ASTA South Florida Chapter

09/26/2026

Join the ASTA South Florida Chapter for a special evening in partnership with the Israel Ministry of Tourism as we reconnect, network, and discover new opportunities for travel to Israel.

Start the evening with a tour of the new Dolce by Wyndham across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel.

Then, a welcome drink & cocktail reception at the spectacular G7 Rooftop Restaurant

Followed by an interactive evening which will give you the opportunity to meet 5 leading Israeli Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and learn firsthand about the latest experiences, itineraries, and opportunities available for your clients.

Rather than traditional presentations, you’ll rotate through small-group roundtable sessions, giving you valuable face-to-face time with each Israeli tourism partner and the chance to ask questions, exchange ideas, and build new business relationships.

Whether you already sell Israel or are looking to expand your destination portfolio, this is a unique opportunity to connect directly with the people who can help you create unforgettable Israel experiences.

Space is limited, so reserve your place and join us for a great evening with
ASTA South Florida and the Israel Ministry of Tourism.

PARKING IS INCLUDED AT THE Hilton Hotels & Resorts

REGISTER HERE:
https://astasouthflorida.ticketspice.com/oct-2026-with-israel-ministry-of-tourism

09/23/2026

Briefing: A New Era for Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Hear more from Executive Chairman Adam Stewart and UVI EVP of Sales and Industry Relations, Gary C. Sadler, as we celebrate this exciting milestone for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts — and what it means for Travel Advisors. The next chapter brings new opportunities to grow your business, expand your reach and inspire more clients to experience the Caribbean and beyond.

September 23 @ 3:30 PM EST
Register using the StreamYard link below:
https://streamyard.com/watch/7PeNdzTYiJgw
Can’t attend live? Be sure to register anyway so you’ll receive access to the event recording following the presentation.

The next chapter starts now! Travel Advisors, by now you’ve likely seen the news of the announced partnership between Sandals Resorts and Royal Caribbean Group. I know many of you have questions about what this means for you and your clients. Join Unique Vacations Inc. CEO Jeff Clarke and EVP Gary...

09/18/2026

Make sure you vote!!

The ASTA Globes honors the very best in the travel advisor and supplier community. These awards are all about celebrating us—our community of advisors, agencies and partners who make travel extraordinary. Now it's your turn to help us choose the winners!

Voting is open exclusively to ASTA members through October 23.

Cast your ballot now: bit.ly/4hqlMe7

✨ More About The Globes

What makes the ASTA Globes stand out from every other awards ceremony? Unlike traditional award shows, the ASTA Globes celebrates both travel advisors and supplier partners with equal recognition. In 2027, we are excited to introduce new advisor awards in education, consumer awareness, membership engagement, industry affairs, mentorship and leadership. Our supplier awards are expanding too, with new categories to honor partners who go above and beyond, whether through advisor-friendly business practices, advocacy on Capitol Hill or investments in continuing education programs such as ASTA's Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) program.

🏆 The celebration culminates at the invitation-only ASTA Globes ceremony on January 21, 2027, at the historic Palmer House in downtown Chicago.

Learn more about The Globes: bit.ly/4ycHCYR

09/15/2026

You're Invited: Discover How TBO Can Grow Your Travel Business

Looking for more ways to save time, increase your earnings,
and deliver exceptional client experiences?

Join Luis Quiñones, Business Development Manager,
for a live webinar and discover how TBO trusted by more than 160,000 travel advisors worldwide since 2006 can help you book hotels, flights, rail, cruises, vacation packages, transfers, sightseeing tours, car rentals, and more, all from one platform.
You'll also see TBO's AI-powered ‘TravelGPT’ feature in action.
Already included at no cost with the TBO platform, this powerful tool lets you create professional, personalized travel itineraries in minutes.

What You'll Learn
• AI-Powered ‘Itineraries’ – Create branded, personalized vacation proposals in minutes with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Book Now, Pay Later – Available for hotels, transfers, sightseeing tours, and car rentals with no deposit required
• Earn up to 30% Commission on hotels, transfers, sightseeing tours, car rentals, and more
• Flexible Group & Multi-Room Bookings with commission integration
• Live Rail Inventory for Europe, with Japan rail, coming soon
• Multiple Forms of Payment – Collect optional deposits, split payments, and send secure payment links
• My Trips – Combine multiple travel products into one itinerary with a single payment
• TBO+ Rewards – Earn points on eligible bookings
Join us on Sept 8th from 12 - 1 pm
REGISTRATION IS FREE!
One lucky travel advisor will win a
$100 gift card at the end of the webinar

https://ct6yk.share.hsforms.com/29AbiHBlFTfe1uKVjuIC5lg?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8PAGobr-Dzmv9zZxxvfogGXymVs7FakmBE1tcMs0ZDQM0FRMFVwuRJH-iJaBslEw0P87wp3ccB4OY2ORX4NHjH6ZwWQ7ii149Pv4y3P9MAyMV1ez8&_hsmi=438804670&utm_content=438804670&utm_source=hs_email

09/14/2026

South Florida agents check this out!!
Make sure you register!

Direct: 305-342-2910

Email: [email protected]

09/12/2026

🎤 ASTA South Florida members — I'll be speaking at World Travel Expo - WTE Miami Miami 2026 (October 27–28, Miami Beach Convention Center), and I'd love to see you there!

As your chapter president, I'm proud to let you know that your complementary tickets are available through ASTA South Florida. Join me on stage on October 28th, and let's make this a great showing for our chapter.

Grab your ticket below and I'll see you in Miami! ✈️

https://tickets.fairfest.com/e/reconnect_28?r=wtemiami2026-tv-expresslink&utm_source=invitee_asta&exh_id=11370

09/08/2026

Mark your calendars, Miami! 🌍✈️

WTE Miami 2026 is coming to the Miami Beach Convention Center October 27–28 — 500+ exhibitors, 70+ countries, and 20+ tourism boards, all gathering for one of the biggest travel industry events in the U.S.

As President of the ASTA South Florida Chapter, I'm proud to see this event bringing global travel brands right here to our community and I'll be speaking on October 28th!

If you love to travel or work in the industry, come check it out. Would love to see you there!

REGISTER FOR FREE HERE!!!

https://tickets.fairfest.com/e/reconnect_28?r=wtemiami2026-tv-expresslink&exh_id=11370&utm_source=invitee_asta&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=WTE&utm_content=Association

08/13/2026

YPS Mixer & ASTA Chapter Meeting
at THesis Miami Hotel with special presentation by Audley T

Location NameTHesis Hotel Miami
Address1350 South Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, FL

6pm

Get tickets online for YPS Mixer with Audley Travel at THesis Hotel Miami here.

08/07/2026

🚨🚨 This is a friendly reminder to all of our South Florida ASTA members and non-members!!

Please make sure that your date of birth is correct in your ASTA membership portal.

Also, if you were not receiving our newsletters and or our events, that’s because we may not have you on our mailing list.

Please go ahead and email [email protected]

I will make sure that you will get added to our mailing list so that you do not miss an event.

Please note that even if you are not a member of ASTA and you are a Travel Advisor and you would love to attend one of our events we would love for you to come as well. So go ahead and shoot me an email and we can be in touch.

07/25/2026

Date Update!!!

Come join Intimate Resorts for lunch and learn joined by Jamaica Tourist Board.

Intimate Resorts of Negril is a collective marketing and sales initiative representing a select group of boutique and independently owned resorts throughout Negril, Jamaica. Our mission is to help travel advisors better understand and sell the unique experiences offered by these distinctive properties while promoting Negril as a destination within a destination.

🗓 Friday, July 31
🎟 Tickets are on sale now!
🔗 Grab yours through the Eventbrite link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/immerse-in-the-flavors-of-jamaica-lunch-learn-with-intimate-resorts-registration-1994018031610?aff=oddtdtcreator

✨ Seats are limited, so don’t wait—we can’t wait to see you there!