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ARDA Announces Vacation Ownership Sentiment Index Results for First Quarter of 2024, Shares Additional Insights from the Year

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Vacation, Other Travel, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Restaurant, Health, Pulse, Timeshare, ARDA, Index, Hotel

ARDA has released the March results from its monthly AIF Vacation Ownership Sentiment Index , demonstrating a continued positive travel attitude from timeshare owners throughout the first quarter of 2024.

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  • ARDA has released the March results from its monthly AIF Vacation Ownership Sentiment Index , demonstrating a continued positive travel attitude from timeshare owners throughout the first quarter of 2024.
  • “Our Vacation Ownership Sentiment Index has provided us with data and insights that we have always known to be true – timeshare owners travel more, prioritize leisure time, and are very happy with their ownership,” said Jason Gamel, president and CEO of ARDA.
  • For the tenth straight month, more than 70% of timeshare owners strongly felt that their most recent vacation was significantly better than the typical vacation.
  • To view the Vacation Ownership Sentiment Index results from the first quarter of the year, and to access additional industry data and insight from ARDA, click here .

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Recognized with Multiple Awards at ARDA Spring Conference 2024

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Vacation, Other Travel, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, ACE, Personality, Marriott Vacation Club, Language, ARDA, Community service, Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Interval, Development, VAC, MVW, Custom House, Marketing, Advertising, Hotel

Each year at its annual spring conference, ARDA recognizes groups and individuals who exhibit professional excellence and/or have achieved significant accomplishments in the areas of marketing and sales; management and administration; advertising, promotion, and communications; and resort design.

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  • Each year at its annual spring conference, ARDA recognizes groups and individuals who exhibit professional excellence and/or have achieved significant accomplishments in the areas of marketing and sales; management and administration; advertising, promotion, and communications; and resort design.
  • The organization also offers ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) awards, which honor those who have attained the highest level of excellence in the resort industry.
  • This year, Marriott Vacations Worldwide is delighted to congratulate the 2024 ARDA award winners:
    ACE Philanthropy and Community Service Award: MVW Maui Wildfires Support Effort for the tireless work of hundreds of associates from all business areas who assisted more than 1,600 affected associates.
  • “I am honored to work alongside these incredibly deserving individuals and teams,” said John Geller, President and CEO of Marriott Vacations Worldwide.

Travel + Leisure Co. Takes Home 18 ARDA Awards at Annual Conference, Including Prestigious ACE Employee of the Year Award

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Philanthropy, Other Travel, Transportation, Vacation, Lodging, Fund Raising, Travel, ARDA, Member, Integration, Marketing, Partnership, Conference, Bat Conservation International, TNL, Sport, Tourism

At the annual American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Timeshare Together conference, Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) was honored with a total of 18 awards, including the prestigious ARDA ACE Employee of the Year Award for Scott Cavanaugh, vice president, Strategic Partnerships and Licensing.

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  • At the annual American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Timeshare Together conference, Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) was honored with a total of 18 awards, including the prestigious ARDA ACE Employee of the Year Award for Scott Cavanaugh, vice president, Strategic Partnerships and Licensing.
  • In his 22 years with Travel + Leisure Co., Cavanaugh has played an instrumental role in furthering the company’s commitment to the communities in which it operates.
  • Travel + Leisure Co. was also awarded the Activities Program Team Award, bestowed to associates at The Moab Resort, an affiliate of the WorldMark by Wyndham vacation club.
  • This celebrated program was also recently highlighted in an article from Bat Conservation International.

Hilton Grand Vacations Wins Eight ARDA Awards

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Other Travel, Vacation, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Tourist Attractions, ACE, ARDA, HGV, Community service, Interior design, Elara, Hilton Grand Vacations, Hotel

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, was recently honored with eight awards in the 2024 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards Program, which celebrates exceptional resorts, teams and individuals in the timeshare industry.

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  • Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, was recently honored with eight awards in the 2024 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards Program, which celebrates exceptional resorts, teams and individuals in the timeshare industry.
  • For the second consecutive year, HGV earned two coveted ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) Awards, which represent the highest level of excellence within the resort industry.
  • “We’re enormously proud of our company’s ARDA Award winners, along with the 20 finalists who were honored for their incredible work and ongoing commitment to excellence,” said Mark Wang, CEO at Hilton Grand Vacations.
  • ARDA is the D.C.-based professional association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries, and the ARDA Awards Program is widely considered to be the paradigm in the industry.

Vacation Innovations Wins 2024 ARDA Awards for Best New Product, Prestigious ACE Emerging Leader Award

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
ARDA, Health, Software, CRTA, GNEX, Communication, Tourism

ORLANDO, Fla., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vacation Innovations ("VI" or the "Company"), a leading provider of travel-related products, software, and services, was recently honored with two awards in the 2024 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards Program.

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  • The Company also earned the prestigious ARDA ACE Emerging Leader Award, recognizing Alex Glover, Director of Communications, as a professional on the rise within the resort industry.
  • "We believe in the strength of this industry and are proud to have paid more than $150 million in maintenance fees directly to developers over the past decade," said Bryan Rand, president of Vacation Innovations.
  • The ARDA Awards Program recognizes the top performers, products, and companies in vacation ownership across multiple categories and is one of the highest levels of recognition within the industry.
  • "We are incredibly proud of our products and our people for earning the recognition they deserve," said Chad Newbold, CEO of Vacation Innovations.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Earns 12 ARDA Awards, Including ACE Innovation Award

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated , an international vacation ownership company, today announced that it won 12 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated , an international vacation ownership company, today announced that it won 12 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards.
  • This is the third consecutive year that Holiday Inn Club Vacations has been recognized for excellence in innovation.
  • "Holiday Inn Club Vacations is fortunate to have the best team in the industry, as they continuously look for ways to innovate our offerings, while demonstrating an unwavering commitment to providing customer-obsessed service," said John Staten, President and Chief Executive Officer at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated.
  • In total, Holiday Inn Club Vacations received 12 ARDA Awards:
    The Holiday Inn Club Vacations team is growing, with open roles at its offices and network of resorts.

Westgate Resorts Names Longtime Executive Jim Gissy as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Senior, Marketing, ARDA, Hotel

ORLANDO, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Westgate Resorts, one of the largest resort developers in the United States, has appointed longtime company executive Jim Gissy as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 5, 2024. Westgate Resorts Founder David Siegel will remain Executive Chairman of the Board & President and will continue to lead all major decision-making of the company.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Westgate Resorts, one of the largest resort developers in the United States, has appointed longtime company executive Jim Gissy as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 5, 2024.
  • Westgate Resorts Founder David Siegel will remain Executive Chairman of the Board & President and will continue to lead all major decision-making of the company.
  • As Westgate's Chief Executive Officer Gissy is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's operations, sales and marketing.
  • Gissy joined Westgate Resorts in 1984 and immediately began setting sales records throughout the company and the industry.

argenx Reports Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Fourth Quarter Business Update

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
DGF, Neonatal Fc receptor, ALS, Congenital myasthenic syndrome, CMS, CIDP, MMN, Alfa Romeo, IIP, IL-6, FDA, Inflammation, MHLW, PDUFA, Euronext, Neurology, MuSK protein, Kidney, ARDA, Health care, C2, GMG, Ministry of Health, Dermatomyositis, Patient, Efgartigimod alfa, MHRA, Medicine, Multifocal motor neuropathy, Immune system, Pharmaceutical industry

“argenx reached thousands of new patients and their families in 2023 by delivering on our commitment to make VYVGART available to the global MG community,” said Tim Van Hauwermeiren, Chief Executive Officer of argenx.

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  • “argenx reached thousands of new patients and their families in 2023 by delivering on our commitment to make VYVGART available to the global MG community,” said Tim Van Hauwermeiren, Chief Executive Officer of argenx.
  • Clinically, we generated significant data through multiple study readouts, achieving key milestones for both the CIDP and MMN patient communities and importantly advancing our second molecule, empasiprubart.
  • Looking forward to 2024, we will act with a continued sense of purpose to expand our patient reach.
  • In addition, argenx is evaluating ARGX-119, a muscle-specific kinase (MuSK) agonist in both congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

ARDA-ROC and TBMA Announce Strategic Partnership

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Other Travel, Lodging, Travel, Vacation, ARDA, Conference, Multimedia, TBMA, Partnership

The ARDA-Resort Owners’ Coalition (ARDA-ROC) and the Timeshare Board Members Association (TBMA) are excited to announce their strategic collaboration focused on enhancing the educational and networking experiences for independent timeshare board associations.

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  • The ARDA-Resort Owners’ Coalition (ARDA-ROC) and the Timeshare Board Members Association (TBMA) are excited to announce their strategic collaboration focused on enhancing the educational and networking experiences for independent timeshare board associations.
  • This partnership marks a significant step forward in bolstering the support and resources available to timeshare owners and board members across the industry.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222857912/en/
    The partnership will begin with ARDA-ROC contributing to the planning of the May TBMA meeting.
  • ARDA President and CEO, Jason Gamel, emphasized the shared commitment to advancing educational initiatives: “Our collaboration with TBMA underscores ARDA-ROC’s dedication to empowering timeshare owners and promoting their rights within the vacation ownership landscape.

argenx Highlights 2024 Strategic Priorities

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Monday, January 8, 2024
Immunoglobulin therapy, GMG, FDA, PRV, Congenital myasthenic syndrome, ARDA, Research Councils UK, Euronext, Inflammation, Cohort, PGIC, NRDL, Autoimmunity, Efgartigimod alfa, Dermatomyositis, Conference, MuSK protein, IND, CIDP, Pharmacokinetics, MMN, Safety, Therapy, Patient, ALS, Immune system, IL-6, Medicine, International Myeloma Foundation, IIP, FSS, Neonatal Fc receptor, Multifocal motor neuropathy, Growth, Pharmaceutical industry

argenx is planning to reach more patients commercially in 2024 through its multi-dimensional expansion efforts.

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  • argenx is planning to reach more patients commercially in 2024 through its multi-dimensional expansion efforts.
  • In addition, ARGX-119, a muscle-specific kinase (MuSK) agonist, will initiate Phase 1b/2a studies in congenital myasthenic syndrome and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2024.
  • As of December 31, 2023, argenx had approximately $3.2 billion in cash, cash equivalents and current financial assets*.
  • Based on its current operating plans, argenx expects its combined R&D and SG&A expenses in 2024 to be less than $2 billion.