Global Affairs Canada urged advisors attending TMP Calgary to help clients travel safely by understanding travel advisories, registering before departure and knowing consular assistance limits.

He joins Canada’s only BCD Travel affiliate following a long career with American Express Global Business Travel.

More than 300 advisors gathered for TMP Calgary 2026, where speakers urged attendees to embrace curiosity, peer learning, networking and experience-driven travel.

Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages and Windstar Cruises are now directly bookable by TLN members through Cruise Complete.

The network is on track to surpass $100 million in new business in 2026.

Nexion says a key priority is to make the tools, information and resources its members already have work better together.

ACTA President Suzanne Acton-Gervais says travel advisors are operating in an increasingly complex environment, but remain essential.

TravelBrands’ 11th Annual Charity Golf Classic welcomed more than 145 golfers and raised close to $650,000 for SickKids, setting a new fundraising record for the second consecutive year.

“Opening new travel stores in 2026 might sound old school, but that’s part of the point,” said Anita Emilio, EVP & GM of Flight Centre Canada.

The veteran leader is a familiar face to travel advisors and other industry members across the country.