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The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is the Washington D.C.-based trade association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries. Established in 1969, ARDA today has over 1,000 corporate members ranging from privately held firms to publicly traded companies and international corporations with expertise in shared ownership interests in leisure real estate.

The ARDA membership community includes timeshare owner associations (HOAs), resort management companies, industry vendors, suppliers and consultants, as well as owners through the ARDA Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC).

ARDA's Mission Statement

It is the mission of the American Resort Development Association to foster and promote the growth of the industry and to serve its members through legislative and regulatory advocacy; public relations and communications; education; membership development; and ethics enforcement.

ARDA Working for the Industry

• Click here to see ARDA's 2006 Year-End Review

ARDA promotes the growth and development of the timeshare industry through a variety of capacities:

• Advocacy: Actively involved in local, state and national governmental affairs, ARDA monitors regulatory issues that effect timeshare.  ARDA actively engages in lobbying efforts focused on the establishment of a legislative environment that fosters industry growth and that further enhances consumer confidence and protection.
  
  
• Networking: ARDA offers industry professionals educational and networking opportunities each year through its Annual Convention and Exposition with 4000 attendees, 50+ educational sessions and over 200 expo hall booths, the Fall Conference, an intimate gathering of ARDA's volunteer leaders and a variety of regional educational seminars focusing on resort management and local legislative issues.
  
  

• Business to Business Partnerships and Bridge-Building: Through alliances with organizations in related and complementary industries in the U.S. and overseas, ARDA pursues business and growth opportunities on behalf of its members.
  
  
• Outreach: ARDA reaches out to myriad audiences with news of the bright future and positive economic impact of the timeshare industry and the increasingly diverse and attractive vacation ownership opportunities now available to consumers.
  
  
• Knowledge: Through a variety of informational tools, including published research summaries, news updates and alerts, Developments Magazine, and its web site, ARDA shares market intelligence and keeps its members informed of industry trends and current events.
  
  
• Professional Development: The ARDA International Foundation (AIF) offers professional and educational development through publications covering the industry’s ethical, legal, regulatory, and operational intricacies; study courses; tests that assess industry knowledge; and recognition of continuing educational efforts. 

ARDA's Commitment

ARDA and its members are committed to the highest standards and ethics in resort, vacation, recreational, residential and community development for the benefit of the public. To demonstrate that commitment, ARDA has adopted a Code of Standards & Ethics. All members of ARDA and all those who use ARDA services agree to comply with this Code.

The Code of Standards & Ethics consists of general requirements, solicitation requirements, and sales requirements, as well as administrative procedures for interpretation and enforcement of the Code. All activities subject to this Code shall be designed to be honest and fair, and to be conducted with integrity, dignity and propriety.

Failure to cooperate with the ARDA Standards & Ethics Committee, the Administrator, or the Appellate Board in an investigation or a proceeding on a Challenge may be considered by the Committee according to the same procedures and with the same sanctions as a Determination of Failure to Comply with the Code.

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