ASTA South Florida Chapter

27/01/2024

We hope to see you in Texas!

22/01/2024

We hope you didn't miss our announcement in our newsletter for the Explora Journeys Ship Inspection on March 8th! Read about it here: https://conta.cc/3vMqUnO

21/01/2024

Check your inboxes for our most recent newsletter! Or click below - check out our New Ship Inspection Announcement.

Cheers to a prosperous 2024! Happy New Year fellow South Florida ASTA Members! As the new year begins the chapter leadership team wants to take a moment to reflect on the past year and be thankful

18/01/2024

Registration is now open for our ship inspection on the MSC Seascape.

Please join ASTA and MSC for Ship Inspection & Luncheon! You are invited to join the ASTA South Florida Chapter and MSC Cruises for a ship inspection of one of their newest ships - Seascape Saturday,

12/01/2024

📢Please save the dates for our upcoming chapter events! 📅

February 10......MSC Seascape Ship Inspection

March TBD......Sea Cloud training via Zoom

April 30......Robert L. Duglin Spring Affair

June 25......Expedition Cruise Panel

October 21......World Travel Expo & Chapter Meeting

December 3......Eddie Woodham Holiday Showcase

08/01/2024

You are invited to join the ASTA South Florida Chapter and Oceania Cruises for a ship inspection of their newest ship - Vista! There are limited spots, so register today! Registration fees will be donated to ASTA PAC (Political Action Committee)

Wednesday, January 31st - 10am Port of Miami - click below to learn more!

Oceania Ship Inspection and Lunch! January 31, 2024. Visit Oceania's newest ship, the Vista!

23/12/2023

Check out our December newsletter…. stay up to date on your local ASTA chapter news! 👇 ✨Happy Holidays!✨

Wishing you peace and joy throughout the season. Wishing You and Yours Happy Holidays! 2023 was a wonderful year for the South Florida chapter of ASTA. We traveled on Brightline to Miami, gathered t

23/12/2023

Thank you, Special Needs Group/Special Needs at Sea and Camelot Community Care for hosting the holiday toy drive during our Eddie Woodham Holiday Showcase!

22/12/2023

The ASTA South Florida Chapter wishes everyone a very Happy Holiday Season and a successful 2024!

13/12/2023

A journalist is writing an article about how to pick a honeymoon resort. She'd like to
hear from 10-11 travel advisors with unique tips on how to decide on the perfect honeymoon location.

The deadline to submit responses is Thursday, December 14th, at 2pm EST, but we will be looking at responses on a rolling basis. Please answer all questions in complete sentences:

A journalist is writing an article about how to pick a honeymoon resort. She'd like to hear from 10-11 travel advisors with unique tips on how to decide on the perfect honeymoon location. The deadline to submit responses is Thursday, December 14th, at 2pm EST, but we will be looking at responses on....

07/12/2023

07/12/2023

A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible travel advisors and suppliers who made the First Annual South Florida ASTA Eddie Woodham Holiday Showcase a resounding success! 🌟 Your presence, generosity, and festive spirit made the event truly special.

🎁 We're immensely grateful for everyone who donated toys to Camelot Community Cares. Special thanks to Special Needs Group for coordinating these donations. Everyone's kindness will undoubtedly bring joy to many this holiday season.

💖 Honoring Eddie's legacy was made even more meaningful by your thoughtful and generous toy donations. Your support warms our hearts, and we're touched by the spirit of giving that defines our community.

🎊 A special thanks to the Bahamas Tourism Authority for adding a touch of magic to our evening with a lively Junkanoo performance! Your vibrant energy added an extra layer of joy to our celebration.

📸 Stay tuned for event images capturing the festive moments and the warmth we shared together. Thank you all for being part of our event. Here's to many more joyful celebrations in the spirit of Eddie!

25/11/2023

We are thrilled to announce that Global Travel Advisor Day has now officially been included in the Days of the Year calendar! This recognition highlights the exceptional contributions travel advisors make for the travel industry as a whole, and dedicates a special day to celebrate and honor their incredible work.

View the official calendar listing here: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/global-travel-advisor-day/

22/11/2023

Make sure you don't miss out on our chapter news! Check out our newsletter for this month - see below

ASTA South Florida November 2023 Newsletter View Online   Remember to read our ASTA South Florida page to be informed about chapter happenings, media opportunities, current travel advisor of

22/11/2023

Great savings on the VTA certification program!!!

This holiday season, give yourself the gift of taking your business to the next level! Enrollment in our ASTA Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) program is now 40% OFF with the discount code HOLIDAY23. The VTA program offers self-paced online courses, making it easy for you to enroll and get started. Holding the ASTA Verified Travel Advisor certification lets the travel industry and consumers know that you met ASTA criteria for industry knowledge, professionalism and ethics. By completing and maintaining your VTA certification, you achieve an elite level of trust and integrity, gain a competitive advantage, and build a better business.

This offer is for a limited time only, for both first-time enrollment and recertification. So don't wait to register! Enroll by January 5 to take advantage of this special discount.

Enroll today: https://my.asta.org/ASTAVTA

22/11/2023

Congratulations to Virgin Voyages, the recipient of our 2023 Green Partner in Travel Award. This honor was recently presented at our ASTA Premium Business Summit in Indian Wells, California.

The award is based on criteria including an ASTA partner’s commitment to sustainable travel, carbon reduction, traveler and employee health, and achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Virgin Voyages’ commitment to sustainable marine fuel, among other initiatives, led to their win.

Second place was awarded to The Travel Corporation, with Royal Caribbean International taking third place.

“Congratulations to Virgin Voyages and to The Travel Corporation and Royal Caribbean as well,” said Zane Kerby, ASTA President and CEO. “Of course, what’s important is not the award itself, but the actions that Virgin Voyages and our other finalists have pursued in making travel not only enjoyable, but also sustainable.”

Read more here: https://bit.ly/46rpCLw

16/11/2023

There is a LOT of traveling happening every minute of every day! If this doesn't prove our point that travel advisors are needed now more than ever, then we don't know what does!

12/11/2023

Just a few of the many reasons to support your travel trade association...

09/11/2023

“Why ‘The ASTA Travel Advisor Conference?” said ASTA President and CEO, Zane Kerby. “The name communicates exactly who the conference is for and reiterates our commitment to professional development regardless of experience level. The new tiered education program includes top business school professors from UCLA, Harvard, and Arizona State. We’ve hired the FBI’s chief hostage negotiator and NY Times best-selling author to train ASTA attendees on negotiating. Travel advisors who attend will experience perspectives and training not available at other industry events.”

Learn more about the newly re-branded ASTA Travel Advisor Conference, formerly known as ASTA Global Convention: https://www.asta.org/TAC

Attendees who had previously registered to attend ASTA Global Convention do not need to sign up again.

25/10/2023

There is still room at our ASTA South Florida Wine and River Roadshow chapter event on November 15th. This event will feature Uniworld and great wine tasting at Total Wine in Coral Springs. Here is the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-cruise-roadshow-coral-springs-nov-15th-registration-742195114567?aff=oddtdtcreator

17/10/2023

A journalist is working on a piece for Fidelity.com's Wealth section about European vacations that promise to provide cooler weather than some of the more recognized hotspots (Madrid, Rome, Greece, etc.). Focusing specifically on Scandinavian destinations, hilltop towns elsewhere in Europe, or other places where the heat and threat of wildfires is generally less. She wants to speak with a travel expert about the popularity of various regions, specifically someone who is traveling to one of these places or traveled to them last year in search of cooler summer weather. She would like to have a 10 to15 minute interview sometime this week.

The deadline to submit responses is tomorrow, October 18th at 5pm ET.
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17/10/2023

These are just a few of the many reasons you should support what we do here at the American Society of Travel Advisors.

Learn more at: https://www.asta.org/advocacy

16/10/2023

A journalist is working on two articles for Travel + Leisure that need expert quotes about airline flight credits and Global Entry. Please answer all questions in complete sentences: https://forms.gle/rbFjExmb91FN8Gn38

The deadline to submit responses is Wednesday, October 18th, at 9am ET.

04/10/2023

Travelers are ready to embark on a spine-tingling adventure this Halloween season. That's why we, at the American Society of Travel Advisors, asked our member travel advisors where they book their clients for the most thrilling, eerie, and enchanting Halloween escapes.

Read our article, "Unveiling the Ultimate Halloween Travel Destinations" here: https://bit.ly/46e8zxb

03/10/2023

Important Update: The Wine & Cruise Roadshow, initially planned for October 4th in Coral Springs, has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We are diligently working to reschedule the event and will notify you of the new date as soon as possible.

29/09/2023

We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who attended our first Wine and River Roadshow at Total Wine located in Boca Raton, Florida. Russell, one of the wine experts from Total Wine, delivered a very enjoyable and enlightening presentation on some of the wines of France. Our chapter would also like to extend our appreciation to Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President of Riviera River Cruises, for her informative presentation on this amazing river cruise line.

28/09/2023

REGISTRATION CLOSING: Register TODAY for the Wine & River Cruise Roadshow in Coral Springs! 🍷Registeration link in comments👇🍷

18/09/2020

Wishing all our members, suppliers and friends who celebrate, a Happy and Healthy New Year

11/09/2020

02/09/2020

We've postponed the ASTA South Florida Spring Affair to March 30, 2021!! Let's hope we can convene then!