ASTA Meetings and Events
Events Designed to Help Travel Agency Professionals Thrive
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) strives to bring you events that are designed to help you thrive in the always evolving industry of travel. We have an incredible lineup of events and encourage you to participate in these professional development opportunities for travel agency professionals. Best of all, ASTA members receive special discounted prices.
Destination Expo - Athens
An international event that will to enable you with the skills and resources needed to effectively sell new destinations to your clients.
Dates: April 14-17, 2018
Location: Athens, Greece - Hilton Athens
Legislative Day
ASTA member-only event which takes you directly to Members of Congress to discuss issues that impact your business, work life, and even your client's travel experience.
Dates: May 7 - 8, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
ASTA Global Convention 2018
The essential event for travel agency professionals that provides insights into current research and trends through education and allows the forging of new connections with 1,000+ professionals.
Dates: August 21 - 23, 2018
Location: Washington, DC – Washington Hilton
NACTA 2018 Annual Conference
Where the most influential independent travel consultants come together.
Dates: August 23 - 25, 2018
Location: Washington, DC – Washington Hilton
NACTA “Room to Cruise” Conference
Extend your NACTA Conference experience on the fun-filled Carnival Pride.
Dates: August 26 – September 2, 2018
Location: Carnival Pride – Grand Turk, Freeport & Half Moon Cay
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The annual ASTA Global Convention is set to take place in our nation's capital of Washington, DC in 2018! Join us for three days of education, inspiration, and networking. Location: Washington Hilton Program Highlights Education topics and networking events will be announced in early 2018. Stay tuned for more information!
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Other EventsChapter Event: Northern California Asta 47th Annual Hawaii Product Seminar OahuOctober 24, 2018 - October 29, 2018 Webinar: Make the Most of your ASTA Membership November 14, 2018 2PM Chapter Event: Nor Cal ASTA Cruise Night Basque Center So. San Francisco November 15, 2018 - November 15, 2018 Webinar: Make the Most of your ASTA Membership December 12, 2018 2PM Signature's 2017 Regional Owner & Manager Meeting (San Francisco, CA) June 8, 2019 Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA Arizona Chapter - Phoenix CVB Event September 24, 2103 Details coming soon MidAmerica Chapter - TSA PreCheck April 30, 3014 Columbus Airport See all events |
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What travel agents say about ASTA's events
"The ASTA Global Convention was an incredible experience! …I found that the networking opportunities were the best part. I met so many industry veterans who have "been there, done that," and who were SO ENTHUSIASTIC to help a young professional like myself." - Jacob Marek, Owner, IntroverTravels
"This was my first travel industry conference. During the conference I was able to make important supplier and industry connections…most importantly I was able to walk away with a different perspective on my business model…which will allow me to work smarter and increase profits immediately and long term. I am inspired to succeed and now enabled with more tools to do so as a woman entrepreneur in the travel industry." - Amanda Dyer, Owner, GoGo Travel LLC
"No other trade shows offer the educational opportunities that ASTA offers as far as real information on running a business. Fraud prevention, regulatory requirements and advocacy can only be found at ASTA conferences." - Helen Prochilo, Promal Vacations
“The sessions got me to rethink what I thought I already knew,” said Karen Kelley, Preferred Travel of Naples, Inc. Kelley said that everything at the conference far exceeded her expectations, citing the high-quality education sessions and panels with industry executives as highlights.
"INCREDIBLE! The education has been just incredible. Coming to Dubai has really been worth the trip" –Patricia Cobbs, Dupont Plaza Travel, Miami, FL
"I can't stress enough the value that each Destination Expo I've attended has provided for my business. As an agent we all recognize the importance of familiarizing ourselves with a destination. The ADE's go well beyond that goal by offering in-depth destination training which is crucial to my abilities to sell a location. The ADE was no exception and exceeded my expectations." -- Steve Powers, Hidden Treasure Tours
“If you didn’t come to ASTA’s Destination Expo, you could not sell this destination with any degree of credibility.” –Bob Twomey, VIP Travel Service, Rochester, NY
“It’s not every day that you get to hear CEOs talking frankly,” said Kelley about the lively Cruise CEO Panel. - Reported by Travel Market Report
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