TORONTO — ACTA has launched a new referral program for 2026, offering travel advisors and agencies across Canada the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic expedition valued at approximately $45,000.
Launched in partnership with Aurora Expeditions, the program runs from Jan. 15 through Aug. 31, 2026, and is designed to encourage membership growth, referrals and professional certification.
One winner will be awarded the Grand Prize of one complimentary cabin (1x FOC) on the South Georgia, Falklands and Antarctica expedition aboard the Sylvia Earle, in a Balcony B cabin.
Participants will earn ballots toward the exclusive Grand Prize Draw with every qualifying action. They can increase their chances of winning by engaging more deeply with ACTA throughout the campaign period – the more actions completed, the more ballots earned.
Participants earn ballots by the following:
JOIN OR RENEW ACTA MEMBERSHIP FOR 2026
- Earn one ballot for each new membership or renewal completed during the campaign period
- Retroactive eligibility applies to all 2026 renewals completed on or after Sept. 1, 2025
REFER AN ADVISOR OR AGENCY TO JOIN ACTA
- Earn three ballots for each successful referral
- Referrers must ensure their name is included on the application or referral form
- Referrals can be submitted at acta.ca/forms/referral_form_2026.php
ENROLL IN, COMPLETE OR RENEW CTC/CTM CERTIFICATION
- Earn one ballot for enrolling in, completing or renewing a Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) or Certified Travel Manager (CTM) designation
- Earn three ballots for each successful referral to the certification program
For full contest rules and program details, click here.
