Canadian Resort and Travel Association (CRTA) Continues Podcast Series

Canadian Resort and Travel Association (CRTA), the industry-based trade association dedicated to furthering Vacation Ownership in Canada and throughout the world, has released its second podcast in a series called CRTA Conversations.

In this video, thought leader and CRTA President/CEO Gaetan Babin RRP interviews association board member Warren Smith of Living Waters Resort on topics germane to sold out resorts under the leadership of HOA Boards.  

Related: Georgi Bohrod Gordon RRP Named New Board Member of CRTA

Gaetan Babin said, “CRTA Members provide developers and consumers of vacation ownership products informed advice, sound intelligence and advocacy. Our Board represents professionals from all different sectors of our industry as do our members at large. With this new energy we are all ready to create fresh opportunities for our members and Canadian timeshare owners. 

“As Warren says in our latest video, CRTA fosters an environment of collaboration amongst its members.  HOA boards—particularly those from legacy resorts– are particularly challenged to find paths to keep timeshare viable and our organization can provide options and resources assist them.” 

The first CRTA Conversation featured Paul Mattimoe, CEO/Intuition Marketing who sits on the CRTA Board and also runs the GNEX series of conferences for the Timeshare Industry.  The next GNEX-CRTA event will be held at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Canada August 29-31, 2003.  The GNEX-CRTA conference is known for creating a  positive environment for the acquisition of new business

CRTA’s  membership base consists of Resorts, Timeshares, Vacation Clubs, Developers, HOAs, Exchange Companies, Management Companies, Financial Servicing Companies, Resale Companies, Marketing Companies, Suppliers as well as other Industry Associations and Professionals who offer their services within the industry.

Related: Vacatia’s Michelle DuChamp Joins CRTA Board of Directors

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   

Living Waters Resorts

Living Waters is a  two-hotel resort with 442 rooms, a 19-hole championship golf course, two on-site restaurants, swimming pools, a spa, and a marina. 700+ acres of limitless experiences. The resort is now one of Collingwood’s largest employers. Living Water Resorts is committed to providing a fun and caring community for each of our valued guests and vacation members and team members. This has become the resort’s enduring vision and mission. By delivering quality customer service in a comfortable, joyful, and caring environment, Living Water Resort is known for serving team members, guests, and visitors with a caring heart. We’re dedicated to creating inspiring experiences through the resort’s facilities, services, and programs to build positivity.

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