Recent Press Releases:
July 3, 2008
U.S. Timeshare Industry Sales Total $10.6 Billion in 2007 According to Ernst & Young Study
Average occupancy exceeds 80 percent; 6.5 million intervals owned Timeshares sales climbed 6 percent over 2006, with sales totaling $10.6 billion in 2007, according to a new study of the U.S. vacation timeshare industry conducted by Ernst & Young, LLP. The survey encompasses... [Read more...]
May 25, 2008
“Take Two Weeks and Call Me in the Morning”
American Resort Development Association Concurs with Recent Survey Findings that Americans are Vacation-Deprived While many people across this great nation get ready to celebrate the first weekend of summer, most people don’t have any plans to vacation this year. Based on... [Read more...]
May 16, 2008
NCG Architects Wins Prestigious ARDA 2008 Award For Best Resort Design
The American Resort Development Association (ARDA), a U.S. trade organization representing the vacation ownership and resort development industry, recently awarded NCG Architects, Inc. its 2008 award for best resort design. The highly competitive contest was open to firms around... [Read more...]
May 16, 2008
Diamond Resorts International® Wins Five Gold ARDY Awards At The American Resort Development Association’s 2008 Convention
Diamond Resorts International® (DRI), a global leader in the vacation ownership industry, was awarded five Gold ARDY Awards at the American Resort Development Association’s 2008 convention held recently in Las Vegas. The Gold ARDY Awards honor individuals and teams that are... [Read more...]
May 4, 2008
Take A Virtual Vacation On YouTube With “Vacation With Timeshare” Video See For Yourself Why Millions Wouldn’t Vacation Any Other Way
In an effort to share the enthusiasm, stunning locations and comfortable accommodations of timeshare resorts, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) unveiled a “next best thing to being there” video on www.YouTube.com. The short video titled, “Vacation With... [Read more...]
April 30, 2008
Top Awards for Star Resort Group
Meriwether Ranch Direct Mail Design and Campaign Wins National Award Star Resort Group, leading developer, marketer and seller of luxury fractional ownership real estate, private residence clubs, condo-hotels, timeshares, and whole ownership resort real estate products in The... [Read more...]
April 30, 2008
Interior Design for Emerald Grande at HarborWalk by HHCP Architects and Raleigh Design Receives ARDA Award
The interior design for Emerald Grande at HarborWalk by Maitland-based Helman Hurley Charvat Peacock/Architects in collaboration with Winter Park’s Raleigh Design has received a 2008 ARDA Gold Award from the American Resort Development Association. Developed by Legendary, Inc.,... [Read more...]
April 16, 2008
Timeshare Professionals Gather in Las Vegas for Annual Convention
Education, Industry Perspective and Networking Highlight Week Las Vegas was home to nearly 4,000 top timeshare industry professionals who gathered to attend the 2008 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Convention and Exposition, April 6-10, 2008. The annual timeshare... [Read more...]
April 16, 2008
American Resort Development Association Celebrates Industry Leaders
ACE Awards Recognize Highest Level of Excellence in Top Individuals, Teams, Resorts and Corporations WASHINGTON, April 15, 2008—The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) honored the 2008 ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) award winners at a gala ceremony and dinner during... [Read more...]
April 7, 2008
Urgent Federal Legislative ARDA Call-To-Action
Legislation pending in the U.S. Senate (H.R.3221, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008) would expand the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) requirements to all “dwellings.” This proposal, authored by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), would require the timeshare industry to provide... [Read more...]
January 14, 2008
Signature Sponsors Lead The Way At 2008 ARDA Convention
Leading vacation ownership companies and service providers have signed on as Signature Sponsors of the 2008 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas. The annual convention, taking place April 6-10 Venetian Resort & Casino, will... [Read more...]