Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness
As part of an education panel at a recent TBMA conference, Eric Cohen, Vice President of Getaways Resort Management provided insights on disaster preparedness ─ based on two decades of […]
A success story of innovation and adaptation
By Michael Kocon, President Board of Directors, Telemark Northwoods Lodging In the world of timeshares, Telemark Northwoods Lodging has had a unique journey. As President of the Board of Directors […]
Independent Timeshare Resorts Face Common Issues
At a recent conference of the Timeshare Board Members Association (TBMA), Jan Samson, Vice President Corporate and Business Development, and Alex Chamblin, Jr., Executive Vice President Resort Operations with Capital Vacations, headquartered in Myrtle Beach, SC, led a panel discussion about the common issues facing independent timeshare resorts. […]
Timeshare Owners’ Association Board Priorities
By Joe Sebestyen The post-COVID-19 economy has created challenges for our timeshare properties. With rising inflation and the high cost of labor and supplies, having an actively engaged board is […]
Coping with food allergies
By George Leposky, editor TimeSharing Today Meet-and-greet bagel breakfast. Hot dog roast. Sunset wine-and-cheese party. These are just a few of the ways in which your timeshare resort may entertain […]
TBMA 2022 Providence Meeting: Insights from 7Across and SPI Software – Owner Trends and Engagement
Gordon McClendon and Erica Gause Making exchange simple “Money, not COVID, is the largest hurdle for summer travel,” said Erica Gause, director of global marketing and operations at the 7Across […]
Timeshare Resort Insights Survey Results Part Five – Deferred Maintenance and More
Deferring maintenance creates a very high hurdle over time, as illustrated in the feedback from timeshare board members and resort managers responding to the recent TBMA 2022 Insights survey; comments […]
Bringing new life to legacy resorts
“Property improvement and interior design planning for resorts” was the topic of a recent Timeshare Board Members Association Conversations Series Webinar. Pictured above from […]
The Importance of Requests for Proposals & Fiduciary Responsibilities
Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are necessary in fulfilling a Board’s fiduciary responsibilities. Additionally, it is essential to consult with legal counsel when preparing RFPs. On a recent TBMA webinar, panelists […]
Examine your resort’s business fundamentals
By R. Scott MacGregor The COVID-19 story may be just beginning to unfold, but now is the time for resort boards to take a sober and critical look at their […]