ACTA Announces New 2026–2027 Board of Directors
by Bruce Parkinson
Photo: ACTA
The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 26, 2026. During the meeting, the organization announced its 2026–2027 Board of Directors.
The new ACTA Board of Directors is as follows:
- Gary Gaudry, Atlantic Region – Treasurer
- Serge H. Malaison, Québec – Secretary
- Monica Johnstone, CTC, Ontario – Chair
- Melanie Carter, CTM, Manitoba and Nunavut – Vice-Chair
- Heather Calvert, Saskatchewan
- Peter Keyter, Alberta and Northwest Territories
- Mark Greenwood, British Columbia and Yukon
- Brian Robertson, Director at Large
- Zeina Gedeon, Director at Large
- Rocky Racco, ACTA Appointed Director
- Michael Johnson, ACTA Appointed Director
- Lyne Côté, ACTA Appointed Director
The Board also elected its Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term, consisting of Monica Johnstone, Chair; Melanie Carter, Vice-Chair; Gary Gaudry, Treasurer; and Serge H. Malaison, Secretary.
“ACTA extends its sincere appreciation to the outgoing Board of Directors for their leadership, dedication, and service in advancing ACTA’s mission and supporting the Canadian travel industry,” the group said in a press release.
“ACTA also appreciates their continued commitment to the association and looks forward to their ongoing engagement as active members of the ACTA community.”
The new Board of Directors will meet next month for strategic planning discussions focused on establishing ACTA’s 2027–2029 priorities, organizational objectives, and future initiatives in support of ACTA members and the Canadian travel industry.





