Hello All--

Keep in mind that this information come from All India Resort Development Association (AIRDA) and not a US based University or College, but we could be seeing a trend where some schools that offer 'Hotel Resort Management' Courses begin to offer or include 'Timeshare/Vacation Ownership'courses and/or degrees in their curruculum.

According to B. S Rathor, Chairman, AIRDA “Vacation Ownership (Timeshare) is one of the fastest growing segments of the Hospitality industry and will require a large number of skilled personnel in the coming years. The introduction of Timeshare in the syllabus of the Institutes of Hotel Managements is indeed apt, timely and will cater to such needs.”

After reading an articly a few weeks ago about the BOOMING timeshare market and the tanking real-estate market, I could see where vacation ownership education could be viable. Share your thoughts with us...do you think timeshare/vacation ownership education on the college/university or even vocational level is something that would work?

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