Agenda - ASTA Global Convention

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Time goes so quickly as we come together for the not-to-be-missed closing ASTA Global Convention 2021 general session.

Throughout the convention, a theme of pandemic recovery has been top of mind and top of focus. We’ll wrap up the convention with inspirational stories from within our ASTA member ranks. “Pivot to Prosperity” is a series of business survival stories presented “Ted-Talks” style. What did our esteemed group of speakers individually do, how did they do it and why - their successes and their pitfalls - what lessons did they learn, and what are they doing now to move to a more prosperous tomorrow? You’ll come away inspired with ideas and actions that will help you grow your success and avoid pitfalls.

In addition to these inspirational tales will be an ASTA member celebration as well as inspirational and useful words from our industry partners from Puerto Rico, InterNova and AIG/Travel.

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Welcome to ASTA Global Convention 2021!

Join ASTA President & CEO, Zane Kerby, as we officially kick off the convention. This jam-packed, interactive and engaging session will feature both new and familiar faces focused on the travel world today as we recover from the effects of the pandemic.

What questions should you ask yourself or others to determine if you or your company are using the best business model specific to you - especially important as we recover from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. What are the various business models applicable to the agency community today? What steps should you take to determine if you or your company is using the best business model specific to you - especially important as we recover from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic? 

There's a lot that goes into being a travel advisor. Whether you're an Independent Contractor or front-line advisor for an agency, you're still in charge of managing a successful business. If you're newer to the travel advisor industry, within the last 5 years, we've got you covered with the business basics you need for success.

After this session, you'll not only walk away with the encouragement to keep going but you'll receive,

• a checklist of "must-haves" you need to run a successful business, including licensing, legal and banking, 
• personal and business branding tips to make sure you're staying relevant without losing your personality, and
• how to effectively qualify new prospects, so you're not wasting your time.

Henry H. Harteveldt, President/Travel Industry Analyst of Atmosphere Research Group talks "What’s next? An industry analyst’s view on travel’s next 2 years."

The UStiA Registry – Maintain Compliance with this One-Stop Resource

The U.S. Travel Insurance Association (UStiA) has launched a one-stop resource connecting travel advisors with the travel insurance providers whose products they offer – making it easier to maintain regulatory compliance and to access critical information about travel insurance products.. With the registry steadily growing, hear from the President of UStiA and President of Aon Affinity’s Travel Practice, Beth Godlin about the registry, why you will want to participate, and have your questions answered relating to how it interacts with the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) model act, licensing requirements, and more.

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Audience: Independent Advisors, Leisure Frontline Advisors, Business Owners/Managers

Welcome back to ASTA Global Convention 2021 day two and the first of two general sessions today.
 

With the pent-up demand for travel ever-increasing, the media’s viewpoint has a tremendous impact on public opinion. Join us as we bring together an esteemed panel of travel writers and media players as they craft the next travel narrative, so important to you and your business as you move forward with recovery.
 

We’ll also hear important messages from AmaWaterways, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Internova, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Lines and Virtuoso and more.

1. The importance of offering insurance to every client and obtaining a signature for accepting or declining insurance with sample declaration forms provided;
2. An up-to-date review of the different types of insurance – CFAR vs. traditional, vs. emergency evacuation and more;
3. Credit card insurance and potential limitations of coverage;
4. U.S. Health insurance – what it does or doesn’t cover when traveling domestically vs. internationally;
5. The benefits and limitations of a group policy for group bookings; and 
6. The legal ramifications of not offering insurance or not getting a declination document signed.

Audience: Independent Advisors, Leisure Frontline Advisors, Business Owners/Managers

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