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Monday 16 July 2018

ten that they have been
to Aruba and the possible
boredom or monotony that
they may have with the
options provided to them
once they have reached a
certain age.

Higher income respon-
dents have more positive
feelings about Aruba and
the timeshare experience,
but this may be because
they are able to afford new
and exciting experiences.
For example, new restau-
rants, more gambling and
shopping.

Regarding spending data,
males spend more money
than females in all catego-
ries except for gambling
where there are no signifi-
cant differences. Younger
respondents spend more
money on watersports,
which could be related to
their ability to participate in
these activities more read-
ily, and overall, higher in-
come respondents spent
more money than respon-
dents with lower income,
which should be expected.

Continued from Page 13 are while improving value climate, warmth and kind- Researchers found simi-
It was however noted that for the money. ness of people, and qual- In relation to demograph- lar overall results in surveys
the timeshare industry prod- ity of beaches as rated the ics in the study and the dif- of primarily U.S. timeshare
uct needs to be updated Overall, respondents were highest in terms of exceed- ferences found, the results owners, Venezuelans, and
to adequately deal with very satisfied with their ing expectations of quality. show that older respon- people from other loca-
the current younger global most recent timeshare us- The lowest items were land dents have stronger return tions such as Canada and
timeshare owner. The prod- age showing that more and sea activities, trans- intentions, but their overall the UK. The studies were
uct has successfully existed than 86% of respondents port and traffic, sightsee- satisfaction and the per- anonymous and did not re-
in Aruba for more than 40 were extremely or very ing tours, and nightlife and ception of the timeshare veal the name of the time-
years and looking forward, satisfied with their most re- entertainment which could experience is lower than share Resort where respon-
it should focus on maintain- cent visit. Most of their ex- be reflective of the age of younger respondents. This dents were staying. q
ing the annual fees as they pectations were met with the respondents. may be due to how of-