You know ARDA, now, get to know ARDA Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC), an essential component of the association whose mission it is to foster the growth of the timeshare industry and serve as the watchdog of owners’ rights. ARDA ...

The typical resort guests of today are looking for accommodations that are generally nicer than the typical home, but certainly as nice as or nicer than their own homes.  Though there are many other ways to make up for less than ...

If you think technology words are made up just to sound interesting, and Wi-Fi is a hot new radio station, you are in for a surprise. In the hospitality industry, it’s a whole lot more than being able to take pictures with your cell p ...

About Our Company From our beginning of operations in 1992, CRAWFORD ASSOCIATES, INC., a privately owned third party collection agency, has provided services that are a  “World of Difference ” from other companies. With a hist ...

While on the road recently, I had occasion to spend several nights at a hotel that is generally considered to be part of a high-end, upscale brand. The hotel was beautifully located, featured an attractive entrance road, covered porti ...

At a recent KOA (Campgrounds of America) National Conference in the Orlando it became quite obvious that there was more going on than backslapping, convivial conversation, good food and good vibes. There was a direct, as well as ...

The timeshare marketplace is more crowded than ever before, and attracting potential owners has become a competitive endeavor. There are several methods developers and managers use to entice interested buyers – from specially priced ...