The evolution of a sleeping giant: resort timesharing

Upchurch, Randall S.; Gruber, Kurt

doi:10.1016/s0278-4319(02)00018-x

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“…Sharma & Chowdhary (2012: 111) prefer to describe the timeshare product simply as "unique but complex". In unpacking the literature that has been produced on the subject over time, it is made apparent that the timeshare concept has radically changed and evolved since the product's inception in the early 1960s (Upchurch, 2002). Attempts to position timeshare within the broader realm of tourism and lodging literature are made problematic as the concept of timeshare not only represents a recognized and established product which is at one level uniquely located within the lodging sector itself (Ladki et al, 2011) but is also a core strategy or concept that has been absorbed and adapted by a range of other accommodation types located across the lodging spectrum (Bacon, 2010).…”

Section: Timeshare Defined and Debatedmentioning

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The evolution and consolidation of the timeshare industry in a developing economy: The South African experience

Pandy¹,

Rogerson²

2014

Urbani izziv

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The timeshare industry is one of most under-researched aspects of tourism accommodation. Within existing scholarship most writings pertain to industry development and challenges in the USA and Europe. This paper provides an examination of the evolution and consolidation of the timeshare industry in South Africa from the 1980s to the present-day. The South African timeshare industry is revealed as one of the most mature in the international timeshare economy. Historically, the industry confronted parallel challenges to those in developed countries in respect of adapting the product to local conditions and confronting a tarnished image from the impact of unscrupulous developers. Currently the South African timeshare sector faces different challenges including service management and consumer dissatisfaction, marginalization within the tourism economy, and the need to address the emerging Black middle class market.

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Section: Timeshare Defined and Debatedmentioning

confidence: 99%

The evolution and consolidation of the timeshare industry in a developing economy: The South African experience

Pandy¹,

Rogerson²

2014

Urbani izziv

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“…In 2001, Woods investigated the primary challenges facing the vacation ownership industry, and found the sales and marketing processes and the historically questionable image of the product to be of high concern (Woods, 2001). Upchurch and Gruber (2002) highlighted the evolution of the timeshare industry, and discussed gains in consumer acceptance.…”

Section: Review Of the Literaturementioning

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Timeshare and vacation ownership executives’ analysis of the industry and the future

Stringam

2010

J Retail Leisure Property

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This study sought information from key executives involved in shaping the timeshare and vacation ownership industry in conducting a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis for the industry. The vacation ownership and timeshare industry has emerged as a sector of the travel industry with signifi cant opportunities for growth and development. The fi ndings of this study indicate that there are opportunities in many markets, segments and product offerings. The vacation ownership industry must overcome weaknesses in marketing processes, taxation concerns and amenities. It faces threats in the availability of human and capital resources, natural disasters and legal and taxation concerns. INTRODUCTIONVacation ownership is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry, and has enjoyed signifi cant growth for the past few decades ( Scoviak, 2004 ;Hayward, 2005 ;Gilligan, 2006;Ragatz, 2007 ) alone have changed from sales of converted condominium units to purpose-built vacation destinations with intricate point systems allowing for trade of many travel related products ( Scoviak, 2003 ).

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“…17 The timeshare consumer is given exclusive rights to stay at a vacation-home type of experience in increments of a week or more. 12 Timeshare began in Europe in the 1960s. 8,12 The fi rst ownership programme in the world was a ski resort located in the French Alps, known as ' Superdevoluy ' .…”

Section: Brief History Of the Timeshare Industrymentioning

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“…12 Timeshare began in Europe in the 1960s. 8,12 The fi rst ownership programme in the world was a ski resort located in the French Alps, known as ' Superdevoluy ' . The purpose of this timeshare resort was to provide the owners of Superdevoluy with a defi nite opportunity to come and ski in the Alps on a repetitive basis.…”

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State of the timeshare industry in Aruba — A call for research

Hahm¹,

Lasten²,

Upchurch

et al. 2007

J Retail Leisure Property

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is the Dean of the Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management Studies at the University of Aruba. As Dean Dr Peterson recognises the unique and strategic contribution of the hospitality and tourism industry to the overall development of Aruba and the region. Therefore, a primary goal of this programme is to develop strategic and dynamic competencies in hospitality and tourism management and, in addition, to strive for excellence in the Aruban hospitality and tourism industry. AbstractThis case study is based on secondary data gathered concerning the state of the timeshare industry in Aruba. The major fi ndings of this study indicate that there is a strong and growing consumer interest in timeshare ownership as a viable recreational alternative. This interest suggests that considerable empirical research is needed to understand the factors associated with sustaining the fi nancial and economic impacts of the timeshare industry upon Aruba ' s economy.

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The evolution of a sleeping giant: resort timesharing

Cited by 43 publications

References 1 publication

The evolution and consolidation of the timeshare industry in a developing economy: The South African experience

The evolution and consolidation of the timeshare industry in a developing economy: The South African experience

Timeshare and vacation ownership executives’ analysis of the industry and the future

State of the timeshare industry in Aruba — A call for research

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