Sharon Wilson
Publisher at The Resort Trades
Writer at Freelance
Freelance writer and magazine Publisher (Resort Trades); plus PR/Writer for The Gardens RV Village.
Articles
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3 weeks ago |
resorttrades.com | Sharon Wilson
In our May 2025 edition of Resort Trades magazine, we heard from four women in the industry who occupy leadership roles. “A Woman’s Guide to Leadership.” Catherine Lacey, SVP, Meetings and Member Experience at ARDA; Lanie Kane Hanan, CEO of ONE; Fiona Downing, CEO of FNTX; and Sarah Koves, SVP, Brand Strategy at Travel + Leisure Company, shared strategies they had learned over the years about effective leadership during the WIN winter meeting.
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3 weeks ago |
resorttrades.com | Sharon Wilson
Let’s face it—on paper, accessing a market that serves fewer than 1,600 timeshare resorts in the U.S. might not seem like a big win. I get it. In a world obsessed with viral reach and broad exposure, “niche” can sound like “niche-market Siberia.”But before you swipe left on the idea, hear me out. This isn’t your average niche.
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1 month ago |
resorttrades.com | Sharon Wilson
Monterey Financial Services, a national leader in specialty financing and loan servicing, announces the appointment of Kevin Weiss as CEO. Kevin steps into the role with a strong track record of building high-growth companies and a clear vision to advance Monterey Financial Services’ innovation and customer-centricity. Before Monterey, Kevin helped to launch and grow several successful businesses.
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1 month ago |
resorttrades.com | Sharon Wilson
At Resort Trades, we had the pleasure of speaking with Juan Ignacio Rodriguez, managing director of RCI International, Travel + Leisure Co., about his personal connection to Christel House and the enduring legacy of its founder, Christel DeHaan. RCI, founded by Christel DeHaan over 50 years ago, was built on innovation in the vacation ownership industry. Yet, it was DeHaan’s passion for giving back that became one of her most lasting contributions.
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1 month ago |
resorttrades.com | Sharon Wilson
In today’s hypercompetitive resort market, simply offering a clean room, well-stocked kitchen, and a comfortable bed might not be enough. Guests—especially experience-hungry millennials—are redefining what “standard amenities” should look like. From robot concierges to in-room Peloton bikes, you may be competing with hotels that are upping their game to remain relevant and resonate with ever-evolving guest expectations. But is this trend a race to the top or a risk-laden gamble on fleeting fads?
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