Vacation ownership company recognized with two coveted ARDA Circle of Excellence Awards for Resort of the Year and Emerging Leader
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, was recently honored with 14 awards in the 2026 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards Program, which spotlight the people and organizations advancing innovation, performance and the owner and guest experience throughout the vacation ownership industry.
For the fourth consecutive year, HGV earned two coveted ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) Awards, which represent the highest level of excellence within the resort industry. The company was honored with the prestigious ACE Resort of the Year award for its third resort in Japan, first in Kyoto — Tradimo Kyoto Gojo, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club — which opened in March of this year. In addition, Aaron Chan received the ACE Emerging Leader award.
"We're incredibly proud to be recognized with 14 ARDA Awards, including two ACE awards that reflect the passion and dedication of our team," said Mark Wang, CEO of Hilton Grand Vacations. "These awards are a tribute to every team member across the organization whose daily commitment, collaboration and pride in the company bring our brand to life for members and guests."
A full list of HGV's ARDA Awards winners include:
- ACE Emerging Leader Award — Aaron Chan
- ACE Resort of the Year — Tradimo Kyoto Gojo, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club
- Business Administration or Operations Team Member — Brian Redlin
- Business Administration or Operations Team — National Package Sales Operations Support Team
- Digital Magazine — Club Traveler Magazine
- Housekeeping Manager — Ashley Orlando
- Marketing Team — Elara VIP Team
- Owner/Customer Relations Team Member — Melissa Heffner
- Safety/Security Professional — Jason Parrish
- Sales Center — The Wilderness Club Preview Center Rebranding to HGV
- Salesperson: Traditional Line — Bocar Barry
- Social Media Campaign — HGV Influencer Program
- Technology Project Professional — Venkat Bodapati
- Training and Development Team — Leadership Development & People Management Team
This year's ARDA Awards winners were selected by both industry experts and judges outside of the industry that represent a variety of fields in relation to the category divisions. In past years, HGV has earned recognition in categories such as ACE Culture and Belonging, Resort General Manager, Resort Operations Team, Sales Team and Interior Design, highlighting the success and hard work of its team members.
ARDA is the D.C.-based professional association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries, and the ARDA Awards Program is widely considered to be the paradigm in the industry.
About Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) is recognized as a leading global timeshare company and is the exclusive vacation ownership partner of Hilton. With headquarters in Orlando, Florida, Hilton Grand Vacations develops, markets, and operates a system of brand-name, high-quality vacation ownership resorts in select vacation destinations. Hilton Grand Vacations has a reputation for delivering a consistently exceptional standard of service, and unforgettable vacation experiences for guests and more than 720,000 Club Members. Membership with the Company provides best-in-class programs, exclusive services and maximum flexibility for our Members around the world.
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