Hi
projectleader,
Well, timeshare ownership, while not for everyone, can be an excellent way to vacation for many others. Those who may not favor or be able to utilize timeshare ownership can still enjoy the luxury, comfort and benefits a timeshare unit offers by renting one from an owner of a timeshare when the owner is unable to use the timeshare or has more vacation time than they can use. I recently read an article at
About.com that addressed this exact question:
Quote:
Why are timeshares so often criticized?
When timeshare first gained popularity in the United States some 30 years ago, “timeshare” became a catch-all phrase to describe a wide variety of condo-type units of questionable quality being sold more as a real estate investment than a commitment to vacation and relaxation.
In addition, many timeshare offers required consumers to purchase a deed to a particular property. Trading for different resorts at different times of the year was difficult and complex.
With recent government regulations and an influx of brand name hotels into the timeshare industry, there are now more timeshare options.
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The article was composed by
Sharon O'Brien, licensed psychotherapist and freelance writer and the the answer was quoted by
Diamond Resorts International(formerly
Sunterra) Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer,
Dave Lucas.
So, due to recent regulations and the versatility timeshare ownership offer now compared to what was offered in decades past has caused a positive shift in the perception of timeshare.