ACTA Announces Summit Speakers: Lorraine Simpson to Return as Emcee

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TravelPulse Staff
by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 11:30 AM ET, Thu August 19, 2021

ACTA has announced some of its keynote speakers at the upcoming Travel Industry Summit on September 30 & October 1, 2021.

Lorraine Simpson will be returning as the emcee for this year's summit.

"We are extremely pleased with the list of speakers and topics being addressed at this year's Summit," said ACTA President Wendy Paradis. "We believe this year's summit will offer a great opportunity to come together to discuss and discover many of the key issues that are facing the industry today as we begin steps to recovery."

The speakers will address several topics including rebuilding the industry, diversity and inclusion in the industry, Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and keeping mentally and emotionally fit during these very challenging times. Consumer travel trends today --- and incorporating virtual reality into your sales tactics will also be discussed.

The following speakers are being announced today:

· Lucie Guillemette - Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Air Canada - Rebuilding Together

· Jonathan McCready - Executive Leadership Coach, 4D Coach -Carry on to Come Back Strong: What's in your suitcase?

· Tammy Webster - Indigenous Education and Equity Consultant, Kitigan Zibi Algonquin First Nation -Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

· Dahabo Ahmed-Omer - Executive Director, BlackNorth -Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Canada's Travel Industry

· Jennifer Hendry - Senior Research Associate, Conference Board of Canada -Canadian Insights & Travel Trends

- Ed Limon - Co-Founder & Creative Digital Media Director, Winged Whale Media-How to incorporate virtual reality through your sales tactics

Register now!

Travel agents, independent travel agents, travel agency managers, owners and leaders, consortia partners and host agencies are invited to attend. The summit is a bilingual national travel industry event.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

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