ACTA launches CTC, CTM equivalency conversion pathway
ACTA will now recognize select travel advisor certifications from other jurisdictions and organizations as equivalent to its Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) and Certified Travel Manager (CTM) designations, subject to established equivalency...
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ACTA wants commissions protected following suspension of flights to Cuba
ACTA is calling on airline and supplier partners to ensure clear, timely communication, flexible policies, and the protection of travel agency and travel advisor commissions following the suspension of flights to Cuba. The association said...
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ACTA, JNTO announce 2026 International Destination Conference in Yokohama
ACTA, in partnership with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), will host its 2026 International Destination Conference in Yokohama, Japan. In making the announcement, Suzanne Acton-Gervais, President, ACTA, said: “We are thrilled...
ACTA gears up for busy year of education, networking events
ACTA is gearing up for a busy year of educational and networking events that will provide opportunities to connect face-to-face with the ACTA team, peers from the travel advisor community and supplier partners across Canada. All of ACTA’s...
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ACTA Launches 2026 Referral Program and gives agents a chance to win
ACTA has launched its ACTA Referral Program – and new for 2026, it’s in partnership with Aurora Expeditions and gives travel advisors and travel agencies across Canada the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic expedition while...
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ACTA promotes Fiona Bowen to Senior Manager Membership
ACTA has announced the promotion of Fiona Bowen to Senior Manager Membership, recognizing her outstanding contributions and more than 30 years of experience in the travel industry. Suzanne Acton Gervais, President of ACTA, said: “This...
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ACTA welcomes NACC support for travellers with complex health needs
ACTA is welcoming the announcement by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) that four major Canadian airlines -- Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP, and WestJet -- have jointly adopted a standardized air travel requirements form...
ACTA offers a chance to get certified and save 30%
ACTA is inviting travel professionals across Canada to elevate their careers, enhance credibility and stand out as leaders in the industry through the nationally recognized designations -- Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) and Certified Travel...
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ACTA weighs in on federal budget
In a statement following the federal budget, ACTA president Suzanne Acton-Gervais said that the association “welcomed the federal government’s decision to allocate $115 billion for national infrastructure, including $5 billion dedicated to...
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ACTA fam to Leon, Spain builds advisor knowledge
Travel advisors who may want to book clients on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage journey in northern Spain have just finished a fam trip to explore a key city stop on the route. Historic Leon has an important position on the “French Way”...
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