Association of Canadian Travel Agencies
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| Abbreviation | ACTA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1977 |
| Type | Federally Incorporated Non-profit Member-Based Trade Association |
| Purpose | Advocate, Educate, Promote, Connect |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 12612, Martinway Plaza, Etobicoke, ON, M9R 4C7 |
Membership | 1000+ |
President | Wendy Paradis |
| Website | https://www.acta.ca/ |
Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA)[edit]
Founded in 1977, the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) is a federally incorporated industry-led, non-profit, national member-based trade association representing Canada’s retail travel sector.[1] ACTA’s membership includes travel agencies, travel agent employees, independent travel agents, and allied members.
ACTA’s mandate includes four member pillars: Advocate, Educate, Promote, and Connect. ACTA advocates for members and industry interests with governments and suppliers; creates and manages education and certification programs; promotes the value of booking with a professional travel agent to consumers and connects members with colleagues and resources that support their success.[2][3]
ACTA has a National Board of Directors comprised of leading industry experts. Additionally, the organization has several advisory groups to ensure a broad range of interests are considered, including Regional Advisory Councils, a Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Independent Travel Agent Committee, Certified Travel Counsellor Committee, and the Travel Agency Leaders Advisory Group.[4]
History[edit]
ACTA was a member of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) up until 1977. After separating from ASTA, The Alliance of Canadian Travel Associations was founded with the goal of creating a Canadian-centric approach to addressing industry needs.[2]
Upon further reflection of the organizations’ governance model in the late 1990s, there was a shift from an alliance of provincial associations to a national trade association.[4] In 1997, the organization changed its name to the Association of Canadian Travel Agents, and to the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies in 2014.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ Galea, Irene (2021-06-21). "Travel agencies hit hard by COVID-19 call for extended support". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "About Us". www.acta.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ↑ "Lobbyist Registry - In-house Organization: Association of Canadian Travel Agencies". Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada. 2022-06-28.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "About Us". www.acta.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
- ↑ "Canada Business Listing". CAN1 Business. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
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