The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA), in partnership with Atlantis Bahamas Resorts and Auto Europe, is launching the CTC & CTM Bursary Program, where 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.
“As part of ACTA’s ongoing commitment to education, certification, and lifelong learning, this initiative is designed to reduce financial barriers to certification and give back to members who are investing in their growth and ready to take the next step in their careers,” says the association.
ACTA members can qualify for a bursary through one of two pathways: the Webinar & Specialist Program Track or ACTA’s Educational Events Track. Members 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 webinar and specialist program track requirements.
To qualify, members must:
- Complete the Atlantis Ambassador Specialist Program and submit proof of completion prior to the webinar date HERE.
- Attend at least one of five ACTA and Atlantis Bahamas Resorts-produced webinar: Five webinar sessions will be hosted 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.
ACTA’s 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.
For more information about ACTA’s certification programs and upcoming events, visit www.acta.ca.
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