Leading vacation ownership solutions provider joins prestigious roster of supporters for one of North America’s premier vacation ownership events
Orlando, Fla. – June 6, 2025 – The Canadian Resort and Travel Association (CRTA) and Perspective Group today announced that Vacation Innovations has joined as a Bronze Sponsor of the GNEX-CRTA 2025 Conference. Hosted by Perspective Group, the GNEX (Global Networking Experience) Conference series brings together senior-level executives from across the vacation ownership industry. This year’s event takes place at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Florida, from September 22–24, 2025.
Based in Orlando, Florida, Vacation Innovations began as an escrow and title agency specializing in timeshare assets and has grown into one of the world’s largest providers of travel-related products, software, and services, specializing in secondary-market services and solutions for the vacation ownership industry. Their support of GNEX-CRTA reflects a continued commitment to innovation, customization, and elevating the vacation ownership experience.
“GNEX-CRTA brings together leaders who are focused on creating real value for today’s vacation ownership customers,” said Chad Newbold, CEO at Vacation Innovations. “We’re proud to support an event that encourages collaboration, fresh ideas, and thoughtful conversations about where our industry is headed. We’re always looking for ways to better serve both our partners and consumers, and this conference is a great place to keep that dialogue moving forward.”
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 Innovations brings strategic insight and proven performance in the secondary market to the GNEX-CRTA stage,” said Paul Mattimoe, President & CEO of Perspective Group. “Their leadership in resale, rental, and resort services makes them a vital resource for developers and consumers alike, and a perfect fit for an event focused on growth, value, and long-term customer engagement.”
With sponsors like Vacation Innovations and a growing list of industry participants, GNEX-CRTA 2025 is set to deliver unmatched value through collaboration, innovation, and elevated networking.
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 Innovations
Founded in 1999, Vacation Innovations is a leading provider of travel-related products, software and services. Leveraging advanced digital marketing strategies, sophisticated software solutions, and decades of experience in vacation ownership, Vacation Innovations brings new vacation opportunities to a diverse audience of novice and seasoned travelers alike. The Vacation Innovations family of brands offers a wide range of travel services, including simplified resort rentals, online advertising and marketing products for by-owner timeshare sales and rentals, licensed timeshare brokerage and title transfer services, as well as customized owner services, tour generation, and product solutions for timeshare resorts, resort developers, HOAs and timeshare management companies.
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.
