Here are a few resources for you to better understand the timeshare industry and its impact on consumers, the travel market, and destinations worldwide. Following are a few of our favorite info links.
Timeshare Improves the Vacation Experience for Owners
By all leisure indicators, timeshare has improved the vacation experience for owners.
The vast majority of all owners (80.3 percent) express satisfaction with their timeshare purchase;
75.7 percent say owning a timeshare has increased their looking forward to vacations, and 68.4 percent say owning a timeshare has increased the amount of time on vacations.
A full 66.4 percent of all owners say timeshare has increased their learning experiences, and 52.8 percent claim owning timeshare has increased their health and happiness.
U.S. Timeshares: $62 Billion Economic Impact in 2005
PricewaterhouseCoopers' study cites resorts' benefits to surrounding regions, including repeat visitors,
jobs, consumer expenditures, high occupancy rates, and industry stability.
ARDA Consumer Guide to Timeshares
A introduction to timeshare and some of the reasons millions
of consumers choose vacation ownership plans. American Resort Developer's Association
(ARDA). Guide
in PDF format
Basics of Timeshares (pdf)
From the editors of Timesharing Today -- understanding
the basics of timeshares.
Timesharing 101
From the editors of the Timeshare Users Group (TUG) -- an Introduction to Timesharing
Selling a Timeshare (pdf)
From the editors of Timesharing Today -- how to sell your timeshare.
Tips & Advice for Timeshare Owners
The TUG advice page -- many good resources
Timeshare Industry Links
From the editors of Timesharing Today
Timeshare Insights
Educating consumers on timesharing.