A new economic impact report released by a national vacation ownership trade association could reveal some insight into the industry’s contributions to Hawaii’s economy.

According to the 2025 study by ARDA Research & Insights, timeshares generated more than $5.3 billion in economic output, supported more than 25,000 local jobs and contributed $518 million in state and local tax revenue.

ARDA is a national vacation ownership trade association, which includes timeshares.

With 101 timeshare resorts and nearly 15,000 units statewide, the report suggests the industry plays an important role in tourism year-round.

The group says timeshare units account for 15% of the state’s visitor lodging inventory and thousands of jobs.

Among the findings from the 2025 report, timeshares generate $1.63 billion in labor income, $1.79 billion in off-site consumer spending and $518 million in state and local taxes with 84% of those going to the state and 16% going to local governments.

According to ARDA Research & Insights, the industry’s economic impact was felt most heavily on Kauai, ($1.7 billion in economic output, 7,933 jobs, $159 million in taxes), followed by Oahu ($1.6 billion in output, 7,846 jobs, $157 million in taxes) and Maui ($1.42 billion in output, 6,800 jobs, $155 million) in taxes. The report said Hawaii Island’s timeshares generated $620 million in economic output, 2,570 jobs and $47 million in taxes.

For the full report, www.arda.org/arda-research-insights.