If a star of Dragon's Den says they are in, then fractional ownership has got to be a worthwhile investment.

Businesswoman Sarah Newman, who features in the Irish version of the show for budding entrepreneurs, lives part-time at what she describes as the five-star K Club in County Kildare.

Mahindra Holidays and Resorts (MHRIL) is planning to launch a number of new concepts for consumers, including fractional ownership villas, it has been reported.

Other new services to be provided by the organisation will include a product for senior citizens with a focus on wellness therapies as well as a budget resort chain, the Economic Times has reported.

Fractional Life has announced the Fractional Summit 2010, the biggest business-to-business fractional property conference in Europe.It will run from February 18th to 19th at the Marriott London, Grosvenor Square. This year's event saw more than 210 delegates from 23 countries pay a visit and the 2010 summit will offer a chance to meet all the important players in the fractional property market.

Flexjet's 25 Jet Card programme has been named Best of the Best in the Fractional Program category by Robb Report. The company received the honour in Robb Report's 21st Annual Best of the Best issue published in last month.

Jet Republic has reported high level of interest in its fractional ownership and jet card offerings from European governments.

It revealed that it is already in communication with 8 of the 27 EU governments about their future private jet needs.

According to the firm, governments are looking to cut costs on aviation by examining fractional ownership options, while use of commercial flights by government officials is becoming increasingly troublesome as airlines are cancelling some of their less profitable routes.

Fractional ownership is a great opportunity for those investing in a second home for the first time or looking to enter the overseas property market, one news provider states.

Owning part of a property makes sense for such people, as long as they choose the right one, says Country Life.Fractional ownership is also ideal for those who do not want to worry about upkeep, a potentially empty property and restrictions on when they can holiday, it continues.

Magnolia Private Residence Club in the Florida Panhandle has implemented a dog-friendly policy, with small to midsize dogs welcome at the property. Management at the club felt it was sensible to go against the grain and let such canines on the site, something that private residence clubs typically do not allow.

A World Forum on Fractional Ownership has been held in London and was sold out, it has emerged. According to the organisers Fractional Life, the event was so popular because fractional ownership is the hottest new trend in real estate, delegates coming from across the world to pick up some market tips from industry professionals.

Curvelle has spoken out about its new luxury yacht - the 33X9. Fractional ownership specialist Curvelle has unveiled details on one of its new vessels - the 33X9. Work on the 33-metre motor yacht is set to begin this year at the prize-winning Cheoy Lee Shipyard and it has been designed by Incat Crowther Naval Architects with help from superyacht and motor catamaran experts.

Widely renowned for its hospitality, turquoise-colored water, and pink-sand beaches, Bermuda is one of the most accessible island destinations. The ideal location and climate render Bermuda a logical second home destination, but for years real estate has been virtually unattainable for foreigners. The recent advent of fractional ownership, however, is finally attracting greater numbers of foreign buyers. The newest such property is The Reefs Club, a private residence club due to open June 2009 next to Bermuda’s most award-winning hotel, The Reefs.

The biggest luxury exchange programme in the world has announced a new affiliation with Avenio Prieure, thereby adding three new French properties to its portfolio. As part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands, the Registry Collection initiative made the announcement that will see new properties in Provence developed with the Les Maisons de Baumaniere hotel collection.

Taylor Woodrow de Espana has joined forces with Fractional Ownership Consultancy (FOC) to provide fractional freehold ownership in 16 resorts across Spain. A number of apartments will be on offer on a fractional basis and to begin with, FOC will implement its fractional ownership system in two Taylor Woodrow developments situated around the Los Arqueros Golf Course, which is 10 minutes from Marbella.