Standard & Poor’s Report Bullish on Timeshare Despite the recession, timeshare asset-backed securities (ABS) is one of the few asset classes demonstrating a renewed level of investor demand and resilient credit performance according to a recent... Read more
ARDA 2009 Fall Conference
As is customary for the American Resort Association’s annual autumn event, the focus of the three-day event was on legislative issues. Fall ARDA, held this past November 4 through 6 at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C. Key industry leaders addressed... Read more
ARDA Convention In Las Vegas Promises To Pay Off For Attendees
Focus on Education and Networking Attracts Timeshare Executives from around the Country In just six weeks the annual American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Convention will take place in Las Vegas. Held at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino on March... Read more
Signature Sponsors Bet On ARDA For 2010 Annual Convention In Las Vegas
Leading timeshare companies and service providers have thrown their chips in to be Signature Sponsors of the 2010 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Convention and Exposition at Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. The annual convention,... Read more
CRDA And ARDA Strengthen Ties
The Canadian Resort Development Association (CRDA) is pleased to announce the advent of a dynamic, new working relationship with its counterpart in the United States, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA). Designed to maximize the synergies... Read more
Timeshare Branding Strategies During A Down Economy
With practically every component of the recent economic downturn – lower consumer spending, tighter credit markets, depressed real estate values – having a negative impact on the vacation ownership industry, it’s no surprise that sales fell off... Read more
ARDA Applauds Florida Attorney General’s Office For Recent Injunction Against Fraudulent Timeshare Resale Operation
The following statement was released today by Howard Nusbaum, president and CEO of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), in response to the Florida Attorney General’s Office move on Monday to seek an emergency injunction against a West... Read more
Timeshare Owners Kick The Tires Before They Purchase
According to Vacation Timeshare Owners Report, 2009 Edition by the ARDA International Foundation (AIF), recent timeshare purchasers are younger, wealthier and happy with their vacation product. Overall, more than six in ten timeshare owners are age 45... Read more
Timeshare Industry Proves Resilient
Occupancy, Satisfaction Rates Remain Strong Despite tighter credit markets and high unemployment rates, the U.S. timeshare industry continues to demonstrate its resilience. Although overall sales continue to reflect the national trend of lower consumer... Read more
Research Shows Vacations Can Actually Make Kids Smarter
Study Shows Link to Academic Achievement in First Graders As the nation’s children settle in for another school year, many parents and teachers wonder how the summer break affected their children’s academic achievement. Analysis of a U.S.... Read more
American Resort Development Association Advises Precautionary Steps in Timeshare Resales Market
Consumer Advisories for Timeshare Owners to Navigate Resale Environment Today the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) released two advisories to help consumers and timeshare owners navigate through the secondary market, which includes timeshare... Read more
Timeshare Owner Protections Become Law Florida Legislature Passes Bill To Ensure Timeshare Exchange Not Subject To Tax
According to The American Resort Development Association (ARDA), recent passage of legislation by Florida’s state legislature ensures that important protections for timeshare owners are in place. In addition to ensuring timeshare owners will not pay... Read more
VOASA Conference, South Africa
Deon Viljeon, Director of Operations, Southern Sun & Chairman of VOASA The Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa (VOASA) held its first conference in South Africa on 24th May and 26th May 2009. Once known as the Time Share Institute... Read more
Dear Mr. President, Americans Need A FAMILY Stimulus Plan
Nearly Half of Recent Survey Respondents Feel Time with Their Families Lacking While Americans patiently wait for the country’s economic stimulus plan to take effect, it’s clear that a separate plan is needed to spur recovery in another area... Read more
ARDA Salutes National Travel And Tourism Week With Launch Of Contest
Timeshare Owners Share Vacation Experiences in Video, Photo and Story Contest As part of the travel industry’s efforts to promote the power of travel during National Travel and Tourism Week, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is... Read more
ARDA’s Board Of Directors Appoints Wellington Financial’s Ron Goldberg
Wellington Financial recently announced its president, Ron Goldberg, has been invited to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), based in Washington, DC. ARDA President and CEO Howard Nusbaum later discussed... Read more
A List: Howard C. Nusbaum, President & CEO, ARDA
An Interview with Howard C. Nusbaum, President and CEO of the American Resort Development Association on how ARDA has helped shape our industry over the years and its continuing efforts to promote timeshare as a mainstream hospitality product. What is... Read more
ARDA Announces Circle of Excellence (ACE) and ARDY Award Winners
The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) honored the ARDA Circle of Excellence Award and ARDY Award winners at a gala ceremony and dinner during the 2009 Convention & Exposition in Orlando, Florida. “These companies and individuals... Read more
Disney’s Jim Lewis Elected Chairman Of American Resort Development Association
Jim Lewis, president of Disney Vacation Club, a growing vacation ownership division of The Walt Disney Company, has been elected Chairman of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), the national trade association representing the vacation ownership... Read more
Perspective Magazine – April 2008: Timeshare & Fractional News & Reviews
Featuring in the delegate bag at the ARDA Convention 2008 and on the largest Perspective International Booth to date, circulation for this ediiton exceeds 10,000 in print for the first time. With an exclusive interview with ARDA President Howard Nusbaum... Read more
