Timeshare Information

The International Tourism Partnership, founded in 1992 and part of the International Business Leaders Forum, is a unique organization that brings together industry leaders to demonstrate in a practical way that environmental and social responsibility make good business sense.

Many global leaders in the timeshare industry recognize their social responsibility and have taken steps forward in collaborating on finding practical solutions to the challenges of sustainable development. Founding member Marriott International is joined by other timeshare and vacation club businesses including Hyatt, Hilton Worldwide, Diamond International, Wyndham, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts - all who share the same commitment to collaborating on finding those solutions.

According to Stephen J. Cloobeck, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Diamond Resorts International®, “Our decision to join the International Tourism Partnership demonstrates our acknowledgement of the important position Diamond shares in the hospitality industry and how vital our environmental leadership is in our global operations as we embrace all aspects of sustainability, preservation and social responsibility. We greatly value the opportunity to have the support of the International Tourism Partnership to establish a mutually beneficial relationship toward our sustainability goals.”

The International Tourism Partnership brings together leading corporate partners in the hospitality and tourism industry to demonstrate that environmental and social responsibility makes good business sense.

Its aim is to encourage the hospitality industry to improve its impact on both environment and society by showcasing examples of leadership, working in partnership with other sectors, companies and agendas, and providing practical products, projects and solutions that focus on both short term outcomes and long term goals.

Stephen Farrant, Director of ITP commented, “The issue of moving toward greater sustainability remains a huge challenge but also a great opportunity for the sector. The more enlightened businesses are taking meaningful action on improving their environmental and social impacts, and the International Tourism Partnership has a vital role to play in championing and enabling this.”

The members of ITP represent some of the largest travel and tourism companies in the world, comprising over 11,100 hotel properties and 1.8 million rooms, all of whom agree that only through collective, industry-wide action at local, destination and country levels can real progress be made toward a more sustainable hotel, travel and tourism industry.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has just introduced its newest facility in Park City, Utah. Hyatt Escala Lodge opened on November 23, 2010. The ski-in, ski-out condominium hotel property is located at the base of the Sunrise Chairlift in the Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah, the largest ski and snowboard area in Utah with 4,000 skiable acres.

Hyatt Escala Lodge brings a new level of sophistication to the destination. The resort is reminiscent of the Grand European lodges of a bygone era, with native mountain stonework and timber frame construction.

Hyatt Escala Lodge at Park City consists of 85 spacious condominiums, which can be divided into 178 residential-style, hotel suites ranging in size from one-bedroom units at 680 square feet to four-bedroom units with 2,810 square feet. The suites feature mountain view balconies, living and dining rooms, fully equipped gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, alder cabinets, extensive millwork, and hardwood flooring, as well as in-suite washers and dryers. With stone fireplaces in all living rooms and in most master bedrooms, and custom stone flooring, jetted tubs, and European frameless showers in the bathrooms, guests will experience a sophisticated escape.

"We are thrilled to add Hyatt Escala Lodge at Park City to our strong portfolio of hotels in the Mountain West. Park City is a spectacular year round resort destination offering a wide variety of activities, which complement the natural beauty of the surroundings. The location and quality of Hyatt Escala Lodge will appeal to travelers who want to experience a mountain getaway in any season," said Chuck Floyd, chief operating officer, North American operations, Hyatt Hotels Corporation. "We look forward to offering guests of Hyatt Escala Lodge the level of service and authentic hospitality that Hyatt guests have come to expect."

Hyatt Escala Lodge is 30 minutes from The Salt Lake City International Airport and Heber Valley Airport (Russ McDonald Field), which accommodates private jet service. The hotel is only minutes from downtown Park City's historic Main Street and the other two major ski resorts in the area, Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort.

Hyatt Escala Lodge is part of one of the most popular ski destinations in the world. During the summer months the resort will be an ideal base for exploring Park City and enjoying its many outdoor summer activities such as golf, fly fishing, and mountain biking.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family in 45 countries strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality.

(Photo credit - escalalodge.hyatt.com)

Its vacation time and you’re about to undertake your planning process in the usual way. Pick a destination. Find a hotel. Book airfare. Done. But, did you know that your favorite hotel chain may also have timeshare rooms available? And, what’s different about these rooms is the extra space and amenities you get, at a rate that is probably half of what you typically pay for a standard hotel room. Why is this? Hotel resorts created timeshare rooms and vacation clubs for timeshare owners who want to stay in home-like accommodations with family amenities. These rooms can be located right in the hotel, or at a separate resort right next to the hotel and are available for rent by the public from the timeshare owners themselves. In doing this, you’ll save a lot of money on your next vacation, which is a big plus, and on top of that you’ll have great comforts of home with extra space, kitchens and washer/dryers too.

Let’s take a look at just some of the hotels that offer timeshare resorts. You’re sure to see some you recognize and most likely have stayed there before:

• Marriott
  Marriott, a world-renowned hotelier, began offering timeshares in 1984 through their division called the Marriott Vacation Club International. They have developed exquisite timeshare properties in the most sought-after destinations around the world. The resorts are considerably large, providing guests with all the amenities of home - including one to three bedrooms, living and dining areas, master bedroom and bathroom, full kitchen, laundry facilities in the unit, and often private balconies. See all Marriott Timeshare Resorts.


• Hilton
  Hilton Hotels Corporation develops and operates timeshare resorts through the Hilton Grand Vacations Club. HGVClub offers their owners expanded exchange and travel benefits on a points-based system called ClubPoints. These points allow them to stay at a variety of participating Hilton HHonors hotels around the globe and enjoy other travel-related bonuses like discounts on cruises and airfare. See all Hilton Grand Vacations Club Timeshare Resorts.


• Hyatt
  The Hyatt Hotel offers timeshare properties under the Hyatt Vacation Club. Their resorts are known for having high-quality amenities in their locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The HVC gives their timeshare owners access to their collection of luxurious, boutique, timeshare resorts and hotel properties through a points-based program. See all Hyatt Vacation Club Timeshare Resorts.


• Wyndham
  Wyndham Vacation Ownership, formerly Fairfield Resorts, is the world's largest vacation ownership business with a approximately 140 resorts to choose from throughout North America, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. You'll find Wyndham Vacation Resorts in America's most scenic and popular destinations. Every unit is fully furnished, and many feature special amenities such as washers and dryers, private whirlpool spas, fireplaces and VCRs. See all Wyndham Vacation Ownership Timeshare Resorts.

Want to know if one of your favorite resorts offers timeshares? See this website for a directory of Timeshare Companies. Now that you know timeshare rentals are possible at your favorite resort, consider renting a timeshare for your next vacation. You’ll save money and love the home-like accommodations that are perfectly suited to family travel.