Three weeks ago, we broke the news that Tanner & Haley suspended membership sales. A week later, the pioneer destination club, founded by Rob McGrath in 1998, filed for Chapter 11 bankrutpcy protection.

The Wall Street Journal covered the story this weekend and last. Here’s a timeline of events with links to recent Helium Report posts about Tanner & Haley:

7/18/06: Helium Report learns Tanner & Haley suspends new member sales.

7/24/06: Tanner & Haley files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

7/26/06: Helium Report interviews Exclusive Resorts, Private Escapes, and BelleHavens executives for their reactions.

7/28/06: Tanner & Haley posts bankrupty FAQs to website.

7/29/06: The Wall Street Journal reports on Tanner & Haley (“Bankruptcy in Paradise”).

7/31/06: Industry leader Exclusive Resorts reassures members.

8/1/06: Tanner & Haley member reacts to Chapter 11 filing.

8/3/06: Dream Catcher Retreats CEO conducts conference call with members.

8/3/06: BelleHavens CEO addresses Tanner & Haley bankruptcy.

8/5/06: The Wall Street Journal publishes feature article on Tanner & Haley (“Vacation Club’s Woes Are Bad Trip for Rich”).

8/5/06: Exclusive Resorts sends second statement to members.

8/6/06: The New York Times reports on eight Tanner & Haley members. [subscription required]

8/15/06: Rob McGrath resigns from Tanner & Haley.

8/25/06: Tanner & Haley Updates Members.

We’ll update this page as we continue to provide more analysis, editorial, and news about the Tanner & Haley bankruptcy.

To learn more about the industry, read our summaries of the risks and rewards of destination clubs.