Innovative loyalty program provider joins prestigious roster of supporters for one of North America’s premier vacation ownership events
Orlando, Fla. – May 23, 2025 – The Canadian Resort and Travel Association (CRTA) and Perspective Group today announced that Vacation SafeGuard 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.
Vacation SafeGuard offers a secure, loyalty-based cash back solution that helps vacation and travel clubs increase sales, drive upgrades, and improve member retention—at zero cost to the club. By rewarding long-term engagement with Loyalty Cash Back Credits or guaranteed buyback options, SafeGuard delivers an average 15% lift in sales and continues to grow its global client base.
“Our programs are built to enhance customer satisfaction while promoting retention and repeat business,” said Duane Lee, CEO of Vacation SafeGuard. “We’re excited to join GNEX-CRTA 2025 as a Gold Sponsor and connect with resort developers, vacation ownership providers, and fellow innovators who understand the importance of long-term customer value.”
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.
“Vacation SafeGuard represents the kind of forward-thinking partnership we love to highlight at GNEX-CRTA,” said Paul Mattimoe, President & CEO of Perspective Group. “Their presence sparks important conversations about how our industry can evolve—not just to meet customer expectations, but to exceed them in new and financially sustainable ways.”
With high-profile sponsors like Vacation SafeGuard 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 Vacation SafeGuard
Vacation SafeGuard is a one-of-a-kind service provider in the direct sale industry. Its clients can utilize one of a selection of unique Loyalty Programs to enhance their own products, giving customers the opportunity to earn up to 100% of their original purchase price back over time. With annual credit allocations and flexible usage options, each program improves sales, upgrades and customer retention, thereby increasing overall revenue. For more information, visit https://safeguardloyalty.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.
