One of the most prominent and profitable timeshare companies in the world just made sure the industry knew they’re looking to dominate the future. After laying off 116 employees right after the pandemic ensued, Wyndham is sending $100 million to Travel + Leisure to expand its online sales reach.
Last week, we talked about making the most of your missed Christmas vacation. This week, we thought we’d help you out over the next few months. Whether your timeshare is off limits or you’re unable to go anywhere at all, there are tons of things to do in 2021 to pass time during the slow-drip torture of this pandemic.
Since we’ve covered a majority of the timeshare problems in the States, we thought it’d be beneficial to see how grounded vacation owners are doing overseas. But it appears they’re dealing with the same set of issues. Remember Marriott’s data breach that we wrote about in the beginning stages of the pandemic? Well, millions of their former guests are not very happy about it.
As riveting as binge watching Christmas movies can be, the looming effects of the pandemic are hard to ignore. In an era where group gatherings are frowned upon, cheer can be very few and far between every holiday interaction. So before it’s all said and done, we hoped to provide you with 10 things to do while the travel industry is shut down.
Ever since we started publishing news articles a few years ago, positive timeshare stories have been few and far between. While there are a few good wins for timeshare owners here and there, we can’t help but notice that there just isn’t much good news to report on in the industry.
Before the world was overrun by the fear of a mysterious respiratory infection, some vacation owners were already at a loss for words. Since purchasing the can’t miss, once-in-a-lifetime product, many have awaited the experience they were promised.
After years of awaiting restitution and watching their lawsuit disappear, Marriott timeshare owners are back for vengeance. On the 20th of last month, former class members, alongside their representation, plead with the 11th circuit court to revive their dismissed ruling and reopen the arranged Marriott lawsuit immediately.
Aggressive timeshare sales pitches aren’t anything new. For decades now, vulnerable consumers have been gullible enough to sign up for a lifetime agreement they weren’t actively searching for – and frankly, never needed. Like we’ve mentioned before, popular tourist locations, like Las Vegas, have become a hotbed for misleading timeshare appeal.
The latest timeshare company to land on our news desk is facing another class action battle for alleged planned contract omissions. While Wyndham Vacations is no stranger to controversy, this accusation is a little more aggressive than past claims.
As our country remains at somewhat of an economic standstill, most consumers are still holding onto hope that things will eventually return to “normal.” When it comes to vacation owners, many are simply trying to figure out if timeshares will ever be worth it.
2020 has not been a fruitful year for the timeshare industry. Aside from a number of lawsuits and settlements working against their favor, travel bans have halted almost all of their revenue stream. In fact, they’re somewhat dependent on the steady flow of timeshare owner payments.
As travel lockdowns presume, timeshare travel is doing its best to keep vacation owners from getting restless. While some are hoping to use their purchased vacation in 2021, many have become restless. We know this because we’ve spoken to many that are looking for a way to get rid of their timeshare because of COVID-19.
Many consumers don’t know timeshare companies spend an awful lot of time in the courtroom. When they’re not battling unhappy buyers, appraisers and timeshare exit services keep lawyers busy. Although a rewarding guest experience would eliminate spite, timeshares choose to progress this way.
After nearly a year of timeshare uncertainty, it’s maintenance season again. Despite quarantines, local mandates, travel restrictions and massive amounts of job loss, it appears most owners are going to be on the hook for another inflated timeshare maintenance bill.
According to a 103 page lawsuit filed in the District Court this past summer, hundreds of class members accuse Westgate Resorts (and other participating parties*) of withholding pertinent contract information and wielding “high pressure tactics” to register new timeshare owners. This follows a common trend that’s not limited to the American region.
