ACTA Announces New Board of Directors

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TravelPulse Staff
by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 9:05 AM ET, Wed May 27, 2026

Yesterday, May 26, 2026 at the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA), a new board of directors was appointed for the 2026-27 term. 

The organization would like to congratulate and welcome the incoming 2026–2027 Board of Directors and looks forward to working collaboratively to support members, provide strategic leadership for the association and continue advancing the travel advisor community across Canada.

With this board, ACTA strives to reflect its continued commitment to strong national representation and diverse industry leadership from across Canada. Members of the Board are  experienced professionals from multiple regions and sectors of the travel industry. 

ACTA would like to extend its sincere appreciation to the outgoing Board of Directors for their leadership, dedication, and service in advancing ACTA's mission and supporting the Canadian travel industry and appreciates their continued commitment to the association and their ongoing engagement as active members of the ACTA community. 

The Board of Directors will meet in June 2026 for strategic planning discussions focused on establishing ACTA's 2027-2029 priorities, organizational objectives, and future initiatives supporting ACTA members and the Canadian travel industry. 

  • Gary Gaudry, Atlantic Region - Treasurer 
  • Serge H. Malaison, Québec – Secretary 
  • Monica Johnstone, CTC, Ontario - Chair 
  • Melanie Carter, CTM, Manitoba and Nunavut - Vice-Chair 
  • Heather Calvert, Saskatchewan 
  • Peter Keyter, Alberta and Northwest Territories 
  • Mark Greenwood, British Columbia and Yukon 
  • Brian Robertson, Director at Large 
  • Zeina Gedeon, Director at Large 
  • Rocky Raссо, ACTA Appointed Director 
  • Michael Johnson, ACTA Appointed Director 
  • Lyne Côté, ACTA Appointed Director



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