With the first of its three regional Canadian Travel Industry Summits now less than two months away, ACTA has announced its keynote speakers for its events in Toronto (Sept. 11), Montreal (Sept. 18) and Vancouver (Oct. 1). From technology to accessibility and adventure travel, speakers will offer insights designed to help attendees enhance, or simply fine tune, their skills to help drive sales success.
The events will also introduce new ACTA president Suzanne Acton-Gervais to travel advisors across the country.
Toronto
Michael Drever, CEO of BranchUp, will present “The Forecast for Travel Advisors in an AI World: Bright and Sunny!” explaining how, at a time when technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, travel advisors have a unique opportunity to blend their expertise with innovative tools to save time and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Additionally, workplace culture and resiliency expert Beverly Beuermann-King, will present “Building Resilience and Overcoming Burnout” in a keynote designed to empower advisors with actionable tools to thrive in a demanding profession while safeguarding their well-being. The session will identify the challenges unique to travel advisors with advice on how to navigate industry turbulence, and emerge stronger, more motivated, and better equipped to serve clients – and themselves.
• ACTA Eastern Canada Travel Industry Summit – Sept. 11, 2025
Toronto Congress Centre
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Vancouver
In Vancouver, Kerianne Wilson, Director of Customer Accessibility, Air Canada, will speak on “Enhancing Accessibility in Travel.”
The session will provide insights into the current landscape of accessible travel, an update on the latest innovative strategies and dedicated efforts and about the broader context of accessibility in Canada. Advisors will gain insights and knowledge that are crucial for enhancing their ability to support clients with disabilities.
• ACTA Western Canada Travel Industry Summit – Sept. 18, 2025
River Rock Casino Resort
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Montreal
In Montreal, David Tanguay. Head of Global Sales for Aurora Expeditions will speak about “Edge of the Map: Redefining Adventure with Expedition Cruises.” Based on the premise that today’s travellers aren’t just booking vacations, but seeking meaning, discovery, and destinations that push boundaries, this eye-opening keynote will illustrate how expedition cruises are capturing the imagination of modern explorers and why this fast-growing segment is becoming a must-have in every advisor’s portfolio.
Delegates will also discover YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport through a guided tour of one of Canada’s busiest and most welcoming airports, awarded Best Airport Staff 2025 in North America by Skytrax.
• ACTA Québec Travel Industry Summit - Oct. 1, 2025
Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel
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