Leading home improvement retailer joins prestigious roster of supporters for one of North America’s premier vacation ownership events
Orlando, Fla. – May 2, 2025 – The Canadian Resort and Travel Association (CRTA) and Perspective Group today announced that Home Depot Canada 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.
Known for quality, service, and innovation, Home Depot Canada is a trusted partner for resort developers and property managers seeking to enhance the guest experience through renovations, maintenance solutions, and design upgrades. By aligning with GNEX-CRTA, Home Depot Canada strengthens its dedication to supporting the vacation ownership industry through specialized B2B services and bulk procurement solutions.
“We are honored to participate as a Gold Sponsor of GNEX-CRTA 2025,” said a spokesperson for Home Depot Canada. “This event is a valuable opportunity to connect with resort developers and industry leaders who share our focus on delivering quality experiences and long-term value. We look forward to collaborating and growing together.”
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.
“Having Home Depot Canada join as a Gold Sponsor adds tremendous value to our conference,” said Paul Mattimoe, President & CEO of Perspective Group. “Their expertise in large-scale renovations and facility upgrades makes them a critical resource for resorts seeking to enhance property appeal and efficiency.”
With high-profile sponsors like Home Depot Canada 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 Home Depot Canada
Our founders’ vision of one-stop shopping for the do-it-yourselfer came to fruition when they opened the first two Home Depot stores on June 22, 1979, in Atlanta, Georgia. The first stores, at around 60,000 square feet each, were cavernous warehouses that dwarfed the competition and stocked 25,000 products, much more than the average hardware store at that time.
Today, The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement retailer with approximately 500,000 orange-blooded associates and more than 2,300 stores in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The typical store today averages 105,000 square feet of indoor retail space, interconnected with an e-commerce business that offers more than one million products for the DIY customer, professional contractors, and the industry’s largest installation business for the Do-It-For-Me customer.
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.
