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Reach the Decision-Makers Behind $14 Billion in Annual Revenue

A highly targeted media platform connecting you directly with the developers, operators, and executives shaping the vacation ownership industry.

Why This Audience Matters

While the number of timeshare resorts may appear limited, the influence and economic impact of this industry is substantial. Resort Trades provides direct access to the professionals responsible for billions in annual revenue—decision-makers actively evaluating partnerships, vendors, and solutions. This is not a broad audience.

It is a concentrated group of high-value decision-makers.

A Multi-Channel Industry Influence Platform

Resort Trades delivers consistent, multi-touch visibility across print, digital, email, and video—ensuring your message is not only seen, but reinforced over time. This integrated approach allows partners to move beyond single placements and establish ongoing presence within the industry.

Stay connected and informed at no charge:

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter at ResortTrades.com/eMagazine.
Contact Marla@ResortTrades.com , 931-484-8819, to receive the monthly print edition;
Otherwise visit ResortTrades.com/Past-Issues to view the current and previous editions.
Visit YouTube.com/Resort Trades to subscribe and view interviews. (Please Like, Share, & Comment)

Consistent Reach Across Key Industry Touchpoints

Resort Trades connects with professionals through multiple channels—ensuring repeated exposure and stronger message retention. This frequency is critical in influencing purchasing decisions and long-term brand recall.

4400+

Print Magazine

The Resort Trades monthly print magazine delivers timely news, expert articles, and featured vendors directly to timeshare professionals. Distributed free to key industry contacts, it provides targeted visibility and trusted exposure for advertisers in a format readers rely on each month.

5000+

Website

The Resort Trades website is a key resource for timeshare professionals, offering up-to-date news, insights, and a leading vendor directory. Readers turn to it for timely information and trusted supplier listings, giving advertisers strong, targeted visibility.

30,400+

Email NEwsletter

Resort Trades emails its eNewsletter four times a month to over 7,600 industry professionals. With timely updates and expert insights, it keeps timeshare leaders engaged. A strong 30%+ open rate ensures consistent visibility for content and advertisers.

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Social Media

Resort Trades generates views across YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We post updates, insights, and interviews to keep timeshare pros informed. This broad reach boosts visibility for our content and advertisers alike.

Establish Authority Through Print Presence

Print placement within Resort Trades delivers credibility and consistent visibility among industry leaders who rely on trusted publications for insights and vendor discovery.

Pricing is net monthly cost. Special positioning is available for an additional fee. Rates are subject to change.

See our Mechanical Specs for all the information you should need to get started.

Resort Trades Print and Online Members Business Directory

Ad	Ad Size	12x	6x	1x
1/4	3.8545″W x 5.0625″H	$890	$1,020	$1,110
1/2	7.875″W x 5.0625″H 3.8545″W X 10.25″H	$1,250	$1,340	$1,490
Full	7.875″W x 10.375″H Bleed: 8.875″W X 11.375″H (full pg only)	$1,950	$2,100	$2,380

Always-On Visibility with Decision-Makers

The Resource Directory ensures your company remains visible 24/7 to professionals actively searching for solutions, vendors, and partners.

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Printed Listings

The Resort Trades Resource Directory, featured in our monthly print magazine, showcases trusted suppliers and offers targeted, lasting exposure to the timeshare industry.

Online Resource Directory

The Resort Trades Online Resource Directory gives suppliers unlimited exposure and lasting visibility, connecting them directly with timeshare professionals anytime.

$2,100/year ($175 per month -billed annually)

Additional listings – $90 each month (billed annually)

**Additional fees** (1) Words over standard 75 words = $2 each word, (2) Bullets & Paragraph Returns (anywhere in copy; including 1st 75 words) – $10 each – all billed annually.

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Continuous Digital Visibility

ResortTrades.com serves as a central hub for industry news, insights, and vendor discovery—providing ongoing exposure beyond traditional advertising cycles.

Website Sidebar Banner

Purchase a website banner to expand your reach and gain consistent visibility with our online audience.

$550 a month

High-Engagement Direct Access

With open rates significantly above industry averages, Resort Trades Weekly delivers your message directly to an engaged audience of professionals actively involved in industry decisions.

$1,250/month

Your banner ad appears at the top of our weekly Thursday eNewsletter, sent 4 times a month to over 7,000 engaged subscribers.

$750/month

Your banner ad appears at the bottom of our weekly Thursday eNewsletter, sent 4 times a month to over 7,000 engaged subscribers.

$1,250/month

Your custom-dedicated email advertisement delivers your message directly to our 7,000+ subscribers once a month, sent out on a Monday for maximum visibility.

Resort Trades Talk Video

Build Authority Through Video

Video interviews position your brand and leadership as trusted voices within the industry—creating deeper engagement and long-term visibility.

Your Resort Trades Talk Package includes:

🎥 Video Interview — A professionally recorded conversation with Resort Trades Publisher Sharon Scott Wilson, RRP
YouTube Video in Weekly eMagazine Once – Delivered to over 7,000+ industry inboxes
📰 Accompanying Editorial Article — Published in Resort Trades magazine
📢 Six Months of Social Media Promotion — Article shared across all Resort Trades channels
📬 Targeted Distribution — Article once in Weekly eMagazine to over 7,000+ industry inboxes
💻 Permanent Coverage — Featured on YouTube.com/ResortTrades and ResortTrades.com
📇 Optional Add-On — Embed your Talk in your Resort Trades Directory Listing

This is your opportunity to showcase your brand’s story, innovation, or leadership in a professional interview format that lives on multiple platforms — giving your message long-term visibility and credibility within the vacation ownership community.

$2,330 per video

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Influence Through Thought Leadership

Native content allows your brand to educate, inform, and influence decision-makers—building trust and credibility beyond traditional advertising.

$1,250 per

Your native ad appears in both our monthly print magazine and online, giving you double the exposure across trusted industry channels.

Operations & Management – Example: 5 Ways to Reduce Maintenance Fees Without Cutting Corners

Sales & Marketing – Example: Modern Marketing Tactics That Work for Timeshare Sales

Technology & Security – Example: Top Cybersecurity Risks Facing Resorts Today—and How to Prevent Them

Finance & Legal – Example: Creative Financing Options for New Buyers

Guest Experience & Amenities – Example: Elevating the Guest Experience Without Raising Costs

Thought Leadership – Example: What I’ve Learned from 25 Years in Timeshare Development

Resort Trades Editorial Calendar

Resort Trades welcomes editorial submissions that offer value to timeshare industry professionals. Approved content may appear in our monthly print magazine and online. Publication timing is based on our editorial calendar and scheduling.

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January	New Year’s Predictions, Reflections
February	Leadership The Pursuit of a Excellence
March	Customer Relations
April	Innovation & Updates
May	Recreation & Amenities
June	Top Resort Companies; Top Performers
July	The Money Issue
August	Homeowner Associations
September	Marketing & Sales
October	Refurbishment Renewal Refresh
November	Best Place to Work
December	SEO & The Digital World

Advertising: Marla Carroll; (931) 484-8819; Marla@TheTrades.com

Editorial: Sharon Scott Wilson, RRP, (310) 923-1269; Sharon@Sharonink.com

Own Your Position in the Industry

The vacation ownership industry is driven by relationships, trust, and consistent visibility. Resort Trades provides the platform to ensure your brand remains at the center of that conversation.

James Wilson founded Resort Trades in 1987 as a news source for the timeshare industry. He later launched additional niche publications and, in 2012, acquired The Gardens RV Villages in Crossville, Tennessee. Wilson holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Civil Engineering from Tennessee Tech.

Sharon Wilson is a registered resort professional with ARDA who began her timeshare career in 1989. She joined Resort Trades in 1995 as a columnist and runs a boutique PR and marketing firm serving small to mid-sized industry businesses. A graduate of American University, she brings decades of experience. Reach her at sharon@sharonink.com.

Carrie Vandever, a summa cum laude graduate of Roane State Community College with an A.S. in Computer Art & Design, has been with The Trades since 1995. She manages accounts receivable/payable, office operations, and provides backup for artistic production. She also oversees SEO, online marketing, and social media. Carrie can be reached at resort@thetrades.com

Marla Carroll is not only experienced in assisting suppliers and vendors to market to the timeshare industry but also assists golf course suppliers to reach golf facility owners and superintendents through her experience as a marketing associate for Golf Course Trades magazine. Caroll came to The Trades in 2001 and can be reached at 931-484-8819; Marla@TheTrades.com.