Australian Timeshare Industry Statistics

In Australia

The timeshare industry provides significant regional and community economic development throughout Australia.

• The industry has a direct and indirect impact on the Australian economy of over $1,086 million per annum.
• Over 152,000 timeshare owners in Australia own approximately 121,500 timeshare weeks.
• Timeshare owners and guests spend around $191.1 million annually in local communities during their holidays.
• Timeshare operators spent around $139.7 million annually on non-compensation expenditures in 2009 (excluding taxes), of which sales and marketing and administration were the most significant components.
• Industry employees were paid an estimated $120.8 million.
• Timeshare resorts operate at 86.5% occupancy which provides strong year-round utilisation and stable employment in resort communities.
• An estimated $87.2 million was spent in annual maintenance fees.
• Approximately 78 resorts in Australia - the majority of which are located in regional areas.
• $205.4 million in new timeshare sales in 2009.
• Exchange Companies represent 91% of all owners.
• Total direct taxes paid by the industry were estimated at $96.7 million in 2009, with $88.3 million paid in Commonwealth Government Taxes and $8.4 million in State Government Taxes.

AECGroup 2009 Economic Impact Study

Globally

Timeshare is the fastest growing segment of the tourism and leisure industry growing at 14% annually worldwide. (World Tourism Organisation)

The entry and success of branded hospitality players such as Disney, Marriott, Sheraton, Hilton etc in timeshare has acted as a strong catalyst for growth. The market is opening in India, Asia and Eastern Europe whilst steady growth continues in the US and Western Europe.

• 5,425 Timeshare Resorts Worldwide
• Timeshare Resorts are located in 95 different countries
• 6.7 million Timeshare consumers Worldwide
• 10.7 million Timeshare weeks owned Worldwide
• Timeshare owners reside in over 270 countries