Timeshare or shared vacation ownership products are inherently complex and bewildering to the average consumer. Understanding it will help you avoid pitfalls when buying timeshare and ensure that you reap all the benefits of this vacation lifestyle by making the best possible use of your timeshare. …

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When you consider that there are 750 000 timeshare owners in South Africa, and more than 20 million globally, who enjoy annual vacations year after year - you begin to realise that the ceiling for this industry is incredibly high. The truth of the matter is that if your idea of a vacation means sle…

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Over the past three decades, the emergence of global hotel chains into the vacation ownership arena has dramatically changed the face of the industry, which is today led by the most respected hospitality players such as Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Sheraton, Disney, Wyndham, Ritz-Carlton and Four Season…

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“The golden age of timeshare is ahead of us, not behind us,” was the message from Howard Nusbaum, President and CEO of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), during a recent visit to South Africa. He said that 2017 was a strong year for the global timeshare industry, which today …

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Here are some of the leading reasons that are making timeshare (also referred to as shared vacation ownership) the preferred vacation lifestyle, especially among millennials and young families seeking quality vacations that are affordable. 1. Reputability - the industry is led by top global hospita…

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When busy work schedules demand 50 weeks of the year and leave us with only a 2-week break – can you afford to gamble with your family vacation? You could look at a holiday brochure and pay the package price, but the rest is a gamble until you get there and open the door to your room. And, we a…

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Not only is shared vacation ownership good for our health by ensuring that we take regular holidays, it’s also good for our country’s economy. According to a 2016 worldwide Oxford Economics Industry Study, the timeshare industry spans the globe with 5 491 resorts, 194 million room nights and an…

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Location is everything, especially when it comes to uninterrupted sea views and being a stone throw away from direct access to South Africa’s best beaches. With more properties than any other vacation option, timeshare owners and vacation club members are in ‘pole position’ to soak up the sun …

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The global forecast is ‘sunny skies ahead’ for vacation ownership, and particularly for the South African market. As a dynamic industry that is diverse in its makeup and formidable in size with over 5 300 resorts in 121 countries and supporting nearly 1.3 million jobs, it is safe to say that v…

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We know that vacations are good for our health and relationships, but it’s also good for the country’s economy. With the celebration of Tourism Month under this year’s international theme of Sustainable Tourism for Development, vacation ownership can take pride in being one of the robust areas…

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