Vacation Innovations, a leading provider of travel-related products, software and services, has announced that it will participate as a Bronze Sponsor at the upcoming inaugural GNEX-CRTA 2022 Conference. The senior-level vacation industry event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Toronto in the heart of Downtown Toronto’s Entertainment District, 19-21 September 2022, and will attract participants from Canada, USA, Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond.
Based in Orlando, Florida, Vacation Innovations specializes in providing custom services and solutions for the vacation ownership industry, including loyalty programs, travel clubs, tour generation, and other developer services, as well as full-service solutions for the secondary market.
“We’re committed to our Canadian clients and partners and are thrilled to support the Canadian Resort and Travel Association as it launches its new, global focus,” says Bryan Rand, President of Vacation Innovations. “GNEX Conferences provide an ideal platform for us to connect with a wide range of decisionmakers from companies across the full spectrum of the vacation ownership industry.”
Since its founding, the Vacation Innovations portfolio has grown to include leading travel technology partner Holiday Systems International and leading timeshare resale marketplace SellMyTimeshareNow.com. In addition to online advertising and marketing services for by-owner timeshare sales and rentals, Vacation Innovations’ family of brands offers licensed timeshare brokerage and title transfer services, as well as travel clubs, tour generation, and customized owner services and product solutions for timeshare resorts, resort developers, HOAs, and timeshare management companies.
GNEX-CRTA 2022 is a collaboration between Perspective Group who produce the renowned GNEX Conferences and Canadian Resort and Travel Association (CRTA). Since 1980, Canada’s only trade association for the vacation ownership and resort development industries has brought together development companies, management firms, resorts, exchange companies, service providers, suppliers and similarly aligned professional organizations to network and foster business growth.
The event will include a day of golf at the famed Glen Abbey Golf Club and two days of networking, with general sessions that will include popular GNEX Conference sessions such as THE BOARDROOM – a unique twist on an industry leaders panel session; 60-Second Pitch where each company introduces themselves to assist with networking; Speed Networking where attendees meet one-on-one and exchange business cards; an interactive workshop plus other general sessions and two evening social events, including an exclusive event at the world-famous CN Tower.
“We are delighted to have Vacation Innovations continue their support of GNEX events as a sponsor of this new event in Canada. Their extensive portfolio of products and services provide our audience with a wealth of opportunities to expand their business offerings.” Says Paul Mattimoe, President & CEO, Perspective Group; organizers of the three GNEX format events.
GNEX Conferences put the acquisition of new business at the top of its priorities. Attendees are rewarded with unique session formats and interactive networking events that are created especially for the GNEX Conference, and unrivaled access to top-level executives that span all areas of the hotel and resort industry including: Resort Developers, Hoteliers, Resort Management Companies, Vacation Clubs, Vacation Rental Companies, Short Term Rental Companies, Travel Clubs, Financiers, Investors, Legal Firms, Technology Providers, Exchange Companies, Rental & Resale Companies, Construction & Renovation Companies, Trade Associations, Online Travel Agencies, Vacation Inventory Platforms, Sales & Marketing Companies, Consultancy Firms and much more.
Sponsors so far include: Canadian Resort & Travel Association (CRTA), Catalyst Marketing Solutions, Light, GuestView Guide, RCI, SPI Software, TruCash Group of Companies, Vacation Innovations, Vacation SafeGuard, CustomerCount, TaraNova Vacation Club, Asociación de Complejos Vacacionales y Turísticos, A.C. (ACOTUR), Asociación Mexicana de Desarrolladores Turísticos (AMDETUR), American Resort Development Association (ARDA), Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers (C.A.R.E.), GBG & Associates, Send Me On Vacation (SMOV).
For more information on the event and to book tickets visit https://gnexcanada.com/register
For more details on Sponsorship Opportunities visit https://gnexcanada.com/sponsorship
About Vacation Innovations
Founded in 1999, Vacation Innovations (vacationinnovations.com) 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, VI 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 and product solutions for timeshare resorts, resort developers, HOAs and timeshare management companies. VI was honored at GNEX 2022 with the Perspective Magazine Awards for Best Overall Company, Best Membership Program, Best Team, and Best Marketing Professional.
About GNEX Conference
With a heavy focus on networking, high-quality events, and innovative format, GNEX Conferences, attract senior-level executives from vacation industry companies across the globe. The conferences bring 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 details on GNEX-CRTA 2022, 20-21 September in Toronto, Canada visit https://gnexcanada.com
For more details on GNEX-ACOTUR 2022, 15-17 November in Cancun, Mexico visit https://gnexmexico.com.
For more details on our next GNEX Conference, 6-8 March 2023 in San Diego, California visit https://gnexconference.com.
About CRTA
CRTA is Canada’s only association dedicated to representing the interests of the vacation ownership and resort development industries. Since its founding in 1980 (originally as CRDA), the organization has become Canada’s preeminent industry association representing all forms of vacation ownership. CRTA membership is a community of active industry leaders committed to promoting and maintaining a high standard of ethical conduct within the Canadian vacation ownership industry, creating B-2-B and networking opportunities between Members, and educating consumers as to the benefits of vacation ownership. For more information, please visit www.CanadianRTA.org
