Deals & Incentives
Agents can win big via ACTA's 2026 referral program
ACTA has launched its ACTA Referral Program – and new for 2026, it’s in partnership with Aurora Expeditions and gives travel advisors and travel agencies across Canada the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic expedition while supporting the growth and strength of Canada’s national travel trade association.
Running from Jan. 15 to Aug. 31, 2026, the program encourages industry professionals to join, renew, refer, and certify, earning ballots toward an exclusive Grand Prize Draw with every qualifying action.
The Grand Prize is courtesy of Aurora Expeditions, in partnership with ACTA, and will see one winner 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 more deeply with ACTA throughout the campaign period — the more actions completed, the more ballots earned.
Click here for more information.
The 2026 ‘Sell Your Way to the USA’ incentive returns
Once again – by popular demand — Air Canada, Travel Nevada, Lake Tahoe Travel, Utah Office of Tourism, Visit Salt Lake, Visit Seattle, Travel Oregon, and Brand USA are teaming up to offer Canadian travel agents the chance to sell their way to the USA in 2026. There are 12 spots available – three for each FAM itinerary. Agents earn points for bookings made during the selling period: Jan. 15 to March 31, 2026, receiving:
- 1 point for every round-trip Air Canada return airfare booked to the USA
- 1 additional point for every PNR that includes Seattle, Salt Lake City, Portland, or Las Vegas
- 1 additional point for land packages (hotels, tours, sightseeing) booked within participating partner destinations
- 1 additional point for completing a badge on the Brand USA Discovery Program featuring an included destination partner
The FAM package includes round-trip Economy Class airfare with Air Canada from a major Canadian hub and land package (accommodation, rental car if required, activities, and select meals).
To confirm their participation, agents need submit their name, agency, and contact details via the registration link, or email Peri McCardle at Canuckiwi ([email protected]) by March 15, 2026. The selling period is from January 15 – March 31, 2026.
To learn more about this incentive, you can view the campaign website. And to register, CLICK HERE.
G Adventures’ G-Normous agent incentive is back
Calling all travel advisors! 2026 is getting off to a good start as G Adventures has announced the return of it ‘G-Normous’ agent incentive – the four-month competition designed to supercharge advisor sales.
Agents across the country will compete for the ultimate crown and the legendary ‘G Dollar’ grand prize worth $10K CAD, which can be used to book any G Adventures trip globally. In total, there are more than $45,000 in prizes to be won during the incentive period.
Running live now through April 30, 2026, the 13th annual G-Normous is loaded with multiple pathways to victory, including weekly and monthly prizes across various sales categories, plus spontaneous, top-secret random prizes throughout the campaign, including trip giveaways. Every single new trip an agent sells earns them an entry, meaning the more they sell, the greater their chance of becoming the G-Normous champion.
To maximize agents’ sales potential throughout the four months, G Adventures will be fueling their bookings with a suite of tools, including exclusive offers, bonus commission windows, destination spotlights, and consumer sales. All of these are engineered to help agents convert more trips and race toward the victor title.
This G-Normous incentive launches alongside The Great Adventure Sale, which offers clients savings up to 25 per cent on over 500 trips when booked before February 2, 2026, for travel throughout the year.
Visit Seattle launches comprehensive online training program
for travel professionals
Visit Seattle is excited to announce the launch of the Seattle Destination Training, a free interactive online program designed to equip travel professionals with in-depth knowledge and skills they can use to showcase the Emerald City’s exceptional experiences to their clients.
The self-paced program takes roughly two hours to complete in full, offers a robust curriculum that covers Seattle’s diverse attractions, culture, and natural beauty.
For more information or to enroll in the Seattle Destination Training Program, visit www.seattledestinationtraining.org/.
Quark Expeditions launches epic Arctic Sweepstakes
Quark Expeditions has launched its Arctic Sweepstakes, a limited-time contest designed exclusively for travel advisors. This opportunity offers six lucky winners the chance to experience the wonders of the Arctic aboard the Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway expedition, taking place May 29 – June 8, 2026.
By booking Arctic voyages for their clients, advisors will earn entries into the contest. To participate, travel advisors must first register by completing a simple sweepstakes registration form here. From there, every eligible Arctic booking earns them entries:
- Each Arctic 2026 booking earns 1 entry
- Each Arctic 2025 booking earns 3 entries
Entries are counted per passenger, not per cabin, so a single booking with two guests equals two entries. Bookings must occur between April 7 and June 30, 2025; group bookings are also eligible. Six winners will each receive a free cabin aboard the Svalbard Explorer and can bring a guest along for the adventure.
The more Arctic voyages advisors book, the more chances they have to win.
Complete AmaWaterways' new Course 5: The Rivers of France for rewards
AmaWaterways continues to expand its educational offerings to the travel advisor community with the release of Course 5: The Rivers of France.
This interactive online course provides travel advisors with in-depth knowledge and understanding of AmaWaterways’ French sailings along the Saône, Rhône and Seine and many of their tributaries. Travel advisors completing each of the courses earn rewards – Course 1: Heart of the River – qualify for reduced FAM rates. Graduates of each course also earn a $50 gift card by booking a new reservation within 90 days of course completion.
Bedsonline launches new loyalty program for dedicated travel agents
Bedsonline, part of the HBX Group, has unveiled its new loyalty program, Bedsonline Rewards, designed to reward and recognize the hard work of travel agents around the world. This new reward program, which will substitute the prior Star Rewards programme in some markets, will allow agents to earn points for any of their purchases, whether it be accommodation, experiences or other products.
Designed with travel agents in mind, Bedsonline Rewards is built on a tier-based structure. Starting at Bronze level, agents new to the program will be awarded a 2,000-point welcome bonus. As agents earn more points through each booking, they can move up to higher tiers, each offering more valuable rewards. The higher the tier, the greater the benefits agents receive.
Visit Orlando launches new Outdoor Adventures Specialization module
Visit Orlando has launched a new Outdoor Adventures Specialization module within its Orlando Travel Academy. The online training resource platform provides travel advisors with an additional tool to boost their knowledge of Orlando.
The Outdoor Adventures Specialization is designed to provide travel advisors with detailed information about the vast outdoor experiences Orlando has to offer, highlighting specific attractions throughout Orlando with engaging content, empowering them to create specialized, nature-filled itineraries for their clients.
Orlando Travel Academy graduates also gain access to exclusive benefits upon completion of the program. Designated “Certified Orlando Experts” can take advantage of up to 20 offers ranging from complimentary attractions tickets to airline perks.
Carnival sets sail with enriched program for agents
Carnival Cruise Line has set sail with an enhanced Learn & Earn training platform as part of its popular Loyalty Rocks! program for travel advisors. Travel advisors will now be able to partake in new curriculum options, having access to more than 50 video-based courses that sharpen expertise on a variety of topics on both Carnival offerings, such as ship overviews, as well as industry trends and helpful tools, like social media training.
Advisors’ participation in the training program will also offer a variety of benefits, such as double Loyalty Rocks! reward points for each course completed and a 50-point bonus at graduation. Loyalty Rocks! Reward points can be redeemed for a variety of items including gift cards, Travel Agents Rock t-shirts and other merchandise. The new Learn & Earn coursework was created with extensive input from travel advisors who have graduated from the program. www.GoCCL.com
Marriott Bonvoy & Aeroplan status match
Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan have deepened their loyalty partnership. Through this enhanced loyalty partnership, Aeroplan 50K, 75K, and Super Elite Members will receive complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status, while Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite members will receive complimentary Aeroplan 25K Status.
The joint member must link their Marriott Bonvoy account and Aeroplan account to unlock the status match across programs. In addition, Aeroplan Elite Status Members can now convert their Aeroplan points into Marriott Bonvoy points at a 1:1 ratio.
This is in addition to the existing ability for members to convert their Marriott Bonvoy points into Aeroplan points at a 3:1 ratio. For more details visit https://travel-partner.
Atlas Ocean Voyages booking tool
Atlas Ocean Voyages has launched a new online booking tool within the Atlas Advisor Central portal.
Designed to make it easier for travel advisors to book, manage, and track their client’s voyages, this tool is designed to simplify the booking process, offering an intuitive experience with features such as searching expeditions by destination, booking staterooms, accessing promotional rates, and tracking current and future bookings.
Advisors can now create, view, and review bookings more efficiently by visiting Agents.AtlasOceanVoyages.com.
