What does ACTA mean in TRAVEL & TOURISM

The Alliance of Canadian Travel Associations (ACTA) is a national not-for-profit association that works to support, promote and represent the travel industry in Canada. ACTA represents over 8,000 travel agencies, tour operators, corporate and leisure travel agents, business and leisure travel suppliers, government stakeholders and educators within the travel industry.

Being a member of ACTA provides numerous benefits to its members including access to exclusive membership rates for programs such as their marketing Web site listings, access to education webinars, discounted rates on conferences & events, discounts on professional liability insurance premiums as well as access to networking opportunities with other industry professionals.

ACTA offers several different programs for its members which include educational events such as seminars and webinars; marketing services such as web site listings; advocacy efforts on behalf of the industry; research into consumer trends; discounted rates on conferences & events; discounts on professional liability insurance premiums; networking opportunities; and more.

Joining ACTA is easy! Visit their website at acta.ca/joinus and then complete the online application form or download the printable version from their website. Once your application has been submitted to them, you will be contacted by an ACTA representative who will help walk you through the process of becoming an official member of their association.

Yes, there is an annual fee for joining ACCT but it varies depending on which category you select. The categories range from Professional Leisure Travel Agent memberships starting at $200/year up to Corporate Supplier Level 1 memberships at $2115 year plus applicable taxes. A full list of membership fees can be found on their website at acta.ca/membership-fees/.

ACTAs Advocacy department works diligently in support of fair and equitable policy changes that benefit all parts of Canada's travel landscape. They work closely with provincial governments federal government officials in order to ensure that Canadian travellers rights are represented throughout all levels of policy development and implementation.

ACTAs research department produces market reports that provide valuable insights into current consumer trends within Canadas travel industry inclucing air transportation bookingsl vacation packages cruise ship purchases hotels etc In addition they offer regular webinars throughout the year which keep members informed about noteworthy developments within the industry.