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Vacation
Ownership Conference a Resounding Success
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Ottawa,
CN – November 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / The
Canadian
Vacation Ownership Association (CVOA) has released survey results
from VO-Con
2018, the only event of its kind in Canada. Held September 25-27
at Westin
Trillium House Resort in Blue Mountain, Ontario, the unique conference
has met with rave reviews. Those registered at the conference were predominantly
stakeholders in the vacation ownership industry.
Jon
Zwickel, President and CEO of CVOA said, “The organization extends a huge
thank you to VO-Con ‘18 attendees and sponsors for making the event an
incredible success.”
Post
conference survey responses showed that:
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98% of
attendees confirm the conference provided exceptional networking opportunities.
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79% of
attendees found new business opportunities that collectively could be worth
in excess of $7 million.
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86% of
attendees stated that networking opportunities are the top reason they
attend VO-Con.
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95% of
attendees stated that conference exceeded their expectations.
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79% of
attendees rated VO-Con 8+ on a scale of 1-10 rating compared to other industry
conferences.
Jon Zwickel
added, “Feedback from conference attendees proved that a casual format,
with plenty of time for networking and professional relationship building,
was enthusiastically welcomed by attendees.”
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L-to-R:
Jon Zwickel, Greg Crist, Duane Lee, Christy Chris, Linda Mayhugh, Michael
Dorsey and Rober Reyes
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Barry
Landsberg of AccorHotels said that “CVOA 2018 was a well-orchestrated event
that brought industry colleagues together in a format and at a venue that
lends itself to building deeper relationships within the industry. The
educational sessions were relevant, networking opportunities ideal, and
social opportunities enhanced the event.”
The
program also resonated with professional hospitality suppliers, such as
Michael Dorsey, President of Fireplace Safety Screen who shared that it
was his first time at VO-Con. “The meeting was small enough to more easily
meet potential customers. That is how I judge the benefits of attending
an industry event like this.”
Rick
Collins, of Mara Lakeside Resort and Wellness Community gave the event
another resoundingly positive review: “I found the VO-CON 2018 conference
the most educational, social and enlightening as any conference I have
attended in this industry. I sincerely look forward to attending the 2019
conference.”
CVOA
alternates its annual conference location between west and east. Next year’s
event is scheduled for September 23-25 at the beautiful Fairmont
Chateau Whistler in Whistler, B.C.
About
the Canadian Vacation Ownership Association (CVOA)
CVOA
is Canada’s only association dedicated to representing the interests of
the vacation ownership and resort development industries. Since its founding
1980 (originally as CRDA), the organization has become Canada’s preeminent
industry association representing all forms of vacation ownership. CVOA
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.CanadianVOA.org.
Contact:
Jon
Zwickel / 604-306-1440
Media:
Georgi
Bohrod, RRP / 619-255-1661 |