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10 Wildcards to Watch Over the Next Year: What Could Shake Up the Timeshare Industry?

As much as we’d all love a crystal ball that accurately predicts the future, the truth is, some events come…

3 days ago

Shaping the Timeshare Narrative for a New Generation: A Focus on Modern Travel Trends

During the American Resort Development Association’s (ARDA) 2024 ARDAventure—a first-class annual VIP member retreat designed to connect, inspire, and inform…

5 days ago

The Price of Not Apologizing—And a Witty Way to Prevent Backlash

After recently experiencing several poor customer service experiences where an apology would have massively diffused the situation, I was wondering…

1 week ago

Financing, Then & Now

While the subject of this article is “Financing, Then and Now,” the underlying reasons this topic is so important to…

2 weeks ago

Direct Owner-to-Renter Service

Interview with KOALA CEO Mike Kennedy* Sharon Scott Wilson, RRP, publisher of Resort Trades, recently sat down with Mike Kennedy,…

2 weeks ago

Resort Community Connections: Linda Beltran’s Inspiring Leadership Journey at Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Resort Trades Publisher Sharon Scott Wilson, RRP, kicks off the “Resort Community Connections” series with an in-depth conversation with Linda…

3 weeks ago

Are You a Great Salesperson?

More sales mean higher revenues for any business. And people with certain characteristics tend to make more sales than others.…

1 month ago

Considerations for Hiring Part-Time vs. Full-Time Employees in the Vacation Ownership Industry

The vacation ownership industry is known for its dynamic and demanding nature, requiring a flexible and efficient workforce to meet…

1 month ago

Meet November’s Send Me on Vacation Survivor

I’m living with Stage IV Metastatic breast cancer. I live in New Jersey. Before my diagnosis I was a healthy…

2 months ago

The Death of the Linear Career Path

Once upon a time, the blueprint for a successful career was simple and predictable. You graduated from school, landed an…

2 months ago