PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW
3RD ANNUAL
GROW YOUR TRAVEL
BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM AND TRADE SHOW
HOSTED BY:
WHEN
SEPTEMBER 26 -27, 2024 WITH ​PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING ​OPTION ON SEPTEMBER 25, ​2024
WHERE
CAMELBACK RESORT​
193 RESORT DRIVE​
TANNERSVILLE, PA ​
ROOM RATES
$189 PER NIGHT
1-855-515-1283 - USE ​CODE #12712
TRAVEL ADVISORS will have the opportunity to stay ​abreast of industry trends, network with fellow ​professionals, gain insights into emerging destinations, ​and access the latest tools and technology.
SUPPLIERS are provided a platform to showcase their ​products and services to a targeted audience of travel ​professionals. By participating, suppliers can establish ​direct connections with travel agents and foster ​partnerships that drive business growth.
MADE BY TRAVEL ADVISORS
FOR TRAVEL ADVISORS
Tentative Schedule of Events
SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2024 - CAMELBACK SKI RESORT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration Opens/Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome Session
Central PA ASTA Board
Glenda Beagle, Travel Industry Business Coach – Setting the Stage for ​Success
09:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Globus Family of Brands Certification Training
12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Lunch & General Session
Glenda Beagle, The Art of Selling Travel
(Sponsored by: Catalonia Resorts)
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Regent Seven Seas Certification Training
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Network Party/ Escape Room Challenge/Family ​Fun Night At The Waterpark
(Sponsored by Iberostar and Frenchbee Airlines
Dinner On Your Own
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast and General Session
Zane Kerby, CEO, American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)
How has ASTA supported your Travel Agency Lately
(Sponsored by: Xcaret Adventures}
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
General Session
Glenda Beagle, Creating Irresistible Offers
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakout Session #1
Avanti Destinations – Riverside Luxury Cruises – Downtown Travel – Groupo Xcaret
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Session #2
MSC Cruises – Catalonia Hotel & Resorts – Princess Resorts - Supplier Relations & You
presented by Chantelle Nye KHM Travel Grou
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Lunch & General Session
Lisa Farbstein, Transportation & Safety Administration (TSA)
Everything You Need to Know About Real ID For Your Clients
(Sponsored by: Xcaret Adventures)
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Breakout Session #3
Collette Tours – Barbados Tourist Board– Vax Vacation Access – Business Coaching ​presented by The Growth Coach Poconos
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Breakout Session #4
Collete Tours- AIC Hotel Group– Inn Roads Group - Sandals & Beaches Resorts
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
TRADE SHOW
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cocktail Reception
(Sponsored by: MSC Cruises)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome Dinner
(Sponsored by: Avanti Destinations/Riverside Luxury Cruises)
FR​IDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
7:30AM - 10 : 00AM
Breakfast & General Session
Janet Bava, Chief Commercial Officer, Windstar Cruises
The Do’s & Don’ts of Being a Group Leader
Rich Ferrucci, Director, Educational Programs, Nexion
The ABC’s of Selling Groups
(Sponsored by: Downtown Travel
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakout Session #5
Virgin Voyages – Educational Travel Services – ​Rocky Mountaineer - Norwegian Cruise Line
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Session #6
The Travel Corporation - Website & SEO – Affluent Hospitality – The Power of Process
12:00PM – 1:30PM
Lunch & General Session
Haley Anhalt, Paralegal, ASTA
Protecting your Business: Terms & Conditions, E&O Insurance and Other Best Practices
(Sponsored by: Affluent Hospitality Group)
1:45PM - 2:30PM
General Session
Carolyn Orf, Education Manager KHM Travel Group
Differentiating Yourself in the TA Landscape
2:45PM – 3:30PM
Breakout Session #7
Avanti Destinations – Riverside Luxury Cruises – MSC Cruises - Accounting for the TA
3:30PM – 4:00PM
Closing General Session
Glenda Beagle, The Power of Implementation
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CONTACT
267-733-2829
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