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Registration is now open for the 2027 ASTA Travel Advisor Conference, May 4-6, in Orlando, Florida. 💸 Register by June 15 and SAVE $100 with the Super Early Bird rate. There will never be a better price on registration!

Register now: bit.ly/tac2027

The ASTA Travel Advisor Conference is the premier gathering for professionals across every corner of the travel industry—from new advisors building their businesses to established agency owners, supplier partners, host agencies and consortia leaders.

The conference is designed to deliver practical education, timely industry insights and real-world strategies for advisors to strengthen and grow their businesses. 📈

✨ Event Highlights
☑️ Actionable ideas to grow your business in a changing travel landscape
☑️ Strategies to deepen client relationships and elevate service offerings
☑️ Education on emerging trends, technology and marketing innovation
☑️ Networking with leading travel advisors and 200+ suppliers and destination partners
☑️ ASTA advocacy updates and professional development opportunities
☑️ Opportunities to engage with ASTA chapters, mentors and staff

🏨 Host Property
The conference will be hosted at the beautiful Signia by Hilton Orlando, steps away from Walt Disney World. Attendees also have options to upgrade to Disney View rooms, suites, and additional accommodations at the adjacent Waldorf Astoria Orlando.

🚢 Cruise FAMs
Advisors will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive pre- and post-ship inspections and FAMs with several of our cruise line partners. Experience unforgettable adventures, valuable networking opportunities and so much more! Participating cruise lines include Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean. Booking is not yet available, but more information about the sign-up process will be coming soon, so stay tuned!

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What makes a traveler choose one advisor over another?

It’s not just price.
It’s not just destinations.
It’s confidence. ✨

Clients want to know they’re working with someone who’s knowledgeable, professional, and committed to doing things the right way.

That’s why ASTA Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) status matters.

Becoming ASTA Verified helps showcase your commitment to professionalism while giving your business an extra layer of credibility in a competitive industry.

As an ASTA Verified Travel Advisor, you’ll gain:
🌍 Greater visibility with travelers looking for trusted advisors
📈 Resources and education to help grow your business
🤝 Recognition backed by ASTA’s code of ethics
⭐ A stronger professional reputation that helps build client confidence

In an industry built on relationships, trust is your greatest asset and verification helps reinforce it before the first conversation even begins.

Take the next step for your business today. 🚀

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That one connection could change everything. ASTA members get access to exclusive networking that builds business and opens doors. 💼✨
Want in? These are MEMBERS-ONLY perks.

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Congratulations to Steve Cates, the winner of ASTA's 2026 Community Compass Award. This award celebrates an individual from the destination where we host our Travel Advisor Conference who is doing important work to benefit the local community.

This year, we were thrilled to present the honor to a military veteran who is the co-founder of a local organization in San Diego dedicated to sharing the stories of veterans. Steve was nominated for the award by Tracy Anderson, chapter president of our ASTA San Diego chapter.

A California native, Steve entered military service in 1970, right out of high school. He served in the Navy on fast-attack submarines during both the Cold War and Vietnam War, with service throughout the Pacific region. Following his service, Steve and a fellow veteran recognized a need in their community to bring veterans and civilians together so veterans could share their stories and civilians could learn from them. This is what inspired them to found The Hoist.

Today, the organization provides veterans and civilians with opportunities to interact, reflect, and pay tribute to all who have served.

💰✈️ As part of the award, Steve was gifted by ASTA a custom-planned getaway valued up to $10K, designed by this year's ASTA Travel Advisor of the Year winner, Dr. Shenika Baisley-Woodley, who has served in the United States Army for more than 25 years and currently serves as a Deputy Commander.