ACITA (Assoc'n of Cdn Independent Travel Advisors)
@ACITACANADA
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We advocate on behalf of Independent Travel Advisors across the great land of Canada
Joined November 2020
Canadian Travel Industry: “We’re really struggling. We need help, more staff, better working conditions.” Canadian Government: “I have an amazing idea. We will bring back testing!” #cdnpoli #travelindustry #sarcasm @MelissaLantsman @mferreriptbokaw
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#ACITA meets with Alghabra’s office, requests measures to improve #travel, help ITAs. https://t.co/DIeVaL7ntN
#cdnpoli @ACITACANADA
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4/4 🧵: We are fighters that refuse to give up. We will come back stronger and fight harder. @mferreriptbokaw @MelissaLantsman @Daniel_Blaikie
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3/4 🧵: We’re angry for Liz who now has depleted savings & on the brink of losing her home Failed promises have failed our sector. @R_Boissonnault promised us a life line but instead we’re watching him drive the lifeboat away as we drown.
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2/4 🧵: We are angry because we have lost hundreds of Independent Travel Advisors over the past 2 years We’re angry for Carrie who is in her 70’s and cannot retire We’re angry for Heather who now has to sell her home
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1/4 🧵: To say our Association & the Independent Travel Advisors we advocate for are disappointed at the #FederalBudget2022 would be an understatement. We are angry. We are angry at 2 years of failed promises
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Independent Travel Advisors have been told support is coming yet there is no sign of help anywhere. Patty Reichert points out the government’s failed promises. @R_Boissonnault
Independent travel agents have been without financial support since Oct 2021, despite Omicron devastating the winter holiday season. Patty Reichert says "Government's slogan is 'no one left behind.' Independent travel advisors have been left behind." @TimUppal @R_Boissonnault
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Our ITA, Carol Gobeil hasn’t seen income for 2 years and may not see it again for another 6 months. Support for this sector is needed. #cdnpoli @R_Boissonnault
Travel agents are paid only after travel is complete, which means our sector will be among the last to recover. Independent travel agent Carole Gobeil says "we still have another six months to a year to recover." Financial support is urgently needed @Yasir_Naqvi @R_Boissonnault
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Almost a year since a handful of MP’s spoke up for Independent Travel Advisors. A year later and all is quiet and we’re still struggling for assistance. #cdnpoli
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Cathy’s story is just the tip of the iceberg. Two years in, & still no sign that the Gov’t “has our backs” or is “here for you”. #independentTravelAdvisors need sector specific aid & need it yesterday. @cwiechnik
Independent travel agent @cwiechnik says "we are pleading with our federal government to remember we are still here and we still need, and deserve, sector-specific aid." @dckurek @R_Boissonnault
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STATEMENT: Trudeau government must fix support for independent travel advisors
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This week I met with constituents and members from @ACITACANADA, who are not included in the tourism support programs. This government must fix the supports for Independent Travel Advisors now. #millwoods #yeg #edmonton
STATEMENT: Trudeau government must fix support for independent travel advisors
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Our co-founder Judith Coates has some words for the government - make good on your promises. @R_Boissonnault
Independent travel agent @wiredfortravel calls for support "We need our government to understand that reopening does not mean recovery for the travel industry. We need government to make good on their promises to help the travel industry survive" @adamchamb @R_Boissonnault
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Arlene always has powerful words. Nobody should be cashing in their retirement savings to stay afloat. @R_Boissonnault
"I love what I do, I know there's a future ahead, we just ask the government, we plead, help independent travel advisors." @arlene_gibbons and other hardest-hit sole proprietors need continued support until recovery @SeamusORegan @R_Boissonnault
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Thank you Nancy Wilson for your powerful words @R_Boissonnault
Independent travel agent and entrepreneur Nancy Wilson at Leisure Life Holiday urges the federal government for immediate financial assistance, "We need our government to stand behind their own words and not leave anyone behind." @sensfan4 @JennaSudds @R_Boissonnault
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We should all be seriously concerned about the state of the Travel Advisor sector. No support as promised and the Canadian public heavily relies on their longevity. Thank you to our valued Executive Team Member Sarah Boville of @barefoottravel1
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Sarah Boville of @barefoottravel1 says "independent travel agents have been left behind" and calls for immediate financial support. "We need help, please don't leave us behind." @Larrybrockmp @R_Boissonnault
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#ACITA launches new petition calling for removal of all pre-arrival testing. https://t.co/m0LeTeZrl7
@ACITACANADA #cdnpoli #timetotravel
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Please read our open letter to @R_Boissonnault . Our situation is beyond crisis mode now. #cdnpoli #travelindustry #independenttraveladvisors #acita
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As of February 28 the rules for entry to Canada have changed. If you have a trip planned reach out to your Independent Travel Advisor for details. We’re still asking the government to drop all testing for fully vaccinated Canadians. #travel #canadiantravelindustry #cdnpoli
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