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03/11/2024

We've updated our 'Top 21!' for March. See which resorts made the cut...

Welcome to 'KOALA’s Top 21!', a curated list of our favorite and most popular timeshare resorts! Our team reviews the best timeshare resorts & vacation club

02/03/2024

Attention timeshare owners! No, you do not 'own' bonus weeks from your exchange company (nor can you rent them). Learn how to protect yourself from this pervasive rental scam.

It’s P.S.A. time folks! KOALA’s mission is to empower timeshare owners. Part of that mission is to protect you against predatory scams that continue to vic

12/01/2023

‘Tis the season and in our humble (and completely unbiased 🤭) opinion, there’s no better place to spend it than New York City! From the iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller to Christmas villages galore, NYC is the place to be for the holidays. Read why we love it below.

New York City during The Holiday season is like stepping into a real-life snow globe, where the magic of the season comes alive in real time. From the scent of

11/17/2023

If you're a timeshare owner looking to host a rental, then check out our latest blog "What Are Travelers Booking On KOALA?".

We share what travelers want most and what they're spending, on average, to book it. Whether you're a rookie or a pro, it's got valuable insights to help you maximize your earnings.

The timeshare industry continues to grow, and that means mainstream travelers are becoming more aware of the benefits of staying in timeshares. As travelers

09/20/2023

We've updated our Top 21 Resorts for fall, 2023. Take a peek! 🫣

Welcome to KOALA’s Top 21® Timeshare Resorts! Our team reviews the best timeshare resorts & vacation clubs around the world and chooses our favorites – in

09/06/2023

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07/25/2023

We recently launched Hot Deals by KOALA: The Soon-To-Be Worst Kept Secret in Travel!

Read about what makes a deal "hot" and how you can sign up (it's free!).🔥🔥🔥

Vacation deals so hot they're literally (ok, figuratively) on fire.

09/08/2022

How can the vacation ownership industry better adapt to the digital age? KOALA CEO, Mike Kennedy, shares his insights with The Resort Trades.

Times are a-changing. The tools and methods required to turn those consumers into timeshare owners are also changing — fast.

08/17/2022

08/03/2022

KOALA's latest booking update gives you the scoop on where travelers want to go and how to make your listings more attractive to vacationers!

From sea to shining sea, here’s where vacationers are headed to stay … in your listings!

06/22/2022

A brand-by-brand guide to the top resorts, units, and times of year that vacationers are booking on KOALA right now.

America is on vacation! Here are the booking trends we’re seeing at KOALA — and how timeshare owners like you can cash in.

06/21/2022

The step-by-step guide to determining the fair market value of your listing — and pricing it to get booked quickly!

The best strategy for setting a price for your listing is to compare it to what else is out there. So how do you do that, exactly? Just follow this step-by-step

05/03/2022

Our latest blog post, written by KOALA Quality Assurance Manager (and ) Laura Montrose Gohl offers insider tips on navigating a Disney World vacation on the cheap!

With Walt Disney World increasing its ticket prices, gas prices going up, and general inflation on the rise, a trip to see Mickey and friends might seem about a

04/29/2022

Wondering where vacationers are planning their trips for spring, summer and beyond? If you guessed Florida, South Carolina, and Hawaii, you get an A+! Brand by brand, here were the booking trends we saw on KOALA last month — data you can use when renting your own timeshare.

Vacationers are springing into summer. Here are the booking trends we saw last month, so you can position your listings to get booked!

03/25/2022

In this latest article featured in The Resort Trades, KOALA cofounder Mike Kennedy discusses why understanding the generational shift is critical to the future of the timeshare industry.

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03/25/2022

In this latest article featured in The Resort Trades, KOALA cofounder Mike Kennedy discusses why understanding the generational shift is critical to the future of the timeshare industry.

Some children gladly embraced timeshare ownership but the value is in the eye of the beholder, and other children were more skeptical or straight-up opposed.

03/22/2022

Please join us in helping raise funds for World Central Kitchen, which is feeding refugees fleeing Ukraine as well as families trapped inside.

03/15/2022

Here's our take on what the downfall of the Dave Ramsey-endorsed company, Timeshare Exit Team, means for the industry, as well as the many owners left in the lurch.

Despite an endorsement from personal finance guru Dave Ramsey, it didn't end well for Timeshare Exit Team and many owners who paid them thousands. Now it’s gone

03/14/2022

Check out our roundup of a few recent website updates and how they impact owners.

Introducing a few new features aimed at helping your listings get booked faster!

03/11/2022

Two months of data in one update! We looked at booking trends on KOALA for the first two months of the year. Broken down by brand, we share where travelers are going, which seasons, and the kind of rates they’re willing to pay.

How has the beginning of 2022 been for timeshare rentals? Here’s our breakdown of the booking trends we’re seeing so far this year.

03/11/2022

Thanks for sharing, American Resort Development Association!

KOALA's very own Mike Kennedy (Cofounder and CEO) joined Sharon Scott Wilson (LION) Resort Trades for a conversation on The Importance of a Strong Secondary...

03/09/2022

Learn how KOALA is raising funds for World Central Kitchen, an incredible organization that provides chef-prepared meals to people impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises — like the war in Ukraine. We are committing to an initial donation of $1,000 and we will match every dollar our community pledges and donate it directly to WCK.

Please join us in helping raise funds for World Central Kitchen, which is feeding refugees fleeing Ukraine as well as families trapped inside.

03/08/2022

Disney World and Disneyland just raised the price tag for certain multi-day passes. Get the scoop, plus a few money-saving tips —and check out our prediction from last year.

Walt Disney World has increased prices for certain multi-day theme park passes. We have the latest — plus how to make your next Disney vacation more affordable.

03/07/2022

Here are six destinations that please kids and parents alike, from the swaying palms of Aruba to the music-filled streets of the Big Easy.

And just like that… it’s spring! If you’re still trying to figure out where to take the kids for Spring Break this year, here are six places that are fun — and

02/23/2022

Thanks for having us, The Resort Trades!

02/10/2022

KOALA is changing perceptions and breaking down barriers with its revolutionary vacation ownership marketplace. See our story here! https://vimeo.com/618023294

02/01/2022

Our latest blog post demystifies Club Wyndham's recent changes to restricted dates, guest confirmations, and more.

Are you a Club Wyndham owner? Here’s everything you need to know about the recent changes in how guest confirmations work.

01/14/2022

In this latest article featured in The Resort Trades, KOALA cofounder Mike Kennedy discusses how a strong secondary timeshare market will benefit the entire industry, from individual owners to developers and their sales teams.

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12/07/2021

KOALA's very own Mike Kennedy (Cofounder and CEO) joined Sharon Wilson from The Resort Trades for a conversation on The Importance of a Strong Secondary Market. Check out the webinar recording here!

Mike Kennedy discusses steps the timeshare industry needs to take to support owners who wish to sell their vacation ownership interests through connecting tr...