Marriott Groups on Facebook

[TUGBrian]

Hi Suzanne...not knocking the groups...but are you aware of the search feature in the TUG marketplace? there is certainly no reason to sift through all 4000+ ads....you can filter results down to exactly what you want =)

http://tug2.com/MarketplaceClassifiedBrowse.aspx

 

[GregT]

I belong to a couple of these groups, and it's fun to get recent pictures and occasional updates on property news, but I've found Facebook to be a cumbersome way to have a conversation about the properties. It's not thread-specific and therefore can become a stream of consciousness.

Also, some owners (Maui in particular) are simply using it to list their ads for rent, and I also think it's an inefficient way to rent a unit.

I also think there is a place for both, but view TUG has a far more efficient way to disseminate information about properties and the timeshare systems.

Best,

Greg

 

[suzannesimon]

Yes I'm aware of the Search function. I post all my rentals on TUG Marketplace. The reason I contacted the Royal Resort Facebook Group was because I was wanting to lock it down for Christmas week over a year out (March 2015 for a December 2016 rental). Since it was extended family I wanted all 3 units in the same building. Plus, I have never been to the Royal Resorts so I needed guidance there. There apparently is a Royal Resorts Owner Rental site (don't know if it is on Facebook or the Royals sponsor it). Anyway, a woman was there at the time and saw the post and ran around taking pictures of all the views that would be available for Week 51. She really went above and beyond for a total stranger, non-owner. I love TUG and the Marketplace, but it wasn't a search I could do on a form because I was wanting to book 21 months in advance of the stay. There was nothing on the Marketplace yet.

 

[TUGBrian]

no problem at all.

certainly cant complain that there are "too many" resources for owners these days!!

 

[AlmostRetired]

I actually set up a group for the Monarch after reading this thread. I have never set up a group before and it took about 10 minutes (9 spent watching the news). MVCI has a Monarch Page (not group) that I put a message on pointing to the group. I did this today. So far it is still on the MVCI Monarch page.

Both the MVCI Monarch Facebook page and the MVCI Facebook page took off my posting for the Monarch Owners Group. I am not sure if they had a problem with a link or the concept. I posted the question.... will wait for answer.

 

[suzannesimon]

Are they the corporate pages or the owners' pages that remove your post?

 

[AlmostRetired]

Are they the corporate pages or the owners' pages that remove your post?

I assumed it was the administration of the corporate site since both have the MVCI on the page.

 

[SueDonJ]

Both the MVCI Monarch Facebook page and the MVCI Facebook page took off my posting for the Monarch Owners Group. I am not sure if they had a problem with a link or the concept. I posted the question.... will wait for answer.

Not surprising that your posts would be moderated and your links removed on any corporate pages - MVW is typically not receptive to anything that encourages owners easily organizing themselves as a group. It's frustrating but completely understandable from their point of view.

 

[AlmostRetired]

Koddos to the HOA of the Monarch

The HOA has a website to communicate to Monarch Owners. I asked and they put the following on the website under Resources for the Monarch facebook group I created.

"Want to enter discussion about our resort? A Monarch Facebook Group has been established for owners (past, present, and future) as well as renters and exchangers to share ideas, ask questions, and exchange information about Monarch. Please note that this Facebook group is independent from the Monarch Owners Association and was not created by or endorsed by the Monarch Board of Directors or our Management associates, nor does the Board or the management team monitor the content. Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/754689184660062/ to learn more."