KELOWNA, BC--  (Mar 18, 2025) –, Canadian Resort and Travel Association (CRTA), the industry-based trade association dedicated to furthering Vacation Ownership in Canada and throughout the world, announced Tara Bergeron, Sr. Director, Business Development at RCI as a CRTA Director.

With over two decades of experience in the Vacation Ownership industry, Tara has worked extensively to support innovation, strengthen partnerships and enhance the overall member experience.

Beyond her corporate role, Tara has been actively involved in the timeshare industry. She has participated as a panelist and moderator at ARDA Conferences, both regional and national, sharing insights and best practices with industry peers. A graduate of ARDA LEAPS, she is also a former member of the New England ARDA Executive Committee and remains actively engaged in ARDA WIN, supporting the advancement of women in the industry.

The CRTA Board of Directors consists of thought leaders from the timeshare and hospitality industry and will serve alongside existing Board Members Derek Beaudoin (Canadian ICR), Michelle DuChamp (Vacatia Partner Services) Alex Glover (Shopr) Paul Mattimoe (Intuition Brand Marketing), Christopher McGill (Interval International), Gerardo Rioseco (Posadas) and Warren Smith (Living Water Resorts) to form a board of experts with a diverse spectrum of knowledge.

According to CRTA President and CEO, Gaetan Babin RRP, “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.”

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.

The trade association’s  Code of Ethics is based on the highest standards in the Industry to give confidence to consumers that all listed Members have agreed to abide by its code. Travelers who go to CRTA as an assurance of Destinations offering good ethical and transparent practices result in having better experiences and positive lasting memories.

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 [email protected]