“RCI announced that RCI TV, its innovative web-based television network that until now was exclusive for RCI subscribing members, is live and available to all consumers on RCI.com.” (from CNNMoney.com) To read entire article Click Here.

Great, now you don’t even have to belong to RCI to see and rent timeshare weeks from their website.  RCI claims in their press release that RCI TV will bring enhanced awareness about timesharing to non-timeshare owners, ostensibly to help developers sell more timeshare, but it sure won’t hurt their rental business. One can only surmise that increased demand from the non-timeshare owning public to rent weeks will dry up the supply of desirable exchange weeks even further.

RCI goes on to state:
“This new accessibility allows the general public to view educational and entertaining “Resort Showcase” and “Destination” channels along with other information dedicated to increasing timeshare industry awareness and promoting the benefits of vacation ownership. Through the Resort Showcase channel, prospective purchasers can also link directly to selected developers’ websites for more information or a chance to visit resorts.”

I applaud RCI for setting up RCI TV.  It’s a great resource and planning tool for the timeshare owner to obtain information on resorts before they start an exchange request, but I see even greater advantages for the company and timeshare resort developers-possibly at the expense of us.  Let me know what you think by leaving your comments.

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Jeff Pierce, The Timeshare Expert, has taught thousands of timeshare owners the secrets to getting the best exchanges with both RCI and Interval International for over 21 years.

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