The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA), is launching the CTC and CTM Bursary Program, in partnership with Atlantis Bahamas Resorts and Auto Europe.
The program includes 27 bursaries to encourage advisors to achieve the Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) and Certified Travel Manager (CTM) designations.
The association says the initiative shows its "ongoing commitment to education, certification, and lifelong learning" and hopes it will "reduce financial barriers to certification and give back to members".
There are two pathways for ACTA members to qualify for a bursary: the Webinar and Specialist Program Track or ACTA’s Educational Events Track. Members only need to rcomplete the requirements of one track to be eligible.
The Webinar and Specialist Program Track will have 12 bursaries, sponsored by Atlantis Bahamas Resorts. In order to be eligible for this track, ACTA members must: Complete the Atlantis Ambassador Specialist Program and submit proof of completion here, prior to the webinar date; attend at least one of five ACTA and Atlantis Bahamas Resorts-produced webinars.
The webinar sessions will begin 09 APR, with bursaries awarded following each webinar. ACTA says additional dates and registration details will be available at www.acta.ca in the coming weeks.
ACTA’s Educational Events Track will include 15 bursaries, sponsored by Auto Europe, and will be awarded live at select ACTA Education Networking Events throughout 2026:
- 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 need to 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
