ACTA 2024 Québec Travel Industry Summit
Montreal is a vibrant, charismatic and welcoming city. A striking union of European charm and North American attitude and where ACTA will be hosting their ACTA Montreal Conference on September 25 to reconnect industry for a day of professional development and networking. Join ACTA as we connect you with Canada’s most popular tourism destinations and the amazing brands that serve them. Top motivational speakers, entrepreneur panels, and leading figures from a variety of sectors will be there to meet with you and share new ideas, opportunities and experiences.
This event promises to be a thrilling blend of industry insights, networking, and well-deserved celebration. Get ready to be captivated, inspired, and ready to take your travel business to new heights. The stage is set, and the excitement is building. See you there!
Hourly Schedule
12:00 PM | Registration
1:00 PM-4:30 PM | General Session
- Canadian Travel Agency and Travel Advisor Priorities and Business Trends
- Join ACTA President, Wendy Paradis, along with Serge H. Malaison, Quebec Advisory Committee Chair, and Manon Martel, Membership Manager, as they share the most up to date Canadian travel industry trends looking into 2025 and beyond, along with priorities ACTA is currently actioning on behalf of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors across Canada.
- Keynote - Enhancing Accessibility in Travel
- Join us for an enlightening session with Kerianne Wilson, Air Canada’s Director of Customer Accessibility, where she will delve into the importance and enhancement of accessibility in air travel. This session will provide valuable insights into the current landscape of accessible travel, an update on the latest innovative strategies and dedicated efforts, and you’ll learn about the broader context of accessibility in Canada. Attendees can look forward to an engaging and informative experience, we hope that this important topic will spark meaningful questions and provide a valuable learning opportunity. Advisors will gain insights and knowledge that are not only surprising but also crucial for enhancing their ability to support clients with disabilities. Don't miss this chance to learn and grow in your capacity to support and advocate for accessible travel.
- Panel Discussion - Navigating Success: Strategies for Thriving Travel Advisors
- Step into a world where passion meets opportunity, and discover the keys to transforming your travel advising career from good to extraordinary. Immerse yourself in dynamic discussions on essential strategies to elevate your travel business. Master the art of transparent service fees, enhancing trust and client satisfaction. Unlock the power of group travel, leveraging collective opportunities to significantly expand your business reach. This session is more than just a learning opportunity; it’s a chance to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build a supportive network that will propel you forward. Get ready to transform your travel advisory career with actionable insights and proven strategies and embark on a journey to unparalleled success.
- Keynote - Maximizing Business, Creativity, and Well-being through the development of intuitive intelligence in your professional and personal life
- Discover how intuition, a crucial asset in making the 35,000 daily decisions, can significantly influence your life. This conference explores intuitive reasoning’s role in business, offering practical techniques to enhance decision-making, creativity, and innovation. Learn to distinguish true intuitions from false ones, develop your intuitive potential, and face challenges more effectively.
4:30 PM-6:00 PM | Grand Tradeshow
- Engage with over 50+ suppliers.
6:00 PM | Networking Cocktail Reception
- Join us for an elegant evening of connection and conversation at our Networking Cocktail Reception.
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