Our Mission

About the Study

Real Owners. Real Experiences. Real Change.

The Vacation Owners Study, powered by Kwikchex, is the largest independent study of its kind—gathering real feedback from vacation owners across the United States and around the world to drive transparency, accountability, and meaningful industry change.

Independent & Unbiased

Conducting research with complete integrity and neutrality.

100% Anonymous & Secure

Your personal data is never shared or sold. Your trust is our priority.

"Our mission is simple: to give vacation owners a voice and use that voice to create a more transparent industry."

This study is about more than data—it's about people. Every response helps us build a better, more transparent future for all vacation owners."

~ Chris Emmins

leadership

MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO

Chris Emmins

Chris Emmins is the founder and CEO of KwikChex, the award-winning consumer protection, verification, and fraud prevention organisation. For more than a decade, he has been one of the most prominent advocates for timeshare and vacation ownership consumers, helping thousands of owners understand their rights, avoid scams, and make informed decisions. His expertise has been sought by regulators, law enforcement agencies, journalists, and major media organisations, including the BBC.

Through the Vacation Ownership Study, he is committed to improving clarity, providing evidence-based research, and strengthening the consumer voice in the vacation ownership industry.

Your Voice. Valuable Insights.

Ready to make your voice heard?

Join thousands of owners in the most comprehensive independent study ever conducted on vacation ownership.

A study designed to listen to owners and encourage

open dialogue, transparency, and a better vacation

ownership experience through authentic feedback. 

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