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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ACTA releases dates for upcoming golf tournament
ACTA just announced the dates for its networking and education events for 2024, including the ACTA Travel Industry Golf Event and three ACTA Travel Industry Summits. Registration will open shortly. The following are a list of dates for...
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American Airlines pushes direct bookings; ACTA responds
Earlier this week, American Airlines made the decision to limit the ways its customers can earn rewards. Starting with tickets issued on May 1, 2024, American customers will only earn miles and loyalty points if they book directly with...
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ACTA appoints Avery Campbell to advocacy role
ACTA’s advocacy efforts will be taken up by Avery Campbell later this month, following the resignation of Steve Olmstead, who is leaving for personal reasons. “ACTA would like to thank Steve for his contribution and we wish him all the...
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ACTA Launches COVID-19 Advocacy Fund
“A heartfelt thank you to the travel industry for all of your words of encouragement that have been shared with ACTA during the current industry crisis,” writes ACTA president, Wendy Paradis in a letter to the association’s...
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It’s Time To Ask For Help: ACTA
ACTA is calling on its members to take part in a grassroots campaign to ask governments for relief and assistance during COVID-19 Pandemic. Wendy Paradis, ACTA president, said: “NOW is the time for a grass roots campaign by the industry to...
CATO Keeps Taking Care of Business
Despite the cliché to the contrary, perception is not always the reality. Consider, for example, the Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO). It hasn't had a very high profile – certainly not in the trade media – but it has been...