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The Canadian Resort & Travel Association: Canadian Timeshare’s Unifying Body

What’s next for the industry and for travelers in Canada? Once again, Resort Trades’ publisher Sharon Scott Wilson, RRP, sat…

8 months ago

That Sounds Like a Good Idea. Let’s Try It!

Business thrives on innovation, but not every idea needs endless analysis before action. Often, the best results come from those…

8 months ago

Your Guests Don’t Care About Buzzwords

Marketing Fundamentals That Impact Guest Experience We’re drowning in buzzwords, stitched together like Frankenspeak™ masterpieces, just familiar words repackaged for…

8 months ago

Vacatia’s Bold Move: A New Era for Independent Resorts

The timeshare industry is undergoing significant change with Vacatia’s acquisition of The Berkley Group and Daily Management, a move that…

9 months ago

Prepping for the ARDA Spring Conference, March 23-26, 2025

You might think there’s not much going on at early registration for the conference on Sunday, March 23, but you…

9 months ago

Boosting Financial Clarity: Budgeting & Reporting for Vacation Ownership Resorts

Vacation ownership resorts operate in a unique segment of the hospitality industry, requiring solid financial management to ensure sustainability, profitability,…

9 months ago

ARDA WIN: Helping Build Strong Leaders

Empowering…positive reinforcement…great networking! It was one of those rare opportunities for [mostly] young, aspiring career [mostly] women have for a…

9 months ago

Retired Sales Trainer and College Professor Reveals Secret To Successful Sales

After I graduated from college with a BA in Speech/Theater, and a Master’s Degree in Speech Communication, my life proceeded…

9 months ago

Welcome to Hospitality Innovation In Action: Putting Excellence in Motion

Welcome to the first "Hospitality Innovation In Action" column, a new recurring series dedicated to exploring innovations making real differences…

9 months ago

Industry Icon Georgi Bohrod Gordon Retires

As of January 1, 2025, Georgi Bohrod Gordon officially retired from a lengthy and successful career in strategic communications. We…

9 months ago