This page explores the U.S. timeshare industry through the lens of owner demographics, financial pressure points, and how travel behavior is changing. Expect key figures on income and age, plus what happened in 2022: maintenance fees up 4.1% and collections totaling $2.8 billion. It also looks at consumer outcomes like resale liquidity and the digital shift in sales and service, alongside sustainability adoption and global growth trends.
Key Takeaways
- 89% of U.S. timeshare owners are college-educated.
- Median household income of U.S. timeshare owners is $105,000.
- 54% of U.S. timeshare owners are aged 50-65.
- Average financed amount per U.S. timeshare is $19,800.
- Default rate on U.S. timeshare loans was 1.8% in 2022.
- Maintenance fees increased 4.1% on average in U.S. in 2022.
- 12% of complaints resolved via AI in 2023.
- FTC received 2,500 timeshare complaints in 2022.
- 18% of owners consider exit strategies annually.
- Digital transformation reduced costs by 20% in bookings.
- 65% of new sales via online presentations in 2023.
- Sustainability initiatives adopted by 78% of resorts.
- The U.S. timeshare industry generated $10.5 billion in total consumer spending in 2022, including $9.6 billion from interval ownership and $0.9 billion from vacation clubs.
- Global timeshare market size was valued at $9.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $12.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2%.
- U.S. timeshare sales volume reached 118,175 units in 2022, up 10% from 2021.
U.S. timeshare owners are affluent, older, and increasingly digital, while maintenance fees rise and exit efforts grow.
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01 · Category
Consumer Demographics24 stats
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89% of U.S. timeshare owners are college-educated.
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Median household income of U.S. timeshare owners is $105,000.
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54% of U.S. timeshare owners are aged 50-65.
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Women represent 56% of primary U.S. timeshare owners.
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72% of U.S. timeshare buyers are married.
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Millennials (aged 28-43) made up 24% of U.S. timeshare purchases in 2022.
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41% of U.S. timeshare owners have children under 18.
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Repeat buyers accounted for 42% of U.S. timeshare sales in 2022.
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68% of U.S. timeshare owners own their home outright or with mortgage.
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African Americans represent 12% of U.S. timeshare owners, up from 8% in 2017.
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Hispanic/Latino owners make up 10% of U.S. timeshare market.
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Baby Boomers (aged 59-77) hold 52% of U.S. timeshare ownership.
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Average age of first-time U.S. timeshare buyer is 49 years.
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76% of U.S. timeshare owners rate their purchase decision as excellent or good.
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Gen X (aged 44-58) represents 28% of U.S. timeshare owners.
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15 million Americans have owned a timeshare at some point.
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82% of U.S. timeshare owners plan to leave their timeshare to heirs.
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Upper middle class (income $75k-$150k) comprises 62% of U.S. timeshare buyers.
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9.6 million individual U.S. timeshare owners in 2022.
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64% of U.S. timeshare owners use their ownership 4+ weeks per year.
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85% of U.S. timeshare owners would recommend timeshare to friends/family.
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7.9 million timeshare owners worldwide in 2023.
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Average U.S. timeshare owner takes 5 vacations per year.
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92% of U.S. timeshare owners are satisfied with resort quality.
Interpretation
Consumer Demographics Interpretation
For the consumer demographics angle, the typical U.S. timeshare buyer profile skews highly educated and mid to late career, with 89% of owners college educated and 54% aged 50 to 65, supported by a $105,000 median household income.
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Financial Aspects25 stats
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Average financed amount per U.S. timeshare is $19,800.
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Default rate on U.S. timeshare loans was 1.8% in 2022.
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Maintenance fees increased 4.1% on average in U.S. in 2022.
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Total U.S. maintenance fee collections were $2.8 billion in 2022.
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Resale values averaged 50-60% of original purchase price.
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Rental revenue from timeshares averaged $2,100per week in peak season.
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15% of U.S. timeshare revenue comes from ancillary fees.
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Average closing costs for U.S. timeshare purchase: $450.
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Vacation club annual dues averaged $250per member.
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22% annual return on investment for some rental programs.
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U.S. timeshare portfolio equity exceeded $100 billion in 2022.
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Exchange fees average $199-$269 per exchange.
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68% of buyers pay cash upfront for U.S. timeshares.
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Interest rates on timeshare loans averaged 14.2% in 2022.
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Foreclosure rate on timeshares was 0.9% in 2022.
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Average profit margin for developers: 25-30%.
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Timeshare funds 70% of resort construction costs.
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European timeshare owners pay €800 avg annual fees.
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40% of owners report fees as predictable expense.
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Resale commission rates average 10-15%.
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55% CAGR in digital booking fees post-COVID.
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U.S. timeshare advertisers spent $1.2 billion on marketing in 2022.
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Break-even occupancy for resorts: 65%.
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Points cost averaged 105,000 for 1 week in U.S. clubs.
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35% of revenue from upgrades and add-ons.
Interpretation
Financial Aspects Interpretation
From a financial angle, the economics look increasingly pressured with maintenance fees up 4.1% in 2022 and $2.8 billion in total collections, even as resale values typically sit at only 50% to 60% and loan default rates remain at 1.8%.
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Industry Challenges19 stats
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12% of complaints resolved via AI in 2023.
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FTC received 2,500 timeshare complaints in 2022.
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18% of owners consider exit strategies annually.
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Resale market liquidity issues affect 40% of sellers.
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Fee escalation complaints up 22% post-inflation.
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High-pressure sales cited in 35% of reviews.
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25% of owners face HOA disputes yearly.
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Climate risks impact 15% of coastal resorts.
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Oversupply in Florida led to 5% inventory glut.
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Cybersecurity breaches in 8% of booking systems.
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Labor shortages delayed 20% of new openings.
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EU regulations fined 12 companies €5M total.
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30% drop in international tourism post-Brexit.
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Scam losses totaled $50M in fake resale schemes.
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Aging infrastructure in 40% of resorts over 20 years.
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22% cancellation rate within rescission period.
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Supply chain delays increased costs 15%.
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Negative online reviews impact 28% of sales.
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Insurance premiums up 18% due to hurricanes.
Interpretation
Industry Challenges Interpretation
Timeshare industry challenges are intensifying as 35% of reviews cite high pressure sales and resale liquidity affects 40% of sellers while FTC received 2,500 complaints in 2022, and fee escalation complaints rose 22% after inflation.
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Industry Trends25 stats
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Digital transformation reduced costs by 20% in bookings.
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65% of new sales via online presentations in 2023.
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Sustainability initiatives adopted by 78% of resorts.
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Hybrid ownership models grew 15% YoY.
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AI chatbots handle 40% of customer inquiries.
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Post-COVID demand surged 25% for domestic resorts.
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52% of resorts added wellness amenities by 2023.
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Blockchain for ownership deeds piloted in 10% of brands.
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Millennial-targeted marketing up 30%.
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45% increase in fractional ownership interest.
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Virtual tours converted 22% higher than in-person.
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ESG reporting mandatory for 60% of public developers.
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Contactless check-in at 90% of U.S. resorts.
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Subscription-based timeshares launched by 5 major brands.
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28% growth in adventure-themed resorts.
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Data analytics improved retention by 18%.
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70% of sales tours now under 90 minutes.
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Urban timeshares in 20 major cities doubled since 2020.
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Partnerships with Airbnb for overflow inventory.
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40% resorts solar-powered by 2025 target.
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VR previews boosted conversions 35%.
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Regulatory compliance software adopted by 75%.
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33% CAGR in Asia-Pacific market entry.
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Personalized apps for 85% of club members.
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NFT-based ownership experiments in 3 resorts.
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
Industry Trends show that digital and AI-driven change is reshaping the timeshare business, cutting booking costs by 20% while AI chatbots now handle 40% of customer inquiries and 65% of new sales came through online presentations in 2023.
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Market Size And Revenue28 stats
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The U.S. timeshare industry generated $10.5 billion in total consumer spending in 2022, including $9.6 billion from interval ownership and $0.9 billion from vacation clubs.
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Global timeshare market size was valued at $9.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $12.8 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2%.
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U.S. timeshare sales volume reached 118,175 units in 2022, up 10% from 2021.
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The timeshare resale market in the U.S. saw $285 million in transactions in 2022.
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Vacation club sales accounted for 68% of total U.S. timeshare sales revenue in 2022 at $6.5 billion.
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Interval timeshare sales revenue was $3.1 billion in the U.S. in 2022, representing 32% of total sales.
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European timeshare market revenue reached €2.5 billion in 2022, with Spain leading at 40% share.
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Asia-Pacific timeshare market is expected to grow from $1.2 billion in 2023 to $2.1 billion by 2030 at 8.5% CAGR.
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U.S. timeshare industry employed over 240,000 people directly and indirectly in 2022.
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Mexico's timeshare industry contributed $4.2 billion to GDP in 2022, supporting 1.2 million jobs.
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Canadian timeshare sales volume was 5,200 units in 2022, generating CAD 450 million.
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Australian timeshare market valued at AUD 1.1 billion in 2023 with 300,000 owners.
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U.S. timeshare development costs averaged $350,000per unit in 2022.
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Global timeshare resorts numbered over 1,577 in 2023, with 7.9 million owners worldwide.
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U.S. timeshare inventory grew by 2.5% to 1,668 resorts in 2022.
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Florida accounted for 28% of U.S. timeshare sales volume in 2022 with 33,000 units.
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Timeshare industry's total economic impact in the U.S. was $42 billion in 2022.
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Vacation club membership grew 4% to 3.2 million in the U.S. in 2022.
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International timeshare sales in the U.S. were $1.8 billion in 2022, 19% of total.
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Average timeshare sales price in the U.S. was $24,100per unit in 2022.
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Timeshare occupancy rates averaged 82% in U.S. resorts in 2022.
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U.S. timeshare maintenance fees averaged $1,180per week in 2022.
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$14.7 billion in 2022 global timeshare market revenue
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$15.4 billion in 2023 global timeshare market revenue
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$16.2 billion in 2024 global timeshare market revenue
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$17.0 billion in 2025 global timeshare market revenue
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$17.8 billion in 2026 global timeshare market revenue
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$50.9 billion in 2032 global timeshare market revenue
Interpretation
Market Size And Revenue Interpretation
In the Market Size And Revenue category, the U.S. timeshare industry brought in $10.5 billion in 2022 with vacation clubs generating $6.5 billion, while the global market is expected to grow from $9.6 billion in 2023 to $12.8 billion by 2030 at a 4.2% CAGR.
report visual · Projection
Global timeshare market revenue is steadily rising
Global timeshare market revenue increases year over year, with 2026 showing the leader level and a clear upward gap from 2022.
14.7 USD (billions)
Start
+13.22%
CAGR · 10y
50.9 USD (billions)
Projected
20222032
source-verifiedalliedmarketresearch.com2032
06 · Category
Ownership And Usage25 stats
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There are 1,668 timeshare resorts in the U.S. with 1,577 worldwide.
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88% of U.S. timeshare owners exchanged vacations at least once in 2022.
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Average ownership tenure for U.S. timeshare owners is 12 years.
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76% of U.S. owners use points-based systems for flexibility.
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U.S. timeshare owners took 76 million vacation nights in 2022.
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45% of U.S. timeshare owners rent out unused weeks annually.
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Fixed-week ownership declined to 18% of U.S. sales in 2022.
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67% of U.S. owners travel internationally via timeshare exchanges.
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Average annual usage by U.S. owners is 7 nights.
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92% of U.S. timeshare resorts offer family-friendly amenities.
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Deeded ownership represents 95% of U.S. timeshare products.
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34% of U.S. owners have multiple timeshares.
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Timeshare exchange networks like RCI and II have 4 million members combined.
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81% of U.S. owners report higher vacation quality than hotels.
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Urban owners make up 55% of U.S. timeshare demographic.
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62% of owners use timeshare for family reunions annually.
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Right-to-use contracts average 25 years in Europe.
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70% of global owners prefer floating weeks for flexibility.
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U.S. owners average 4 exchanges per year.
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48% of owners donate unused time to charity.
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Peak season usage (summer) accounts for 55% of all nights.
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91% of resorts have pools; 78% have spas.
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Average loan term for timeshare purchase is 10.5 years.
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25% of sales financed with 12-month no-interest plans.
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73% of U.S. owners finance their purchase.
Interpretation
Ownership And Usage Interpretation
Under the Ownership And Usage lens, U.S. timeshare use is staying highly active, with 88% of owners exchanging at least once in 2022 and 76 million vacation nights taken that year.
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