Join ACTA - ACTA Membership Types
ACTA Membership
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Retail |
Retail membership is ACTA's core membership category and made up of travel agencies across Canada. The travel agency owner pays for the membership of the head office location as well as all branch locations that hold a valid TICO (Ontario), OPC (Quebec) or Consumer Protection BC registration number. Dues are based on the agency personnel and agent headcount at each location. Each agency personnel or agent within a location that meets the criteria will be eligible for an ACTA Membership Card. |
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Independent |
By joining ACTA, an Independent Travel Agent will be contributing to the continued success of a thriving and sustainable Canadian Retail Travel Industry and will be eligible to receive benefits from ACTA. Should you be considering a career as a home based Travel Agent, click here to learn more. |
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Travel Supplier Membership |
Travel Supplier membership is a membership category comprised of companies or other organizations in the travel industry which are not travel agencies but wish to join ACTA to support the efforts and connect with this very important distribution channel. By joining ACTA as an allied member you are supporting and connecting with Canada's travel agent community. Allied members include:
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International Membership |
International Membership is a membership category comprised of Travel Agencies or suppliers who do not operate in Canada but are looking to connect with the Canadian Travel trade and/or familiarize themselves with best practices and tools being used in our country. International membership shows commitment in developing closer ties with Canadian Retailers. |
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Certified Travel Counsellor or Certified Travel Manager Membership |
The national travel industry designation: Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) and Certified Travel Manager (CTM) is recognized throughout Canada. Certification is the mark of excellence, as it recognizes an individual's competence in their occupation and provides a marketable credential to use. Travel Professionals with the CTC (Certified Travel Counsellor) designation are recognized as being amongst the highest qualified travel agents. |
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Travel or Tourism Educational |
This membership category is comprised of Educational Facilities who offer a Travel and Tourism program. Through ACTA's learning programs this membership category is able to connect educators and students with access to online learning that is required to become liscensed, certified or a product specialist . |
To learn more about enrolling in our certification programs certification@acta.ca
ACTA Consortia memberships and Supplier Corporate Partnerships are also available. Please contact Marco Pozzobon at mpozzobon@acta.ca for more information.