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124 | Timeshares are Associations Too!
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Did you know timeshare boards operate like HOAs? We explore why it’s important to know what’s going on at your timeshare!
✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/
Learn More about Jason’s Company: https://www.arda.org/
This week we welcome Jason Gamel, CEO of ARDA, to explore how timeshares function as associations. Robert and Jason discuss board responsibilities, budgeting, maintenance, and the hospitality layer that makes timeshares unique. See how major brands like Marriott and Hilton and even small self-managed resorts have boards ensure owner satisfaction, safety, and long-term success!
Chapters from Today's Episode:
00:00 Why are timeshares considered associations too?
00:43 Who is Jason Gamel and what is ARDA?
04:01 How do timeshare boards manage seasonal owners?
07:10 What role do major hospitality brands play in timeshare resorts?
11:17 How is governance different between fixed weeks and points systems?
15:18 What challenges come with fractional ownership boards?
18:55 How do hospitality and owner expectations add pressure?
22:35 Ad Break - FiPhO Score
23:39 Why do managers act as coaches to timeshare boards?
26:32 How does board diversity improve resort decisions?
31:23 How did the Champlain Towers collapse affect timeshare governance?
36:39 What legislative differences exist between HOAs and timeshares?
38:26 Final thoughts on timeshares as “cousins” of HOAs
The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.
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Chapters
1. Why are timeshares considered associations too? (00:00:00)
2. Who is Jason Gamel and what is ARDA? (00:00:43)
3. How do timeshare boards manage seasonal owners? (00:04:01)
4. What role do major hospitality brands play in timeshare resorts? (00:07:01)
5. How is governance different between fixed weeks and points systems? (00:11:17)
6. What challenges come with fractional ownership boards? (00:15:18)
7. How do hospitality and owner expectations add pressure? (00:18:55)
8. Ad Break - FiPhO Score (00:22:35)
9. Why do managers act as coaches to timeshare boards? (00:23:39)
10. How does board diversity improve resort decisions? (00:26:32)
11. How did the Champlain Towers collapse affect timeshare governance? (00:31:23)
12. What legislative differences exist between HOAs and timeshares? (00:36:39)
13. Final thoughts on timeshares as “cousins” of HOAs (00:38:26)
126 episodes
Manage episode 507824113 series 3470637
Did you know timeshare boards operate like HOAs? We explore why it’s important to know what’s going on at your timeshare!
✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/
Learn More about Jason’s Company: https://www.arda.org/
This week we welcome Jason Gamel, CEO of ARDA, to explore how timeshares function as associations. Robert and Jason discuss board responsibilities, budgeting, maintenance, and the hospitality layer that makes timeshares unique. See how major brands like Marriott and Hilton and even small self-managed resorts have boards ensure owner satisfaction, safety, and long-term success!
Chapters from Today's Episode:
00:00 Why are timeshares considered associations too?
00:43 Who is Jason Gamel and what is ARDA?
04:01 How do timeshare boards manage seasonal owners?
07:10 What role do major hospitality brands play in timeshare resorts?
11:17 How is governance different between fixed weeks and points systems?
15:18 What challenges come with fractional ownership boards?
18:55 How do hospitality and owner expectations add pressure?
22:35 Ad Break - FiPhO Score
23:39 Why do managers act as coaches to timeshare boards?
26:32 How does board diversity improve resort decisions?
31:23 How did the Champlain Towers collapse affect timeshare governance?
36:39 What legislative differences exist between HOAs and timeshares?
38:26 Final thoughts on timeshares as “cousins” of HOAs
The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.
Podcast Links:
Full Episode List
Watch On Youtube
Engage in the conversation!
Call our 24/7 voicemail line at (805) 203-3130 or send an email or voice memo to [email protected]
Nominate yourself or a Board Hero you Know!
Board Hero Nominations
Boardmember Merch Store!
Connect with Hosts on LinkedIn
Julie Adamen
Kevin Davis, CIRMS
Robert Nordlund, PE
Support Our Sponsors
Association Insights & Marketplace
Association Reserves
Community Financials
Kevin Davis Insurance Services
Stokelight Video & Marketing
The Inspectors of Election
Chapters
1. Why are timeshares considered associations too? (00:00:00)
2. Who is Jason Gamel and what is ARDA? (00:00:43)
3. How do timeshare boards manage seasonal owners? (00:04:01)
4. What role do major hospitality brands play in timeshare resorts? (00:07:01)
5. How is governance different between fixed weeks and points systems? (00:11:17)
6. What challenges come with fractional ownership boards? (00:15:18)
7. How do hospitality and owner expectations add pressure? (00:18:55)
8. Ad Break - FiPhO Score (00:22:35)
9. Why do managers act as coaches to timeshare boards? (00:23:39)
10. How does board diversity improve resort decisions? (00:26:32)
11. How did the Champlain Towers collapse affect timeshare governance? (00:31:23)
12. What legislative differences exist between HOAs and timeshares? (00:36:39)
13. Final thoughts on timeshares as “cousins” of HOAs (00:38:26)
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