The Resort Trades

1 month ago | resorttrades.com | Sharon Wilson

You might think there’s not much going on at early registration for the conference on Sunday, March 23, but you might be missing an opportunity to do some highly focused networking. Official registration hours are 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, but this is your chance to march up to strangers and introduce yourself, particularly if this is your first ARDA. What have you got to lose? We’re all feeling shy that first day.

1 month ago | resorttrades.com | Sharon Wilson

BluWater Group, a trailblazer in luxury travel, private aviation, and high-end experiences, has emerged as a top industry leader at GNEX Conference 2025 in Las Vegas, securing three major awards. This recognition cements BluWater’s reputation as an innovator in cutting-edge technology, elite curated experiences, and aviation solutions.

1 month ago | resorttrades.com | Sharon Wilson

La Quinta Resort & Club, a desert icon and famed Hollywood retreat, is thrilled to announce the completion of its transformative resort-wide renovation. As the resort nears its centennial year, this renovation celebrates its storied past while ushering in a new era of luxury for future generations.

1 month ago | resorttrades.com | Sharon Wilson

Vacatia Inc., the fastest-growing management company in the vacation ownership industry, has announced the hiring of David McDonald as vice president of partner services. In his business development role with Vacatia, McDonald will create new growth opportunities for Vacatia, while helping to improve the viability of the company’s independent timeshare resort partners. During his 22 years with RCI, McDonald first worked in revenue management before transitioning to business development.

1 month ago | resorttrades.com | Sharon Wilson

Empowering…positive reinforcement…great networking! It was one of those rare opportunities for [mostly] young, aspiring career [mostly] women have for a day-long meeting to get great advice and encouragement from women who have achieved leadership roles in the timeshare industry. It was one of those heady events that leave you excited and unable to sleep – the ARDA WIN Winter Conference in Orlando held on January 23, 2025.