Signature Sponsors Lead The Way At 2009 ARDA Convention
February 4, 2009 by Perspective Magazine | Timeshare & Fractional ReviewsLeading vacation ownership companies and service providers have signed on as Signature Sponsors of the 2009 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Convention and Exposition at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida. The annual convention, from March 29 – April 2, will feature an impressive line-up of speakers and entertainers, including keynote speaker Dr. Jeffrey Rosensweig, global economics forecaster and expert on global investing and business strategy.
The 2009 Signature Sponsors include American Express, Group RCI, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Holiday Systems International (HSI), International Cruise and Excursions , Inc. (ICE), Interval International, Redweek.com, Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., Textron Financial Corporation, VacationGuard, Inc., and Whirlpool Corporation.
The convention offers companies prime exposure to top vacation ownership industry professionals who gather to network, learn the latest industry trends, and visit hundreds of industry suppliers on the exhibit floor. Thanks to the generosity of the Signature Sponsors, the ARDA convention has become the number one resource for networking with industry leaders, timely educational programming, and exposure for sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees.
“We are grateful for the 2009 Signature Sponsors whose support enables us to continue to bring cutting-edge programs and high-quality events,” said Howard C. Nusbaum, ARDA’s president and CEO.
Group RCI is sponsoring the Group RCI/AIF Open Golf Tournament at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club. Interval International is hosting their annual “Party with a Cause” with ticket proceeds benefiting industry research and education. The Breakfast of Champions will feature gold medal swimmer, Janet Evans. The ARDA Awards Gala, sponsored by Holiday Systems International (HSI), will include a cocktail reception, elegant dinner, presentation of the annual ARDA Awards, and entertainment by music notable, Marvin Hamlisch.
Companies interested in participating as sponsors or exhibitors at the timeshare industry’s premier annual event may contact Bob Craycraft at 202-371-6700, or bcraycraft@arda.org. Visit www.ARDA.org for more information about the 2009 convention.
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