ACTA’s 2026 Referral Program features a $45,000 Antarctic expedition prize

The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA) has launched a Referral Program.

New for 2026 in partnership with Aurora Expeditions, the program gives travel advisors and travel agencies across Canada the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic expedition while supporting ACTA's growth.

Running from January 15 to August 31, 2026, the initiative encourages industry professionals to join, renew, refer, and certify, earning ballots toward an exclusive Grand Prize Draw with every qualifying action.

Grand Prize

One winner will receive one complimentary cabin (1x FOC) on the South Georgia, Falklands and Antarctica expedition aboard the Sylvia Earle.

• Cabin Category: Balcony B

• Approximate Value: $45,000 CAD per person

Participants can increase their chances of winning by engaging deeply with ACTA throughout the campaign period. "The more actions completed, the more ballots earned," says ACTA. 

How to earn ballots

Join or Renew ACTA Membership for 2026

• Earn one ballot for each new membership or renewal completed during the campaign period.

• Retroactive eligibility applies to all 2026 renewals completed on or after September 1, 2025.

Refer a travel advisor/agency to join ACTA

• Earn three ballots for each successful referral.

• Referrals help strengthen ACTA’s advocacy efforts with government and industry partners.

• Referrers must ensure their name is included on the application or referral form.

• Submit your referral here.

Enroll in, Complete, or Renew CTC/CTM Certification

• Earn one ballot for enrolling in, completing, or renewing a Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) or Certified Travel Manager (CTM) designation.

• Earn three ballots for each successful referral to the certification program.

Full contest rules and program details are available here.

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