ACTA Panels, Sessions for Toronto/Vancouver Summits

Wendy Paradis, ACTA president, speaking on stage at the 2023 ACTA summit in Toronto.

ACTA will host a discussion panel and several breakout sessions at the September Toronto and Vancouver summits. Here is the run down on scheduled sessions ACTA has provided:

Discussion Panel - Navigating Success: Strategies for Thriving Travel Advisors

Discover the keys to transforming your travel advisor career from good to extraordinary.

Take part in dynamic discussions on essential strategies to elevate your travel business. Master the art of transparent service fees, enhancing trust and client satisfaction. Unlock the power of group travel, leveraging collective opportunities to significantly expand your business reach.

This session is more than just a learning opportunity; it’s a chance to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build a supportive network that will propel you forward.

Toronto panel:

Moderator: Monica Johnstone CTC, ACTA Chair

Panelists: Judith Coates - Wired for Travel-TTAND, Naomi Rogers CTC - Caledon Travel-Trevello, Joanne Patterson CTC - Direct Travel, Lynda Tomilin CTC - Envoyage

Vancouver panel:

Moderator: Claire Banman, South East Travel

Panellists: Darci Murray - Personal Travel Management, Monica Marchi CTC - Expedia Cruises, Ashley Hanneman CTC - Monarch Travel Pros, Roxy Rae - Envoyage

Educational Breakout Sessions

The following breakout sessions will be offered:

    • Emerging Patterns in Luxury Travel: Exploring Trends & Dynamic Demands of the Luxury Market
    • Sailing Beyond Horizons: Navigating the Future of Cruise Travel
    • AI Journeys: Unveiling Practical Strategies for Seamless Integration into Your Business
    • Unlocking the Power of Social Media: Inspiring Strategies for Elevating Sales and Acquiring New Customers
    • Air Canada Elevating Customer Experience

Full descriptions of each session are available on actaevents.ca

Breakfast Boardrooms

ACTA will also be offering Breakfast Boardrooms at the Toronto and Vancouver summits! Breakfast boardrooms are intimate educational sessions held one hour before the official opening of the summit. They include a full breakfast and one hour of professional development in one breakfast session of your choice.

This year’s sessions will feature the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Globus Family of Brands, Hyatt Inclusive Collection, Myrtle Beach, Antigua & Barbuda, and Brand USA. Space is limited, so these sessions are available to all ACTA Member Travel Advisors on a first-come, first-served basis.

Formal registration for Breakfast Boardrooms will open in the weeks to come. Those who are registered to attend the ACTA summit will be notified as soon as registration opens for the breakfast boardrooms.

ACTA Eastern Canada Travel Industry Summit - September 12, 2024

  • Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, Ontario
  • Register here

ACTA Western Canada Travel Industry Summit - September 19, 2024

  • River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd, Richmond, British Columbia
  • Register here

ACTA Québec Travel Industry Summit - September 25, 2024

  • Plaza Antique, 6086 rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal, Québec
  • Register here

 


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