Sharon Scott Wilson, RRP

Top Timeshare Companies, Top Performers

This year, Resort Trades took a closer look at the top companies represented among the finalists in the 2026 ARDA…

2 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

6 months ago

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,”…

10 months ago

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…

11 months ago

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…

12 months ago

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…

12 months ago