ASTA North Florida Chapter

06/19/2026

Looking to expand your knowledge of expedition cruising?

ASTA’s Virtual Expedition Cruise Week returns July 14–17, 2026, offering travel advisors an opportunity to learn directly from some of the industry’s leading expedition cruise brands.

Whether you’re new to expedition cruising or looking to strengthen your expertise, this virtual event will provide valuable insights, supplier connections, and practical sales strategies.

The program includes educational sessions from Aurora Expeditions, HX Expeditions, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, Polar Latitudes Expeditions, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Silversea Expeditions, and Viking, along with ASTA-led discussions on expedition sales, sustainability, onboard experiences, marketing, and more.

This is an affordable way to build your confidence, expand your knowledge, and grow your expedition cruise sales. We encourage our chapter members to take advantage of this excellent educational opportunity!

Register Here: https://www.asta.org/content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=EXWEEK26

Virtual Expedition Cruise Week Schedule:
July 14–16: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
July 17: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM


Pricing:
ASTA Members: $29
Non-Members: $59


Registration Includes:
🚢 Access to 7 live General Sessions and dozens of sales resources from Expedition Cruise Line Partners
🚢 On-demand access to all sessions and digital resources for one year after the event
🚢 Opportunities to connect with Expedition Cruise Line executives and BDMs
🚢 Chances to win Educational Journey opportunities with ASTA’s Expedition Cruise Line Partners

06/19/2026

A special thanks to Patrick Ludvigsen, North Florida Business Development Manager for Globus Family of Brands, for an excellent presentation to our chapter!

Patrick shared an overview of the Globus portfolio of travel experiences, with a special focus on Avalon Waterways River Cruises. With nearly 100 years in business, Globus offers travel experiences in 80 countries across 6 continents and provides valuable tools and support for travel advisors.

We were pleased to have 16 advisors in attendance for an afternoon of learning, networking, and a great lunch. Attendees also had the opportunity to win raffle prizes, including a Globus North Face backpack and a travel tech organizer.

Patrick delivered an engaging and informative presentation, and we appreciate his continued support of the travel advisor community. If your local ASTA chapter is looking for a speaker, Patrick would be a fantastic resource.

06/17/2026

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06/08/2026

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06/07/2026

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06/05/2026

ASTA TAC 2026 Recap!

What happens when travel advisors come together?

Ideas are shared.
Relationships are strengthened.
Knowledge is expanded.
And everyone returns home inspired to better serve their clients.

Our North Florida ASTA members were proud to participate in the ASTA Travel Advisor Conference in San Diego, connecting with industry leaders, supplier partners, and fellow advisors from across the country.

Here’s a look back at some of the moments that made this year’s conference memorable.

06/03/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the 2026 ASTA Entrepreneurs of the Year, Gabriel Gatete and Matthew Wade, co-founders of the Toggle Travel app.

🏆 Congratulations to the 2026 ASTA Entrepreneurs of the Year, Gabriel Gatete and Matthew Wade, co-founders of the Toggle Travel app. Both University of Michigan computer science graduates, Gabriel and Matthew were honored for their work building Toggle, a travel technology platform that reflects the creativity, adaptability and forward-thinking spirit the award was created to celebrate.

Gabriel and Matthew accepted the award last week at the Travel Advisor Conference in San Diego and take home this year’s $10,000 cash prize! 💰

Sponsored each year by the Dan and Gloria Bohan Foundation, the Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes the entrepreneurial spirit in the travel and hospitality industry. Finalists are invited to ASTA’s Travel Advisor Conference, where the winner is revealed.

05/29/2026

VIP Meet and Greet photos with Rachel Hollis, keynote speaker at this year's ASTA Travel Advisor Conference.

05/29/2026

Way to go Celeste! She participated in the early morning fun run 🏃🏾‍♀️⌛️🤩🏃🏾‍♀️

05/28/2026

Just having a little fun with Celebrity like a Celebrity