ACV Adds Alisa Stephenson, Brian Paivo to Sales Team

TravelPulse Staff
by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 8:45 AM ET, Tue September 29, 2026

Air Canada Vacations announced the expansion of its sales team with the appointment of Alisa Stephenson and Brian Paivo as key account managers covering regions in British Columbia and Ontario.

Stephenson joins as Key Account Manager for Burnaby, Tri-Cities, Fraser Valley, Okanagan and Northern British Columbia.

She brings experience in leisure and corporate travel management, sales and business development, along with more than a decade of entrepreneurial experience.

Raised in Tokyo, Japan, within an international school community, Stephenson developed an early interest in travel and working with people from different cultural backgrounds. In her new role, she will work with travel advisors and industry partners across her B.C. territory.

Paivo has been appointed Key Account Manager for Toronto West, bringing more than 15 years of experience in sales, customer experience, insurance, tourism operations and partner management.

His career has included business development and strategic partnership roles in both Canada and international markets.

Brian Paivo & Alisa Stephenson join ACV's sales team
Brian Paivo & Alisa Stephenson join ACV's sales team (Photo Credit: ACV)


Paivo also previously served as the Honorary Consul of Canada in Varadero, Cuba, where he supported Canadian citizens abroad and worked with diplomatic and community partners.

"We are thrilled to welcome Alisa and Brian to the Air Canada Vacations family," said Erminia Gallina, Director of Sales at Air Canada Vacations.

"Their extensive experience, industry knowledge, and passion for the travel industry will further strengthen our ability to support our partners and continue growing across key markets."

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