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! **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 Click READ MORE below to RSVP
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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. Click READ MORE below to RSVP
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! 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 **:
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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. Click READ MORE below to RSVP
We have many new chapter members and changes in board members so we are having a short meeting to:
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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
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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 Click READ MORE below to RSVP
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** Click "READ MORE" Below to RSVP
"With over 7,000 years of history, Malta is the ultimate holiday destination for any history buff! Home to some of the oldest free-standing temples in the World, the Islands have also played host to the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Knights of St. John, Napoleon and the British Empire. A jaunt to its phenomenal fortifications, and an open-mouthed-gape at its truly awe-inspiring architecture is a must. No trip to Malta is complete without going on a journey through time, from the prehistoric times to modern day." - VIA www.visitmalta.com Join us with presenters from: The Maltese Tourism Board, Tour Operator GT Experiences, and several hoteliers! All invitees who attend the webinar live will be eligible to win one of the following: 6-night stay plus other prizes! **To qualify you must be a current ASTA member and present the entire meeting with your camera on as a professional courtesy** Can't make it? Please register and we will send the recording. Click READ MORE below to RSVP
About ASTA Global Convention Known as the “Essential Industry Event for Travel Agency Professionals,” ASTA Global Convention is where the best of the best in the travel agency industry convene for inspiration, education, and entertainment. Four reasons you will not want to miss this years Global Convention in the windy-city! #1 Reconnect with Your Peers: We've missed seeing you! The power of an in-person meeting is priceless, and we want to responsibly bring the industry together again in a socially distanced, safe environment. #2 Sharpen the Saw: Take a break from your "new" normal day-to-day to refocus on yourself. That's right, come to learn and reimagine the industry. We've got you covered with our multitude of educational offerings from marketing, selling tips, ethics, destination expertise, and more! #3 Get Out of Town & Travel: Known for their resilient spirit and inspiring comebacks, Chicago is waiting for you! We have secured a room block at our host hotel, Hyatt Regency Chicago, for ASTA Global Convention 2021. Room rates start at $205 plus taxes and fees. #4 Support Your National Trade Association: Advocating and representing you, your clients, and the travel industry for over 80 years, ASTA is your national trade association. Let's show the power of our industry by coming together to learn how we can shape the future through networking and learning! Scholarship opportunities are available. Agenda at a Glance ✓ Monday, August 23rd: New Member Orientation - Learning Luncheons - Chapter Connections - Welcome Reception ✓ Tuesday, August 24th: General Sessions - Education Sessions - Learning Luncheons - Trade Show - ASTA Advocacy Dinner ✓ Wednesday, August 25th: General Sessions - Education Sessions - Trade Show Cost: Now through June 30, 2021 $349 for members, $449 for non-members. July 1st rates raise for members $359 and for non-members $459. Can't attend in-person check out the Virtual Event option -
The online portion includes access to a state-of-the-art virtual platform, live chat with attendees and exhibitors, virtual trade show and exhibitor collateral, virtual 1:1 appointments, eight on-demand education sessions, and one on-demand general session. Cost: $99 for members and $199 for non-members - for more info |
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