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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ACTA seeks member input for competition survey
The Competition Bureau of Canada has announced a comprehensive market study into the state of competition within the domestic air passenger services sector. The study aims to identify opportunities for enhancing competition to benefit...
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ACTA announces new chair & board of directors
ACTA held its annual general meeting on May 28, 2024. Members voted on the nine positions available to the Board of Directors. Immediately following the conclusion of the AGM, the newly elected Board of Directors appointed three positions...
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ACTA sets sail with spring panel session on cruising
ACTA is setting sail with quarterly professional development sessions focusing on different segments within the travel and tourism industry. The new initiative is designed to provide a platform for learning and discussion of industry trends,...
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AA’s loyalty points policy undermines agents, ACTA says
ACTA says that American Airlines' policy on loyalty points “undermines the critical role of travel agencies and advisors in the industry value chain,” while its policy on New Distribution Capability usage thresholds are ‘not...
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