This year, the annual American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Convention moves from its bi-annual location in Orlando to the beachside resort destination of Hollywood, Florida. The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa will host the convention from April 7-11, and over 3,000 attendees are expected from around the globe.

This year's convention has a full schedule including meetings, exhibitions, and fun outings. Monday is Key Constituent Day where ARDA's most engaged and involved members can attend committee meetings and forums, as well as four targeted fundamentals sessions for new industry entrants. Also on Monday is a VIP Exhibitor Networking Reception.

ARDA World Convention is the premier opportunity for industry leaders to network, share insights, and discuss issues on a global basis with attendees from varying backgrounds and markets. The convention also provides prominent exposure for sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees among a diverse collection of over 3,000 industry players.

"Along with our terrific new location, we have also shifted the schedule to better accommodate the attendees," says Howard Nusbaum, president and CEO of ARDA. "Monday is Key Constituent Day for our most involved members, and we are featuring several new receptions and networking events."

This year's keynote speaker is Don Tapscott, a best-selling author and speaker. He will share his insights on the strategic value and impact of information technology on the timeshare industry. Popular convention sessions throughout the week include educational discussions on innovations in the industry, such as the new fee-for-service model, hot industry topics such as aging resorts, and best practice sessions on subjects from marketing to technology.

Opportunities are still available for new and member companies to introduce themselves to the vital industry of timesharing. If interested in participating as a sponsor, please contact Bob Craycraft at [email protected] or (202) 207-1079. Those interested in exhibiting at the show can contact the ARDA Exhibit Management Office at [email protected] or (202) 367-1137.

For more information on this year's convention, visit the ARDA World website.

ARDA is the trade association for the timeshare industry. ARDA's membership comprises over 500 companies (both privately held firms and publicly traded corporations), which house 5,000-plus individual ARDA members. ARDA's active, engaged members have extensive experience in shared ownership interests in leisure real estate. ARDA's work — including proactive advocacy — touches every role within the timeshare industry. Developers, exchange companies, vacation clubs, timeshare resellers, timeshare owner associations (HOAs), resort management companies, industry vendors, consultants, and legal and regulatory experts are all part of the ARDA network. For more information, visit ARDA.org.

ARDA-ROC is a 501(c)4 non-profit entity funded by over 1.5 million individual timeshare owner's voluntary contributions. ARDA-ROC is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing vacation ownership through smart policy and sensible regulation. ARDA-ROC advocates for local, state, and federal policies that enable the vacation ownership industry to thrive and provide consumers with an enriched vacation ownership experience. For more information, visit ARDAROC.org.

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