"Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going."
- Paul Theroux

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January 2026

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AIRDA - Consumer Awareness Feature

Timeshare vs. Vacation Ownership


In the evolving landscape of leisure travel, language plays a powerful role in shaping perception. Two terms—“timeshare” and “vacation ownership”—are often used interchangeably, yet they carry distinct connotations that reflect both legacy models and emerging trends. For AIRDA, this distinction is more about aligning with the values that define the future of shared vacation experiences.


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Earlier Letters and Messages

2025
December Through My Lens: A Journey into Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
November Customer Awareness Feature
Intercity Cab Services - Redefining Timeshare Travel
October Customer Awareness Feature
Goa – Peak Season / Weak Season
September Industry Awareness Feature
FAITH Conclave 2025 Charts India’s Tourism Future
August Industry Awareness Feature
How to travel light, and carry your yoga with you
July Industry Awareness Feature
Unlocking data insights to drive customer satisfaction
June Industry Awareness Feature
Behind the lens with photographer Kumar Sawan
May Industry Awareness Feature
Encouraging signs for the cruise industry
April Customer Awareness Feature
Resorts, Hotels, and the option of home-sharing
March
Family vacations in Kodagu
February Industry Awareness Feature
A coming together of work and leisure
January Industry Awareness Feature
In conversation with Gangaram Kerkar Senior Hospitality Laundry Professional

2024
December Consumer Awareness Feature
The romance of “printed” travel guides
November Consumer Awareness Feature
Short-stay homes for pets when you are on vacation
October Consumer Awareness Feature
The ease and convenience of travelling alone
September Consumer Awareness Feature
Vacation Takeaways: Collecting Souvenirs
August Consumer Awareness Feature
Packing for a Stress-Free Family Vacation
July Consumer Awareness Feature
Discovering Timeshare in India
June Consumer Awareness Feature
Houseboat River Cruises in Karnataka
May Industry Awareness Feature
What customers look for these days
April Industry Awareness Feature
Short term plans for Millennials
March Consumer Advisory Feature
Vacations with your travel partner
February Industry Awareness Feature
Vacation Ownership Advisor wins award
January Industry Awareness Feature
Timeshare vacations for Millennials

2023
December Customer Advisory Feature
Advantages of a resort near an Ayurveda Center
November Consumer Advisory Feature
Worry-free vacations with travel insurance
October Consumer Advisory Feature
Planning a vacation around health and wellness
September Consumer Advisory Feature
Vacations for Senior Citizens
August Consumer Advisory Feature
The benefits of a vacation with your family
July Consumer Awareness Feature
The world of spiritual tourism
June Industry Awareness Feature
Career opportunities in the Hospitality Industry
May Customer Awareness Feature
Lost & Found Stories # 02
April Industry Awareness Feature
Towards environment-friendly tourism
March Industry Awareness Feature
On Responsible Tourism
January Consumer Awareness Feature
The benefits of organized waste management at resorts

2022
December Young professionals visualize the year ahead for vacations and travel
November Taking pets along on vacation
October Conversations with Ebrahim Akhtar, airline baggage restoration expert.
September Conversations with Mina Tilakraj about the Taj Mahal
August Ratna Nautiyal on customer support in the Hospitality Industry
July Young professionals upbeat on vacations and weekend travel
June Lalit Roy on B2B events for the hospitality industry
May Jonathan Stoker, Chief Executive Officer at Vacation Ownership Advisor, Nevada, United States
April Young professionals looking forward to vacation times
March In conversation with Madhav Rathore
Feb In conversation with Dr. Dileep M. R.
January In conversation with Rebecca Reubens

2021
December In conversation with Nilesh Singh Wildlife Drone Pilot
November In conversation with Mickey Sidhu, Founder, The Himalayan Outback
October In conversation with Mina Tilakraj, Independent Tourism Professional
September In conversation with Mina Tilakraj, Independent Tourism Professional
August In conversation with Rajesh Raman of Theera Ulaa Travel
July In conversation with Joanna Lobo. Independent writer. Dog mom. Curious tourist.
May The role of customer support in the hospitality industry
April Conversations on Responsible Tourism
March In conversation with Kumar Parameswaran, Marketing & Services professional
February In conversation with Mathew K. Mathew, advertising professional from Baltimore
January In conversation with Timeshare Crusader, Lisa Ann Schreier

2020
December In conversation with travel enthusiast Sajni Janardan
November In conversation with Lalit Roy, Founder Director, Raj & Roy Associates
October In conversation with Suresh Babu - Hospitality Management Professional
September In conversation with Lakshmish Gangadhar, Lawyer and Angel Investor
August In conversation with Khursheed Mistry, Marketing & Advertising professional
July In conversation with Noufel Anamala of Anamala Homestays in Kerala
June In conversation with Priyanka Rastogi, author of “Early Sunrise, Early Sunset”.
May Message of the month
April Message of the month
March Message of the month
February Message of the month
January Message of the month

2019
December Message of the month
November Message of the month
October Message of the month
September Message of the month
August Message of the month
July Remembering Mr. B.S. Rathor
June Message of the month
May Message of the month
April Message of the month
March Message of the month
February Message of the month
January Message of the month

2018
December Message of the month
November Message of the month
October Message of the month
September Message of the month
August Message of the month
July Message of the month
June Message of the month
May Message of the month
April Message of the month
March Message of the month
February Message of the month
January Message of the month

2017
December Message of the month
November Message of the month
October Message of the month
September Message of the month
August Message of the month
July Message of the month
June Message of the month
May Message of the month
April Message of the month
March Message of the month
February Message of the month
January Message of the month

2016
December Message of the month
November Message of the month
October Message of the month
September Message of the month
August Message of the month
July Message of the month
June Message of the month
May Message of the month
April Message of the month
March Message of the month
February Message of the month
January Message of the month

2015
December Message of the month
November Message of the month
October Message of the month
September Message of the month
August Message of the month
July Message of the month
June Letter from Principal Advisor
May Letter from Principal Advisor
April Letter from Principal Advisor
March Letter from Principal Advisor
February Letter from Principal Advisor
January Letter from Principal Advisor

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Virtual Tours

Welcome to AIRDA's virtual tours gallery - an initiative to provide an enhanced visual experience of our member properties.



If you would like to see how 360-degree panorama can work for you and give your customers an enhanced visual experience, please get in touch. Write to us at info@airda.org for more information.


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Benefits for Resort Owners

What does an AIRDA membership mean to resort owners and developers? AIRDA comes in as your industry partner, conscience keeper and business catalyst - with a wide portfolio of support services.

Benefits for Consumers

What does AIRDA mean to holiday seekers and prospective customers? AIRDA comes in to provide information and offer guidelines on making the right timeshare decisions.

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