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Articles Tagged With "Howard Nusbaum"


Joint Consumer Education Program Launched By The American Resort Development Association

April 28, 2010 in All News, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), News By Region, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) and the National Timeshare Owners Association (NTOA), have announced a year-long campaign to help educate consumers about timeshare vacations. The first initiative answers ten of the most frequently asked questions.

Timeshare Industry Leaders Recognized For Top Achievements

March 26, 2010 in All News, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), News By Region, Search Industry Directory, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

ARDA Announces 2010 Circle of Excellence (ACE) and ARDY Winners

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) recognized their top industry leaders at the annual Awards Gala of the 2010 Convention & Exposition, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The evening event, sponsored by Holiday Systems International (HSI), showcases the outstanding accomplishments among individuals, teams, resorts, and companies in a variety of categories.

Increase In Asset-Backed Securities Signifies Robust Recovery For Timeshare Market

March 3, 2010 in All News, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), News By Region, Search Industry Directory, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

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 Standard & Poor’s analysis. In addition, Fitch Ratings found that total ABS delinquencies fell compared to the same period last year for the first year-over-year improvement since August, 2007.

ARDA Convention In Las Vegas Promises To Pay Off For Attendees

February 3, 2010 in All News, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), News By Region, Search Industry Directory, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

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 14-18, attendees at this year’s event will tackle a variety of topics including finding success in difficult economic times and leveraging social media.

Signature Sponsors Bet On ARDA For 2010 Annual Convention In Las Vegas

January 26, 2010 in All News, American Express, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), International Cruise & Excursions, Interval International, News By Region, RedWeek.com, ResortCom International, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

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, from March 14–18, will feature an impressive line-up of speakers and entertainers, including keynote speaker Andy Sernovitz. Sernovitz is considered the guru of the word-of-mouth marketing movement, helping countless companies understand the radical changes brought by blogs, MySpace, and consumer-generated media.

CRDA And ARDA Strengthen Ties

December 14, 2009 in All News, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), News By Region, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

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 between the two associations, ARDA and CRDA intend to work together on various initiatives to further their respective mandates [...]

Florida Attorney General’s Office For Recent Injunction Against Fraudulent Timeshare Resale Operation Applauded By ARDA

November 5, 2009 in All News, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), News By Region, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

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 Palm Beach timeshare resale operation for fraudulent practices. In September, ARDA released two consumer advisories to help [...]

Timeshare Owners Kick The Tires Before They Purchase

October 20, 2009 in All News, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), News By Region, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

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 or older, with Baby Boomers ranked as the largest generation of timeshare owners (45 percent). However, recent purchasers [...]

Timeshare Industry Proves Resilient

October 8, 2009 in All News, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), Diamond Resorts International, Disney Vacation Club, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

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 spending, timeshare owners continue to enjoy their pre-paid timeshare vacations, with an 80 percent occupancy rate and an 86 percent product [...]

Vacations Can Actually Make Kids Smarter Research Shows

September 23, 2009 in All News, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

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. Department of Education study found that children who travel over summer break — whether to a beach, historic [...]

Timeshare Owner Protections Become Law Florida Legislature Passes Bill To Ensure Timeshare Exchange Not Subject To Tax

August 4, 2009 in All News, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

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 tax on timeshare exchange transactions, the bill, HB 61, codifies a common industry practice regarding the taxation of transient stays [...]

Dear Mr. President, Americans Need A FAMILY Stimulus Plan

June 23, 2009 in All News, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), News By Region, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

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 – the amount of time enjoyed with family. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) recently surveyed [...]

ARDA Salutes National Travel And Tourism Week With Launch Of Contest

May 6, 2009 in All News, American Resort Development Association (ARDA), News By Region, Search Industry Directory, Timeshare News, USA and Canada by Timeshare & Fractional News

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 encouraging timeshare owners to share the secret of better vacationing through its annual contest. Timeshare owners will have [...]