Agenda - ASTA Global Convention

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Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM CDT	Education Session: Defend Your Documents – Do’s Don'ts & Disclosures	Education Session SPEAKER(S): Peter Lobasso, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, ASTA Thomas Carpenter, Attorney & Travel Advisor, Carpenter Law Office	2021082510:4511:30 062	WED, AUG 25	3BA5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM CDT	Education Session: Scratching Your Niche	Education Session SPEAKER(S): Mo Noubani, Founder & President, The Travel Box International Heather Kindred, Senior Director, Business Development & Education & Program Director, Nexion Travel Group, Travel Leaders of Tomorrow Bill Coyle, Director, Education and Programs, KHM Travel Group Sandi Robinson, Sales & Marketing Director, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago	2021082510:4511:30 062	WED, AUG 25	3BA5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM CDT	Education Session: What Sustainability Means to Travel Advisors and Why It Matters	Education Session SPEAKER(S): Genevieve Strand, Director, Advocacy, ASTA Kristina Miranda, Senior Vice President of National Accounts, The Velvet Collection Louis de Joux, President of American Airlines Vacations and Managing Director of Sales, American Airlines	2021082510:4511:30 062	WED, AUG 25	3BA5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM CDT	ASTA Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting		2021082510:4512:45 062	WED, AUG 25
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT	Learning Luncheon with Hawaiian Islands	Learning Luncheon	2021082412:0013:00 062	TUE, AUG 24	39A5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM CDT	Learning Luncheon with Los Cabos Tourism Board	Learning Luncheon	2021082511:4512:45 062	WED, AUG 25	39A5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT	Trade Show and Coffee Break		2021082513:0015:00 000	WED, AUG 25
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM CDT	Closing General Session	SPEAKER(S): Tom Krieglstein, Founder, Lead Facilitator, Swift Kick	2021082515:1516:45 062	WED, AUG 25
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT	ASTA Chapter Presidents Dinner (Invite Only)		2021082519:0021:00 062	WED, AUG 25
Thursday, Aug 26, 2021	Thursday, Aug 26, 2021 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT	ASTA Chapter Presidents Committee Meeting (Invite Only)		2021082608:0017:00 062	THU, AUG 26
Sunday, Aug 22, 2021	Sunday, Aug 22, 2021 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT	ASTA Independent Contractor (IC) Reception		2021082217:0018:00 062	SUN, AUG 22
Sunday, Aug 22, 2021	Sunday, Aug 22, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT	ASTA Board of Directors Dinner		2021082218:0020:00 062	SUN, AUG 22
Monday, Aug 23, 2021	Monday, Aug 23, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT	New Member Orientation		2021082314:0015:00 062	MON, AUG 23
Monday, Aug 23, 2021	Monday, Aug 23, 2021 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT	ASTA Board of Directors and Proud Partner Committee (PPC) Breakfast		2021082308:0009:00 062	MON, AUG 23
Monday, Aug 23, 2021	Monday, Aug 23, 2021 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT	ASTA Proud Partner Committee (PPC) Meeting		2021082309:0012:00 062	MON, AUG 23
Monday, Aug 23, 2021	Monday, Aug 23, 2021 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT	ASTA Board of Directors Election		2021082309:0012:00 062	MON, AUG 23
Monday, Aug 23, 2021	Monday, Aug 23, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT	Learning Luncheons		2021082312:0013:00 062	MON, AUG 23
Monday, Aug 23, 2021	Monday, Aug 23, 2021 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT	Chapter Connections		2021082315:3017:00 062	MON, AUG 23
Monday, Aug 23, 2021	Monday, Aug 23, 2021 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CDT	Welcome Reception		2021082317:3019:00 062	MON, AUG 23
Monday, Aug 23, 2021	Monday, Aug 23, 2021 5:45 PM - 10:30 PM CDT	ASTA Premium Member Reception at Wrigley Rooftops		2021082317:4522:30 062	MON, AUG 23
Monday, Aug 23, 2021	Monday, Aug 23, 2021 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT	ASTA Young Professionals Society (YPS) Reception	SPEAKER(S): Alle Pierce, Journalist, Show Host, Content Creator, Travel Advisor	2021082319:3020:30 062	MON, AUG 23
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM CDT	ASTAPAC Donor Breakfast		2021082408:0008:45 062	TUE, AUG 24
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT	Opening General Session	SPEAKER(S): Mark Hoplamazian, President & Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation Tom Krieglstein, Founder, Lead Facilitator, Swift Kick Zane Kerby, President & CEO, ASTA Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, Co-President & Owner, Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. Scott Kirby, Chief Executive Officer, United Airlines	2021082409:0010:30 062	TUE, AUG 24
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT	Education Session: Evaluating Your Business Model in the Post COVID-19 World	Education Session SPEAKER(S): Eric Maryanov, President, All Travel Stephanie Lee, Founder, Host Agency Reviews (HAR) Anne Marie Moebes, Publisher, Travel Market Report	2021082411:0011:45 062	TUE, AUG 24	3BA5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM CDT	Education Session: Using Digital Marketing as a Pathway to Recovery	Education Session SPEAKER(S): Jennifer Whitney, ASTA Vanessa McGovern, CEO and Co-Founder, Gifted Travel Network, Gifted Travel Network, Inc.	2021082510:4511:30 062	WED, AUG 25	3BA5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT	Education Session: Business Basics for New Advisor Success	Education Session SPEAKER(S): Rick J. Ardis, General Manager, Ardis Travel Helen Prochilo, Owner, Promal Vacations	2021082411:0011:45 062	TUE, AUG 24	3BA5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT	Education Session: Travel Safe - Today’s Landscape	Education Session SPEAKER(S): Bill Connors, President & CEO, Boise Metro Chamber Vanessa Ledesma, Acting CEO & Director-General, Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Diana Block-Garcia, Virgin Voyages Ed Carey, Chief Sales Officer, Discover Puerto Rico John Rose, Chief Risk Officer, Altour	2021082411:0011:45 062	TUE, AUG 24	3BA5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 11:00 AM - 1:15 PM CDT	ASTA Premium Member Business Meeting & Lunch	SPEAKER(S): Eben Peck, Executive Vice President, Advocacy, ASTA Mark Meader, Senior Vice President Industry Affairs & Education, ASTA	2021082411:0013:15 000	TUE, AUG 24
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT	Learning Luncheon with Sandals Resorts	Learning Luncheon SPEAKER(S): Gary Sadler, Executive Vice President, Sales & Public Relations, Unique Vacations, Inc/Sandals & Beaches Resorts	2021082412:0013:00 062	TUE, AUG 24	39A5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT	Learning Luncheon with Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism	Learning Luncheon	2021082412:0013:00 062	TUE, AUG 24	39A5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 1:15 PM - 3:45 PM CDT	Trade Show and Coffee Break		2021082413:1515:45 000	TUE, AUG 24
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CDT	Education Session: Whiz Bang (Affordable) Technologies for You and Your Agency	Education Session SPEAKER(S): Beth Marino, Fox World Travel, Inc. Gary Tsimba, Director, Information Technology, ASTA Mark Meader, Senior Vice President Industry Affairs & Education, ASTA Whitney Shindelar, Owner & Principal Travel Advisor, Undiscovered Sunsets	2021082416:0016:45 062	TUE, AUG 24	3BA5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CDT	Education Session: Navigating Your Social Journey with Confidence	Education Session SPEAKER(S): Mo Noubani, Founder & President, The Travel Box International Heather Kindred, Senior Director, Business Development & Education & Program Director, Nexion Travel Group, Travel Leaders of Tomorrow Sandra McLemore, Business Growth Strategist, Online Marketing & Media Expert, Travel TV Host, Travel Marketing & Media	2021082416:0016:45 062	TUE, AUG 24	3BA5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CDT	Education Session: Understanding and Engaging Multicultural Audiences	Education Session SPEAKER(S): Stephanie Jones, Founder & CEO, Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance & National Blacks in Travel & Tourism Collaborative	2021082416:0016:45 062	TUE, AUG 24	3BA5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CDT	Education Session: Teaming with Supplier Partners to Creatively Build/Re-build Your Sales & Profits	Education Session SPEAKER(S): Jackie Friedman, President, Nexion® Travel Group Vicki Freed, Senior Vice President, Sales, Trade Support and Service, Royal Caribbean International Scott Wiseman, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Travel Advisor Brands, Apple Leisure Group Amanda Klimak, President & Co-Owner, Largay Travel	2021082416:0016:45 062	TUE, AUG 24	3BA5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM CDT	Press Conference		2021082416:0016:30 000	TUE, AUG 24
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM CDT	ASTA Advocacy Reception & Dinner		2021082419:0022:30 020	TUE, AUG 24
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM CDT	ASTA Consortia Committee Breakfast		2021082507:4508:45 062	WED, AUG 25
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT	General Session	SPEAKER(S): Tom Krieglstein, Founder, Lead Facilitator, Swift Kick Mark Vondrasek, Chief Commercial Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation	2021082509:0010:30 062	WED, AUG 25
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT	Education Session: Travel Insurance – What You Need to Know in the Post-Pandemic World	Education Session SPEAKER(S): Peter Lobasso, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, ASTA William D. Haire, Vice President/Managing Partner, Travelink/American Express Kevin Herlihy, National/Key Accounts Sales Manager, Travel Insured	2021082411:0011:45 062	TUE, AUG 24	3BA5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Thursday, Jul 29, 2021	Thursday, Jul 29, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT	Pre-Education Session: Advisor Fees - Progressive Ideas and the Fundamentals of Success	Pre-Education Session SPEAKER(S): Nolan Burris, Talent Development Consultant, Signature Travel Network	2021072913:0014:00 000	THU, JUL 29	B12D6318-1C9E-EB11-80EA-8E9AFFA641DA
Tuesday, Aug 17, 2021	Tuesday, Aug 17, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT	Pre-Education Session: Functioning in a Post-Pandemic World	Pre-Education Session SPEAKER(S): Olga Ramudo, President & CEO, Express Travel Bill Coyle, Director, Education and Programs, KHM Travel Group John Cruse, Chief Operations Officer (COO), Balboa Travel Shawna Copeland, An affiliate of Direct Travel, Hands on Travel	2021081713:0014:00 000	TUE, AUG 17	B12D6318-1C9E-EB11-80EA-8E9AFFA641DA
Thursday, Aug 12, 2021	Thursday, Aug 12, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT	Pre-Education Session: Leveraging & Selling Cultural Heritage Experiences	Pre-Education Session SPEAKER(S): Stephanie Jones, Founder & CEO, Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance & National Blacks in Travel & Tourism Collaborative	2021081213:0014:00 000	THU, AUG 12	B12D6318-1C9E-EB11-80EA-8E9AFFA641DA
Thursday, Jul 22, 2021	Thursday, Jul 22, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT	Pre-Education Session: ReBuilding Customer Confidence	Pre-Education Session SPEAKER(S): Bill Coyle, Director, Education and Programs, KHM Travel Group	2021072215:0016:00 000	THU, JUL 22	B12D6318-1C9E-EB11-80EA-8E9AFFA641DA
Thursday, Jul 22, 2021	Thursday, Jul 22, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT	Pre-Education Session for Travel Suppliers: Winning Hearts and Minds and Bookings	Pre-Education Session SPEAKER(S): Nolan Burris, Talent Development Consultant, Signature Travel Network	2021072213:0014:00 000	THU, JUL 22	B12D6318-1C9E-EB11-80EA-8E9AFFA641DA 71DD5A48-1DAD-EB11-80EE-87E876DB4127 73DD5A48-1DAD-EB11-80EE-87E876DB4127
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CDT	Closing Event - Surprise Location!		2021082518:0020:30 064	WED, AUG 25
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM CDT	Learning Luncheon: Let’s Cruise Again! with MSC Cruises	Learning Luncheon SPEAKER(S): Denise Reichwein, Director of Sales, MSC Cruises	2021082511:4512:45 000	WED, AUG 25	39A5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021	Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM CDT	Learning Luncheon with Discover Puerto Rico	Learning Luncheon	2021082511:4512:45 000	WED, AUG 25	39A5E07C-7499-EB11-80E8-92EBE0D6CD8F

Full Agenda

Program is subject to change.