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ASTA Global Convention Education Sessions

More information on education sessions and topics are coming soon! Checkout some of the topics from our 2018 education sessions below.
  • All Politics is Local: Influencing Congress from Your Backyard
  • Attracting Great Talent: How to Entice , Hire & Keep Top-Producers
  • Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Clients and Your Business
  • Expanding Your Travel Empire: Unlocking Your Company’s Potential
  • Signing on the Dotted Line : Independent Advisor Agreements Made Easy
In 2018 we offered live courses for ASTA Verified Travel Advisor Certification Program (VTA) onsite. Individuals who are currently enrolled or interested in enrolling could take part in these live courses and earn credits towards their certificate. See below for a list of courses offered in 2018! More to come in 2019.
  • Don’t Go Bankrupt: How to Stay Compliant and Avoid Fines
  • Let’s Get Ethical: Operating Your Business With Integrity
  • Rules of the Road: Agency Relationships and the Law
Learn more about the VTA Program at ASTA.org/VTA.
 
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Current Convention Agenda

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Friday, August 23
6:00pm - 8:00pm ASTA Chapter Presidents Council Dinner (CPC Members Only)
Saturday, August 24
9:00am - 2:00pm ASTA Chapter Presidents Council Meeting (CPC Members Only)   Select
9:00am - 3:00pm Ship Inspections   Select
2:00pm - 5:00pm Board of Directors Election (BOD only)
Sunday, August 25
7:00am - 8:00am ASTAPAC 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk   Select
8:00am - 9:00am New Attendee and New Member Orientation   Select
9:00am - 12:00pm Sightseeing Tours Around Fort Lauderdale (Advisors only - additional fee applies)
9:00am - 3:00pm Ship Inspections   Select
10:00am - 12:00pm ASTA Proud Partner Committee Meeting (PPC Members Only)
11:00am - 11:45am Education Sessions - BLOCK A
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch & Learns   Select
3:30pm - 5:00pm Chapter Connections   Select
5:30pm - 7:30pm Welcome Reception   Select
7:30pm - 9:30pm ASTA Premium Member Reception (Premium Members Only)   Select
Monday, August 26
8:00am - 8:45am Destination & Spotlight Breakfast Sessions
8:00am - 8:45am ASTAPAC VIP Donor Recognition Breakfast   Select
9:00am - 10:30am All Delegate General Session (Keynote Speaker) Peter Lobasso
Zane Kerby
Eben Peck
Bob Duglin
Ann Chamberlin
Kelly Bigel
Mark Meader
Chris Nassetta
Vicki Freed
11:00am - 1:15pm ASTA Premium Business Meeting (Premium Members Only)   Select
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch & Learns   Select
1:15pm - 3:45pm Trade Show
4:00pm - 4:45pm Education Sessions - BLOCK B
7:00pm - 10:30pm ASTA Advocacy Reception & Dinner (Ticketed Event)   Select
Tuesday, August 27
8:00am - 9:15am Consortia Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Destination & Spotlight Breakfast Sessions
9:00am - 10:30am All Delegate General Session Michael Bayley
Arnold Donald
Andy Stuart
10:45am - 11:30am Education Sessions - BLOCK C
10:45am - 12:45pm ASTA Corporate Advisory Council Lunch & Meeting (CAC Members Only)
11:45am - 12:45pm Lunch & Learns   Select
1:00pm - 3:00pm Trade Show
3:15pm - 4:45pm All Delegate General Session Randi Zuckerberg