ACTA Member Alerts
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ACTA will work with new government to ensure continued aid for sector | September 21, 2021
ACTA will work with new government to ensure continued aid for sectorACTA looks forward to working with the new government and continuing to providing feedback on how it can best support the travel … more
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A comparison of political party platforms now available on ACTA website --members need to keep up the pressure on candidates | September 15, 2021
ACTA has published a comparison of the major political party platforms and their impact on travel agencies and independent travel agents.
“Now is the time to speak with electoral candidates and … more
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Operation Survival, Phase II: Subsidies and Twitter Campaign | August 24
Canada is now in a federal election, with voters heading to the polls on September 20th. This is a critical time for travel agent businesses to make financial support and survival an election issue. … more
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Keynote speakers announced for ACTA 2021 Canadian Travel Industry Summit | August 19, 2021
ACTA is pleased to announce some of our keynote speakers for the upcoming Travel Industry Summit on September 30 & October 1, 2021.Lorraine Simpson will be returning as the emcee for this year’s … more
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ACTA Lobbies the Federal Government during the COVID-19 Emergency | March 9
ACTA has been in daily contact with the Federal Government advocating for Travel Agencies, drawing attention to the critical situation facing the Canadian retail Travel Agency industry stemming … more
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ACTA applauds supplier flexibility to assist Travel Agents and clients In COVID-19 emergency | March 4
TORONTO – Many travel suppliers, including airlines, tour operators, cruise lines and others are adjusting their cancellation policies and terms and conditions to accommodate a nervous public and … more
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ACTA launches Operation Survival: Phase II | August 15, 2021
With a federal election called, ACTA is announcing Operation Survival: Phase II. Now more than ever, ACTA is urging travel agency owners, managers, travel agents and independent travel agents to … more
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ACTA’s preliminary guidance on the federal Tourism Relief Fund | August 10, 2021
The federal government announced the Tourism Relief Fund (“TRF”) in the national 2021 Budget as part of a $1B tourism funding package in response to COVID-19. The program opened for applications on … more
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ACTA survey reveals clients nervous about booking due to COVID-19: many requests to change or cancel Asia cruises and river cruises | March 2
TORONTO – The COVID-19 (formerly Coronavirus) worldwide health emergency continues to spread to more countries creating fear of travelling among consumers.
ACTA conducted a survey of members to … more
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ACTA reminds agents of best practices during the COVID-19 emergency | February 13
The COVID-19 (formerly Coronavirus) worldwide health emergency has once again cast a spotlight on the value of using a Travel Agent.
Whether clients are anxious about upcoming trips and want to … more