Fiesta in the Desert XVIII

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When

Friday, July 14 from 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 15 from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Where

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley–Scottsdale
5401 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 947-5400
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Special AZ ASTA Fiesta partner rate at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley–Scottsdale — $105.00 single/double occupancy room per night plus taxes (based on availability; book early as prices may change).
Please call hotel reservations at 480-947-5400 before June 15th, 2023 or book online to reserve your room and mention code AST for Fiesta in the Desert XVIII. This is a negotiated room rate with No Resort Fees if booked directly with the property using the above code.

Contact

Leila Dada, Chapter President
Arizona ASTA
480-656-6796
leila.dada@azasta.org

Cheryl Jones, Membership Chair
480-620-8126

List of Suppliers

* As of 6/4/2023 - More Anticipated to Participate

  • Aer Lingus
  • AIG Travel
  • Air Tahiti Nui
  • Allied Continental Holdings
  • AmaWaterways
  • American Cruise Lines
  • American Queen Voyages
  • Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority
  • Arizona ASTA
  • Aurora Expeditions
  • Auto Europe Group
  • Authentic Vacations
  • Avanti Destinations
  • Azamara Cruises
  • Barcelo Hotel Group / Allegro Resort Marketing Corporation
  • bedsonline
  • Blue Roads Touring
  • Carnival Cruise Line
  • Cayman Islands Dept of Tourism
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Central Holidays
  • CIE Tours
  • Club Med
  • Collette
  • Cruise Planners
  • Downtown Travel/ The best Agent.Pro / Holidays with Downtown
  • Elite Voyages
  • Europe Express
  • EXOTICCA
  • Expedia TAAP
  • Generali Global Assistance
  • Globus Family of Brands / Avalon Waterways
  • GOGO Vacations
  • Goway
  • Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel
  • Grupo Diestra Hotels & Resorts
  • Grupo Presidente
  • Grupo Xcaret
  • GTT Global
  • Halekulani & Halepuna Waikiki
  • Hilton
  • Hurtigruten
  • Inclusive Collection - World of Hyatt
  • InsideJapan & InsideAsia Tours (Inside Travel Group)
  • International Hospitality Travel
  • International Medical Group Insurance
  • Israel Ministry of Tourism
  • Jamaica Tourist Board
  • Kama'aina Marketing Services/Napili Kai Beach Resort & Hawaiian Hotels & Resorts
  • Karisma Hotels & Resorts
  • Kensington Tours
  • Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
  • League Marketing Group
  • Lindblad Expeditions
  • Majestic Resorts
  • Marriott International - Hawaii
  • Mazatlán Tourism Board
  • Mexico Grand Hotels
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Oasis Hotels & Resorts
  • Ocean By H10 Hotels
  • Outrigger Hotels & KSL Resorts
  • Palace Resorts & Le Blanc Spa Resorts
  • Palladium Hotel Group
  • PONANT
  • Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
  • Quark Expeditions
  • Riverside Luxury Cruises
  • Riviera River Cruises
  • Roberts Representation
  • Rocky Mountaineer
  • Royal Caribbean
  • Saxony - The Nutcracker Story
  • Scenic and Emerald Cruises
  • Sheraton Buganvilias Resort
  • Silversea
  • Sonesta Resorts Sint Maarten
  • Tourism Australia
  • TravDek
  • Travel Leaders Network
  • TravelSafe Insurance
  • Unique Vacations, Inc/Sandals Resorts
  • Vered Tours
  • Viking Cruises
  • Virgin Voyages
  • Visit Anchorage
  • Visit Baja Sur - Studio Jungla
  • Visit Phoenix
  • Wanderlux Collection
  • Windstar Cruises

Join us for Arizona's LARGEST Travel Advisor Focused Conference & Trade Show!

Enjoy TWO full days of workshops, specialist trainings, round tables discussions, trade show and exciting speakers to help you grow your business! Our last event had over 100 travel suppliers participate! Your registration is for both days but attending Friday is optional.

* This event is open to all qualified travel agents. ARC, IATA, CLIA, TRUE affiliation required.

Register Now!

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Paradise Valley–Scottsdale

Special AZ ASTA Fiesta rate of $105.00 single/double occupancy room per night plus taxes (based on availability; book early as prices may change). Please call hotel reservations at 480-947-5400 before June 15th, 2023 or book online to reserve your room and mention code AST for Fiesta in the Desert XVIII. This is a negotiated room rate with No Resort Fees if booked directly with the property using the above code. Reserve your room HERE.

More About our Friday and Saturday Events

Friday, July 14, 2023
Workshops & Specialist Trainings!

A full day of seven workshops, specialist training and more are included in your registration for Fiesta in the Desert 2023. This is a great learning opportunity. Continental breakfast is included!

Saturday, July 15, 2023
The BEST Trade Show, Presentations, Roundtables & Prizes!

Enjoy breakfast and hear from inspiring industry leaders and small group roundtable presentations. After a fabulous included lunch the trade show opens! Visit an anticipated 100+ vendors, get up to date information, meet new suppliers and expand your business connections.

Please follow the AZASTA Facebook page and AZASTA website for updates on suppliers and presenters attending the Fiesta!

Saturday Guest Speakers

Adam Grambowski, Guest MC!

Photograph of Adam GrambowskiNational Comic of the year Adam Grabowski has headlined in all 50 States & Canada, performedfor over 750 organizations, and was featured on America’s Got Talent! Adam will be bringing his energy and unique perspectives to ASTA as this year’s special MC for a Conference that you can’t miss!!

Gary Sadler, Executive VP Unique Vacations

Photography of Gary SadlerAt Unique Vacations Inc, (UVI) Mr. Gary Sadler shared his passion, grace and supreme expertise since1992, being the Sales and Marketing arm of Sandals & Beaches Resorts. Mr. Gary Sadler has been called by many the "Driving force here in this Company." Gary embodies the values that we hold in the highest regards, a commitment to exceeding customer expectations, the recognition of Travel Advisors as invaluable partners they are."

Joining us again is Zane Kerby, President and ASTA CEO

Photograph of Zane KerbyThe Sunshine State of Arizona welcomes back Zane Kerby! As President & Chief Executive Officer at American Society of Travel Advisors, Mr. Zane Kerby is celebrating 10 years at ASTA's helm with his successful leadership.

ASTA Personnel Special Guest

Andrea Caulfield, Director of Membership for ASTA

Photograph Andrea CaulfieldAs Director of Membership for ASTA, Andrea Caulfield works with agency partners to engage their members to the benefits of ASTA.

Andrea educates the travel advisor community on the importance of ASTA membership at tradeshows and events.