Westgate Resorts is the largest privately held timeshare resort club in the world, featuring a portfolio of more than 60 resort properties across premier vacation destinations throughout the United States. Founded in 1982 from a single 16-unit property in Orlando, Florida, the company has grown into a diversified hospitality powerhouse with 9,000 Team Members delivering exceptional experiences to millions of guests annually. Under the leadership of CEO Jim Gissy, Westgate has expanded its geographic footprint dramatically, including the 2025 acquisition of VI Resorts which enhanced the company's presence in the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico.
The company's properties span sought-after destinations including Orlando, Las Vegas, Gatlinburg, Park City, New York City, Myrtle Beach, Cocoa Beach, and Williamsburg, offering spacious vacation villa accommodations with resort-style amenities. From its humble beginnings as Central Florida Investments (CFI) operating out of a garage, Westgate has evolved into the largest privately-held corporation in Central Florida, generating significant economic impact and creating thousands of jobs. The Westgate Resorts Foundation distributes more than $2 million annually to over 100 charitable organizations, demonstrating the company's commitment to community engagement and social responsibility.