The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is a not-for-profit professional trade association representing the timeshare and resort development industries. Established in 1969 and based in Washington, DC, ARDA is the only international trade association representing all facets of the timeshare resort industry. The association now serves more than 900 member companies from around the world representing more than 4,000 resorts.

ARDA and its members subscribe to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in resort development. The association has adopted a Code of Standards & Ethics, which is strictly enforced among all members and is the most comprehensive code in the hospitality and real estate industries. In addition to providing education forums for its members, ARDA has played a major role in fostering responsible state and federal consumer protection laws. ARDA members represent the highest quality timeshare resorts in the world.