KOALA’s very own Mike Kennedy (co-founder and CEO) joined Richard Kerr from The Points Guy on a recent episode of TPG Talks – a webinar series covering the travel, credit card and loyalty industries. This particular episode was all about rethinking accommodation options in the era of COVID.

In the webinar, Mike explains exactly why booking a timeshare through KOALA is a win/win for both owners and guests: 

• All properties and owners are verified by a third party before the timeshare listing goes live on the site, ensuring peace of mind – what you see is what you’ll get
• All pricing is entirely transparent and inclusive of taxes, resort fees, and any other charges
• KOALA’s price checks ensure guests benefit from impressive reductions. Book the exact same unit via a platform like Expedia and you’re likely to fork over almost double in some cases 
• Timeshare owners can list their property for free. KOALA charges an 8% fee on bookings, but if the property isn’t booked there’s nothing to pay
• KOALA’s database of timeshare properties already includes descriptions and photos. All the owner has to do is select the resort name, unit type, availability dates, and price.

Watch the entire discussion on the webinar recording, here. 

The TPG hosts also touch on the benefits of booking a home rental through sites like Airbnb and Vrbo, including affordability, more control over social distancing, and the ability to explore destinations where chain hotels don’t have a presence.

Of course, we’d argue that timeshares have the edge over home rentals – especially during the pandemic. With a timeshare you get superior cleaning protocols, better facilities and amenities, and invaluable guest support. Just our two cents! 

Ready to book your timeshare rental? We teamed up with The Points Guy to offer an exclusive discount. Enter the THEPOINTSGUY at checkout and get $150 off your trip. 

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