Statistics
United States Statistics:1,590 resorts in the United States
Most resorts are located in Florida, California and South Carolina
2002 timeshare sales volumes - $5.5 billion
Average price for a week of timeshare use - $14,500
Average maintenance fee - $385 per week of annual use
3.0 million consumers own timeshare
4.9 million weeks owned
Average size of timeshare resort - 83 units
Median age - over 50 years
84% are married
95% own their own home
Median household income - $85,000
46% attended college
30% hold a graduate degree or professional degree
Among US timeshare owners:
Nearly 85% indicate satisfaction with their purchase
Own the equivalent of 1.8 timeshare weeks
Among the US public who have never owned timeshare:
87% have heard of the concept
68% have a positive or a neutral opinion of the concept
Worldwide Statistics:
5,425 resorts Worldwide (Resorts are located in 95 Countries)
2002 worldwide timeshare sales volumes - $9.4 billion
Average price for a week of timeshare use - $10,600
Average maintenance fee - $325 per week of annual use
6.7 million consumers own timeshare
10.7 million timeshare weeks owned
Average size of timeshare resort - 60 units
Today's Owners*
Purchase Motivation: Why Consumers Buy Timeshare
Flexibility (including location, unit size and time of year)
Opportunity to exchange with other resorts
Certainty of quality accommodations
Credibility of the timeshare company
Satisfaction Rates
Owner Use
58% exchanged or banked
26% use their time
4% give their week to a friend or family member
4% rent
Perception of Product
