Trade Weeks.co.uk attend the A.R.D.A conference

Simon Mullish from Trade Weeks LLC will join over 4500 delegates at this years 2009 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Convention and Exposition at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida.

ARDA promotes the growth and development of the timeshare industry through a variety of capacities:

Advocacy: Actively involved in local, state and national governmental affairs, ARDA monitors regulatory issues that effect timeshare. ARDA actively engages in lobbying efforts focused on the establishment of a legislative environment that fosters industry growth and that further enhances consumer confidence and protection.

Business to Business Partnerships and Bridge-Building: Through alliances with organizations in related and complementary industries in the U.S. and overseas, ARDA pursues business and growth opportunities on behalf of its members.

Outreach: ARDA reaches out to myriad audiences with news of the bright future and positive economic impact of the timeshare industry and the increasingly diverse and attractive vacation ownership opportunities now available to consumers.

Knowledge: Through a variety of informational tools, including published research summaries, news updates and alerts, Developments Magazine, and its web site, ARDA shares market intelligence and keeps its members informed of industry trends and current events.

Professional Development: The ARDA International Foundation (AIF) offers professional and educational development through publications covering the industry’s ethical, legal, regulatory, and operational intricacies; study courses; tests that assess industry knowledge; and recognition of continuing educational efforts.

The American Resort Development Association 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 members ranging from privately held firms to publicly traded companies and international corporations with expertise in shared ownership interests in leisure real estate. The membership also includes timeshare owner associations (HOAs), resort management companies, and owners through the ARDA Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC).