American Resort Development Association (ARDA)

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is the Washington D.C.-based professional association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries. Established in 1969, ARDA today has nearly 1,000 corporate members ranging from privately held firms to publicly traded companies and international corporations with expertise in shared ownership interests in leisure real estate…

---

Australian Timeshare & Holiday Ownership Council (ATHOC)

The Australian Timeshare and Holiday Ownership Council Limited (ATHOC) is a not-for-profit industry body established in 1994 to represent all interests involved in the Australian timeshare industry, and to work toward national industry best practice.

---

Canadian Resort Development Association (CRDA)

CRDA is an industry-based association that is dedicated to furthering the ownership-based resort and leisure industry, both at home and abroad. It was founded over 20 years ago as “The Resort Timesharing Council of Canada” in response to the public’s insatiable demand for more information about typical “fee simple” (or “deeded”) timeshare products…

---

Organisation For Timeshare In Europe (OTE)

OTE is the official trade association for the timeshare industry in Europe, representing companies from all EU Member States. It promotes best practice in the industry for the benefit of both consumers and the industry. All members are bound by a code of ethics, which ensures the protection of consumers’ rights. OTE provides a free of charge information and conciliation service for consumers dealing with its members.

---

Timeshare Association – Timeshare Owners Committees (TATOC)

TATOC, based in the United Kingdom brings together members of timeshare owners committees to network and promote the maintenance of high quality standards of facilities and amenities, and to encourage the efficient management of timeshare resorts through communication and education.

---

Vacation Ownership Association Of Southern Africa (VOASA)

VOASA, previously known as the Timeshare Institute of Southern Africa, was established in 1990 as an organization representing the interests of the respective stakeholders with its primary objective being to “create, maintain and develop an environment within which the long-term viability and growth of vacation ownership through shared vacation ownership can be optimally ensured.”

Fundamental to the existence of VOASA, is its ability to self regulate and control the industry in such a manner that the national authorities, via the Department of Trade & Industry, is confident of its ongoing ability to manage and deliver a mature industry that instills confidence within all stakeholders and is positively perceived by the consumer at large.

---