Hilton Grand Vacations Wins Record 18 ARDA Awards

Vacation ownership company recognized with two coveted ARDA Circle of Excellence Awards for Resort of the Year and Culture and Belonging

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, was recently honored with 18 awards in the 2025 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Awards Program, which celebrates exceptional resorts, teams and individuals in the timeshare industry. This is a record-setting number of ARDA Award wins for the company.

For the third 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 Culture and Belonging award for bringing to life its mission of ‘Putting People First’ to inspire teams and to create world-class hospitality for members and guests. In addition, Maui Bay Villas, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, with its first phase having opened in 2021, received the ACE Resort of the Year award.

“We’re incredibly proud of our company’s unprecedented number of ARDA Award winners, as well as our 47 finalists who were honored for their outstanding work,” said Mark Wang, CEO at Hilton Grand Vacations. “Their passion and commitment to creating unforgettable vacations inspires us every day, and I’m overjoyed to see their efforts recognized in such a meaningful way.”

A full list of HGV’s ARDA Awards winners include:

• ACE Culture and Belonging Award – HGV
• ACE Resort of the Year – Maui Bay Villas, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club
• Amenities – Maui Bay Villas: Superpool, Bar and Ocean Front Beach Club
• Business Administration or Operations Team Member – Tyler Middleton
• Human Resources Team – HR Technology & Analytics Team
• Integrated Marketing Campaign or Program – Formula 1 Race Media and Event Collateral Campaign
• Marketing Individual – Keith York
• Marketing Management Leader – Marrissa Peebles
• Marketing Team – Las Vegas Events Team
• Owner/Customer Relations Team Member – Fredrick King
• Resort Assistant Manager – Emilee Ethier
• Resort General Manager – Steve Horn
• Resort Operations Team Member – Paul Badua
• Sales Training Team – Peak Performance Podcast Team
• Social Media Campaign – HGV Tournament of Champions "Spill the Tee" Campaign
• Special Event: Owner/Guest – HGV Introduction to FORMULA 1 HEINIKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX
• Technology Project Professional – Primoz Doplihar
• Training and Development Professional – Sharon Carstens

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 Philanthropy and Community Service, Resort General Manager, Resort Operations Team, Sales Team, Digital Magazine 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 approximately 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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