Cutting-edge mobile rewards platform joins prestigious roster of supporters for one of North America’s premier vacation ownership events
Orlando, Fla. – May 5, 2025 – The Canadian Resort and Travel Association (CRTA) and Perspective Group today announced that Shopr Rewards (Shopr) has joined as a Gold Sponsor of the GNEX-CRTA 2025 Conference. Hosted by Perspective Group, the GNEX (Global Networking Experience) Conference series is known for bringing together senior-level executives from across the vacation ownership industry. This year’s GNEX-CRTA event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Florida, from September 22–24, 2025.
Shopr Rewards helps resorts, hospitality brands, and other consumer-facing businesses monetize loyalty and drive repeat revenue. By offering instant cash back at hundreds of top retailers, Shopr turns everyday spending into powerful incentives for return visits and ongoing engagement. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing loyalty programs and provides tools like targeted messaging, customizable offers, and real-time analytics to deepen customer relationships and maximize lifetime value.
“GNEX-CRTA brings together the decision-makers and disruptors who are redefining what’s possible in travel, hospitality, and vacation ownership,” said Alex Glover, Vice President of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships at Shopr Rewards. “It’s the ideal environment to explore how resorts and hospitality brands can monetize loyalty, boost guest engagement, and deliver real-time value that drives revenue. We’re proud to support a conference that prioritizes innovation and measurable results.”
GNEX-CRTA 2025 marks the debut of the GNEX-CRTA Roadshow—a dynamic new format designed to bring industry events closer to key markets across North America. This year’s host city, Orlando is the epicenter of the global timeshare industry, the conference aims to foster deeper cross-border partnerships and provide fresh insights into the evolving needs of Canadian travelers.
The event will feature exclusive networking experiences, impactful general sessions, and panel discussions on topics ranging from regulatory changes and innovative marketing strategies to the future of resort development. GNEX-CRTA remains the only vacation ownership conference specifically designed for businesses that serve the Canadian consumer.
“Shopr Rewards represents exactly the kind of forward-thinking, results-driven innovation that GNEX-CRTA was built to spotlight,” said Paul Mattimoe, President & CEO of Perspective Group. “Their ability to help brands turn everyday consumer behavior into loyalty and revenue aligns perfectly with the evolving priorities of the vacation ownership industry. We’re excited to have them on board as a Gold Sponsor and look forward to the conversations their perspective will inspire at this year’s event.”
With high-profile sponsors like Shopr Rewards and a growing roster of attendees, GNEX-CRTA 2025 offers unmatched opportunities for networking, collaboration, and growth.
For details on registration and speaking opportunities, visit https://gnexcanada.com.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, visit https://gnexcanada.com/sponsorship.
For details on joining CRTA, visit https://canadianrta.org.
About Shopr Rewards
Shopr Rewards is a cutting-edge mobile shopping app that revolutionizes customer engagement and loyalty by offering instant cash back rewards at over 325 major retail, restaurant, and recreation brands. Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing loyalty programs, Shopr empowers businesses to drive transactions and future revenue by allowing customers to earn and redeem cash back directly through the app. With features like targeted push notifications, advanced purchase behavior analytics, and customizable promotional offers, Shopr not only enhances the customer experience but also provides valuable insights to help businesses better engage with their audience. For more information, visit shoprapp.com.
About Canadian Resort & Travel Association
The Canadian Resort & Travel Association (CRTA) is an industry association that is dedicated to furthering the ownership-based vacation and resort development industry, both at home and abroad. The association was founded in 1980 as “The Resort Timesharing Council of Canada” in response to the public’s demand for more information about vacation ownership. Since then, CRTA has become the preeminent industry association representing all forms of Vacation Ownership in Canada. The Association is governed by an elected Board of Directors. We regularly host stimulating conferences, symposiums and committee meetings that encourage B-2-B opportunities, networking, education, and problem solving among our members. Member Services can be reached at memberservices@canadianrta.org.
About GNEX Conference
With a new destination every year, a heavy focus on networking, high-quality events, and innovative format, GNEX Conferences attract senior-level executives from more than 100+ companies across the globe. The conference brings together a unique mix of attendees from traditionally separated segments of the hospitality industry, enabling you to network with companies that specialize in Hotels, Vacation Ownership, Resort Real Estate, Vacation Rentals, OTAs, Travel Agencies & Travel Clubs, plus all the vendors that supply them, including Resort Management, Sales & Marketing, Legal & Financial, Construction & Renovation, Technology, HR & Training and more. For more, visit https://gnexconference.com.
