Timeshare Board Members Association (TBMA) Fall Conference Taking Place October 16-18 in Tucson, Arizona

The Timeshare Board Members Association (TBMA) has announced its Fall meeting to be held in Tucson, Arizona, October 16-18, 2016. Board Members & On-Site Resort Managers should RSVP to resorts@tstoday.com.

According to TBMA President, Shep Altshuler, “We are looking at what lies ahead for legacy resorts in a rapidly changing industry. TBMA Tucson is an important conference as we discuss critical action planning for 2017 in these critical times. Attendees will participate in a new highly interactive agenda, networking with their colleagues and with industry experts.”

Among the key issues for legacy resorts are:

• Resort Viability and Sustainability
• Sunset/Termination Clauses
• The impact of unsold HOA controlled inventory
• An Aging/Dying Owner Base
• Opportunities and challenges to changing to a new business model: Trusts, right-to-use
• Winding down and repurposing resorts
• Roster Reconciliation: Why it’s critical
• Clear Title & Title Insurance: Understanding the Challenge
• Collections/Owner Bankruptcy
• Data Security/Risk Management
• Generating revenues: Rentals and resales
• Insurance & Protecting Your Resort
• Board Member liability
• Member Engagement/Owner Communications
• Exchange Companies: Helping legacy resorts
• The Demographic shift in the marketplace
• Refurbishment Projects
• Reserve Studies
• Maximizing the Benefits of Your Banking Relationship
• Vacation Clubs: Pros & Cons
• Gathering Information Through Surveys & Owner Feedback
• ADA – Myths and Misconceptions
• Succession Planning
• Legislative Updates
• Update On Scams & Timeshare Owners Study

There will be special “Meet and Greet” sessions for Board Members and On-Site Resort Managers to discuss their common interests and exchange contact information. Other face-to-face networking sessions among TBMA members and industry experts will be scheduled throughout the event. Board Members & On-Site Resort Managers should RSVP to resorts@tstoday.com with complete contact information including name, Board Member or Resort Manager title, Resort Name, resort city and state, your email address, and phone number, to attend the TBMA Tucson 2016 Conference, October 16-18, 2016 in Tucson, AZ.