Air Canada Vacations welcomes Alisa Stephenson, Brian Paivo to sales team

Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has expanded its sales team with the addition of Alisa Stephenson and Brian Paivo as key account managers, strengthening the tour operator’s support for travel advisors and industry partners across Canada.

Stephenson joins ACV as key account manager for Burnaby, Tri-Cities, Fraser Valley, Okanagan and Northern British Columbia.

She brings experience in leisure and corporate travel management, sales and business development, as well as more than a decade of entrepreneurial experience.

Raised in Tokyo, Japan, within an international school community, Stephenson developed an early appreciation for different cultures and perspectives – an outlook that helped fuel her interest in travel and ability to build relationships across diverse markets.

In her new role, she will focus on building and strengthening partnerships throughout her B.C. territory.

Meanwhile, Paivo has joined ACV as key account manager for Toronto West, bringing more than 15 years of experience spanning sales, customer experience, insurance, tourism operations and partner management.

His career has included business development and strategic partnership roles in both Canadian and international markets.

Paivo also previously served as the Honorary Consul of Canada in Varadero, Cuba, where he supported Canadian citizens abroad while fostering diplomatic and community relationships.

"We are thrilled to welcome Alisa and Brian to the Air Canada Vacations family," said Erminia Gallina, director of sales at Air Canada Vacations, in a press release. "Their extensive experience, industry knowledge, and passion for the travel industry will further strengthen our ability to support our partners and continue growing across key markets."

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