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September 21, 2025The ACTA Western Canada Travel Industry Summit lit up Richmond, B.C., on September 18, 2025, breaking all records for ACTA gatherings west of Ontario. Three hundred travel advisors and seventy-five suppliers packed the venue, demonstrating the strong pulse of our travel sector. The sold-out crowd enjoyed first-class education, networking, and business matchmaking opportunities that showed how our community pulls together to succeed. With engaging panel discussions and vibrant showfloor displays, the Summit underscored the innovation and partnership that define Canada’s travel landscape.This summit highlighted the strength of the travel industry in Canada and demonstrated the resilience and passion of its professionals. With Air Canada, Air Canada Vacations, Manulife, and Globus as primary sponsors, the event offered numerous opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration. Tourist Office of Spain and Brand USA also played a pivotal role, enhancing the summit’s global reach with exciting cultural displays and dynamic exhibits.Advertisement Keynote Speaker: Advancing Accessibility in TravelThe keynote address was delivered by Kerianne Wilson, Air Canada’s Director of Customer Accessibility. She focused on the importance of accessible travel and shared the latest efforts by Air Canada to make air travel more inclusive. Wilson’s insights into the current landscape of accessible travel provided valuable knowledge for advisors, helping them support clients with disabilities more effectively.The growing demand for accessible travel is shaping the way airlines, hotels, and other service providers approach their services. The event underscored how the Canadian travel industry is leading the charge in providing more inclusive travel options for all, ensuring that people with disabilities can travel with greater ease and comfort.A Platform for Networking and Industry CollaborationOne of the standout features of the ACTA Western Canada Travel Industry Summit was its emphasis on collaboration. Travel advisors, exhibitors, and sponsors had the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and share best practices that would drive future growth in the industry. The event also offered networking opportunities for professionals to strengthen relationships with suppliers, service providers, and industry leaders.The presence of top exhibitors, including major tourism destinations like Spain and Brand USA, helped expand the summit’s global scope, reinforcing the importance of international collaboration. It also provided travel advisors with the tools and information they need to stay ahead in an increasingly co …
