How to Best Work with Your Government Representative to Raise the Profile of the Industry Cr Gail O’Neill – Division 14

Salaries, Wages and Related Income ($M) Gross Regional Product ($M) Timeshare Statistics The Gold Coast is the epicentre of the Australian timeshare industry, recording 22.7% of all timeshare resort units as well as head offices of Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific, Accor Vacation Club, Classic Holidays, ULTIQA Lifestyle, RCI, Dial An Exchange, and I.C.E. Asia Pacific. Overall, there were an estimated 1,529 FTE people either directly or indirectly employed by the timeshare industry on the Gold Coast in 2016, supporting salaries and wages of $141.9 million. Approximately $164.0 million in Gross Regional Product (GRP) was supported by the industry in 2016. Table 5.1. Economic Contribution of the Timeshare Industry to the Gold Coast, 2016 Category Output ($M) Employment (FTE) Salaries, Wages and Related Income ($M) Gross Regional Product ($M) Direct $247.4 1,043 $99100.0 $87.8 Indirect $153.6 486 $42.0 $76.2 Total $401.0 1,529 $141.9 $164.0

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Classic Holidays

Classic Holidays “Classic Holidays started in 1978, so we have been part of the development of this iconic industry since the early days,” said Mr Filo.  “During that time we have grown from a small Gold Coast company into a global operation now responsible for the employment of over 1,000 staff, with our Head Office located in Varsity Lakes and 7 resort properties under management on the Gold Coast. “As the timeshare capital of Australia, we have long shared Gold Coast Tourism’s vision for promoting the Gold Coast as a favourite holiday destination for Australians and people all over the world.”

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Local Councillor Interaction

Attending Classic Holidays Benny’s Awards representing City of Gold Coast

Representing City of Gold Coast at the ATHOC Charity Golf Day

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