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March Chapter Meeting - Authentic Vacations: Scotland, England, Wales, & Ireland

2/27/2023

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​​Date: March 15, 2023
Time: 12:00PM PDT - 2:00PM PDT
Where: Maggiano's Little Italy

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Join Authentic Vacations - To learn about Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland itineraries Hosted by Michelle Bartlett, Head of Business Development
Take this opportunity to learn about Authentic Vacations. As the originators of “authentic” travel, their inspirational itineraries are designed to give you a sense of possibilities. Peruse them, and you’ll find a world of distinctive experiences, unique accommodations, and hidden local gems.
Learn about leading your business with customized travel in Northern European destinations such as Iceland, Scandinavia, Ireland, and the UK, including Scotland. The presentation will be followed by a Question & Answer session. Don't miss this chance to get acquainted with our local Business Development Director. 

Pricing: $25.00 plus service fees
Reserve your spot early, so you are counted in the banquet numbers for catering.
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February Chapter Meeting - Fall In Love With Viking

1/22/2023

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​​Date: February 13, 2023
Time: 11:30AM PST - 2:30PM PST
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Early Bird Cost: $20.00 plus eventbrite fees
On January 30, 2023 Cost: $35.00 plus eventbrite fees
​On February 6, 2023 Cost: $40.00 plus eventbrite fees
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Join Viking Cruises - To learn about new ships and new itineraries Hosted by Mario Herrera, Director, Business Development
Take this opportunity to learn about Viking Cruises. As the inventors of modern river cruising, they reinvented ocean cruises and perfected expedition cruises. Explore the world in comfort with Viking
Learn about each cruise channel – river, ocean, expedition, and Mississippi cruises. Learn about new itineraries. The cruise line presentation will be followed by a Question & Answer session. Don't miss this chance to get acquainted with our local Business Development Director.
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January Get to Know You Meeting - In Person Event

1/10/2023

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October Destination Virtual Meeting - Family Travel to London & Paris

10/5/2022

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Join us on Zoom!

When: October 19, 2022
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Time: 9:00AM - 10:00AM Pacific

Cost: $10.00 via Eventbrite

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Join us as we host:
Stanislas De Montenay
Head of Sales of

Family Twist 
ake this opportunity to learn about a new supplier, Family Twist, a Virtuoso Preferred Supplier, and a new addition to Internova's SELECT-In Country Partners.
Family Twist focuses on exclusive family-friendly experiences and holidays in Europe. Stanislas De Montenay will guide us through a uniquely-designed, fun-filled, family-friendly activities for kids of all ages.
From London to Paris, dive into the heart of the United Kingdom and France to experience all the family-friendly experiences Family Twist offers so you can plan the best vacation ever for your clients.
Itineraries include experiences that keep children of all ages involved and excited when visiting the Tower of London, walking in the footsteps of a young wizard, or discovering the secrets of Edinburgh Castle. In Paris, clients can learn to cook like a French Chef or how to become a real detective and crack the Da Vinci Code. All these activities and more await your clients.
With the United Kingdom's glorious past of having had the largest empire in history, there are so many stories to tell and things to be seen that can be built into an itinerary to make their vacation undoubtedly exciting every minute of their British experience.
The presentation will be followed by a Question & Answer session and prize drawing, including an activity or tour valued up to €700. Don't miss this chance to get acquainted with Family Twist and a chance to win a prize!  ​
Member participation fee: $10.00​ via Eventbrite
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September Destination Virtual Meeting - Egypt & Jordan

9/5/2022

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Join us on Zoom!

When: Sept 14, 2022
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Time: 3:00P-4:00P PST

Cost: $5.00 via Paypal

Join us as we host:
 
Zehava Bitton
Vice President, Global Sales
IWorld of Travel
an Andy Gelber Legacy Company

 
Discover Egypt and Jordan presented with the essential knowledge, resources, and visuals designed to increase your sales.
 
IWorld of Travel’s VP of Global Sales and Middle East Expert Zehava Bitton will walk you through our perspective on packaging Egypt and Jordan. 
 
From the latest information and tours available of Cairo’s upcoming new museum to details on selecting your client’s perfect Nile cruise ship– Zehava will deliver the best Egypt and Jordan have to offer and will be available to answer any questions you have.
 
You will be provided with useful knowledge for all levels of experience selling Egypt and Jordan– from beginner to veteran.
 
Member participation fee: $5.00​ via PayPal - RSVP & Pay

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If you are unable to attend the live meeting but would like access to the recording,
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August Chapter Meeting - Scenic Luxury Cruises & Emerald Cruises River and Yacht Cruising Lunch & Learn

7/21/2022

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​​Date: August 11, 2022

Time: 11:30AM PST - 2:00PM PST


​Cost:$20.00(plus applicable Eventbrite fees)​

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Maximum capacity of 40 people for this meeting.
 
This advance registration opportunity is being offered to our OCASTA-SBN Chapter Members only 
Deadline to Register: August 1, 2022 - 5 pm Pacific Time

Join Scenic Luxury Cruises and Emerald Cruises - To learn about new ships and new itineraries Hosted by Nancy Iovino, Western Regional Sales

Take this opportunity to learn about Scenic Luxury Cruises and Emerald Cruises; both brands will showcase their new ships and itineraries. Learn about each brand's river cruises and ocean yacht cruises. Hosted by Nancy Iovino, Western Regional Sales Director.
The cruise line presentation will be followed by a Question & Answer session. Don't miss this chance to get acquainted with our local Western Regional Sales Director. 
Proceeds will replenish our Chapter General Fund. 

NOTE: Fees are non-refundable
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OCASTA-SBN River Cruising Virtual Tradeshow

7/7/2022

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​Date: July 20, 2022

Time: 3:00PM PST - 5:00PM PDT


​Cost:$10.00(plus applicable Eventbrite fees)


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JOIN Orange County ASTA-Small Business Network for our virtual River Cruise Tradeshow where you will have the opportunity to learn about new river cruise lines, new ships and new itineraries that are being offered by your favorite cruise lines.  
Confirmed Presenters Include:
Amadeus River Cruises | AMAWaterways | Avalon Waterways River Cruises| Riviera River Cruises | UniWorld River Cruises
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 river cruise suppliers and win a prize! 
Proceeds will be used to replenish our Chapter General Fund
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.
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June Destination Meeting - Iceland

6/13/2022

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Date: June 29th, 2022

Time: 9:00AM PST

"Iceland, the land of Fire and Ice" has been rated as the #1 safest country to visit for the last 14 years.

Iceland is our closest European neighbor and while small is size, offers an enormous amount of activities, tourist sites, glaciers, geysers, waterfalls, geothermal baths, glacier lagoons, Icelandic horses, volcanoes, puffins, whales, ice tunnels and so much more. 

The food is exquisite, the hotels are lovely, the people are friendly and all speak English.

You will learn how Iceland ProTravel (DMC) and Iceland ProCruises can show you the best that Iceland has to offer both on land and on the sea.  We will share lots of facts and Icelandic trivia in our presentation."

Presenter:
Judy Hurst - Iceland ProGroup North American Representation. She has been traveling to Iceland for the last 15 years and it is her passion.
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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)
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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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