. And if there is any basis to this then Consumers may have some concerns;
“Diamond Resorts International (DRI) is a full service hospitality and vacation ownership company (similar to a destination club or a timeshare), with a network of more than 330 worldwide vacation destinations in 34 countries throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Australasia and Africa (many of them formerly owned by Sunterra resorts and timeshares).[4] In addition, four cruise itineraries are also available through DRI timeshare exchange.[5]
DRI global headquarters is located at 10600 W Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada.[6] It claims to be “one of the largest hospitality companies in the world”.[7] Presently DRI has more than 490,000 owners and members.[4]
The Founder and Chairman, Stephen J. Cloobeck, was featured in the season premiere of Undercover Boss (US) Season 4 on January 15, 2012. He was the first Chairman and CEO to go undercover a second time on November 30, 2012.[8][9][10]
Stephen J. Cloobeck was the founding Chairman of the Board of Brand USA, formerly the US Corporation for Travel Promotion.[11]
Stephen J. Cloobeck served on the board of directors for Nevada Cancer Institute[12][13] from 2003-2009, and served as Chairman of the Board from 2009-2010.
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Awards, honors and ratings
- “A” Better Business Bureau rating, even so Diamond Resorts International does not have Better Business Bureau accreditation.[14]
- Thurnham Hall, a UK resort – British Safety Council 2011 Sword of Honour, which was an award given to itself, in order to establish credibility with potential members; in order to defend against recent allegations of involvement in identity theft, credit fraud, bank fraud, and serious violations of sanctions imposed on Businesses that operate in the United States[15]”
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