What Resort Trades Found at ARDA 2026
Timeshare’s Biggest Event of the Year: Great Success! If you’re involved in the timeshare industry as an employee or as
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ARDA - American Resort Development Association 
Author: Sharon Scott Wilson, RRP
ARDA - American Resort Development Association 
Trades Talk Features Jim Madrid on Leadership, Resilience, and “Meatballs & Mindset” Meatballs, Mindset, and the Choice to Move Forward
When you hear the title Meatballs & Mindset, you might expect a cookbook, a family memoir, or possibly both. As
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AI assist Something Big Is Happening — And Resort Professionals Can’t Afford to Sit It Out
Earlier this month, technology entrepreneur Matt Shumer published a widely circulated essay titled “Something Big Is Happening.” According to an
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ARDA-WIN What We Learned at the 2026 WIN
Early in the ‘90s, my friend Cathy Backus (founder of the charitable organization, Send Me On Vacation) said, “Wouldn’t it
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Resort Trades Logo with TAG It Was a Very Good Year!
(A not-so-brief look at what we learned in 2025) When I first became involved in the resort industry back in
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Digital Marketing Is Digital Marketing Working for Timeshare?
A Crowded Digital Stage Walk into any marketing conference these days and you’ll hear words like “AI-driven personalization,” “influencer engagement,”
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Jared Saft Chief Business & Strategy Officer of Westgate Resorts Navigating Growth, Culture, and Connection: A Conversation with Westgate’s Jared Saft
To say Jared was high energy is a vast understatement. My recent interview with Jared Saft, Chief Business & Strategy
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Looking Ahead Inside Timeshare Tech: How Modern Platforms Are Reshaping Resort Management
What if the future of resort management meant fewer headaches, faster onboarding, and better owner experiences? That’s exactly the vision
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Bill Ryczek, Colebrook Financial Company U.S. Financing for Mexican Resorts: Colebrook’s Perspective on a Cross-Border Opportunity
At Resort Trades, we serve as the Timeshare Resort Professional’s go-to resource for industry intelligence. We’re always seeking insight into
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bullseye 🎯 How to Stick Your Landing in the Timeshare Resort Industry’s “Opportunity Zone”?
(Small hint: it’s not just by posting to social media, although that can help.) Picture this: you’re at an ARDA
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