ACTA has just completed a survey of members in order to gather information on travel agency access to the current government financial aid programs.  ACTA was aware that some members have not been … more

Travel agents act as “agents”

Travel agents, in most circumstances, act as agents for a travel supplier (airline, hotel, cruise, tour company). In almost all circumstances, the funds are … more

ACTA has heard from our Members from coast to coast the difficulties they are having as the “middle person” between suppliers and consumers when Future Travel Vouchers are offered in place of a … more

The global COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the travel industry. ACTA is working with our global travel agency associations and Canadian Travel Agency members on travel agency issues and … more

Government Financial Relief Program Updates (May 4-8, 2020)Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) – After extensive lobbying by ACTA and a number of other industry associations we are collaborating … more

Government Financial Relief Program Updates (April 20-24, 2020) Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) – ACTA is pleased that the federal government is moving quickly on rolling out the … more

Earlier this week, ACTA announced that a new letter writing campaign would be launched this week that addresses once again, our “ask” of government for specific aid for the travel agency sector.  The  … more

Government Financial Relief Program Updates (April 13-17, 2020) Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)  - ACTA welcomed the April 15th announcement by the federal government of changes to the … more