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ACV adds Excellence Collection resorts as exclusive Canadian partner

Michael Pihach

07-22-2026 5:22 pm

Michael Pihach

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Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has expanded its resort portfolio with a new partnership with The Excellence Collection, becoming the exclusive Canadian tour operator partner for the luxury all-inclusive brand.

The partnership brings several of Excellence Collection's Dominican Republic properties into ACV's booking system for departures beginning Oct. 1.

Travel advisors can now book:

Excellence Punta Cana
Excellence El Carmen
Finest Punta Cana

ACV also confirmed that Finest Riviera Cancun, currently under development in Mexico, will join the lineup ahead of its planned February 2027 opening.

The addition comes after growing demand from travel advisors for access to the upscale all-inclusive resorts, according to ACV.

In a message to the trade, the tour operator described the partnership as the beginning of a broader collaboration, saying additional details, product updates and more properties will be announced in the future.

The Excellence Collection is a family-owned, upscale hotel and resort group operating luxury, all-inclusive properties in Mexico and the Caribbean.

Founded in 2000, it includes three distinct brands: Excellence Resorts (adults-only), Finest Resorts (all-ages), and Beloved Hotels (couples-only boutique properties).

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