San Diego Chapter

President's Newsletter
September 2026

National Events:

The Summit, Oct 14 – 16, Denver

Vietnam FAM, Nov 6 – 16 (still space available)

ASTA Globe Awards, January 21, 2027, Chicago Note: This is an invitation only event. If you’re invited, you will receive a separate email.

Tanzania FAM, Feb 1 – 7, 2027

River Cruise Expo, Mar 10 – 14, 2027

2027 Travel Advisor Conference, May 4 – 6, Orlando Check the website for all event information. ASTA Website

ASTA Globes Awards Dinner: January 21, 2027, Chicago, IL

Cast your vote

Voting for the 2027 ASTA Globes opened on September 14 and closes at midnight on October 23, 2026. As a reminder, only ASTA members are eligible to vote, and advisors nominated for individual awards must also be active ASTA members. Please take this opportunity to join ASTA. A limited-time membership discount code, GLOBES27, was created for any advisor who wants to vote or nominate themselves for one of the advisor award categories but needs to join or renew their membership. This code expires October 23, 2026. The discount amount is $50. See Advisor award categories and vote See Partner award categories and vote

River Cruise Expo: March 10 – March 14, 2027, Vienna, Austria. Attendees can now preview available Expo ship accommodations, pre-Expo FAM opportunities, and post-Expo FAM opportunities before booking opens. A limited number of spaces are still available to register for the Expo.

The ASTA Travel Advisor Conference Pre and Post FAMs

Advisors attending the 2027 Travel Advisor Conference in Orlando, Florida, will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive pre- or post-ship inspections and FAMs with our cruise line partners – Carnival, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean. Experience unforgettable adventures, valuable networking opportunities, and so much more. Note: Booking is not yet available, but more information about the sign-up process will be coming soon. Stay tuned!

2026 Local ASTA San Diego Events: Our board has been busy setting up events for the rest of this year and into 2027!!!

****WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!**** FILL out the Survey we sent through our San Diego ASTA email. https://forms.gle/qxfqsnw5ZZjvLrrG9

· September 22 – Fall Festival, Del Mar Hilton was a HUGE Success!!!! Thanks to our hard working board members that created, participated and worked the event.

· October 27 – Taiwan Tourist Board Event, Legacy Resort 11:30 am – 2 pm

· November 17 – Friendsgiving Lunch, Royal Caribbean & Silversea, Seasons 52, 11:30 am

· December 15 – Holiday Party, Rancho Bernardo Inn, 4:30 – 9 PM

San Diego ASTA FAM Opportunities

· Scottsdale – October 4-7, 2026 SOLD OUT

· Croatia – October 2027 – still working on details. Watch your email and our website for updates, applications, and deadlines. San Diego ASTA

Support ASTAPAC

Your contributions strengthen our chapter and our industry. See the attached Advocacy Team update for the latest on state and federal efforts—they’ve been working hard on our behalf. Donate Here

Warm regards,
Tracy Anderson, CTC
President, San Diego ASTA