ACTA identifies key priorities for the incoming federal government
The Canadian Parliament has reconvened with the King’s Throne Speech opening the new government session today. ACTA will continue to strategically engage with all Members of Parliament to establish and deepen relationships and to present...
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Registration now open for ACTA’s fall summits in Toronto, Richmond & Dorval
Registration is now open for ACTA's fall industry summits. This one-day, in-person event brings together travel professionals, suppliers, and industry leaders for a day of networking, education, and inspiration. There will also be a grand...
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Nominations open for agencies, advisors for the 2025 ACTA Awards
Each year, ACTA presents six awards to travel agency leaders and travel advisor nominees across a variety of categories. Nominations are now open for the ACTA Awards and ACTA is urging the travel industry to get involved to recognize the best...
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ACTA hosting destination experience with ACV, Sandals and the Jamaica Tourist Board
ACTA is adding another experiential learning opportunity and has partnered with the Jamaica Tourist Board, Air Canada and Sandals Resorts to offer an Immersive Destination Experience to Sandals Dunns River Jamaica from Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025...
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Agencies, advisors eligible for GST, tax relief programs – ACTA
ACTA is advising that travel agencies and independent travel advisors impacted by the recent tariffs are eligible for the Canadian government’s new measures to assist workers and businesses. Effective from April 2 until June 30, 2025, the...
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Paradis stepping down as ACTA President later this year
After nine years at the helm, ACTA president Wendy Paradis has announced her retirement. Paradis plans to step down later this year once a replacement is found, but will stay on in a consulting position throughout 2025 to ensure a smooth...
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ACTA tackles untangling tariffs at town hall, talks support and more
ACTA President, Wendy Paradis and ACTA’s Director of Advocacy and Industry Relations, Avery Campbell welcomed travel advisors to a virtual town hall yesterday (March 11) to provide an update on Canada-US relations and how the association is...
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Applications now open for Avalon & ACTA’s 2025 European River Cruise Summit
Avalon Waterways and ACTA have opened applications for the highly anticipated 2025 European River Cruise Summit. The annual Summit is an exclusive educational and experiential opportunity for Canadian travel advisors to expand their river...
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Tariff reaction: “Travel is now at risk”
As Canadians digest the impact of U.S. tariffs and Canada’s response – which along with retaliatory tariffs also includes the filing of dispute resolution claims at the World Tourism Organization (WTO) and through USMCA – industry...
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ACTA to host eight Canada-wide events starting in March
ACTA is planning a number of events for 2025 and is issuing dates and locations at this time, with more detail to follow closer to the event. An announcement will be made soon about ACTA’s international Summit and conference. 2025 ACTA...
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