ACTA has announced the Chairs and Vice-Chairs for its 2026 Regional Advisory Committees.
The association also extended “its sincere congratulations to all appointees and expresses deep gratitude for their leadership, commitment, and service to the Canadian travel agency and travel advisor community.”
ACTA’s Regional Advisory Committees play a vital role in representing members across the country, supporting advocacy efforts, and providing valuable insights that help shape the future of Canada’s travel industry. The 2026 committee leaders will guide regional engagement, collaboration, and strategic initiatives throughout the year.
2026 Regional Advisory Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs are as follows:
British Columbia and Yukon
Chair: Mark Greenwood, Travel Masters
Vice-Chair: Kimberly Wood, Maritime Travel
Alberta and Northwest Territories
Chair: Peter Keyter, South Travel Inc.
Vice-Chair: Shelly Ewing, CTC, Tier One Travel
Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Co-Chair: Mary Jane Hiebert, CTC, Oyster Travel
Co Vice-Chair: Melanie Carter, CTM, Carmel Escapes
Saskatchewan
Co-Chair: Jamie Milton, CTM, UNIGLOBE Carefree Travel
Co Vice-Chair: Karen Schabel, CTM, CAA Saskatchewan
Ontario
Chair: Maria da Cunha, CTC, daCunha Voyages Inc.
Vice-Chair: Jacqueline Mizon, La Salle Travel Services
Québec
Chair: Véronique Capra, Passion Monde, Voyages Bergeron
Vice-Chair: Serge H. Malaison, Voyages Centaures
Atlantic Canada
Chair: Scott Stone, CTC, Universal Travel
Vice-Chair: Paulette Solomon, The Travel Store/The Travel Clinic
The Regional Advisory Committees will be supported by internal ACTA representatives working closely with each region. Fiona Bowen, Senior Manager, Membership, is responsible for Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Yacine Bimich, Membership Manager (Bilingual), is the ACTA lead for Québec. Lesley Berry, Membership Manager, serves as the point person for British Columbia and Yukon; Alberta and the Northwest Territories; and Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Suzanne Acton-Gervais, President of ACTA, said that: “When we work closely with our members across the country, we achieve the strongest outcomes for Canada’s travel agencies and advisors. Our Regional Advisory Committees play a critical role in ensuring we stay connected to the needs of our members, share information effectively across regions, and advocate with a unified and informed voice.”
ACTA also thanked all incoming and returning committee leaders for their dedication and willingness to serve. Their expertise and regional perspectives are essential to advancing ACTA’s mission to support, advocate for, and elevate Canada’s travel agencies and independent travel advisors.
For more on the ACTA Regional Advisory Committee representatives, go to https://www.acta.ca/rac.php or contact [email protected].
