ASTA South Florida Chapter

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

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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!

06/29/2026

📢 South Florida ASTA is Looking for a Volunteer Treasurer! 📢

Are you a travel professional with an accounting background and a passion for giving back to the industry? Our South Florida Chapter of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Treasurer to join our board!

This is a volunteer position, and an accounting background is essential. As Treasurer, you will play a vital role in managing our chapter's finances and helping our community of travel professionals continue to grow and thrive.

✅ Accounting background is a PLUS
✅ Open to all active ASTA members in the South Florida area
✅ Great opportunity to grow your network and leadership skills
✅ Make a real impact in the travel industry all while giving back!

Interested or know someone who would be a perfect fit? We'd love to hear from you!

📩 [email protected]
📞 305.440.9200

06/25/2026

🌟 Calling All Young Travel Professionals! 🌟

Are you under 45 years old and ready to make your mark in the travel industry?

ASTA South Florida is looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our Young Supplier Professional (YSP) Leadership Team!
This is YOUR opportunity to:

✅ Build powerful industry connections

✅ Develop your leadership skills

✅ Have a seat at the table and shape the future of travel in South Florida

✅ Be part of a community that champions travel professionals like YOU ASTA Young Professionals Society

If you are ambitious, enthusiastic, and ready to lead — we want to hear from you! 🙌

📩 Reach out to us today to learn more about how you can get involved!