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OCASTA-SBN New and Adventure Ocean Cruising Virtual Tradeshow

4/26/2022

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​Date: May 18, 2022
Time: 4:00PM PST - 6:00PM PDT

Cost: $10.00 (plus applicable Eventbrite fees)
Click link HERE to register.

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JOIN Orange County ASTA-Small Business Network for our virtual New and Adventure Ocean Tradeshow where you will have the opportunity to learn about new cruise lines, new ships and new itineraries that are being offered by your favorite cruise lines.  
Our confirmed presenters are:  
· Atlas Ocean Voyages
· Explora Journeys
· Hurtigruten 
· The Moorings and Sunsail
· Scenic Luxury Cruises
· Viking Ocean Cruises
· And more to come! 
 
The cruise line presentations will be followed by a Q&A session and prize drawings.  Don't miss this chance to get acquainted with our ocean cruise suppliers and win a prize!  
PLEASE NOTE: To qualify for the prize drawing, participant must - Be a current ASTA Member, Provide IATA, CLIA, or ARC number, & Be virtually present and active with camera on for the entire showcase

Your $10.00 fee will be direct donation to ASTAPAC

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April Destination Meeting - Italy

4/5/2022

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Date: April 20, 2022
Time: 9:00AM PST
Join us as we host Laura Massoni, Owner and Chief Travel Planner, of See Italy Travel a tour operator and Italian DMC that focuses on the authentic experiences that the country has to offer. With their local insiders they give a sense of belonging to the travelers that want to experience the true Italy.
 
See Italy Travel focuses on unusual experiences even in those cities where the obvious is present! They love to share the "Italy" of the villages and the traditions of the country.
Each region is different as much as the food and its wine. Islands, people, culture and traditions are they bread and butter.
 
Tour operators are all bilingual and can be reached both on Italian and US time. They have an office both in the US as well as Italy and the concierge is available on Italian soil when  clients travels with them.
There will be prizes to win!
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**To qualify you must be a current ASTA member and present the entire meeting
with your camera on as a professional courtesy** 
If you are unable to attend the live meeting, but would like access to the recording, please RSVP "Yes" below.
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March Destination Meeting - Japan

3/7/2022

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​March 16th, 2022
Time: 1:00PM PST

Join John McMillen, Trade Marketing Manager for Inside Travel Group, as he takes us through creating, promoting and selling cultural adventures in Japan! Whether your clients are looking for a family getaway, culinary expedition, a foray into modern art, an outdoor adventure, or a relaxing/romantic special occasion trip, Japan has so much for everyone! You’ll love working with this passionate operator and their team in Broomfield, Colorado, who have all lived and worked in Japan. Their aim is to make the entire trip planning and delivery process easy for you, and absolutely wow your clients with expert knowledge and service on the ground.
Prizes to be won!
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**To qualify you must be a current ASTA member and present the entire meeting
with your camera on as a professional courtesy**
If you are unable to attend the live meeting, but would like access to the recording, please RSVP Yes
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March Chapter Meeting - Canva 101

2/18/2022

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​March 9, 2022
Time: 4:00PM PST
We invite you to join Board Member and Treasurer Elisa Espinoza to walk you through creating a social media piece with the online Canva platform. You can even create your Facebook cover and email header.

Canva - "Empowering you to design social media, presentations, invoices, and more. It is easy to customize a professional itinerary, brochure, destination guide, or email marketing giveaway with thousands of templates."


Prerequisite:  Watch the Canva 101 video.
Sign up for Free version of Canva at www.canva.com
From the home page toolbar click on Learn > Courses > Canva 101
 
This will give you a basic understanding of what you can create with Canva to elevate your business. 
 
Looking forward to creating something you’ll be proud of sharing with your clients.
 
If you can’t attend the meeting, but would like to be sent a link for the recorded presentation please RSVP “Yes” below.
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February Destination Meeting - Ecuador

2/16/2022

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​February 23, 2022
Time: 1:00PM PST
Zoom Meeting
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Ecuador has been one of the safest destinations to travel to during the pandemic. The South American country might be most famous for its Galapagos Islands but it has so much more to offer, from the Pacific to the Amazon and in between!
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Presenters:
Raj Sanghrajka, President & Travel Designer, Alluring Americas - ECUADOR | A Country of 4 Worlds!
Join Raj Sanghrajka, President of Alluring Americas, an operator for exceptional hand-crafted luxury trips in South & Central America, for an informative presentation on Ecuador's diverse appeal and safe traveling measures. Come away with inspiration for the most amazing client trips for the remainder of 2022 and beyond!

​Julie Quarry, Director, Strategic Partners, UnCruise - Galapagos Cruise Adventures
Join Julie Quarry from UnCruise Adventures to learn about why the Galapagos Islands in on so many clients bucket list. Numerous people are drawn to the Galapagos Islands because they are home to some of the world's most magnificent wildlife sightings. Traveling aboard the 48-guest, 
La Pinta with beautiful accommodation and amenities on board is one of the best ways to visit the secluded Galapagos Islands due to its raw, natural beauty and fantastic fauna. Visiting the Galapagos onboard a small ship guarantees access to a few of the top visiting attractions, most of which are closed to larger cruise ships.
Prizes you could be eligible to win **:
  1. 4 night stay in Quito with airport transfers, a tour of Colonial Quito with a culinary experience and a cultural day outing to the Andean Highland region of Otavalo from Raj Sanghrajka at Alluring Americas
  2. $100 giftcard to the Uncruise Merchandise store from Julie Quarry at Uncruise

**To qualify you must be a current ASTA member and present the entire meeting
with your camera on as a professional courtesy**
If you are unable to attend the live meeting, but would like access to the recording, please RSVP "YES" Below.
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January Destination Meeting - Spain

1/3/2022

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​Save the Date!
January 19th, 2022
​Time: 9:00AM


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Join us for a destination meeting featuring Spain Unspoilt, a tour operator that serves Spain, Portugal, and the Azores, and a number of preferred hoteliers.

Presenters -
Elena Florez, Managing Director of Spain Unspoilit
Isabel Juarez, Commercial Director of Newlink Group

The prize will be a six night stay in Barcelona, San Sebastian, and Madrid including accommodations, transportation in Spain, and sightseeing.

**To qualify you must be a current ASTA member and present the entire meeting
with your camera on as a professional courtesy**

If you can’t attend the meeting, but would like to be sent a link for the recorded presentation please RSVP “Yes” below.

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Welcome to OC ASTA SBN 2022

12/2/2021

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Save the Date!

January 5th, 2022 at 4:00PM



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We have many new chapter members and changes in board members so we are having a short meeting to:

  • Introduce our board members
  • Have any advisor that was able to utilized a prize they won at a chapter meeting tell of their experience
  • Discuss our 2022 meeting calendar
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December Chapter Zoom Meeting: Destination - Ireland

11/19/2021

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Save the Date!

​Date: December 8, 2021

Time: 9:00AM PST

Join us for a destination zoom meeting about Ireland!

Join us as we hear presentations from:
Katie Daly, President & Founder of Katie Daly's Ireland
Patrice McGurk, Sales Manager for Hastings Hotels
Tracey Jeffery, Owner of Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen
Stephen Belton, Chairman of Original Irish Hotels & Managing Director of Bayview Hotel, Ballycotton, & Garryvoe Hotel East Cork
Olivia Duff, Director Headfort Arms Hotel in Kells Co. Meath
Ray Kelleher, Director of Sales & Marketing, The Montenotte Hotel in Cork, The Wilder Townhouse in Dublin
John Crotty, General Manager Spike Island
There will be drawings for two prizes including
  • 2 Nights Accommodation in Belfast's Europa Hotel for 2 people, in 1 room, with full Irish Breaksast
  • Private Traditional Northern Irish Bread making experience for 2 guests
  • 2-night Bed & Breakfast voucher with dinner valid all year at either of the Bayview Hotel Ballycotton or Garryvoe Hotel East Cork, subject to availability
  • 2 Nights Accommodation at the Headfort Arms Hotel in Kells, Co. Meath for 2 people. Spend the afternoon at Listoke Distillery Gin School Experience (distill your own bottle of Gin) where Kells Gin is made. Return to enjoy Dinner at the Vanilla Pod Restaurant with a Complimentary Kells Gin and Tonic. Next morning experience the ‘World History of Kells Walking Tour’ with Chris Murphy.
  • Offering Two Nights Bed & Breakfast with One Dinner for 2 guests at the Montenotte Hotel
  • Offering a VIP trip to Spike Island, to include behind the scenes access, a private guide, takeaway momentos and a food and drink 'taste the island' experience. 
  • Bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream

**To qualify you must be a current ASTA member and present the entire meeting
with your camera on as a professional courtesy**
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November Chapter Zoom Meeting: Destination - Fiji

10/25/2021

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​Save the date!
Join us November 3, 2021
Time: 4:00 PM


Fiji is opening its borders to vaccinated travelers from the US, Canada, and other "partner" countries on December 1st, 2021. ​Join us as we welcome our presenters from Fiji, the hub of the Southwest Pacific.
Join us as we hear presentations from:
Tourism Fiji
Fiji Airways
Nanuku, an Auberge Resorts Collection Hotel
Yasawa Island Resort & Spa
Namale Resort
Vomo Island Resort
Castaway Island
​Outrigger Fiji

As always, there will be prizes!!!! 

**To qualify you must be a current ASTA member and present the entire meeting
with your camera on as a professional courtesy**
Save the Date:
December 8, 2021   Destination Ireland   9:00AM
December 15, 2021   Chapter Holiday Zoom and Prize Winner Reports   4:00PM

Friendly reminder:   
Register for Super Early Bird pricing to attend the ASTA Global Conference in San Francisco  August 24th - 26th, 2022....click here.


If you are unable to attend the live meeting on Fiji, but would like access to the recording, please RSVP Yes
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October Chapter Zoom Meeting - Curious About How to Qualify Your Clients for Insurance? Current Updates to Insurance Policies

9/16/2021

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Get to know Insurance Suppliers

Date: October 6th, 2021
Time: 4:00PM pst



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With the ever changing requirements for travel and the the many things that can arise during travel learn how you can present insurance options to your clients and what the following insurance companies can offer. They will be updating us on new policies, Covid coverage, and how to best qualify clients for their various policies.  

Allianz - presented by Barbara Hearn
TravelSafe - presented by Anthony Suarez
​Jodi Kay - presented by AIG TravelGuard

Each insurance supplier participating will share individually for 20 minutes and answer questions concluding their presentation.
If you are unable to attend the live meeting, but would like access to the recording, please RSVP Yes

All invitees who attend the webinar live will be eligible to win one of the following:
Prize 1  $50 gift card
Prize 2 $50 gift card
Prize 3 Gift Basket prize.  

**To qualify you must be a current ASTA member and present the entire meeting
with your camera on as a professional courtesy**
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