February 2018 News www.socalasta.com
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR APRIL 25TH FOR OUR SOCAL ASTA DIAMOND AWARDS. NOMINATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT FEBRUARY 24TH.JUST CLICK HERE TO NOMINATETo Sponsor a table for the Diamond AwardsJust Click here to sponsor
GET YOUR CTA & CTC NOW SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE SOONThe SoCal ASTA Chapter Board of Directors voted unanimously to support education and promote professionalism by awarding full scholarships to active members who wish to earn their certified designation from The Travel Institute for CTA, CTC or CTIE. Some restrictions apply and there is a limited number available.DON’T WAIT, APPLY TODAY!Go to http://www.thetravelinstitute.com/socal-asta/Now is the time to get your industry recognized credentials. You’re good at what you do, but do potential customers know it? Do suppliers know it? Do your peers know it when you are at industry events?The CTA, CTC, and CTIE programs help passionate career-minded people learn how to become better businessmen and women and advance the value and understanding of a true travel professional. It is more than placing letters after your name. Becoming certified by The Travel Institute makes a statement about who you are and the commitment you have made to your career.Customers like dealing with an industry recognized professional, and your certification will let them know you are serious about what you do.ASTA Legislative Day and Premium Summitwas a great success last year.Please make sure you join us this year forSacramento March 20th, 2018 andWashington DC on May 7-8, 2018.
Very best wishes, Pamela Irwin, CTC – Immediate Past Chapter President/Chairperson Special Events on behalf of your SoCal ASTA board, Tama Holve – Chapter President, Patty Thorington – Vice President and Rhonda Shumway – Secretary/Treasurer P.S. Please let us know if you would like to volunteer to assist us with our SoCal ASTA chapter. We would love to have you on our team. Please support all of the suppliers that support our SoCal ASTA chapter. They are all listed on our website and at the bottom of this newsletter. If you have any questions, please let us know or call the ASTA Membership Department at 800.ASK.ASTA or email askasta@asta.org. Upcoming SoCal ASTA Events and Seminar California ASTA Chapters join CCTO in Sacramento – March 20th, 2018 SoCal ASTA Diamond Awards – April 25th, 2018 SoCal ASTA Luxury Travel Showcase and Wine Tasting Event – August 7th, 2018 Upcoming National Events – go to www.asta.org ASTA Premium Business Summit- New York NY, Mar 4-5, 2018 ASTA Destination Expo – Athens Greece, Apr 14-17, 2018 ASTA Legislative Day – Washington DC, May 7-8, 2018 ASTA Global Convention – Washington DC, Aug 21-23, 2018 NACTA Annual Conference – Washington DC, Aug 23-25, 2018 NACTA Room to Cruise – Carnival Pride, Aug 26-Sept 2, 2018 To Join ASTA and SoCalASTA, Please click on one of the links below: TRAVEL AGENTS JOIN ASTA – CLICK HERE BE AN ASTA PREMIUM MEMBER – CLICK HERE TRAVEL SUPPLIERS JOIN ASTA – CLICK HERE A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR |