Westgate Resorts Recognized by Orlando Business Journal as the #1 'Golden 100 Top Privately Held Company'

ORLANDO, Fla. – Nov. 18, 2024 – Westgate Resorts is pleased to announce its recognition as the number one privately-held company in the region in the annual Orlando Business Journal "2024 Golden 100 Top Privately Held Companies" list.

This list recognizes businesses surveyed by Orlando Business Journal with only the top 100 performing companies securing rank placements in the annual list, which range in industries including construction, hospitality, technology and more, employing thousands in the region and bringing in billions of dollars in revenue.

As of 2024, Westgate Resorts’ portfolio consisted of more than 13,618 timeshare villas and hotel rooms at 22 resort destinations around the country.

“We are honored to land the top spot on the Golden 100 list which recognizes our position as one of the premier private companies in Central Florida and the largest privately held timeshare company in the United States,” said Westgate Resorts CEO Jim Gissy. “While continued innovation and incredible vacation experiences are cornerstones of Westgate Resorts’ success, it is our invaluable leadership and dedicated Team Members who ensure we exceed all standards of excellence and remain a recognized leader within the hospitality industry.”

For more information on Westgate Resorts, its collection of leading destination properties, vacation experience packages, and more, please visit www.WestgateResorts.com.

ABOUT WESTGATE RESORTS

Westgate Resorts is the largest privately held timeshare company in the world and one of the largest resort developers in the United States. Founded in 1982 by David Siegel, the company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with seven Orlando hotel resorts and 22 themed destination resorts nationwide. Westgate Resorts locations feature more than 13,600 luxury villas and hotel rooms in popular vacation destinations throughout the United States such as Orlando and Cocoa Beach, Florida; New York City, New York; Park City, Utah; Las Vegas, Nevada; Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Williamsburg, Virginia; Branson, Missouri; and Mesa, Arizona.

In 2022, the company launched the cutting-edge World of Westgate (WOW) Loyalty Program, an exclusive program that rewards Westgate Owners and hotel guests with prestigious perks and privileges at no added cost.

For more information about Westgate Resorts, visit WestgateResorts.com. Find Westgate Resorts on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.