The Resort Trades

Resort Trades is a monthly publication sent to every resort across the United States, as well as to a network of high-level executives in development, management, and timeshare travel companies. The magazine features various advertising options, including display ads, classified ads, and directory listings. Additionally, it provides readers with industry news, press releases, global analysis pieces, and detailed interviews with industry experts and business leaders.

International, Trade/B2B

English

Magazine

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Global

#4503711

United States

#1588739

Travel and Tourism/Accommodation and Hotels

#9033

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Redefining the Guest Experience

1 week 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?
A Woman’s Guide to Leadership

4 weeks ago | resorttrades.com | Sharon Wilson

“Successful people aren’t necessarily smarter, happier, or more competent. They are simply better at dumping their HeadTrash!” according to the keynote speaker of the January 23, 2025 ARDA WIN event, Renie Cavallari. Cavallari pinpointed one of the major self-defeating habits that often plague young professional women.
Prepping for the ARDA Spring Conference, March 23-26, 2025

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.
BluWater Group Dominates GNEX 2025 with Prestigious Awards

2 months 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.
La Quinta Resort & Club plans extensive renovations

2 months 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.
Vacatia Hires David McDonald as VP of Partner Services

2 months 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.
ARDA WIN: Helping Build Strong Leaders

2 months 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.
Industry Icon Georgi Bohrod Gordon Retires

2 months ago | resorttrades.com | Sharon Wilson

As of January 1, 2025, Georgi Bohrod Gordon officially retired from a lengthy and successful career in strategic communications. We met Georgi in Southern California in 1992. She was an icon then, and she remains one now. She announced her retirement formally in a LinkedIn post.
Welcome to a Year of Putting Excellence in Motion

2 months ago | resorttrades.com | Kelley Ellert |Sharon Wilson

If “innovation” piques your interest, you’re in luck. There are unlimited “solutions” out there that will work to earn your attention long enough to tell you why they are what you need. Just Google a couple of ideas, and you’ll suddenly be on the receiving end of cold calls, cold emails, and a sudden influx of ads that feel eerily relevant. They may get your attention with a pain point that resonates or messaging that matches your point of view so closely that you feel seen.
Timeshare…the Little Engine That Could

2 months ago | resorttrades.com | Sharon Wilson

At one time, there were twice as many publicly held timeshare resort companies listed as there are today. Here it is January 2025 and only four that come to mind. (Feel free to straighten me out at linkedin.com/in/sharonscottwilson.)An article in TipRanks, a publication found on the Nasdaq website, points out that timeshare stock is undervalued at the present.