Leading vacation ownership company Hilton Grand Vacations (HGVC) has revealed the performance lineup for its 2025 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. This event kicks off the LPGA season by bringing together famous faces across all facets of entertainment to compete alongside previous LPGA Tour winners. As part of the celebration, HGV will also be hosting a three-night private concert series at Boxi Park in Lake Nona that will include performances by Luke Bryan, Flo Rida, and Chicago.<!–more–> Kicking off the concert series on Tuesday, January 28, is the beloved rock band Chicago, known for songs like “Saturday in the Park” and “If You Leave Me Now.” On Thursday, January 30, the tournament will welcome Flo Rida. This well-known artist is recognized for his blend of hip-hop and EDM. Flo Rida rose to the music scene with his debut single, “Low,” which sat at No. 1 on the US charts for 10 weeks. It also broke the digital download record sales at the time. To cap off these stellar performances, country megastar Luke Bryan will hit the stage on Saturday, February 1. Bryan has swept through the music scene with many accolades including winning Entertainer of the Year five times, has over 21.2 billion global streams, has had over 30 singles chart in the No 1 spot, and has recently been awarded the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award as one of the most streamed artists. HGV CEO Mark Wang was excited to discuss the announcement:

“Each year, the HGV Tournament of Champions transcends traditional sports events by weaving together top-tier athletic competition with unparalleled entertainment and one-of-a-kind experiences. This year’s concert lineup, featuring world-class artists known for putting on exciting shows, not only sets our tournament apart but also exemplifies our dedication to delivering extraordinary vacation experiences that cater to the diverse interests and passions of our members.”

Hosted at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club from January 30 to February 2, the 2025 HGV Tournament of Champions is a televised four-day tournament featuring LPGA champions, celebrities, and $2 million official prize money. In 2024, MLB second baseman Jeff McNeil and LPGA Tour champion Lydia Ko took home the win for their respective celebrity and professional fields. Last year’s event also included a $100,000 donation from HGV’s social responsibility platform, HGV Serves, to the ANNIKA Foundation, an organization that supports youth development and opportunities for women golfers. HGV and LPGA have agreed to extend their partnership for the next five years with the plans to reach $2.5 million by the 2029 event. To learn more about the HGV Tournament of Champions, please visit their official website.

Yesterday, Disney Vacation Club celebrated the official opening of the first phase of the new cabins at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, part of the Disney Vacation Club brand. Set in the woodlands of Walt Disney World Resort, these cozy cabins provide a relaxing retreat for all ages. Staying in these cabins allows guests to enjoy the comforts of home paired with the fun of vacationing in the great outdoors.

[Read more…]

Later this year, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be opening a new tower building that will feature 268 brand-new timeshare rooms. This DVC property extension, the Island Tower, is currently under construction and will open in December 2024.

[Read more…]

ARDA just released the March results of the AIF Vacation Ownership Sentiment Index. This closed out the first quarter of 2024 and showed a positive travel attitude from timeshare owners. This index was first launched in February 2023 to provide monthly updates on the timeshare owner sentiment and give insight on anticipated behaviors relative to the larger traveler market. It also measures the overall health of the timeshare industry on a regular basis.

[Read more…]