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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Industry ‘cautiously optimistic’ as U.S. tariffs paused for 30 days
Canada’s travel and tourism industry breathed a sigh of relief yesterday afternoon as the U.S. agreed to a 30-day pause of the 25 per cent tariffs that were to be imposed on Canada on Feb. 4, 2025. “We are pleased to see a temporary...
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Industry reacts to U.S. tariffs as Canada responds
Buckle up. With the announcement that the Trump administration is moving ahead with 25 per cent tariffs on goods from Canada and a tariff of 10 per cent on Canadian energy that are slated to take effect on Feb. 4, 2025, it’s clear that...
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ACTA seeking applicants for DEI and ITA committees
ACTA is seeking individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of Canada's travel industry. ACTA invites members to join two influential committees in 2025: the Independent Travel Advisor (ITA) Committee and the Diversity, Equity...
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