ASTA Global Convention 2019

ASTA Global Convention 2019

Event Details

Steph, Mary and Logan will be the ground for this one so keep an eye out for us!

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The Essential Industry Event For Travel Agency Professionals

The annual ASTA Global Convention is where the best of the best in the travel agency industry convene for three days of inspiration, education, and entertainment – guaranteed to leave attendees ready to grow their business. The 2019 Convention will be taking place in Fort Lauderdale, FL at The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, A Curio Collection by Hilton™ on August 25 - 27, 2019! 

Agenda

Friday, August 23

  1. 6:00pm - 8:00pm ASTA Chapter Presidents Council Dinner (CPC Members Only) Invite Only

Saturday, August 24

  1. 9:00am - 2:00pm ASTA Chapter Presidents Council Meeting (CPC Members Only) Invite Only
  2. 9:30am - 2:30pm Ship Inspections
  3. 2:00pm - 5:00pm Board of Directors Election (BOD only) Invite Only

Sunday, August 25

  1. 7:00am - 8:00am ASTAPAC 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk -All Delegates
  2. 8:00am - 9:00am New Attendee and New Member Orientation -All Delegates
  3. 9:00am - 12:00pm Sightseeing Tours (Advisors only - additional fee applies)
  4. 9:00am - 2:30pm Ship Inspections
  5. 10:00am - 12:00pm ASTA Proud Partner Committee Meeting (PPC Members Only) Invite Only
  6. 11:00am - 11:45am Education Sessions - BLOCK A
  7. 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch & Learns
  8. 3:30pm - 5:00pm Chapter Connections -All Delegates
  9. 5:30pm - 7:30pm Welcome Reception -All Delegates
  10. 7:30pm - 9:30pm ASTA Premium Member Reception (Premium Members Only)

Monday, August 26

  1. 8:00am - 8:45am Destination & Spotlight Breakfast Sessions
  2. 8:00am - 8:45am ASTAPAC VIP Donor Recognition Breakfast -Invite Only
  3. 9:00am - 10:30am All Delegate General Session, Keynote Speaker
  4. 11:00am - 1:15pm ASTA Premium Business Meeting (Premium Members Only) -Invite Only
  5. 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch & Learns
  6. 1:15pm - 3:45pmTrade Show
  7. 4:00pm - 4:45pm Education Sessions - BLOCK B
  8. 7:00pm - 10:30pm ASTA Advocacy Reception & Dinner (Ticketed Event) -Invite Only

Tuesday, August 27

  1. 8:00am - 9:15am Consortia Breakfast -Invite Only
  2. 8:30am - 9:15am Destination & Spotlight Breakfast Sessions
  3. 9:00am - 10:30am All Delegate General Session
  4. 10:45am - 11:30am Education Sessions - BLOCK C
  5. 10:45am - 12:45pm ASTA Corporate Advisory Council Lunch & Meeting (CAC Members Only) -Invite Only
  6. 11:45am - 12:45pm Lunch & Learns
  7. 1:00pm - 3:00pm Trade Show
  8. 3:15pm - 4:45pm All Delegate General Session