Air Canada Vacations renewed its Travel Advisory Board (TAAB) at a two-day event held June 17 and 18 at its Toronto offices, where outgoing members officially passed the torch to a new cohort of 13 advisors recruited from across the country.
The first day brought the two groups together for updates, forward-looking discussions, and collaborative workshops. A dinner followed, providing an opportunity to recognize the contributions of the outgoing members. Participants also had the chance to visit Air Canada’s Network Operations Control Centre, a tour that gave them a firsthand look at the operations that Air Canada Vacations relies on every day.
“Over the past two years, our Advisory Board members have brought forward invaluable perspectives that have directly influenced our evolution,” said Erminia Gallina, Director of Sales at Air Canada Vacations. “We are incredibly grateful for their lasting impact.”
The new TAAB committee is comprised of professionals from travel agencies, consortiums, and independent networks:
- Charlene Lisa Joyce Daigneault (Total Advantage Travel & Tours)
- Anthony Sean Santori (Voyages La Para)
- Caroline Lagueux (Voyages 737)
- Marcie Noyek (BW Travel)
- Julie Smigadis (Envoyage)
- Sylvette Deveau (Deveau Travel)
- Tessa Porter (Trevello)
- Hidar Elmais (Travel Gurus)
- Daina Gasner (Travel Masters)
- Brigitte Viel (Voyageologues)
- Ian David Elliott (TravelOnly)
- Shawn Friesen (Expedia Cruises)
- Sarah Boville (absent from event so not pictured)
“We are excited to welcome this new group of forward-thinking advisors,” added Gallina. “Their perspectives will help us continue enhancing our products, services, and overall experience for our partners and their clients.”
The committee members will work closely with the Air Canada Vacations teams during their term, providing their expertise to guide future initiatives.
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