ACTA to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with National Summit and Cross-Canada Events in 2027

The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027 with a landmark National Summit on September 9, 2027, at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Marking five decades of leadership, advocacy and service to Canada's travel agencies and travel advisors, ACTA is planning a year of special events and initiatives celebrating its history, recognizing its members and industry partners, and looking ahead to the future.

One National Summit for a Milestone Celebration

Traditionally, ACTA hosts annual regional Summits in Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver. For its milestone anniversary in 2027, ACTA will bring these three events together into one major National Summit, creating a unique opportunity for Canada's travel community to gather and celebrate together.

Registration for the September 9 National Summit will be complimentary for all ACTA members

Recognizing that members will be travelling from across Canada, ACTA is working with airline and hotel partners to explore preferred rates for flights and accommodations to help make attendance more affordable.

ACTA is also committed to incorporating bilingual content into the National Summit program and is exploring technology-enabled interpretation and translation solutions to support participation in both official languages.

Regional Round Tables Across Canada

Throughout 2027, ACTA is planning a series of regional round tables across Canada, bringing together travel agencies, travel advisors, suppliers and industry partners. These business-to-business events will provide opportunities to build relationships, strengthen business connections, explore new opportunities and foster collaboration across Canada's travel industry.

50th Anniversary Gala in Montréal

ACTA is also planning a special 50th Anniversary Gala in Montréal in support of ACTA's advocacy initiatives, bringing together members and industry partners from Quebec and across Canada.

The gala will celebrate ACTA's legacy, recognize the contributions of Canada's travel trade and support the association's continued advocacy on behalf of travel agencies and travel advisors.

International Immersive Educational Experiences

ACTA's anniversary year will also feature international immersive educational experiences, continuing the association's commitment to professional development, destination expertise and strengthening relationships with international tourism partners.

Building on the Success of ACTA's 2026 Summits

Building on the tremendous energy, connections and enthusiasm generated at ACTA's 2026 regional Summits, the association looks forward to making its 50th anniversary an unforgettable year for Canada's travel community.

“ACTA's 50th anniversary is about more than celebrating our history. It is about recognizing the strength of our industry, celebrating the people who make it extraordinary and looking ahead to an exciting future together,” concluded Acton-Gervais. “We invite our members and industry partners from across Canada to be part of this milestone celebration, to connect, be inspired, leave energized and help shape the next 50 years of our industry.”

Further details regarding National Summit registration, programming, sponsorship opportunities and anniversary events will be announced in the coming months.

ACTA's 2026 Summits a Resounding Success

ACTA's 2026 Summits in Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver welcomed more than 1,200 travel advisors, agency leaders, suppliers and industry partners. The strong participation and engagement across all three events provide excellent momentum as ACTA prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027.

Relive the highlights from ACTA's 2026 Summits:

• View the 2026 Summit Photo Galleries
• View President's Opening Remarks
• Watch the 2027 National Summit Save the Date Teaser

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