Timeshare Research: A Synthesis Of Forty Years Of Publications

Keywords

Research agenda; Shared ownership; Timeshare; Timeshare industry; Vacation ownership

Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to facilitate an immediate immersion of academic literature in the timeshare/vacation ownership industry. Through a synthesis of 92 articles published in academic journals over the past 40 years, the authors demonstrate the breadth of the current research. Topical areas, methodologies and findings are presented, as well as opportunities for further investigation. This paper also provides the reader with a robust consolidation of literature in a tabular form to include authors, publication dates, sources and titles. Design/methodology/approach – Through a comprehensive search of multiple academic research databases, university catalogues and references of existing literature and conference proceedings, the authors compiled a review of timeshare research with the aim of classifying the various components and issues that have been examined to date. Findings – The timeshare segment of the greater lodging industry is unique due to its real estate ownership component, complex management characteristics and regulatory environment. The unique nature appeals to researchers and provides an opportunity for investigation of generally accepted theories and principles. The literature follows industry advances in the segment, with the majority of research focused on sales and marketing practices, and resort services and operations. An abundance of future research opportunities is identified in the literature, to which only a few have been addressed. Originality/value – A synthesis of timeshare literature has not been published to date, either in hospitality literature or in other fields of study, i.e. real estate. Therefore, the authors provide a foundation for researchers, academics and students to utilize in further study and investigation.

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Publication Title

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management

Volume

28

Issue

3

Number of Pages

438-470

Document Type

Editorial Material

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-12-2014-0614

Socpus ID

84973616484 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84973616484

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