STAA Partners with ASTA at International Destination Expos
JUNE 4, 2008. The Specialty Travel Agents Association (STAA) offers their congratulations to the attendees who took the step to further their destination expertise. ASTA awarded 600 specialist certificates at this year's International Destination Expo (IDE) in the France Destination Specialist Course. The commitment these specialty agents made to their clients, as well as their business growth, defines them as the perfect candidates for STAA membership.
STAA's President, Sandy McDowell said, "It was wonderful to participate in the International Destination Expo in Lyon, France this spring and to be welcomed by ASTA as a new partner in their IDE efforts. We are proud of this affiliation and pleased to be able to offer all certifying specialists a free one-year membership with STAA. We believe that the exposure they will experience and the support they will receive from our organization and its members, will boost their efforts to provide the best in niche market options and specialized travel to all their clients"
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