Westin Kierland Occupancy?

[zinger1457]

I own at Kierland Villas and have been there twice this year, during New Years and the FBR Open. Both times I would guesstimate the occupancy of the villas at about 50%, this is from talking to the concierge and the seeing the half empty parking lot. There seems to be a lot of slow weeks during the Platinum season, I've never had any problem making last minute or partial week reservations. If all Westin Kierland units/seasons are sold out except for a few EOY weeks shouldn't the occupany be near full every week? I realize some Kierland owners exchange/trade out but I would expect the exchange/trade ins to somewhat balance this out. I guess the numbers just don't add up, what am I missing? Are owners just not using their weeks?

 

[Jimbo]

Owners don't use their weeks

Yes. Money is thrown right out of the window. Some owners, industry average I believe is 10%, do not use their weeks. What makes up the other 40% of your puzzle, I'd be interested to know...

 

[mesamirage]

As a Kierland owner also, we are happy that folks don't use their weeks... opens up avail for those of use who value our TS!! As a local (live in Mesa) it gives us alot of flexiblity to use points for midweek stays/weekend stays etc....

 

[grgs]

My family and I will be there the first week of April for the first time. I was expecting it to be pretty full, but I'll be happy if it's not crowded!

Glorian

 

[susiequeve]

I will be there the 1st of June, hopefully not a lot of people will be there. This is our first time to visit the resort.

 

[tomandrobin]

I will be there the 1st of June, hopefully not a lot of people will be there. This is our first time to visit the resort.

June should be real quiet!

 

[mesamirage]

June should be real quiet!

and about 105!!

 

[TheUnitrep]

and about 105!!

...but it's a dry heat!

(so is my oven...hot is still HOT)!

Jerry

 

[skim118]

We have been to Kierland during the 4th of July in past 2 years and the Villas & the Hotel are 100% occupied.

We love the 105-110 weather and we would definitely buy in Kierland except for the fact it is such an easy II exchange during July.

 

[Kazakie]

Unused weeks

Yes. Money is thrown right out of the window. Some owners, industry average I believe is 10%, do not use their weeks. What makes up the other 40% of your puzzle, I'd be interested to know...

Just curious, where'd the 10% figure come from? I wonder if the unused units are larger or smaller for hotel branded timeshares.

(i would guess higher income less time, more unused weeks)

 

[Jimbo]

I found it on a link from Timeshare Beat. I've posted the link either here or over yonder. You should be able to find it quickly by looking at my posts. If you need help, let me know.

Just curious, where'd the 10% figure come from? I wonder if the unused units are larger or smaller for hotel branded timeshares.

(i would guess higher income less time, more unused weeks)