ASTA's IDE to Host 3rd Travel Agent Summit
ALEXANDRIA, VA, January 16, 2009 - ASTA's 2009 International Destination Expo (IDE) (March 8-11, Sun City, South Africa) will be host to the third annual International Travel Agents Summit on March 10. This complimentary networking event is open to all international travel agent attendees with a goal of helping members increase global contacts and networking opportunities.
"This event continues to be immensely successful among our international travel agent members," said Robert Durant, president of ASTA's International Chapter Presidents Council. "This year in particular, the chance to make new business contacts, share best practices and learn from one another makes it a must attend event for those looking to establish new partnerships and grow their business."
Held in conjunction with ASTA 's International Destination Expo in South Africa, the summit will bring together international travel agents to establish key business contacts and to discuss issues of importance to global travel sellers.
The summit will feature a presentation on Growing Your Business Using ASTA 's On-line Business Tools, including practical tips for getting the most out of ASTA member resources. Discussion topics will include overcoming challenges of conducting business with U.S. travel agents and thriving during global economic challenges. In addition to the on-site networking, all attendees will be listed in a special directory they may to take back to their businesses for future reference.
The summit will be held in the Lost City Convention Centre from 1:15 pm to 3 p.m.
Register today for the International Destination Expo and gain multiple opportunities for you to spread your worldwide network. To learn more about ASTA's International Destination Expo and to register, visit www.ASTA.org.
The mission of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) is to facilitate the business of selling travel through effective representation, shared knowledge and the enhancement of professionalism. ASTA seeks a retail travel marketplace that is profitable and growing and a rewarding field in which to work, invest and do business.
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