ACTA Announces 2026 Regional Advisory Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs

The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA) has announced the Chairs and Vice-Chairs for its 2026 Regional Advisory Committees. 

The travel advisor advocacy organization says its Regional Advisory Committees play a vital role in representing members across the country, supporting advocacy efforts, and providing insights that help shape the future of Canada’s travel industry. The 2026 committee leaders will guide regional engagement, collaboration, and strategic initiatives throughout the year.

“ACTA extends its sincere congratulations to all appointees and expresses deep gratitude for their leadership, commitment, and service to the Canadian travel agency and travel advisor community,” the group says in a press release.

2026 Regional Advisory Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs

British Columbia and Yukon

Chair: Mark Greenwood, Travel Masters

Vice-Chair: Kimberly Wood, Maritime Travel

Alberta and Northwest Territories

Chair: Peter Keyter, South Travel Inc.

Vice-Chair: Shelly Ewing, CTC, Tier One Travel

Manitoba

Co-Chair: Mary Jane Hiebert, CTC, Oyster Travel

Co Vice-Chair: Melanie Carter, CTM, Carmel Escapes

Saskatchewan

Co-Chair: Jamie Milton, CTM, UNIGLOBE Carefree Travel

Co Vice-Chair: Karen Schabel, CTM, CAA Saskatchewan

Ontario

Chair: Maria da Cunha, CTC, daCunha Voyages Inc.

Vice-Chair: Jacqueline Mizon, La Salle Travel Services

Québec

Chair: Véronique Capra, Passion Monde, Voyages Bergeron

Vice-Chair: Serge H. Malaison, Voyages Centaures

Atlantic Canada

Chair: Scott Stone, CTC, Universal Travel

Vice-Chair: Paulette Solomon, The Travel Store/The Travel Clinic

The Regional Advisory Committees will be supported by internal ACTA representatives working closely with each region. Fiona Bowen, Senior Manager, Membership, is responsible for Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Yacine Bimich, Membership Manager (Bilingual), is the ACTA lead for Québec. Lesley Berry, Membership Manager, serves as the point person for British Columbia and Yukon; Alberta and the Northwest Territories; and Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

“When we work closely with our members across the country, we achieve the strongest outcomes for Canada’s travel agencies and advisors,” said ACTA President Suzanne Acton-Gervais, President of ACTA. “Our Regional Advisory Committees play a critical role in ensuring we stay connected to the needs of our members, share information effectively across regions, and advocate with a unified and informed voice.”

For more information about ACTA Regional Advisory Committee representatives, click here or contact: memberservices@acta.ca.