TORONTO — ACTA has released additional details about its upcoming September Summits, including which speakers have been confirmed to highlight professional development topics.

The Summits, which take place in Toronto, ON on Sept. 14, Richmond, BC on Sept. 20, and Laval, QC on Sept. 28, include a full-day Summit and trade show, a plated lunch, and a networking reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Confirmed as a keynote speaker for the Toronto Summit is Bruce Poon Tip, CEO of G Adventures and executive producer of the 2022 documentary film ‘The Last Tourist.’ Speaking on how travel can be a force of change, Poon Tip will examine important issues facing travel and tourism and will highlight how to appeal to a new king of traveller and sell new niches to existing clients looking to travel better.

Speaking in Toronto and Vancouver will be Louise Gardiner, CTM, ACTA Board treasurer and CP of the Agency Solution by The Travel Agent Next Door. She will lead a panel of professional travel agents to explore how they survived the pandemic and revamped their business.

Ryan McElroy, CEO of Travel Agency Tribes, is scheduled to speak at the Toronto and Vancouver Summits. He will present an interactive session discussing modern technology tools that drive sales, efficiency and customer engagement. Attendees will learn how easy-to-use technology tools can help them reimagine how they connect, consult and deliver travel services.

Two panel discussions are also scheduled for all three Summits in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal:

• Rebuilding the Canadian Travel Industry – Together! This discussion will feature some of Canada’s best-known travel companies who will discuss the challenges and potential solutions facing travel agents and tour operators. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own questions and ideas.
• Power of Specialization: Work less, Earn More: This panel discussion will share the secrets of focusing attention on high-yield clients and travel products.

The Summits are complimentary for ACTA members. Non-member travel agents are asked to consider making a contribution to ACTA’s Advocacy Fund. For more information or to register go to www.actaevents.ca.