Transat Distribution Canada has revealed its latest roster of Bravo Excellence Club members; ACTA is seeking individuals for two of its key committees; and the St. Kitts Travel Authority is the newest preferred partner for Virtuoso.
Transat Distribution Canada
TDC has named its newest Bravo Excellence Club members – 25 top-performing agencies for the past fiscal year. Encompassing both franchised and affiliated agencies, this years award winners include Marlin Travel, TravelPlus, Affiliated, Club Voyages and Voyages en Liberté agencies based on either highest passenger volumes or the greatest growth. The agency’s owners (and companions) are invited to take part in a reward trip to Peru in May.
The Excellence Club inductees for 2023-24 are:
Marlin Travel, TravelPlus and Affiliates
- Marlin Travel Alberta and British Colombia, John Fraser
- Marlin Travel Brandford, Denise Luciani
- Marlin Travel Cambridge, Peggy McKnight
- Marlin Travel Fredericton and Miramichi, Natalie Forrest
- Marlin Travel Hamilton, Antonio Del Fiacco
- Marlin Travel Regina, Sheena Lee Revet and Heather Calvert
- Marlin Travel Swift Current, Nancy Thingelstad
- Durham Travel Courtice, John Wood
- Elgin Travel St. Thomas, Nicole Bedard and Sue Richardson
- Huntsville Travel & Cruises, Brenda Slatter Dunton
- Selkirk Travel, Lesli Malegus
- Travelplus Algonquin Travel & Cruise centre, Ana Tremblay and Elaine Simpson
- TravelPlus The Travel Place, Lynn Hipwell and Sara Crowhurst
- Travel World of Collingwood, Mary Ann Winterton
Club Voyages and Voyages en Liberté
- Club Voyages Excellence, Joannie Létourneau and Jacynthe Goulet
- Club Voyages Guertin, Johanne Mondor and Denis Bergeron
- Club Voyages Inter-Monde, Annick de Courval and Raymonde Bélanger
- Club Voyages Jaro, Maude St-Germain
- Club Voyages Repentigny, Véronique Thouin
- Club Voyages Solerama and Voyages Paradis, Malik Hadid
- Club Voyages Super Soleil, Hélène Morissette
- Club Voyages Tourbec Henri Bourassa Richard Hill and Robert Beaulieu
- Club Voyages Tourbec Laval, Julie Derome
- Club Voyages 1001 Lasalle, Danièle Pasquin
- Club Voyages 1001 Lieux-Eden, Julie Gauthier
- Voyages en Liberté Voyages Arc-en-Ciel, Justin Bordeleau, Nathalie Lahaie, Mélanie Boucher
- Voyages en Liberté Voyages Club Évasion, Nathalie Denis
- Voyages en Liberté Voyages Équinox, Emmanuelle Bureau and Erwan Even
- Voyages en Liberté Voyages Terre et Monde, Éric Forget and Steve Marcotte
“Looking closely at this group of agencies, of course, we have regulars, so agencies that stand out year after year. But it’s fabulous to see some newcomers to this prestigious group, who this year have managed to stand out impressively,” says Karine Gagnon, General Manager of TDC. “These deserving agencies can be found from coast to coast… This is a great sign of the TDC network’s dynamism and its members’ reach to travellers.”
ACTA
ACTA is seeking individuals who wish to join two influential committees in 2025: the Independent Travel Advisor (ITA) Committee and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
Independent Travel Advisor Committee This committee focuses on addressing the unique challenges and opportunities facing independent advisors. Members collaborate on initiatives ranging from advocacy to professional development programs, ensuring the independent advisor’s voice shapes industry policies and practices.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee This committee works to create a more inclusive travel industry by developing strategies to attract diverse talent, enhance cultural competency in travel services, and ensure our industry serves all Canadians effectively. This committee collaborates closely with all ACTA initiatives to embed DEI principles throughout our organization.
Note: Applicants may express interest in either or both committees. Please indicate preference(s) in the application. Deadline for applications is Jan. 31.
Apply HERE.
St. Kitts Tourism Authority
St. Kitts Tourism Authority has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.
According to Kelly Fontenelle, CEO of the Authority, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele.
“Virtuoso’s acceptance process is incredibly selective, so becoming a preferred partner is a true honour,” said Fontenelle. “The reputation Virtuoso member agencies have for outstanding dedication to their clients is a perfect fit with our own bespoke approach to service. Now that we’re part of this renowned network, we look forward to offering Virtuoso advisors and their clients the special amenities, values and experiences that surpass their expectations.”
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