Articles tagged “vacation ownership”

Hotels

Travel + Leisure CEO’s Plan: More Upscale, New Markets and Sports Tourism

Timeshares are basically a real estate product wrapped in a financial product wrapped in a vacation. And Travel + Leisure Co. CEO believes the model has several distinctive advantages over other travel businesses.

Sean O'Neill | 7 days ago

Travel + Leisure CEO’s Plan: More Upscale, New Markets and Sports Tourism
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Hotels

Skift Global Forum Video: New White Paper Explores the Future of Vacation Ownership

In recent years, both the timeshare experience and the demographics of timeshare ownership have evolved considerably. At Skift Global Forum, ARDA CEO Jason Gamel explored how the vacation ownership industry is innovating, modernizing, and expanding its offerings to satisfy the expectations of today’s travelers.

ARDA + Skift | 1 month ago

Skift Global Forum Video: New White Paper Explores the Future of Vacation Ownership

Hotels

Timeshare Giants Report Consumer Pullback – Here’s the Outlook for Vacation Ownership

Could international expansion help offset sluggish growth in the U.S.? "Global" was the word executives said the most on earnings calls we reviewed.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Timeshare Giants Report Consumer Pullback – Here’s the Outlook for Vacation Ownership
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Tourism

New Research Highlights the Resiliency and Adaptability of the Vacation Ownership Industry

ARDA's latest research reveals the evolving trends and significant economic contributions shaping the future of the vacation ownership industry, making a case for timeshare as a compelling alternative to traditional vacation models.

ARDA + Skift | 4 months ago

New Research Highlights the Resiliency and Adaptability of the Vacation Ownership Industry

Hotels

Hilton Grand Vacations: Weak Yen Dents Japanese Appetite for U.S. Timeshares

Hilton Grand Vacations is also eyeing a sales boost by inheriting Bluegreen's marketing deal with Bass Pro's 200 stores after the timeshare giant fully digests its latest acquisition.

Sean O'Neill | 6 months ago

Hilton Grand Vacations: Weak Yen Dents Japanese Appetite for U.S. Timeshares

Hotels

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Sees Timeshare Growth – Except in West Maui

The timeshare company wants to put the Maui wildfires in the rearview mirror. Sluggish demand and a tight labor market in the area impacted by the fires have slowed its post-pandemic momentum.

Sean O'Neill | 6 months ago

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Sees Timeshare Growth – Except in West Maui

Business Travel

State Bank of India Launches Its First Travel Credit Card – India Report

While there are several co-branded credit cards offered by airlines and hotels, banks releasing travel-focused core credit cards indicates a shift in consumer preference and the rising popularity of travel credit cards in India.

Bulbul Dhawan | 7 months ago

State Bank of India Launches Its First Travel Credit Card – India Report
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Experiences

Are Millennials the Happiest Timeshare Owners? 

Travel remains a top spending priority among younger travelers. We spoke with two millennial travelers to unpack the benefits of vacation ownership and learn why they consider timeshare the best way to enjoy multiple resort vacations a year.

ARDA + Skift | 7 months ago

Are Millennials the Happiest Timeshare Owners?