In a word, nothing. The value of your timeshare will not be determined by the price of the timeshare resort developers stock price. Just because Wyndham's stock dropped by 7% on Monday, does not mean you should panic. The same goes for Marriott timeshare owners. The quality of service you receive as a timeshare owner will not likely be affected either.

These companies are still very profitable and any cuts they make in the short term will have more to do with new sales and new developments than current operations.  From the Associated Press, "Wyndham's stock has dropped more than 20 percent since Marriott International Inc. (nyse: MAR ) said Thursday that its timeshare sales have dried up amid the tight credit market and cutbacks in business and consumer spending." Large timeshare developers who have significant hotel business depend on the steady cash flow of timeshare sales. This cash flow is stopped when other businesses will not buy their loans. The emerging strategy is to focus their marketing on buyers with a higher credit rating.

As a side note, Starwood has taken a similar hit on their stock price but maintains an "outperform" rating by Oppenheimer. Starwood resorts include big names like Westin and Sheraton.

Chances are, when this economic storm passes, the big players in the timeshare world like Wyndham, Marriott, and Westgate will once again "lower the bar" to make more sales.

"History teaches us that we never learn from history."

PS: Anyone know if this has stopped resorts from exercising their "right of first refusal" on a timeshare resale?

MAR - Marriott, WYN - Wyndham, HOT - Starwood

In the Starwood family of resorts, the Westin Kaanapali stands out above the rest.  Located on the northwest shores of Maui Hawaii, this resort offers luxury at a level few ever manage to experience.  And at a fraction of what it would cost if you owned a whole ownership condo in the same area.  The Westin Kaanapali timeshare offers acres of pristine beach and places you ideally on Maui's west end, giving you enviable access to the refreshing blue of the Pacific Ocean. Soak in breathtaking vistas of natural beauty while being able to enjoy the nearby cultural activities in the former whaling town of Lahaina. If you were to buy this timeshare from the resort you would pay far more than if you bought on the secondary market.  There are owners of Westin Kaanapali timeshare who would be willing to sell to you at a significant discount.  You can find these timeshare deals at www.rpmls.com.

If you are ready to sell your Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas timeshare, seek the professional help of the agents at www.rpmls.com.  They have been in the timeshare business for nearly 3 decades and have the expertise to get the job done!

Other Starwood Resort timeshares available at www.rpmls.com include: Sheraton's Vistana Orlando, Sheraton's Desert Oasis, Westin Mission Hills Resort Villas, Sheraton's Mountain Vista, Buganvilias Resort, Sheraton Broadway Plantation, Lakeside Terrace@Vail Valley, Sheraton's PGA Vacation Resort, Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort, and Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas.

In a study recently published by Stroman Realty, Inc, they listed the top ten best timeshare resorts.  The results of the study are published on www.rpmls.com. 

So, here's the list:

Recent news from the Wall Street Journal reported that the hoteliers with substantial timeshare resort interests fare much better in the stock market that those who don't.  So it may or may not be a surprise that Starwood, one of the biggest timeshare developers, announced plans to open 54 Sheraton hotels:

"Hotel developers are advancing plans to develop more rooms, as evidenced by last week’s announcement by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. that it aims to open 54 Sheraton hotels with 20,000 new rooms by 2009. Almost 70 Sheraton properties are expected to open by the end of 2010--with 30 including spas--in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia." (source)

What are Starwood's plans for timeshare development over the next year or two?  Profitability gets a huge boost from those who have timeshare in their portfolio.  Timeshare units tend to have a much higher occupancy rate, upsales potential, and long term income streams.  Starwood owners will be looking to see news about more developments!

Check out these timeshare resales deals for Starwood properties:

The Sheraton Vistana Orlando: one of the top timeshare resales of all time.

The Westin Mission Hills at Rancho Mirage features two championship golf courses, waterfall-fed swimming pools, tennis, putting green, three restaurants, full-service spa and more. Awesome location in southern California.

Sheraton's Mountain Vista in Avon, Colorado is near some of the most spectacular ski slopes in North America.

If you want to sell timeshare, buy timeshare, rent timeshare, www.rpmls.com is the place to be!