ACTA has announced discussion panels and breakout sessions that will take place at both the Toronto and Vancouver summits in September.
Discussion Panel - Navigating Success: Strategies for Thriving Travel Advisors
Discover the keys to transforming your travel advisor career from good to extraordinary.
Take part in dynamic discussions on essential strategies to elevate your travel business. Master the art of transparent service fees, enhancing trust and client satisfaction. Unlock the power of group travel, leveraging collective opportunities to significantly expand your business reach.
This session is more than just a learning opportunity; it’s a chance to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build a supportive network that will propel you forward.
Toronto panel:

PHOTO: Monica Johnstone (photo courtesy Ensemble Travel Group)
Moderator: Monica Johnstone CTC, ACTA Chair
Panelists: Judith Coates - Wired for Travel-TTAND, Naomi Rogers CTC - Caledon Travel-Trevello, Joanne Patterson CTC - Direct Travel, Lynda Tomilin CTC - Envoyage

Claire Banman, South East Travel. (Photo Credit: Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce)
Vancouver panel:
Moderator: Claire Banman, South East Travel
Panelists: Darci Murray - Personal Travel Management, Monica Marchi CTC - Expedia Cruises, Ashley Hanneman CTC - Monarch Travel Pros, Roxy Rae - Envoyage
Educational Breakout Sessions
The following breakout sessions will be offered:
· Emerging Patterns in Luxury Travel: Exploring Trends & Dynamic Demands of the Luxury Market
· Sailing Beyond Horizons: Navigating the Future of Cruise Travel
· AI Journeys: Unveiling Practical Strategies for Seamless Integration into Your Business
· Unlocking the Power of Social Media: Inspiring Strategies for Elevating Sales and acquiring new customers
· Air Canada Elevating Customer Experience
Full descriptions of each session are available here.
Breakfast Boardrooms
ACTA will also be offering Breakfast Boardrooms at the Toronto and Vancouver summits. These will be intimate educational sessions offered one hour prior to the official opening of the summit. They include a full breakfast and one hour of professional development.
This year’s sessions will feature the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Globus Family of Brands, Hyatt Inclusive Collection, Myrtle Beach, Antigua & Barbuda and Brand USA. These sessions are available to all ACTA Member Travel Advisors on a first come first serve basis as space is limited.
Formal registration for Breakfast Boardrooms will open in the weeks to come. Those who are registered to attend the ACTA summit will be notified as soon as registration is open for the breakfast board rooms.
ACTA Eastern Canada Travel Industry Summit - September 12, 2024
· Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, Ontario
· Register here
ACTA Western Canada Travel Industry Summit - September 19, 2024
· River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd, Richmond, British Columbia
· Register here
ACTA Québec Travel Industry Summit - September 25, 2024
· Plaza Antique, 6086 rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal, Québec
· Register here
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