What does it take for an industry to survive decades of legal battles, regulatory overhauls, and a complete reinvention of its core product...and still come out standing?
In this episode, Gaetan Babin sits down with industry veteran Rob Webb for a wide-ranging conversation on how vacation ownership got to where it is today, where the law has shaped (and sometimes saved) the industry, and what's coming next.
From the shift away from deeded models toward trust-based products, to the quiet but critical role associations like ARTA and CRTA play in keeping independent developers in the game - Rob brings the kind of perspective you only get from decades inside the industry.
They also dig into AI's growing footprint in hospitality and what consolidation trends mean for the future of vacation ownership as we know it.
In this episode:
- How the timeshare industry evolved from deeded ownership to trust-based products
- The role of regulation and consumer protection in shaping the modern industry
- Why small independent developers need association support to survive
- What AI means for the future of vacation ownership
- Why collaboration - not competition - is the industry's best bet for sustainable growth
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Voices of Vacation Ownership is part of CRTA, Furthering vacation ownership in Canada and throughout the world. Learn more about CRTA and the benefits of being a member here: https://canadianrta.org/#
