Become an ARDA Member

Join the ARDA member community to become part of the world’s largest network of vacation ownership professionals.

Leading ARDA Members

Benefits of Membership

ARDA members include developers, exchange companies, vacation clubs, timeshare owner associations (HOAs), resort management companies, timeshare resale and rental companies, consultants, and legal and regulatory experts.

Our members enjoy unparalleled insights and access to the industry. Perks of membership include:

  • Inclusion in ARDA Member Directories – ARDA Member Directories include a full list of current corporate and individual VIP ARDA Members who are committed to supporting our industry.
  • Sharing News with Other ARDA Members — ARDA members receive and share important announcements through ARDA’s platforms, including our website, newsletter and social media channels.
  • Increasing Company Visibility — ARDA members have multiple options to elevate their brand, including event sponsorship, digital marketing, and VIP membership opportunities.  

Explore Our Membership Plans

Corporate Memberships

ARDA’s corporate membership offers four categories to choose from based on company type and overall needs.

Industry

Corporate membership for organizations that sell timeshare or receive revenues from industry-related sales,
marketing, rentals, leases, or commissions. Dues are based on gross annual revenues in U.S. dollars.

Core ClassRevenue LevelAnnual Dues
1$1B+$136,000
2$800M – $999M$110,000
3$700M – $799M$95,000
4$600M – $699M$82,500
5$500M – $599M$68,000
6$400M – $499M$54,500
7$300M – $399M$40,700
8$200M – $299M$35,000
9$100M – $199M$27,500
10$50M – $99M$20,500
11$25M – $49M$14,000
12<$25M$7,200
Core
*International companies neither marketing
to nor having offices in North America
(Canada, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, USA)
International$1,700

Corporate membership for property management of resorts.

Core ClassNumber of UnitsAnnual Dues
14,000+$20,500
22,000 – 3,999$14,000
31,000 – 1,999$7,000
4<999$3,500

Corporate membership for industry home owners’ associations, colleges, and libraries.

Annual Dues: $300

Corporate membership for professional partners, suppliers, vendors and industry services.

Annual Dues: $3,100

VIP Memberships

VIP members enjoy access to key business leaders and decision makers, exclusive events, networking opportunities and more.

*To be eligible for an individual VIP Membership, your company must be an active corporate member of ARDA. If the VIP Member is not able to attend an event, they can transfer the complimentary registration to another colleague.

This VIP level offers benefits, exclusive member privileges and pricing discounts, including:

  • Complimentary Registration to select ARDA meetings, including the Leadership & Policy Forum, ARDA WIN, Spring Conference, and ROC TBMA
  • VIP Designation on badges and lanyards at the Leadership & Policy Forum and ARDA Spring Conference
  • VIP Pin to wear at ARDA meetings and events, signifying your membership in this select group and providing an easy way to identify and connect with fellow VIPs
  • Exclusive VIP Lounge Access at the Leadership & Policy Forum and Spring Conference, featuring all-day dining, refreshments, meeting space and networking opportunities
  • Exclusive VIP registration desk at the Spring Conference, providing a dedicated and streamlined check-in experience
  • Complimentary professional headshot station at the Spring Conference with VIP line access, for a faster more streamlined experience
  • Featured VIP profile in the digital VIP Membership Directory, including your professional headshot and company information
  • Invitation to VIP only dinner event at the Leadership & Policy Forum

Pricing: $5,500 for the first individual and $4,500 for each additional individual in the same company

Enjoy all the Chairman’s League privileges plus more. Exclusive to Trustees are additional invitation-only events and increased visibility and influence:

  • Invitation to an exclusive Trustee-only event at the ARDA Spring Conference, providing a private setting for Trustee Members to connect and network with fellow industry leaders
  • Priority consideration for speaking opportunities at the ARDA Spring Conference
  • Priority access to reserve hospitality suites at all ARDA meetings
  • Priority hotel booking for ARDAventure, providing early access to reserve accommodations before all other attendees
  • Priority access to tee times & activities at ARDAventure
  • Access to meeting attendee lists — receive the attendee list, including contact information, one time, one week prior to each ARDA meeting that you are registered for, providing additional time to plan meetings and make valuable connections
  • Exclusive guest registration opportunity — extend a one-time complimentary invitation to an ARDA nonmember who is a key client, business partner, or prospective member to attend the ARDA Spring Conference

*Trustee members are reviewed and approved by ARDA

Pricing: $11,000 (each individual)

The VIP combination product provides a Trustee membership with a discounted Chairman’s League membership.

*Trustee VIP Combination members are reviewed and approved by ARDA

Pricing: $14,000 (limit 1 per company)

By the Numbers

U.S. Timeshare Professionals Who Are ARDA Members

95%

ARDA Allies & Associates

5000

ARDA Member Resorts

1500

“ARDA does a great job of keeping us well-connected as an industry and working collaboratively towards common industry goals. Through ARDA conferences, committees, and ARDA WIN, I have developed a sense of community with others in the industry.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Don’t see your question in the FAQs here

Email [email protected] to speak with an ARDA staff member.

As an ARDA member, you’re joining a vast network of passionate professionals, thought leaders, and industry stakeholders that are working together to promote and support the timeshare industry. ARDA members receive:

  • Discounted tickets to industry events
  • Targeted networking opportunities with decision-makers and peers
  • Comprehensive market intelligence
  • Company name, website and logo included in the ARDA Corporate Member Directory.

ARDA annual membership starts January 1st and extends through December 31st.

Yes! ARDA members save hundreds of dollars for each attendee registered for our events.

ARDA VIP Members receive complimentary event registration.

ARDA VIP Members enjoy C-level networking opportunities, invitation-only experiences and private VIP Lounge access at, and complimentary registration to all main ARDA events.

Corporate Membership is required to be eligible for VIP Membership.

The main speaking opportunity that is available to all members is the at ARDA Spring Conference is the Micro Sessions.

Roughly four months before ARDA Spring Conference, the ARDA team will invite members to send a two-minute video audition.

This is the best way to share thought leadership and products with other ARDA members.

Event sponsors will receive the attendee list in advance of ARDA events. Sponsors are encouraged to use this benefit to meet with clients and prospects as opposed to larger communications.