Canada’s retail travel industry sees 12% growth, ACTA report says
Canada's retail travel industry saw an impressive 12 per cent revenue growth to $2.8 billion in 2023 versus 2019, according to ACTA's latest State of Industry Report. This surpasses pre-pandemic levels and showcasing the sector's vital role...
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ACTA offering 30% off Certified Travel Counsellor & Manager designations
ACTA is offering a 30 per cent discount to travel advisors seeking a Certified Travel Counsellor or Certified Travel Manager designation. “This is an excellent opportunity for those advisors who are not yet certified to take advantage of...
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ACTA surveying members on NDC engagement, challenges
ACTA is launching a comprehensive member consultation through a survey focused on New Distribution Capability (NDC) implementation and its impacts. Wendy Paradis, ACTA President, said: “This strategic initiative aims to gather valuable...
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The 2024 European River Cruise Summit wraps up on a high note
The president of Avalon Waterways joined Canadian travel advisors from coast-to-coast for the last leg of the 2024 European River Cruise Summit presented in partnership with the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors. “ACTA...
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The 2024 European River Cruise Summit now underway along the Danube
This week 110 travel advisors from coast to coast are setting sail along the Danube for the second annual European River Cruise Summit presented by ACTA and Avalon Waterways. On a special voyage from Budapest, Hungary to Vilshofen, Germany,...
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The countdown continues for Avalon & ACTA’s European Summit
Soon, 128 Canadian travel advisors will join Avalon Waterways’ second European River Cruise Summit, in partnership with ACTA. Together, they will go for Baroque on the richest banks of history as they choose from a choice of “Classic,”...
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ACTA, TIAC urge government to act quickly as Air Canada strike looms
Both TIAC and ACTA are urging the federal government to engage promptly in facilitating a resolution to avert another significant challenge facing the travel industry. Pilots at Air Canada have recently voted overwhelmingly in favour of a...
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ACTA hosting webinars with IGLTA & Sabre this month
ACTA will be featuring two important webinars in August. The first webinar is with Sabre on helping agencies adopt NDCs. The second focuses on LGBTQ+ Travel and Advocacy in the travel industry. Advancing LGBTQ+ Travel and Advocacy in the...
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Registration now open for ACTA’s September events
Registration is now open for the three ACTA Travel Industry Summit events to be held in September. The theme this year is "The Future is Bright – Exploring the Possibilities". The summit events feature top motivational speakers,...
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ACTA hosting information session on selling travel health insurance
In April, ACTA announced professional development sessions focusing on different segments within the travel and tourism industry to be held quarterly this year. The new initiative is intended to provide an insightful platform for learning and...
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