Each fall, leaders from around the vacation ownership industry gather for ARDA’s Leadership & Policy Forum. Held in Washington, D.C., the event allows ARDA committees to meet for association and industry business while also providing new avenues for learning and networking.
This year, the Leadership & Policy Forum focused on the implications of the recent presidential and local election results on the industry and beyond.
The event kicked off with a day of productive committee meetings, followed by a welcome reception sponsored by Interval International.
Event attendees enjoy a welcome reception sponsored by Interval International
Next, ARDA Trustee Members attended an exclusive Trustee Foundation Dinner, which was held at the Larz Anderson House.
Trustee Members dine at the historical Larz Anderson House
Thursday's programming began with a legislative luncheon, where guest speaker Chairman Patrick McHenry, Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, discussed the Lame Duck session and the future direction of legislative efforts.
Chairman Patrick McHenry, Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, speaks to Leadership & Policy Forum attendees
Following the luncheon, attendees heard from ARDA President & CEO Jason Gamel and ARDA Chair Gordon Gurnik on the trends and opportunities that will shape the industry in 2025.
ARDA President & CEO Jason Gamel and ARDA Chair Gordon Gurnik talk future trends for the industry
Jason was also joined on stage by ARDA’s legislative team, who shared their thoughts about how local and national election results will affect future industry policy.
ARDA’s legislative team – Sam DePoy, SVP of Global Policy; Justin Vermuth, SVP, State Government Affairs; and Robert Clements, VP, Regulatory Affairs and Genral Counsel, chat with Jason Gamel about the latest election results and their impact on the industry
The afternoon continued with a general session featuring keynote speaker Ron Insana. Ron, who is a finance reporter, author, and CNBC senior analyst, provided insights into the potential economic impacts of the presidential election.
Keynote speaker Ron Insana takes the stage at the 2024 ARDA Leadership & Policy Forum
The day concluded with an attendee reception sponsored by RCI.
Event attendees enjoy day two’s reception sponsored by RCI
The final day of the Leadership & Policy Forum featured the enriching Chairman’s League Breakfast, where Michael Steele, former Chair of the RNC, former Lt. Governor of Maryland and MSNBC Political Analyst, provided an insightful look at the presidential election results and impact.
Michael Steele, former Chair of the RNC, former Lt. Governor of Maryland and MSNBC Political Analyst, addresses attendees
Thank you to all ARDA members who made this annual event a resounding success!
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