ARDA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, Washington, D.C.-based trade association and governing body for the vacation ownership industry – which includes timeshare – representing over 300 privately held and publicly traded companies.
We strengthen the leisure travel industry for timeshare owners and ARDA members through advocacy, education, and relationship building. Learn more here.
ARDA’s advocacy work has succeeded in bringing about favorable legislation at home and abroad regarding timeshare laws; subdivided land regulations; sales and marketing regulations; real estate and property management licensing; sales, property, and occupancy taxes; consumer protection regulations and other fundamental issues for the vacation ownership industry.
ARDA’s team works with our members, legislators, and the media to help promote and support the vacation ownership industry. Learn more about our staff here.
Based in Washington, D.C., the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is the trade association for the timeshare industry. ARDA’s membership comprises over 350 companies (both privately held firms and publicly traded corporations). ARDA’s active, engaged members have extensive experience in shared ownership interests in leisure real estate.
The ARDA Awards Program is the vacation ownership industry’s premier recognition program, honoring outstanding individuals, teams, and organizations for excellence, innovation, and leadership. Presented annually in conjunction with the ARDA Spring Conference, the program celebrates achievement across sales, marketing, management, administration, communications, and resort design.
Join the ARDA member community to become a part of the world’s largest network of vacation ownership professionals. Explore our membership options here.
Discover timeshare industry statistics and trends with ARDA research reports. Learn where the industry is growing, owner travel preferences, and more.