Two Important ACTA Webinars This Month

by Marsha Mowers
Last updated: 7:50 AM ET, Thu August 8, 2024

ACTA will be featuring two important webinars in August, one with Sabre on helping agencies adopt NDCs and the other on LGBTQ+ Travel and Advocacy in the travel industry.

Advancing LGBTQ+ Travel and Advocacy in the Travel Industry - Updates from IGLTA and ACTA

August 15 @ 1pm

Renato Gagliardi, Global Membership Director (he/him) of IGLTA, will provide an update on the organization's activities. IGLTA's mission focuses on supporting LGBTQ+ travelers and expanding LGBTQ+ tourism globally, emphasizing its social and economic impact. Renato will discuss how IGLTA upholds its core values of Integrity, Community, Partnership, and Pride in its work.

Following Renato's update, the ACTA team will present an advocacy update. This segment will cover recent developments, ongoing initiatives, and future plans related to ACTA's efforts in promoting and protecting the interests of travel agencies and independent travel advisors.

This Townhall offers an excellent opportunity for attendees to stay informed about IGLTA's progress in advancing LGBTQ+ travel and ACTA's advocacy work. Participants can expect insights into current inustry trends, challenges, and opportunities in both LGBTQ+

To register click here. 

Power in Partnership: How Sabre Helps Agencies Adopt NDC

August 29th @ 2pm

Join ACTA and Sabre to receive an introduction to Sabre's approach with NDC including its content and capabilities. You will receive a live demonstration on what booking NDC through Sabre’s agency point of sale, Sabre Red 360 looks like and receive all you the information you need to know to get started
with NDC at Sabre. The presentation will be followed with a Q and A.

Sabre’s goal with NDC is to empower travel advisors with richer content and more personalized offers from airlines, ultimately enhancing the booking experience for travelers and improving efficiency for agencies.

You will learn in-depth information, from the following, from the Sabre team:

Mark Sheppard, Senior Director, Product Management (UK based)

Brad Johnson, Senior Director, Product Management (US based)

Sarah Killen-Talbot, Product Manager (UK based)

To register click here.


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