2005-2006 Timeshare Research Studies

Just Completed and Available in the Research Library:

State of the US Timeshare Industry, 2005 Edition
This report presents data and estimates regarding a number of key characteristics of the vacation ownership industry in the United States. Characteristics described in this report include the number and location of resorts, number of units, resort occupancy, average week prices, average maintenance fees, number of weeks owned, number of owners and more.

Currently in Progress or Scheduled:

Financial Performance 2005 Edition: A Survey of Timeshare & Vacation Ownership Resort Developers
This annual report provides timely information that permits companies to compare operations to industry benchmarks; a reference for tracking industry trends; and a source for potential entrants to the industry. The reader will gain an insight into sales performance for both public and private companies participating in the timeshare industry. Gain a better understanding of the role hypothecation and securitization play in the timeshare industry. An overview of the status of consumer financing and portfolio performance is also included.
Release Date: October 2005

2006 Economic Impact of the Timeshare Industry on the U.S. Economy
An analysis of the timeshare industry's importance to the U.S. economy. The report analyzes the impact of timeshare owner expenditures on the U.S. economy including developer sales and operations, and the impact of timeshare owner expenditures. Results are reported in three categories: direct economic impacts; indirect economic impacts; and fiscal impacts. Consumer satisfaction information and characteristics are also included.
Survey scheduled: January 2006; Release Date: Summer 2006

State of the US Timeshare Industry, 2006 Edition
This report presents data and estimates regarding a number of key characteristics of the vacation ownership industry in the United States. Characteristics described in this report include the number and location of resorts, number of units, resort occupancy, average week prices, average maintenance fees, number of weeks owned, number of owners and more.
Survey scheduled: January 2006; Release Date: Summer 2006

Financial Performance 2006 Edition: A Survey of Timeshare & Vacation Ownership Resort Developers
This annual report provides timely information that permits companies to compare operations to industry benchmarks; a reference for tracking industry trends; and a source for potential entrants to the industry. The reader will gain an insight into sales performance for both public and private companies participating in the timeshare industry. Gain a better understanding of the role hypothecation and securitization play in the timeshare industry. An overview of the status of consumer financing and portfolio performance is also included.
Survey Scheduled: April 2006; Release Date: October 2006