Articles Tagged With "American Resort Development Association"


American Resort Development Association NorthEast Meeting To Address Resort Management Issues

American Resort Development Association NorthEast Meeting To Address Resort Management Issues

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is scheduled to address Home Owners Association (HOA) and resort management challenges at its upcoming ARDA Northeast meeting in Providence, Rhode Island on June 4 and 5, 2012.

May 17, 2012 in ARDA, Company, NA, News, North America News by Susan Knox


Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club Wins ARDA Award For Food And Beverage Second Consecutive Year

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club Wins ARDA Award For Food And Beverage Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, Dominican Republic-based Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC) captured first place in the Food and Beverage category as part of the annual American Resort Development Association (ARDA) industry awards.

April 18, 2012 in Featured News, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News by Susan Knox


Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club Members Featured as April “Timeshare Fans of the Month”

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club Members Featured as April “Timeshare Fans of the Month”

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) will feature timeshare members from the Dominican Republic resort, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, during the month of April.

April 6, 2012 in ARDA, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


ARDA Fall Conference Reflects Industry Optimism

ARDA Fall Conference Reflects Industry Optimism

Talk of the stalled U.S. economy and a fractured national political process wasn’t enough to dampen optimism during the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Fall Conference, held November 9-11, 2011 at The Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C.

April 3, 2012 in AP, ARDA, Asia Pacific Articles, EU, Europe & Middle East Articles, Featured Articles, LA, Latin America Articles, NA, North America Articles, SA, South Africa Articles by Susan Knox


ARDA-Backed Coalition Secures Compromise On Pool Lift Requirement

ARDA-Backed Coalition Secures Compromise On Pool Lift Requirement

The White House has issued a 60-day extension that will push the compliance date for the pool lift requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

March 16, 2012 in ARDA, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Aspen National Collections Providing Sponsorship for ARDA During 2012

Aspen National Collections Providing Sponsorship for ARDA During 2012

Aspen’s sponsorship for ARDA not only includes support for the April 1-5 ARDA World 2012, but for all regional meetings throughout the year and the Fall Conference.

March 16, 2012 in ARDA, Aspen National Collections, Company, NA, News, North America News by Susan Knox


Triton Timeshare Software Welcomes University of Dayton President  Dr. Dan Curran to Participate in Invitation Only Event at ARDA

Triton Timeshare Software Welcomes University of Dayton President Dr. Dan Curran to Participate in Invitation Only Event at ARDA

Triton Timeshare Software, a Sarasota-based technology solutions provider, has announced that it will hold an invitation only event at ARDA, the American Resort Development Association’s Annual Spring Convention to be held at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

March 15, 2012 in Company, NA, News, North America News, Triton Timeshare Software by Susan Knox


Owners From Bluegreen Vacations Featured as March “Timeshare Fans of the Month”

Owners From Bluegreen Vacations Featured as March “Timeshare Fans of the Month”

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) announces that owners from Bluegreen Vacations are the March Timeshare Fans of the Month.

March 7, 2012 in ARDA, Bluegreen, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


American Resort Development Association Welcomes Mexico’s Tourism Board As Global Development Sponsor At Upcoming International-Themed Annual Industry Convention

American Resort Development Association Welcomes Mexico’s Tourism Board As Global Development Sponsor At Upcoming International-Themed Annual Industry Convention

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) and Mexico’s National Trust for Tourism Promotion (FONATUR) announced the alignment of their organizations in the presentation of the 2012 ARDA World Convention in Las Vegas.

February 21, 2012 in ARDA, LA, Latin America News, NA, News, North America News by Susan Knox


Timeshare Fans Captured on Camera Enjoying Vacations from Captiva to Oahu to Portugal

Timeshare Fans Captured on Camera Enjoying Vacations from Captiva to Oahu to Portugal

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) today unveiled its December “Timeshare Fans” of the Month from Hilton Grand Vacations.

December 2, 2011 in ARDA, Hilton Grand Vacations, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


American Resort Development Association And Resort Development Organisation Announce New Marketing Alliance

American Resort Development Association And Resort Development Organisation Announce New Marketing Alliance

The Resort Development Organisation (RDO) welcomes a new cooperative working alliance with its US-based sister organisation the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) following approval by both Boards of Directors.

November 30, 2011 in ARDA, Company, EU, Europe & Middle East Featured News, Europe & Middle East News, Featured News, Global News, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, RDO by Susan Knox


2011 ARDA Annual Convention & Exposition

2011 ARDA Annual Convention & Exposition

More than 2,600 shared-ownership industry professionals attended this year’s national American Resort Development Association (ARDA) meeting, which was held March 27- 31, 2011 at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Attendees made the most of the various educational, networking and social opportunities.

November 4, 2011 in ARDA, Company, Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles by Susan Knox


Timeshare Fans Program Launched by American Resort Development Association

Timeshare Fans Program Launched by American Resort Development Association

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is partnering with its members to bring the passion of owners to other vacationers through its “Timeshare Fans” Program.

November 1, 2011 in ARDA, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Lubner Group Named to ARDA’s Elite Chairman’s League

Lubner Group Named to ARDA’s Elite Chairman’s League

The Lubner Group, respected interior design and furnishings provider for the hospitality industry, has recently been named a member the of the American Resort & Development Association’s (ARDA) VIP member program at the prestigious Chairman’s League level.

October 12, 2011 in Company, Featured News, Lubner Group, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News by Susan Knox


ATHOC Update

ATHOC Update

The Annual ATHOC Conference will be held from Sunday 11th to Tuesday 13th September 2011 at the Watermark Hotel, Surfers Paradise on the beautiful Gold Coast. This is a must attend event for anyone in the industry or suppliers to the industry.

August 30, 2011 in AP, Asia Pacific Articles, ATHOC, Featured Articles by Susan Knox


ARDA Resort Owners’ Coalition Launches Resale Resource Center To Help Owners Navigate Secondary Timeshare Market

ARDA Resort Owners’ Coalition Launches Resale Resource Center To Help Owners Navigate Secondary Timeshare Market

Model Resale Legislation Enacted as Part of Industry Efforts to Ensure Safe Resale Experience.

August 26, 2011 in ARDA, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


RCI Brings Weeks PlatinumSM Membership To Europe

RCI Brings Weeks PlatinumSM Membership To Europe

The world’s largest vacation exchange company rolls out its expanded premium tier of membership in Europe after successful U.S. launch

August 11, 2011 in AP, Asia Pacific News, Company, EU, Europe & Middle East News, NA, News, North America News, RCI, RCI Press Releases, SA, South Africa News by Susan Knox


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

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

Industry Points to Sophisticated Consumer, Rental Market Growth.

June 8, 2011 in ARDA, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Studies Find More People Taking Summer Vacations in 2011

Studies Find More People Taking Summer Vacations in 2011

Family Vacations, Group Getaways are on the Rise.

May 23, 2011 in ARDA, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Women In The Industry (WIN) Florida Regional Conference

Women In The Industry (WIN) Florida Regional Conference

It was an awkward moment. One that I had a feeling would be on the horizon when I accepted the assignment to cover the Women In The Industry (WIN) Florida Regional Conference this past January for Perspective Magazine.

May 21, 2011 in Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles, Women in the Industry (WIN) by Susan Knox


Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club Wins ARDA Award For Food And Beverage Team Plus Four Other Industry Award Nominations

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club Wins ARDA Award For Food And Beverage Team Plus Four Other Industry Award Nominations

In its very first year of entry for the annual American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards, Dominican Republic-based Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC) was honored with a total of five nominations.

April 13, 2011 in ARDA, Featured News, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, Toolbar News, Uncategorized by Steve Luba


Interval International Honored By American Resort Development Association With Multiple Awards

Interval International Honored By American Resort Development Association With Multiple Awards

Receives Top Honors at Gala Ceremony.

April 12, 2011 in ARDA, Interval International Press Releases, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News, Westgate Resorts by Steve Luba


Brand Tango Wins Three ARDY’s

Brand Tango Wins Three ARDY’s

South Florida-based marketing, technology and design firm receives top honors at the American Resort Development Association’s Awards Gala

April 4, 2011 in Brand Tango, Company, NA, News, North America News by Susan Knox


RCI Wins Coveted ‘Ace Innovator’ Honor

RCI Wins Coveted ‘Ace Innovator’ Honor

RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), received four awards last night at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2011 Awards Gala Dinner.

March 31, 2011 in AP, Asia Pacific Featured News, Asia Pacific News, Company, EU, Europe & Middle East Featured News, Europe & Middle East News, Featured News, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, RCI, RCI Press Releases, SA, South Africa Featured News, South Africa News, Wyndham Worldwide by Susan Knox


Orange Lake Resorts’ Don Harrill Elected Chairman of American Resort Development Association

Orange Lake Resorts’ Don Harrill Elected Chairman of American Resort Development Association

Don Harrill, president and CEO of Orange Lake Resorts, home to Holiday Inn Club Vacations, was officially elected as Chairman of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) during the recent ARDA Convention and Exposition in Orlando. ARDA is the national trade association representing the vacation ownership industry.

March 30, 2011 in ARDA, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, NA, News, North America News by Susan Knox


Optimism at the ARDA Fall Conference Signals Potential Turn-Around for the Industry

Optimism at the ARDA Fall Conference Signals Potential Turn-Around for the Industry

A large turnout, talk of a rebounding travel market and the aftershocks following the U.S. mid-term elections dominated discussion at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Fall Conference, held at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C., during November 10-12, 2010.

March 28, 2011 in ARDA, Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles by Susan Knox


LeisureLink Showcases High VPG Rental Programs at the 2011 ARDA Annual Convention and Expo

LeisureLink Showcases High VPG Rental Programs at the 2011 ARDA Annual Convention and Expo

LeisureLink, the leading distribution and revenue management provider for specialty lodging suppliers, is focused on giving timeshare resorts new options to increase tour traffic and online revenues.  LeisureLink is exhibiting at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Annual Convention and Expo 2011 to discuss and demonstrate its revenue-generating services including their forward-looking revenue management solution, Active [...]

March 22, 2011 in ARDA, LeisureLink, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


ARDA’s New Timeshare Website Engages and Activates Owners

ARDA’s New Timeshare Website Engages and Activates Owners

The ARDA-ROC Website Provides Federal and State Policy Information Affecting Timeshare Industry.

February 16, 2011 in ARDA, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Robb & Stucky Receives ARDA Awards  For Interior Design and Resort Refurbishments

Robb & Stucky Receives ARDA Awards For Interior Design and Resort Refurbishments

Robb & Stucky Interiors has been named a finalist in the Resort Design Division of the American Resort Development Association’s (ARDA) annual Awards Program.

February 15, 2011 in Company, Featured News, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, Robb & Stucky by Susan Knox


Brand Tango Again Up for ARDY Gold

Brand Tango Again Up for ARDY Gold

Brand Tango, a Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based marketing, technology and design firm, has had seven Advertising and Promotion entries selected as finalists in the American Resort Development Association’s ARDY awards competition.

February 14, 2011 in Brand Tango, NA, News, North America News by Susan Knox


Success for Private Timeshare Resale’s at Earl’s Court – London

Success for Private Timeshare Resale’s at Earl’s Court – London

Travel & Leisure Group, a leading European Timeshare Resale Brokerage, brought the world of Private Timeshare Sales to the Times Destinations Holiday & Travel Show, Earls Court, London last week with overwhelming success.

February 11, 2011 in Company, EU, Europe & Middle East News, News, Travel & Leisure Group by Susan Knox


Signature Sponsors Lead the Way at 2011 ARDA Convention

Signature Sponsors Lead the Way at 2011 ARDA Convention

Leading vacation ownership companies and service providers have signed on as Signature Sponsors of the 2011 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Convention and Exposition at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida.

February 10, 2011 in ARDA, Company, Diamond Resorts International, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Interval International Press Releases, NA, News, North America News, ResortCom International, TimeShareWare, Westgate Resorts, Wyndham Vacation Ownership by Susan Knox


Travel Trends for 2011

Travel Trends for 2011

ARDA Unravels the Top Trends of 2011.

February 9, 2011 in ARDA, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


A List: Jim Lewis, President, Disney Vacation Development, Inc

A List: Jim Lewis, President, Disney Vacation Development, Inc

An exclusive interview with Jim Lewis, president of Disney Vacation Development, Inc. and chairman of the board for the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) on Disney Vacation Club’s upcoming Aulani resort, DVC’s ties to the new Disney Dream, and the state of the shared ownership industry.

February 8, 2011 in A-List Interviews, Company, Disney Vacation Club, Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles by Susan Knox


Women in the Industry and the American Resort Development Association Unite

Women in the Industry and the American Resort Development Association Unite

The American Resort Development Association’s Board of Directors voted to unite with Women in the Industry to strengthen and grow both organizations.

February 4, 2011 in ARDA, NA, News, North America News, Toolbar News, Women in the Industry (WIN) by Steve Luba


American Teleservices Association Names Robert Kobek as Interim President

American Teleservices Association Names Robert Kobek as Interim President

Customer Loyalty Expert Expands Association Responsibilities

February 2, 2011 in Christel House Open, Featured News, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


Lubner Named to ARDA Suppliers Council

Lubner Named to ARDA Suppliers Council

Dan Lubner, President of the Hospitality Design Division of Robb & Stucky Interiors, (www.RobbStucky.com) has recently been named to a three-year term to the prestigious Suppliers Council of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA).

January 28, 2011 in ARDA, Company, Featured News, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, Robb & Stucky by Susan Knox


Interval International’s Info-Exchange Seminar Brings Together Hospitality Industry Leaders, Resort Developers, Marketers, and Operations Staff

Interval International’s Info-Exchange Seminar Brings Together Hospitality Industry Leaders, Resort Developers, Marketers, and Operations Staff

More than 120 executives and personnel from Interval-affiliated resorts in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America heard the latest about Interval and vacation ownership from industry leaders.

December 17, 2010 in Company, Featured News, Interval International Press Releases, NA, News, North America Featured News, North America News, Westgate Resorts by Steve Luba


Canadian Resort Development Association Conference Overview

Canadian Resort Development Association Conference Overview

Opportunity exists for the timeshare and fractional industry in the Canadian marketplace according to a consumer survey released at the Canadian Resort Development Association’s Resort Development Summit in Toronto, Canada.

October 18, 2010 in Global News, Merlin Software, News, North America News, Toolbar News by Steve Luba


RCI CEO Appointed To Christel House Board Of Directors

RCI CEO Appointed To Christel House Board Of Directors

Christel House International today announced that Geoff Ballotti, CEO of RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), has been appointed to the Christel House International Board of Directors.

June 10, 2010 in Featured News, News, RCI, RCI Press Releases by Admin


SPI Software Vice President McClendon Joins Top ARDA Committee

SPI Software Vice President McClendon Joins Top ARDA Committee

SPI Software, creators of timeshare software used for marketing, sales, mortgage and maintenance fee servicing, central reservations, property management and operations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon McClendon, vice president of client services, to serve on the Federal Issues Committee of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA).

May 21, 2010 in News by


A List: Robert J. Webb, Partner, Baker Hostetler

A List: Robert J. Webb, Partner, Baker Hostetler

If you’ve spent any time at ARDA events, you probably have seen Rob Webb. And, chances are, you’ve seen him smiling. That’s for two reasons: (a) he is genuinely friendly, and (b) he loves what he does.

May 18, 2010 in A-List Interviews, Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles by Admin


ResortCom International Receives Numerous Rewards

ResortCom International Receives Numerous Rewards

ResortCom International, the pioneer in providing servicing solutions in the Shared Ownership Industry has received a trio of varied awards for excellence in the past month.

April 30, 2010 in News, ResortCom International by


ARDA 2010 Convention & Exposition

ARDA 2010 Convention & Exposition

The annual ARDA meeting serves as a barometer for the overall health and general outlook for the shared ownership industry – and this year’s report is a good one. More than 2,500 timeshare industry professionals gathered in Las Vegas for the 2010 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Convention and Exposition, held March 14 through March 18, 2010 at the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino.

April 30, 2010 in Europe & Middle East Articles, Featured Articles, NA, North America Articles by


Joint Consumer Education Program Launched By The American Resort Development Association

Joint Consumer Education Program Launched By The American Resort Development Association

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) and the National Timeshare Owners Association (NTOA), have announced a year-long campaign to help educate consumers about timeshare vacations. The first initiative answers ten of the most frequently asked questions.

April 28, 2010 in News by


Prestigious Silver ARDY Awards Earned By Tapestry Resort Employees

Prestigious Silver ARDY Awards Earned By Tapestry Resort Employees

Tapestry Resorts, a full-service hospitality management company, has garnered two Silver ARDY Awards from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) at their annual Awards Gala.

April 23, 2010 in News by


Absolute World Group Gains International Recognition With ARDA Award

Absolute World Group Gains International Recognition With ARDA Award

The Absolute World Group, Asia’s leading lifestyle property developer, resorts and hotels operator, fractional ownership and vacation club pioneers, have collected their latest international award from the highly respected American Resort Development Association.

March 24, 2010 in Featured News, News by


Merlin Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary At ARDA Convention

Merlin Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary At ARDA Convention

Merlin Software for Vacation Ownership is set to celebrate its tenth anniversary at the upcoming American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Convention taking place March 14th-18th at the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

March 11, 2010 in Company, EU, Europe & Middle East News, Merlin Software, News, SA, South Africa News by Susan Knox


Resort Management Green Initiatives Surveyed by CustomerCount®

Resort Management Green Initiatives Surveyed by CustomerCount®

CustomerCount©, in partnership with the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) and Triton Timeshare Software has launched a survey to ascertain the resort industry’s property management commitment and direction when it comes to Green Initiatives.

March 11, 2010 in Christel House Open, Company, NA, News, North America News, Triton Timeshare Software by Susan Knox


New Web-Based Timeshare Software To Be Announced At ARDA Convention

New Web-Based Timeshare Software To Be Announced At ARDA Convention

Timeshare software technology leaders, SPI Software, recently said they plan to unveil new web 2.0 initiatives during the upcoming convention being held by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA). SPI is a sponsor and exhibitor at the ARDA gathering taking place March 14th-18th at the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

March 6, 2010 in Company, NA, News, North America News by Susan Knox