ACTA launches CTC & CTM bursary program to support certifications

The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA), in partnership with Atlantis Bahamas Resorts and Auto Europe, is launching the CTC & CTM Bursary Program. 

Through this initiative, twenty-seven bursaries will be awarded to encourage ACTA travel advisors to pursue and achieve the Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) and Certified Travel Manager (CTM) designations.

ACTA says the initiative is designed to reduce financial barriers to certification and give back to members who are investing in their growth and ready to take the next step in their careers.

ACTA members may qualify for a bursary through one of two pathways: the Webinar & Specialist Program Track or ACTA’s Educational Events Track. Members are only required to complete the requirements of one track to be eligible.

Webinar & specialist program track

Twelve bursaries, sponsored by Atlantis Bahamas Resorts, will be awarded to eligible ACTA members who complete the webinar and specialist program track requirements.

To qualify, members must:

1. Complete the Atlantis Ambassador Specialist Program and submit proof of completion here, prior to the webinar date

2. Attend at least one of five ACTA and Atlantis Bahamas Resorts-produced webinar

ACTA and Atlantis Bahamas Resorts will host five webinar sessions beginning April 9, with bursaries awarded following each respective webinar. Additional dates and registration details will be available at www.acta.ca in the coming weeks.

ACTA’s educational events track

Fifteen bursaries, sponsored by Auto Europe, will be awarded live at select ACTA Education Networking Events throughout 2026. Eligible members attending the following events will have the opportunity to receive a bursary:

• 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 must register for and attend one of the listed ACTA Education Networking Events or one of ACTA’s two CTC Information Sessions.

Through this program, 27 bursaries will be awarded across education sessions and networking events. 

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