Holidays are no longer viewed as an occasional luxury, but as an essential part of modern wellbeing, offering time to rest and reconnect. As travel costs continue to rise, more South Africans are exploring structured holiday solutions – such as vacation ownership – through established providers like the Beekman Group.
“There’s a reason globally recognised hospitality brands like Marriott International, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and The Walt Disney Company are providing vacation ownership for resorts – it has so many benefits for travellers,” says Wayne Beekman, Director at Beekman Group. “However, vacation ownership has evolved significantly over the past decade. It is no longer a one-size-fits-all product. Today, it is a structured way for families to secure future holidays in a way that suits their travel patterns, budgets and lifestyle needs.”
In Southern Africa, vacation ownership is more than just timeshare; it’s an umbrella term covering multiple different holiday usage models. Beekman says that modern systems are designed around flexibility, choice and long-term travel planning rather than rigid holiday allocations.
What Is Vacation Ownership?
Vacation ownership refers to a structured holiday access model where families secure future accommodation in advance. Vacation ownership is typically structured into four distinct categories within the Beekman Group:
1. Points-Based Ownership
Beekman Group’s The Holiday Club is a flexible holiday system where members purchase…
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