The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) along with its Premium Members, travel agency executives and industry suppliers gathered onboard the Valiant Lady in Miami for the annual Premium Business Summit, being held October 16-20, 2024 and hosted by Virgin Voyages.
Of note, attendees will take part in three storytelling sessions, led by Erik Dominguez. These sessions are designed to reshape attendee’s leadership style and enhance their client interactions. Additional sessions of the program include tackling tough topics such as:
- "AI’s Ethical Challenges" with Sam Hilgendorf, CIO of Fox World Travel
- "Navigating AI for Business Leaders" featuring Dr. Jill Schiefelbein, chief experience officer, Render
- "Five Myths of Accessible Travel & The Path Forward" led by John Sage, CEO of Sage Inclusion
- "Evolving Travel Risk & Duty of Care" with Bruce McIndoe, president, McIndoe Risk Advisory LLC
- "Protecting Your Agency: Fraud Prevention Tactics" with Jeannine Hankinson, managing director, user experience, ARC, plus Bruce McIndoe and Sam Hilgendorf
- "Capitol Hill Insights" presented by Jessie Klement, VP of advocacy, ASTA
- "The Overtourism Dilemma: Building a Sustainable Future" panel moderated by Marc Casto, CEO, MVC Solutions, featuring Julie Higgins, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises; Greg Takehara, Tourism Cares; and John Diorio, Virgin Voyages
- "The Licensing Debate: Regulation vs. Growth" moderated by Peter Lobasso, senior VP and general counsel, ASTA, with panelists Chris Dane, Hickory Global Partners, and Eric Maryanov, All-Travel
Launched in 2007, ASTA’s Premium Membership program caters to industry leaders, offering a customized approach to membership that reflects their prominence and commitment to the travel advisor profession. The heart of this program is the Premium Business Summit, which offers networking and education opportunities.
For more information, visit www.asta.org.
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