KOALA

KOALA is a new online marketplace that helps timeshare owners rent their unused stays securely to anyone in the world. Our mission is to empower owners with modern technology and open the doors for the next generation of vacationers.

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

Announcing a Groundbreaking Software Partnership between Expedia Group and KOALA

Today KOALA, a technology-driven marketplace for timeshare rentals, launches an official partnership with Expedia Group. It enables the easy distribution of…

7 months ago

Announcing VIP Memberships by KOALA

Leading timeshare marketplace KOALA will now offer enhanced perks and elevated benefits such as a concierge rental service, verified profiles, Supercharged Listings®️,…

2 years ago

How Anchoring & Confirmation Biases Can Hurt Timeshare Owners

Anyone in the timeshare industry has experienced a timeshare owner that is unrealistic about their timeshare’s worth. This can be…

2 years ago

3 Things a Resort MUST do to Generate Leads in the Digital Age

Times are a-changing. So are the attention spans and needs of the travel consumer. As such, the tools and methods…

2 years ago

Timeshare Exit Companies: How We Got Here

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good man do nothing,” JFK said that quoting Edmund…

3 years ago

Inheriting a Timeshare: The Generational Shift

During my time in sales at Hilton Club in New York City, I began to see a certain situation occurring…

3 years ago

The Importance Of A Strong Timeshare Secondary Market

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJbA_ww7mtQ&t=680s Two polarizing forces control the narrative in the timeshare industry today. Timeshare companies work hard to sell customers into…

3 years ago

Timeshare Developers Weigh Value of Offering Owner-rentals

"Why would anyone buy a timeshare if they can rent instead?" many resort developers ask. We say, "Why wouldn't they?"…

3 years ago

Yes, Timeshares Are Actually Cool

What makes a thing cool? Is it designed to be cool — like an iPhone or a viral TikTok video?…

3 years ago