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Recent Press Releases:

December 5, 2008

ARDA Chairman Jon Fredricks To Address TimeShareWare Client Conference Attendees

Jon Fredricks, Chairman of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) and President of Welk Resorts, will be the keynote speaker at TimeShareWare Client Conference III when it convenes March 3-5, 2009 at the luxurious Radisson Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr.... [Read more...]

December 5, 2008

Holiday Season Reminds Us To Spend More Time with Family

Vacation Is a Necessity Not a Luxury As the year comes to a close, many Americans prepare to travel during the holidays to spend time with family and friends. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) reminds them that especially during tough economic times, to remember... [Read more...]

November 9, 2008

New ARDA Committee Formed: Margit Whitlock AIA To Chair

Margit Whitlock, AIA, Principal of Architectural Concepts, Inc. (ACI) a San Diego firm regarded as one of the top hospitality-oriented architectural and interior design firms, has been selected to chair the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Design and Construction... [Read more...]

September 23, 2008

Throwing A Fabulous Family Reunion

Many families partake in the tradition of holding annual reunions, taking time out of busy lives to catch up with each other and celebrate. However, today’s reunions are going in a different direction than sleeping on Grandma’s couch or having just a few hours in... [Read more...]

September 18, 2008

Family Travel and Reunions on The Rise, Survey Says

American Resort Development Association Encouraging Families to “Take Time for Togetherness” Honoring the long tradition of connecting far-flung families through timeshare resorts, the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) offers “how-to” travel options to help... [Read more...]

September 10, 2008

VacationBetter.Org Launches To Educate Consumers About How To Take Better Vacations

American Resort Development Association Promotes Online Resource The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) today unveiled its new online resource to inform consumers on the importance of taking a vacation and the benefits of enjoying one — regularly — through... [Read more...]

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...]