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Industry Size and Growth

1999 World Wide Sales Volume 6.72 billion (estimate)
Over 5000 resorts worldwide in over 110 countries
Over 5 million Owners world wide
1999 United States Sales Volume 3.7 Billion (estimate)
Over 1,819 resort HOAs with over 99,159 units in the U.S.
Over 3.2 million owners in the U.S.
The weighted overall average U.S. price per interval was 13,575
Florida has the highest % of U.S. Timeshare Resorts with 27.7% followed by:
California 7%
Carolina 6.9%
Hawaii 4.7%
Colorado 4.5%
N.Carolina 4%
Texas 3%
Top 5 Reasons to Purchase a Timeshare

Quality Accommodations;
Exchange;
Good Value;
Resort amenities,unit;
Company credibility
Average Buyer

Age 35-55;
Average income:71K
64% with college degree;
31% with graduate degree;
85% married with children