TORONTO — ACTA is helping travel advisors enhance their careers with the launch of a new bursary program.
In partnership with Atlantis Bahamas Resorts and Auto Europe, the CTC & CTM Bursary Program is designed to reduce financial barriers to certification and give back to members who are investing in their growth.
Through the initiative, 27 bursaries will be awarded to encourage ACTA travel advisors to pursue and achieve the Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) and Certified Travel Manager (CTM) designations.
Members may qualify for a bursary through one of two pathways: the Webinar and Specialist Program Track or ACTA’s Educational Events Track. Advisors are only required to complete the requirements of one track to be eligible.
WEBINAR AND SPECIALIST PROGRAM TRACK
Twelve bursaries, sponsored by Atlantis Bahamas Resorts, will be awarded to eligible ACTA members who complete the requirements under the webinar and specialist program track.
To qualify, members must complete the Atlantis Ambassador Specialist Program and submit proof of completion at this link prior to the webinar date. They must also attend at least one of five webinars produced by ACTA and Atlantis Bahamas Resorts.
The organizations will host five webinar sessions beginning April 9, with bursaries awarded following each respective webinar. Additional dates and registration details will be available at www.acta.ca in the coming weeks.
EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TRACK
Fifteen bursaries, sponsored by Auto Europe, will be awarded live at select ACTA Education Networking Events throughout 2026.
Eligible members attending the following events will have the opportunity to receive a bursary:
- ACTA Education Roundtables in Ottawa, Halifax and Montreal
- ACTA Eastern Canada Travel Industry Summit
- ACTA Quebec Travel Industry Summit
- ACTA Western Canada Travel Industry Summit
To qualify, members must register for and attend one of the listed ACTA Education Networking Events or one of ACTA’s two CTC Information Sessions.
In total, 27 bursaries will be awarded across education sessions and networking events throughout the year.
For more information about ACTA’s certification programs and upcoming events, members can visit www.acta.ca.
