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Welcome to the website of the Arizona Chapter of the American Society of Travel Agents, your source for the latest travel-industry news and information for agents and travelers in Arizona.

Southern California Agent Showcase

Arizona ASTA, in conjunction with Travel Connection and Carousel Inn and Suites are pleased to present the Southern California Agent Showcase & Vacation Updates Travel Agent Reception and Presentation. Meet suppliers from SeaWorld, LegoLand, Anabella Hotel, Carousel Inn and Suites, and Howard Johnsons. This event will be held at the Hotel Scottsdale on May 8, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00PM. Attendance is limited, so RSVP now. Read more and RSVP…

General Meeting 2008

The Arizona ASTA Chapter was pleased and honored to have the ASTA National President and CEO, Cheryl Hudak, CTC as guest speaker for their February 4, 2008 General Meeting. The dinner event was held at the Hotel Scottsdale and was open to all agents and suppliers.Read more…

General Membership Meeting

Cheryl Hudak, CTC, National ASTA President will address the Arizona ASTA Chapter at their February 4, 2008 General Meeting. Dinner will be served.Read more…

AZASTA Walk 2007

Join our team “ASTA ARIZONA” on Saturday, November 17^th as we walk together to fight Breast Cancer. Bring your family, friends and neighbors along. If they are unable to make.the event they can support your effort with a donation of any amount.Read more…

Fiesta in the Desert IV

For those of you that attended the 4th Annual Fiesta in the Desert IV Agent showcase, the Arizona ASTA Chapter thanks you for your willingness to Rediscover Mexico by Air, Land, and Sea. Our Friday evening Fiesta dinner had 160 in attendance and over 90 agents attended the Saturday Educational Seminars, Tradeshow and closing luncheon hosted by Carnival Cruise Lines. Those of you that missed this spectacular weekend, we hope to see you at our next program.Read more and view photos…

AZASTA Loses One of the Chapter Founders

Thelma L. Finger, a founding member of Arizona ASTA passed away suddenly on Monday, August 13, 2007. For many years, she was a well known and respected figure in the travel industry. Beginning her career in the early 1960’s, Thelma was owner of World Travel in Scottsdale until her retirement in 1994. During her career, she mentored countless younger agents and was known to many as “Auntie Thelma”.

Thelma held various positions with ASTA on both the local and national level. In 1977, she was instrumental in organizing the Arizona Chapter of ASTA and was our chapter’s first treasurer. Throughout the years, she volunteered on various committees including ASTA’s Education and Training Committee, Government Affairs Committee, and ASTAPAC.

A celebration of her life will be held Thursday, August 23^rd, 2007 at 11:00am at the Messinger Mortuary, 7601 East Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ.
(On the southeast corner of Indian School and Miller Rds.)Read more…