The Resort Trades

The Resort Trades Since 1987, Resort Trades Media Group has served the vacation ownership industry as the only independent B2B publisher dedicated to timesharing.

Resort Trades – the timeshare and travel club industry’s only B2B magazine – was established in 1987 and has become the most respected and widely read news and information resource in the timeshare industry. Through our magazine, eMagazine, website, social media, and video interviews, we connect advertisers directly with the decision-makers who buy, build, and manage resorts—delivering targeted exposure and measurable results.

The biggest compliance risks don’t usually come from policy.They come from people.An untrained supervisor.An offhand com...
06/20/2026

The biggest compliance risks don’t usually come from policy.

They come from people.

An untrained supervisor.
An offhand comment.
An inconsistent decision.

In the moment, it feels small. In a courtroom, it rarely is.
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Training your front-line leaders isn’t optional anymore — it’s protection.

Arizona lawmakers have approved legislation that would create a dedicated licensing framework for timeshare sales profes...
06/19/2026

Arizona lawmakers have approved legislation that would create a dedicated licensing framework for timeshare sales professionals, replacing the traditional real estate licensing requirement with training focused specifically on vacation ownership.

Supporters say the measure will better prepare sales professionals by emphasizing:

✔ Arizona timeshare laws
✔ Consumer protections
✔ Ownership structures
✔ Industry ethics and best practices

The legislation now heads to the governor for consideration and could signal a growing trend toward industry-specific licensing standards within the vacation ownership sector.

Read the full story:
https://ow.ly/fC8L50ZcmmN

Do you think specialized licensing will improve professionalism and consumer confidence in the vacation ownership industry?

If a task has a standard operating procedure, it’s worth asking one simple question:Does this require human judgment — o...
06/18/2026

If a task has a standard operating procedure, it’s worth asking one simple question:

Does this require human judgment — or just ex*****on?

Pre-arrival emails. Reporting. Routing requests.

These are the quiet time-drains in every resort operation.
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Free those up, and you don’t just gain efficiency — you gain presence where it matters most.

06/18/2026

🚀 Growth and scale are not the same thing.

In the early stages, passionate people wear multiple hats and make things happen.

But if you want to scale, you need systems, processes, and a team that can deliver the same great experience every time.

Business growth expert Carl Gould explains the difference in this quick reel.

Can your organization scale without losing what makes it special?

In the latest feature from Resort Trades, RCI’s long-standing partnership with Holiday Inn Club Vacations underscores th...
06/17/2026

In the latest feature from Resort Trades, RCI’s long-standing partnership with Holiday Inn Club Vacations underscores the value of designing for long-term growth.

With more than four decades of collaboration, the relationship reflects a shared commitment to quality, flexibility, and sustained owner value. Through RCI’s global exchange network, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Owners gain expanded access to destinations worldwide, while RCI members benefit from highly sought-after HICV inventory in top exchange markets.

Built on leadership alignment and a focus on enduring member satisfaction, the partnership illustrates how strategic exchange relationships can strengthen the broader vacation ownership ecosystem over time.

Read the full article to explore why RCI continues to be a partner of choice for resorts focused on growth, owner satisfaction, and evolving travel demand.

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Stop Guessing. Start Measuring.One of the biggest mistakes in hospitality marketing is falling in love with a campaign b...
06/17/2026

Stop Guessing. Start Measuring.

One of the biggest mistakes in hospitality marketing is falling in love with a campaign before seeing the results.

The best marketing decisions aren't based on opinions. They're based on data.

Before launching your next campaign, ask:

✓ What metric defines success?
✓ How will we measure it?
✓ What action will we take if it underperforms?

Data doesn't replace creativity. It helps creativity perform better.

👉 Read the full article:
https://ow.ly/VFXi50Zchyn

The vacation ownership industry has proven remarkably resilient in the years since the pandemic, with strong occupancy r...
06/17/2026

The vacation ownership industry has proven remarkably resilient in the years since the pandemic, with strong occupancy rates, growing sales, and continued consumer demand for leisure travel.

What's driving the recovery?

✔ Strong owner loyalty
✔ Flexible points-based ownership programs
✔ Continued investment by major hospitality brands
✔ Growing demand for travel experiences

As the industry evolves, today's vacation ownership products offer more flexibility and choices than ever before, helping attract a new generation of travelers while delivering value to existing owners.

Read more about how the timeshare industry has navigated the post-pandemic economy and what it could mean for the future of vacation ownership:

https://ow.ly/r0tp50Zcm7o

Do you believe the industry's flexibility and adaptability have become its greatest strengths?

In hospitality, “How did you know?” can feel caring—or creepy. https://ow.ly/MSGO50YckJw Why CRM and AI success depends ...
06/16/2026

In hospitality, “How did you know?” can feel caring—or creepy. https://ow.ly/MSGO50YckJw Why CRM and AI success depends on restraint, timing, and human judgment.

Hilton Grand Vacations has completed a $300 million timeshare loan securitization, a transaction that highlights continu...
06/16/2026

Hilton Grand Vacations has completed a $300 million timeshare loan securitization, a transaction that highlights continued investor confidence in the vacation ownership sector and provides the company with additional financial flexibility for future growth.

The securitization was reportedly nearly nine times oversubscribed at its peak, demonstrating strong demand from institutional investors despite ongoing market challenges.

For vacation ownership professionals, transactions like these offer an important glimpse into the health of capital markets and the financing tools that help fuel industry growth.

Read the full story on Resort Trades:
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What impact do you think today's financing environment will have on future resort development and vacation ownership sales?

The modern vacation ownership industry is about much more than sales.The 2026 ARDA Awards finalists showcase excellence ...
06/16/2026

The modern vacation ownership industry is about much more than sales.

The 2026 ARDA Awards finalists showcase excellence in technology, communications, housekeeping, recruiting, owner services, operations, training, and resort management. https://ow.ly/I0fY50Z6qwY

Read our analysis of the industry's top-performing companies.

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