News and Information

Stay up-to-date on breaking news, upcoming events, and the latest headlines affecting timeshare owners. 

If you are interested in speaking to an ARDA spokesperson or if you do not find the information you are seeking in the resources in News & Information, please contact Lou Ann Burney, Vice President of Marketing and Communications or Alexa Antonuk, Communications Manager.

If you are looking for press releases from 2010 or earlier, please go to our press release archive.


ARDA News Releases 

American Resort Development Association Welcomes Mexico's Tourism Board as Global Development Sponsor at Upcoming International-Themed Annual Industry Convention 
February 15, 2012

Florida Legislation to Rein in Deceptive Timeshare Resale Practices 
January 31, 2012
 

Signature Sponsors Bet on ARDA for 2012 ARDA World Convention in Las Vegas
January 12, 2012 

American Resort Development Association and European Resort Development Organization Announce New Marketing Alliance
November 30, 2011

American Resort Development Association Supports Proposed Florida Timeshare Legislation
October 6, 2011
 
ARDA International Foundation Launches e-Learning Platform 
September 8, 2011

ARDA Resort Owners’ Coalition Launches Resale Resource Center to Help Owners Navigate Secondary Timeshare Market
August 24, 2011

State of the U.S. Vacation Timeshare Industry Study Shows Sales, Occupancy Rates Remain Steady
June 8, 2011 

Vacation Ownership Industry Annual Convention Highlights "Year of the Consumer" 
April 6, 2011

Timeshare Industry Leaders Recognized for Top Achievements
April 5, 2011 

Orange Lake Resorts’ Don Harrill Elected Chairman of American Resort Development Association
March 30, 2011

New Timeshare Web Site Engages and Activates Owners 
February 16, 2011

Signature Sponsors Lead the Way at 2011 ARDA Convention
February 10, 2011

Travel Trends for 2011: ARDA Unravels the Top Trends of 2011 
February 8, 2011

Women in the Industry and the American Resort Development Association Unite
February 4, 2011

 

ARDA Consumer News Releases 

Please click on the individual press releases below, available on our consumer website, www.vacationbetter.org. 

Timeshare Fans Program Spotlights CLUB WYNDHAM® Owners
January 6, 2012

“Timeshare Fans” Captured on Camera Enjoying Vacations from Captiva to Oahu to Portugal
December 2, 2011

"Timeshare Fans" Program Launched by American Resort Development Association
November 1, 2011

How To Buy a Timeshare
September 30, 2011

Is a Timeshare Vacation Right For You?
August 5, 2011

Studies Find More People Taking Summer Vacations in 2011
May 24, 2011 

Have Enough Winter Yet? Plan Your Next Vacation To Shake Those Winter Blues
March 2, 2011

Take a Peek into a Timeshare...Without Leaving Your Desk
January 11, 2011 

 

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Industry Information

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