ASTA Arizona Chapter

26/02/2025

Cruise Planners Offers “How to Leverage AI-Powered Technology" eBook to All Advisors ...... (Disclaimer: We are not promoting Cruise Planners, but thought it was worth sharing the information for those who are interested.)

25/02/2025

Had a great afternoon with Richard Bravo, Regional Sales Director (West) at Olive & Ivy learning all about Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours! We had a great turnout! If you missed it, watch for future Arizona ASTA events!

28/01/2025

Celebrity Cruises Unveils New River Cruise Brand

Celebrity Cruises is launching a new river cruise brand, Celebrity River Cruises, with 10 ships to sail Europe's iconic rivers, offering premium travel experiences.

18/12/2024

Fiesta in the Desert 20th Celebration! Save the Date!

15/11/2024

From Travel Age West ..... A Guide to EES, ETIAS and ETA: What to Know About Europe’s New Travel Authorizations

The European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES), the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and the United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) are supposed to make travel more streamlined, but understanding them can be complicated

23/09/2024

IMPORTANT: ASTA River Cruise Expo 2025: Important Updates & Key Dates! Please read email below.

21/09/2024

** Important Notice ** Mexico Electronic Devices

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18/09/2024

All US Citizens Can Now Renew Passports Online for First Time Ever

The U.S. Department of State has launched an online passport renewal service for all citizens following a successful beta test.

The U.S. Department of State has launched an online passport renewal service for all citizens following a successful beta test.

16/09/2024

Thank you "Insightful" by Insight Vacations! Great important information on the upcoming changes with the EU Entry/Exit System!

Take a look at the full article.....

From air fare to visa guidelines and Airbnb changes, here's your essential guide to traveling to Europe in 2025 stress-free.

12/09/2024

Our fun Sky Train tour to the Rental Car Center!

12/09/2024

Great turnout at our AZ ASTA Chapter event at Phoenix Sky Harbor with Phoenix Sister City, Ennis, Ireland (County Clare)! Hope educated us on ASTAPAC, we heard from Sky Harbor about our many non-stop routes and what goes in to establishing those routes. Followed by 3 wonderful representatives from Ennis Ireland! We completed our day with a Sky Train tour to the Rental Car Center and the airport museum artwork. What a great day!

06/09/2024

Quite interesting...
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28/08/2024

Invitational meeting today prior to event myself with Ministry of Ecuador tourism, Mr Santiago Granda .. Event being held at Kimpton Hotel in PHX
Following presentations of many suppliers
Of what Ecuador is offering our clients today in land , cruise , culture of the people and cuisine.
They are looking forward to attending our AZ Asta Fiesta in the Desert in 2025!! :)

Leila Dada CTC, MCC
AZ Asta Chapter President
Asta SW Regional Director

27/08/2024

23/08/2024

Two special ladies! Leila Dada and Jackie Friedman at AZ ASTA Chapter's Fiesta in the Desert XIX!
ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors

23/08/2024

Fiesta Food Donations.... WOW! 510 pounds of food = 425 meals!

14/08/2024

Wonderful having Peter Lobasso our Asta VP & General Counsel as guest Speaker spending 2 full days at Az Asta Fiesta in the Desert 🌵 and being able to meet many of our Advisors and suppliers in attendance..
thx again. Leila Dada CtC
Az Asta Chapter President

Thank you Peter Lobasso, Service Vice President & General Counsel for ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors

12/08/2024

Thanking you so much for your support & this wonderful compliment for our AZ Asta Fiesta in the Desert 🌵 event!!
It does take much planning and organization of myself our Executive Board and tremendous Board volunteers and in the end to get support of suppliers who must register in advance to Select their spot in the program or go on waitlist which is what happened this year to many and finally my appreciation of You all advisors that attended made it a SUCCESSful 2 day event… yes as our Chapter continue to grow our mission of our Chapter Executive Board Myself Leila Dada, Olja Muursepp, Patti Borrell and Laura Rodriguez along with Board Volunteers Mark Torpey, Hope Wallace, Judy Kusserow,Angie Darro, Cheryl Jones, Melissa Yetter, Joanne Hartley
Allied suppliers George Herrera, Scot Horn, Cheryl Hudak and Kate Heath
Hope to see you again in our next upcoming event in September at Sky Harbor facility building info will be coming out in a week….. :)