Travel Agent News for ACTA and Celebrity Cruises Partnership
February 15th, 2019 – The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) proudly welcomes premium luxury cruise line, Celebrity Cruises, as a Silver Corporate Partner for 2019. Winner of multiple awards including Travel Weekly’s Readers’ Choice Awards Best Premium Cruise line for 11 consecutive years, Celebrity Cruises’ 13 ships offer modern luxury vacations visiting all seven continents.
“ACTA members play an important role in the travel industry and we are thrilled to align with ACTA and support their efforts in advocacy, education, and the promotion of professionalism within the industry,” says Ken Brooks, (Director of Celebrity Sales, Canada). “We know that knowledgeable, professional travel agents are integral to providing travelers with unmatched experiences and that helps our business as well as their business.”
As part of the partnership agreement, ACTA recognizes Celebrity Cruises as a sponsor of our New Certified Members. ACTA President Wendy Paradis explains, “Travel Agents enrolling in the Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) or Manager (CTM) programs will receive a $50 “scholarship” from Celebrity Cruises toward attainment of their professional designation. That’s quite an endorsement from Celebrity on the value of our programs to the industry. We look forward to developing a close, working relationships on many fronts with our new partner.”
About Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises iconic “X” is the mark of modern luxury, with its cool contemporary design and warm spaces; dining experiences where the design of the venues is as important as the cuisine; and the amazing service that only Celebrity can provide.
Through its involvement in a diverse array of charitable organizations and activities from local initiatives to global projects that affect millions, Celebrity Cruises aspires to open the world to make people’s lives better and inspire other to do the same. Visit www.celebritycruises.com to learn more.
About ACTA
ACTA is an industry led, non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of members with governments, regulatory agencies, and travel suppliers in the best interests of the retail travel sector and consumers who benefit from the professional services provided by our Members. Learn more at www.acta.ca
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