Collingwood-based hospitality leader joins prestigious roster of supporters for one of North America’s premier vacation ownership events
Orlando, Fla. – May 8, 2025 – The Canadian Resort and Travel Association (CRTA) and Perspective Group today announced that Living Water Resorts 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.
Located in the heart of Ontario’s scenic Georgian Triangle, Living Water Resorts is a year-round destination offering a unique blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and upscale hospitality. Positioned between Georgian Bay and the Blue Mountains, the resort spans over 700 acres and is home to Collingwood’s only lakefront dining experience, an acclaimed spa, and a championship 18-hole golf course—featuring the town’s largest outdoor patio at Station on the Green.
“GNEX-CRTA provides an essential platform for industry collaboration, innovation, and progress,” said Warren Smith, Executive Vice President of Living Water Resorts and Chairman of the Board for CRTA. “As a Gold Sponsor, we’re proud to help advance the conversation around the future of vacation ownership—both in Canada and beyond. It’s also an opportunity to showcase the meaningful, memory-making experiences Living Water Resorts is committed to delivering for our owners and guests.”
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.
“Living Water Resorts has consistently demonstrated leadership, vision, and a deep commitment to the Canadian vacation ownership industry,” said Paul Mattimoe, President & CEO of Perspective Group. “From their focus on exceptional guest experiences to their continued investment in high-quality development, they’ve helped set the tone for what Canadian vacation ownership can and should look like. Their presence and support within the GNEX-CRTA community underscore the importance of Canadian leadership in shaping the future of our industry.”
With high-profile sponsors like Living Water Resorts 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 Living Water Resorts
Living Water Resorts is the only resort located on the shores of Georgian Bay in the heart of Collingwood. With 442 luxurious one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites equipped with living/dining room and kitchen areas in two resort hotels, Living Water Resorts offer inspiring experiences for extended stays. Onsite amenities include Ontario’s only Aquapath spa, an 18-hole championship golf course, an onsite marina offering a wide array of water sports, and award-winning dining, including Collingwood’s only waterfront restaurant.
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.
