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Bluegreen Corporation, a leading timeshare ownership resort company, was recently honored as the 15th of 20 Top Corporate Fundraising Teams in the U.S. by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) for the 2013 Walk to Cure Diabetes.

Bluegreen was named among such national corporations as Ford Motor Company, Bloomingdale’s, Walgreen’s and Coca-Cola.

Lora Hazelwood, executive director of the Palm Beach County Chapter of JDRF explained that there are literally thousands of corporate teams when you factor in the over 100 Walk sites across the U.S.

 “I am very proud to have our chapter on this exclusive list,” said Hazelwood. Bluegreen Corporation has been involved with JDRF and the Walk to Cure Diabetes since 2002.

Bluegreen President and CEO John M. Maloney, Jr. has been the corporate chairman of the Palm Beach Chapter event annually since 2006.  The national Walk to Cure Diabetes event brings together millions of individuals in support of finding a cure.

In addition to serving as a corporate sponsor of the event, Bluegreen committed to and exceeded their $50,000 fund raising goal.

“We are proud if our associates in Boca Raton and throughout the country for the part they play in helping to raise these funds and awareness of T1D,” said Ellen Devine, Executive Assistant to the President and CEO of Bluegreen.

“Our relationship with JDRF is very special and we are happy and proud to continue to help them find a cure.” Devine said.

“To Bluegreen, I sincerely thank you all for your tremendous support of JDRF and our Greater Palm Beach Chapter,” said Carl Marks, JDRF’s Regional Director for the state of Florida.

“It is because of your generosity, tireless efforts, and faith in our mission that we will successfully treat, cure, and prevent T1D through our research. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your vote of confidence and congratulations for this wonderful and distinguished distinction in JDRF’s success,” said Marks.

Bluegreen Corporation has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Bluegreen Vacations and Bluegreen Resorts Management, Inc., have entered into multi-year strategic alliance agreements with Choice Hotels International, Inc., which, among other things, name Bluegreen Vacations the “Official Vacation Ownership Provider of Choice Hotels.”

One of the largest and most successful lodging companies in the world, Choice Hotels currently franchises approximately 6,200 hotels, representing more than 495,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 30 countries and territories.

The agreements between Bluegreen and Choice:

• will allow Bluegreen Vacations to leverage Choice’s brands and customer relationships to expand its vacation ownership offerings; 
• will brand 21 Bluegreen Vacation Club® resorts as part of the Choice Hotels AscendTM Hotel Collection. Launched in fall 2008, Ascend Hotel Collection is a network of historic, boutique and unique hotels that offer guests an authentic, local experience. Today, Ascend Hotel Collection offers upscale independent hotels in the United States, Canada, Scandinavia and Latin America; 
• all Bluegreen Vacations’ owners will be eligible to access discounted rates at all 6,200 Choice hotels, subject to availability. 

Choice’s popular brands, which include Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands, as well as its Ascend Hotel Collection membership program, range from limited-service to full-service and from economy to upscale, offering business and leisure travelers an array of high-value, high-quality options.

Bluegreen believes that the agreements will provide it with the opportunity to introduce Bluegreen Vacations’ offerings to Choice Hotels’ expansive consumer base.

“We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Choice Hotels,” Bluegreen President and CEO John M. Maloney, Jr. said.

 “While we certainly believe that we will benefit from the marketing opportunities, we are also excited by the other aspects of our alliance with Choice Hotels. We expect that this arrangement will add value for our current owners and will be very attractive to prospective owners based on the credibility of the Choice Hotel brands and the appeal of our expanded product offerings,” said Maloney.

Steve Joyce, President and CEO of Choice Hotels International said, “Bluegreen Vacations’ experience and marketing innovation in the timeshare industry is unparalleled and they have created great ownership packages in premier destinations that appeal to 170,000 loyal Bluegreen Vacation Club owners.”

“Choice Hotels International looks forward to working with Bluegreen Vacations to leverage our diverse range of brands, our Choice Privileges® loyalty program and the strength of our marketing channels. We look forward to a long and strong relationship with Bluegreen Vacations,” Joyce said.

Bluegreen Vacations, a leading provider of vacation experiences, will make a $5,000 corporate donation to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to assist with care for those displaced by Hurricane Sandy, Bluegreen President and CEO John M. Maloney Jr. has announced.

In addition, the company will match personal donations by its associates made by November 30, 2012- dollar for dollar- up to $5,000.

A handful of resorts that are either owned by or affiliated with the vacation club experienced the wrath of Sandy first hand: The Soundings and The Breakers in Dennisport, MA, The Manhattan Club in New York City, Patrick Henry Square in Williamsburg, VA., Shenandoah Crossing in Gordonsville, VA., and Atlantic Palace in Atlantic City, NJ.

“Many Bluegreen associates in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast took great precautions before the storm to protect our resort owners and guests, even as they took steps to safeguard themselves and their loved ones,” Maloney said.

“They showed great care and compassion. Now it’s our opportunity—and responsibility—to show compassion.”

The American Red Cross has provided more than 23,000 overnight shelter stays since October 26, 2012, two days before Sandy made landfall. The storm has affected 60 million people across an area the Red Cross described as “about the size of Europe.”

Bluegreen Vacations hosts owners and guests at several resorts in the affected area, including Bluegreen at Atlantic Palace on the hard-hit Atlantic City, N.J., Boardwalk.

Contributions to the American National Red Cross are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Red Cross’ tax identification number is 53-0196605. For more information, visit the Red Cross web site. 

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen Corporation is a leading timeshare sales, marketing and resort management company. Bluegreen Resorts manages, markets and sells the Bluegreen Vacation Club, a flexible, points-based, deeded vacation ownership plan with more than 160,000 owners, over 60 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 4,000 resorts worldwide.

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Bluegreen Vacations has announced the purchase of The Club at Big Bear Village, a premiere timeshare resort property located in Big Bear, CA, approximately 90 minutes east of Los Angeles.

“Adding The Club at Big Bear Village to our collection of resorts just made sense,” said David Pontius, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer; President, Bluegreen Services at Bluegreen Corporation.

“We have been looking for the opportunity to further our westward expansion and the accommodations and amenities offered by The Club at Big Bear Village are ideal for our vacation club owners. It’s a perfect four-season destination that nicely compliments our Las Vegas and Phoenix properties, offering a unique and very special experience,” said Pontius.

The resort is located on Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino National Forest and has been referred to as an “ultra luxurious base camp to all the mountain and lake adventures that Big Bear offers.”

Bluegreen Vacation Club owners initially will have access to yet to be sold inventory in 14 three-and-four bedroom presidential units richly appointed with sub-zero kitchen appliances, Jacuzzi™ baths and steam showers, HD big screen TVs and more.

A handful of unit shellswere built, but not completed or furnished. Bluegreen is currently in the process of completing those units, with the intention of adding them to the available inventory by 2013. In addition, “a master plan for future development” of the property is in the works, for which Bluegreen will be selecting developer partners.

The Club at Big Bear Village was previously positioned as a fractional offering, designed to appeal to the Los Angeles drive-in market. As part of the transition, Bluegreen has worked closely with the existing owners at large as well as their association board to explain the company’s intentions.

“Dealing with high-end fractional owners as a timeshare company can be challenging,” Pontius said. “After all is said and done, we think the existing owners will really be pleased with what we bring to the table, and we know that existing Bluegreen Vacation Club owners will appreciate one more resort at which they can vacation and build memories.”

Bluegreen Corporation, "A leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play," has announced that renovations at its Atlantic City, New Jersey, resort, Atlantic Palace, have been completed, with the second phase of renovations just being finished this spring. The renovation of additional units was also approved by the Board of Directors, with benchmarks set for the fall and winter of 2011.

“Everyone at Bluegreen’s Atlantic Palace resort is extremely excited for the current and ongoing renovation program. Our 31-story resort offers the most spectacular views in all of Atlantic City and the renovations will only add to the amazing overall experience for our guests,” says James Badia, General Manager at Bluegreen at Atlantic Palace in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Renovations to 15 studio units have been completed so far with another 15 units near completion. There are 15 studio units, a two-bedroom unit and one studio deluxe unit with renovations scheduled to begin in the fall of 2011 with completion at the end of the year. An additional 15 studio units and two one-bedroom units will also be completed by spring of 2012.

The renovations at Bluegreen’s Atlantic Palace resort included new kitchens, cabinets, wood flooring and furniture, giving each unit a completely refreshed look and feel while still maintaining the distinct style of Atlantic City.

Atlantic Palace (formerly known as Royal Suites at the Atlantic Palace) is located in the heart of the Casino District. During your stay at the resort, you can also explore nearby attractions such as picturesque Cape May, the oldest seashore resort in the United States, or stroll along the famous Atlantic City boardwalk, filled with amusements, rides, and games. Within walking distance, you will enjoy wonderful restaurants that cater to every taste, and of course seafood is the specialty in Atlantic City.

There are numerous opportunities for shopping, and the water sports available are endless. Sun, surf, swim, or splash in the gentle waves. Charter a boat for fishing, or golf on one of the nearby courses. This destination is a great choice for family fun, and exciting nightlife. From casinos to golfing, from the Boardwalk to boating, there's something for everyone. (Please note that the Aquatic Center is seasonal - open Memorial Day through Labor Day.)

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Bluegreen Corporation has announced the expansion of its fee-based services business to The Manhattan Club, a premiere timeshare resort property located in midtown Manhattan. Bluegreen will be providing sales, marketing and title services to The Manhattan Club.

“We are very pleased to have been selected by the Manhattan Club in connection with our fee-based services business,” said Terry Dodd, Senior Vice President of Development Services at Bluegreen Corporation. “We have long admired the success of this project, its staff and senior leadership team. We believe that we can build on this success and enhance our product offering with sales efforts through the Bluegreen Vacation Club.”

The Manhattan Club is centrally located between Broadway and Seventh Avenue in the heart of midtown Manhattan near some of New York City’s most significant attractions including Central Park, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, the Broadway Theater District, and world-famous shopping on Madison and Fifth Avenues.

The property’s suites feature the space and amenities consistent with those of Bluegreen’s timeshare resorts including kitchenettes, marbled baths and other luxurious appointments. Each stylish suite gives its guests the privacy, comfort and convenience they’d find at home, but with a prime location that delivers access to the excitement and culture of New York City.

"The addition of The Manhattan Club to our growing number of fee-based service clients will provide the opportunity to our Bluegreen Vacation Club members to experience New York City. This addition will provide access to a highly sought-after location in the premier urban market in the US.”

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, Bluegreen Corporation is the leader in providing "Colorful Places to Live and Play" through its vacation ownership resort and residential real estate businesses. Since 1996, Bluegreen has managed, marketed and sold a flexible, real estate-based vacation ownership plan with more than 160,000 owners, over 56 owned or managed resorts, and access to more than 4,000 resorts worldwide.