TORONTO — The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA) has announced the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of its 2026 Regional Advisory Committees, recognizing industry leaders from across the country who will help guide advocacy and member engagement efforts in the year ahead.

ACTA’s Regional Advisory Committees represent members nationwide and play a key role in supporting the association’s advocacy initiatives while providing regional insights that help inform national strategy. The committees are tasked with strengthening collaboration, driving engagement and ensuring member voices are reflected in ACTA’s priorities.

The 2026 Regional Advisory Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs are:

British Columbia and Yukon
Chair: Mark Greenwood, Travel Masters
Vice-Chair: Kimberly Wood, Maritime Travel

Alberta and Northwest Territories
Chair: Peter Keyter, South Travel Inc.
Vice-Chair: Shelly Ewing, CTC, Tier One Travel

Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Manitoba Co-Chair: Mary Jane Hiebert, CTC, Oyster Travel Co
Manitoba Vice-Chair: Melanie Carter, CTM, Carmel Escapes

Saskatchewan Co-Chair: Jamie Milton, CTM, UNIGLOBE Carefree Travel Co
Saskatchewan Vice-Chair: Karen Schabel, CTM, CAA Saskatchewan

Ontario
Chair: Maria da Cunha, CTC, daCunha Voyages Inc.
Vice-Chair: Jacqueline Mizon, La Salle Travel Services

Québec
Chair: Véronique Capra, Passion Monde, Voyages Bergeron
Vice-Chair: Serge H. Malaison, Voyages Centaures

Atlantic Canada
Chair: Scott Stone, CTC, Universal Travel
Vice-Chair: Paulette Solomon, The Travel Store/The Travel Clinic

Each regional committee will be supported by ACTA staff working closely with members in their respective markets. Fiona Bowen, Senior Manager, Membership, will support Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Yacine Bimich, Membership Manager, will serve as the ACTA lead for Québec. Lesley Berry, Membership Manager, will oversee British Columbia and Yukon, Alberta and Northwest Territories, and Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

“When we work closely with our members across the country, we achieve the strongest outcomes for Canada’s travel agencies and advisors,” said Suzanne Acton-Gervais, President of ACTA. “Our Regional Advisory Committees play a critical role in ensuring we stay connected to the needs of our members, share information effectively across regions, and advocate with a unified and informed voice.”

ACTA expressed appreciation to both incoming and returning committee leaders for their service and commitment to the Canadian travel agency and travel advisor community. The association says their regional expertise and perspectives are essential to advancing its mandate to support, advocate for and elevate travel agencies and independent travel advisors across Canada.

For more information, go to https://www.acta.ca/rac.php or contact memberservices@acta.ca.