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Membership
dedicated to one of the fastest growing
segments of global travel and tourism industry
the vacation ownership community
For detailed membership information, please contact ARDA Member Services at (202)371-6700 or membership@arda.org
American Resort Development Association • 1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005 • Phone (202)371-6700 • Fax (202)289-8544 • www.arda.org

About ARDA
The American Resort Development Association
The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is the Washington, D.C.-based
professional association representing the vacation ownership and resort development
industries. Established in 1969, ARDA has nearly 800 members in over 30 countries ranging
from privately held firms to publicly traded companies and international corporations with
expertise in shared ownership and an interests in leisure real estate. The membership also
includes timeshare owner associations (HOAs), resort management companies, and owners
through the ARDA Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC).
ARDA is a member of the following associations:
ARDA promotes the growth and development of the
timeshare industry through a variety of capacities:
Advocacy
Actively involved in local, state,
and national governmental
affairs, ARDA monitors regulatory
issues that effect timeshare.
ARDA actively engages in
lobbying efforts focused on the
establishment of a legislative
environment that fosters industry
growth and further enhances
consumer confidence and
protection.
Networking
ARDA offers industry
professionals educational
and networking opportunities
through its annual ARDA
Convention and Exposition,
the ARDA Fall Conference,
committee meetings, and a
variety of regional educational
seminars throughout the year.
Business Partnerships/
Bridge-Building
Through alliances with
organizations in related and
complementary industries in
North America and overseas,
ARDA pursues business and
growth opportunities on behalf
of its members.
Outreach
ARDA reaches out to myriad
audiences with news of the
positive future and substantial
economic impact of the
timeshare industry and the
increasing variety of vacation
ownership opportunities
available to consumers.
Knowledge
Through a variety of informational
tools, including published research
summaries, news updates and
e-mail alerts, Developments
magazine, and its website, ARDA
shares market intelligence and
keeps members informed of
industry trends and current events.
Support and Development
The ARDA International
Foundation (AIF) offers
professional and educational
development through a solid
research program, as well as
publications covering the industry’s
ethical, legal, regulatory, and
operational intricacies; study
courses; tests that assess industry
knowledge; and recognition of
continuing educational efforts.
For more information about ARDA, visit the website at www.arda.org
or contact the association headquarters at (202) 371-6700.
For detailed membership information, please contact ARDA Member Services at (202)371-6700 or membership@arda.org
American Resort Development Association • 1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005 • Phone (202)371-6700 • Fax (202)289-8544 • www.arda.org

Timeshare Industry Facts at a Glance
The timeshare
industry
• 1,548 resorts in the
United States
• Most resorts
Florida (23%)
California (8%)
South Carolina (7%)
• $6.5 billion U.S. timeshare
sales volume in 2011
• $18,401 the average price
for a timeshare interval
in the U.S. in 2011
• $786 per week of annual use
is the average maintenance
fee in the U.S.
• 8.4 million timeshare
intervals owned in the U.S.
• 194,163 timeshare units
in the U.S.
• 125 units is the average
size of a timeshare resort
in the U.S.
About today’s
owners
• Average age is 51 years
• 74% are married or have
domestic partners
• 89% own their home
• $74,000 is the median
household income
• 58% are college graduates
or hold a graduate degree
Purchase motivation
Why buy timeshare
• Location of the resort
• Save money on future
vacation costs
• Quality accommodations
• Overall flexibility
Satisfaction rates
Among U.S. timeshare owners:
• About 83% indicate
satisfaction with their
timeshare experience
• 66% would recommend
their home resort to
friends and families
• 59% would recommend
timeshare in general
Owner use
• 54% use their time
• 16% exchange
• 10% rent to others
• 10% give their week to
a friend or family member
• 22% bank for future use
Sources: American Resort Development Association: State of the Vacation Timeshare Industry:
United States Study, 2012 Edition and Shared Vacation Ownership Owners Report, 2012 Edition
For detailed membership information, please contact ARDA Member Services at (202)371-6700 or membership@arda.org
American Resort Development Association • 1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005 • Phone (202)371-6700 • Fax (202)289-8544 • www.arda.org

About the ARDA Community
The ARDA Community
As the future of vacation ownership continues to expand and evolve to answer consumer demand, a
dynamic industry association is required. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is
responding and expanding strategies to meet the needs of our valued members.
Since 1969, ARDA has continued to create and enhance the return on investment to our members
by consistently providing high-value service and improving the important “community” surrounding
our common interests. Community building efforts are the lynch pins to increasing the success for
each corporate member and reducing the negative effects from outside forces impacting the industry.
ARDA is the only trade association dedicated to one of the fastest growing segments of global travel
and tourism industry: shared ownership in leisure real estate.
We encourage your company to become part of our community today!
Vacation ownership is an
important segment of the
global hospitality industry.
Vacation ownership is an important segment
of the global hospitality industry. Today,
millions of people choose vacation ownership
as their preferred way to vacation. Our active
developer members offer a vast array of highquality
products to fit every consumer owner’s
needs, including various forms of traditional
timesharing, fractional resorts, and private
residence clubs all part of exchange networks
with global reach to the most popular vacation
destinations.
Leading the way in legislative and
regulatory advocacy, research, professional
development, public relations and
communications, and ethics enforcement,
the America Resort Development Association
(ARDA) remains at the forefront in industrywide
promotion of key issues in the
development of new business models, lender
involvement and education, technology,
innovation, marketing, and the service
excellence implementation. Following a forty
year-plus tradition, ARDA is proud to serve as
the number one resource value for the entire
industry community.
For detailed membership information, please contact ARDA Member Services at (202)371-6700 or membership@arda.org
American Resort Development Association • 1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005 • Phone (202)371-6700 • Fax (202)289-8544 • www.arda.org

About the ARDA Community
An entire association community focused on your success!
ARDA members include the world’s leading hospitality companies and prominent independent
resort developers, timeshare owner associations (HOAs), resort management companies,
industry vendors, suppliers and consultants, as well as owners through the ARDA Resort
Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC).
ARDA has offices in Washington, DC, and Orlando, Florida, and is made up of a small but
experienced team of association professionals. ARDA also serves at the umbrella organization
for the ARDA International Foundation (AIF) and the ARDA Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-
R.O.C.) all located within the Washington, DC, office. The ARDA State Governmental Affairs
team is headquartered in the Orlando office.
ARDA is committed to providing the best business value possible by addressing the unique
challenges and current issues that you and your company face each day.
Washington Office
1201 15th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20005-2842
(202) 371-6700
Fax (202) 289-8544
ARDA State Government Affairs Office
4901 Vineland Road, Suite 635
Orlando, FL 32811
(407) 245-7601
Fax (407) 872-0771
arda’s Mission Statement
It is the mission of the American Resort Development Association to
foster and promote the growth of the industry and to serve its members
through legislative and regulatory advocacy; public relations and
communications; education; membership development; and ethics
enforcement.
For more information about ARDA, visit the website at www.arda.org
or contact the association headquarters at (202) 371-6700.
For detailed membership information, please contact ARDA Member Services at (202)371-6700 or membership@arda.org
American Resort Development Association • 1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005 • Phone (202)371-6700 • Fax (202)289-8544 • www.arda.org

What we can do for you
Your ARDA membership puts you in the
forefront of the industry. ARDA membership
helps you obtain that competitive edge,
increases the recognition of your industry
branding, offers you expanded business
development opportunities, and qualifies
your eligibility for company representatives
serving as an industry thought-leaders,
speakers and committee volunteers.
How do we accomplish this
ARDA offers:
• Limitless networking opportunities
with industry peers and colleagues at
global, national and regional conferences
• Professional development and
education on the latest trends and most
current research through professional
designations, webinars, and publications
• Your association on your time through
24/7 access on www.arda.org
• Legislative advocacy at the national,
state and local levels
• Increased recognition through VIP
Membership opportunities
• Latest timeshare industry news and
trends through Developments magazine
In addition to:
• Additional recognition and exposure
through VIP membership opportunities
• Ability to promote your products and
services through advertising, exhibiting
and sponsorship opportunities
Membership
Membership in ARDA is open to all companies
who are or want to be affiliated with the resort
development/vacation ownership industry
and who agree to subscribe and abide by the
ARDA Code of Ethics.
ARDA’s membership is
corporate-based and comprised
of these broad classes:
• Active Members: developers, exchange
companies, travel clubs, resellers
• Associate Members: professional services,
suppliers and vendors
• International Members: industry players
outside of North America and the Caribbean
• The industry Homeowner Associations
(HOAs, POAs, & COAs)
• Other parties: Universities, Charities,
Government, Public and Non-profit Groups
Your association on your
schedule and most
importantly, as a member,
all these benefits are
provided at discounted rates.
For detailed membership information, please contact ARDA Member Services at (202)371-6700 or membership@arda.org
American Resort Development Association • 1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005 • Phone (202)371-6700 • Fax (202)289-8544 • www.arda.org

ARDA, hard at work for you
ARDA hosts two major industry events annually, the
ARDA Fall Conference and the ARDA World Convention
and Exposition.
Industry members and leaders are
strongly encouraged to attend and actively
participate in both of these events as they
provided unlimited networking potential.
For detailed membership information, please contact ARDA Member Services at (202)371-6700 or membership@arda.org
American Resort Development Association • 1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005 • Phone (202)371-6700 • Fax (202)289-8544 • www.arda.org

Membership
For more information about ARDA,
visit the website at www.arda.org/join
or contact the association headquarters
at (202) 371-6700.
For detailed membership information, please contact ARDA Member Services at (202)371-6700 or membership@arda.org
American Resort Development Association • 1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005 • Phone (202)371-6700 • Fax (202)289-8544 • www.arda.org