As the industry holds its breath regarding the COVID vaccine, timeshare operators are opening new timeshare resorts and refurbished properties.

As we head into the holiday season, the branded timeshare companies continue to forge ahead with plans to move their respective companies forward.

The Stay-at-Home order recently issued by California Governor Gavin Newsom led Disney to postpone the reopening of timeshare villas at the Grand Californian Resort.

With the COVID restrictions and cancellations faced by timeshare owners this year, Hilton is making it easier for HGVC members to use their points in 2021.

Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will begin a phased reopening next month and will only reopen to DVC members.

Hawaii timeshare owners can celebrate once again as Hawaii has relaxed its 14-day COVID quarantine mandate.

Not all islands agree to the new rules relaxing Hawaii COVID quarantine restrictions. Hawaii timeshare owners need to keep a close eye on this.

With the easing of Hawaii's 14-day COVID quarantine requirement, timeshares at Disney's Aulani Vacation Club Villas will reopen in time for the holidays.

Great news for Hawaii timeshare owners as mandatory COVID quarantine restrictions will be eased for inbound visitors starting mid-October.

U.S. Virgin Islands to reopen to tourists on Saturday, while Florida reported the smallest daily increase in COVID cases since June 11.