Stephenson, Paivo join Air Canada Vacations’ sales team

Air Canada Vacations has announced that Alisa Stephenson and Brian Paivo are joining its sales team, reinforcing its commitment to serving travel advisors and industry partners across Canada.

Alisa Stephenson joins Air Canada Vacations as Key Account Manager for Burnaby, Tri-Cities, Fraser Valley, Okanagan and Northern British Columbia, bringing expertise in leisure and corporate travel management, sales, and business development, along with more than a decade of entrepreneurial experience.

Her diverse background has fostered a solutions oriented mindset, adaptability, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Raised in Tokyo, Japan, within an international school community, Alisa developed an appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives from an early age. This global outlook fuelled her love of travel and shaped her ability to build meaningful connections with people from a wide range of backgrounds. She looks forward to bringing her unique perspective to Air Canada Vacations while building strong partnerships throughout her region.

Joining as Key Account Manager for Toronto West, Brian Paivo brings more than 15 years of experience across sales, customer experience, insurance, tourism operations, and partner management. His career has included business development and strategic partnership roles in both Canadian and international markets.

In addition to his corporate accomplishments, Brian served as the Honorary Consul of Canada in Varadero, Cuba, where he supported Canadian citizens abroad while fostering diplomatic and community relationships. His broad industry knowledge and commitment to service will be valuable assets to Air Canada Vacations and its partners.

Erminia Gallina, Director of Sales at Air Canada Vacations, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Alisa and Brian to the Air Canada Vacations family. Their extensive experience, industry knowledge, and passion for the travel industry will further strengthen our ability to support our partners and continue growing across key markets.”