ACTA to Celebrate 50 Years with National Summit, Cross-Canada Events in 2027

The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year with a National Summit on September 9, 2027, at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Marking five decades of advocacy and service to Canada’s travel agencies and travel advisors, ACTA is planning a year of special events and initiatives celebrating its history, recognizing its members and industry partners, and looking ahead to the future.

“For 50 years, ACTA has proudly represented Canada’s travel agencies and travel advisors, championing their interests and strengthening our industry,” said Suzanne Acton-Gervais, President of ACTA. 

“Our 50th anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate our collective achievements, recognize the people and partnerships that have brought us here, and look ahead to the next 50 years.”

Traditionally, ACTA hosts annual regional Summits in Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver. For its milestone anniversary in 2027, ACTA will bring these three events together into one major National Summit, creating an opportunity for Canada’s travel community to gather and celebrate together.

“We want to make our 50th anniversary an exceptional celebration of our industry and the people who make it so successful,” said Acton-Gervais. “Bringing our members and industry partners together from across Canada and beyond will make this a truly memorable occasion.”

Recognizing that members will be travelling from across Canada, ACTA says it is working with airline and hotel partners to explore preferred rates for flights and accommodations to help make attendance more affordable. 

ACTA says it is also committed to incorporating bilingual content into the National Summit program and is exploring technology-enabled interpretation and translation solutions to support participation in both official languages.

Regional Round Tables Across Canada

Throughout 2027, ACTA is planning a series of regional round tables across Canada, bringing together travel agencies, travel advisors, suppliers and industry partners. 

50th Anniversary Gala in Montréal

ACTA is also planning a 50th Anniversary Gala in Montréal in support of ACTA’s advocacy initiatives, bringing together members and industry partners from Quebec and across Canada.

The gala will celebrate ACTA’s legacy, recognize the contributions of Canada’s travel trade and support the association’s continued advocacy on behalf of travel agencies and travel advisors.

Further details, including the date, venue and program, will be announced in the coming months.

International Immersive Educational Experiences

ACTA’s anniversary year will also feature international immersive educational experiences, continuing the association’s commitment to professional development, destination expertise and strengthening relationships with international tourism partners. Destinations and program details will be announced as plans are finalized.

“ACTA’s 50th anniversary is about more than celebrating our history. It is about recognizing the strength of our industry, celebrating the people who make it extraordinary and looking ahead to an exciting future together,” concluded Acton-Gervais.