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To: mishedlo who wrote (5712)	5/6/2004 11:59:04 AM
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Timeshare owners pump billions into U.S. economy The U.S. timeshare industry made a $66.7 billion economic impact on the U.S. economy in 2002, according to a national study conducted for the research arm of the American Resort Development Association. "The regions surrounding timeshare resorts benefit from the generation of a loyal base of repeat visitors, new jobs, and consumer expenditures, as well as the industry's elevated occupancy rates and overall stability," said Howard Nusbaum, CEO of ARDA. pacific.bizjournals.com