Celebrating Global Meetings Industry Day (April 11)
April 11th is Global Meetings Industry Day – an international day of advocacy that spotlights how professional meetings and events, such as those held by ARDA, provide extraordinary benefits to both participants and host communities.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Millennials and Generation Z are expected to account for about 60% of the workforce by 2025, and these groups are seeking experiences and opportunities where they can network.
The need to connect in-person with vacation ownership industry peers is why ARDA invests so many resources into our robust meetings program.
In addition to our annual Timeshare Together Conference, held this year from April 15 – 17 in Las Vegas, we are looking forward to connecting with ARDA members at the following 2024 meetings:
- 2024 ARDA University of Florida Legal Symposium — Bringing together the best legal minds to discuss trends impacting the hospitality industry today.
- Held June 13-14 at the Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL
- 2024 ARDA-ROC/TBMA Meeting Series – Focusing on the independent resort and resort management space.
- Held May 7- 8 2024 in Orlando and September 12-13 in Las Vegas
- 2024 ARDAVenture – Our signature VIP meeting offering the most exclusive high-level networking opportunities for our members, as well as excursions, round table discussions, special guest speakers and more.
- Held July 30-August 1 at the Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA
- 2024 ARDA Leadership & Policy Forum — The annual gathering for ARDA committees to meet for association and industry business and an opportunity to hear from key legislative and political figures in D.C.
- Held November 13-15 at the Fairmont in Washington, D.C.
In addition to these meetings, ARDA-WIN hosts an annual kick-off event each winter, as well as monthly networking opportunities in Orlando. ARDA Members are encouraged to visit our website for a full schedule of ARDA-WIN meet-ups throughout the year.
Attending ARDA events gives members an opportunity to learn about the trends and challenges impacting timeshare, and to connect with peers from around the industry. It’s our hope that our members attend as many meetings as possible to truly get the most from their ARDA membership.