International Destination Expo 2011 San Juan, Puerto Rico

 

Explore Puerto Rico at ASTA’s Sixth Annual International Destination Expo!

Known as the Land of Enchantment, Puerto Rico combines the exoticism of the Caribbean with proximity to the United States. Puerto Rico’s history includes four hundred years as a Spanish Colony – and the mixing of Spaniards, Indians, Anglos, and Africans has created a culture unique to this island. Experience San Juan, Puerto Rico’s modern capitol city, and gain the expertise to boost your sales to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean!

At the International Destination Expo, April 14-17, 2011, you will be immersed in four days of concentrated educational sessions and have access to a trade show with hundreds of local travel suppliers. Sightseeing tours of San Juan will give you a first hand taste of what your clients will experience, and specialized education will provide you with certifications you can add to your professional profile to increase your sales.

Take advantage of Puerto Rico’s position in the heart of the Caribbean and participate in cruise ship inspections. This is a unique opportunity that will allow you to explore the cruise lines’ fleets, and gain the familiarity that will help you sell cruises to your clients.

1. Four days of concentrated education that will make you an expert on the Caribbean.
2. New certifications that you can add to your professional profile to attract new clients.
3. A trade show that will allow you to network with local companies that you won’t meet at any U.S.-based trade show.
4. Complimentary sightseeing tours so that you will experience exactly what you are selling to your clients.

           

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Past Events 

One agents says: "Before attending the Prague IDE, I booked only a couple of trips to Prague in my 12 years of being an agent. After attending, I'm booking more than a couple in a single year. My France bookings, as well as the commission earned on a France trip, are also up since attending the Lyon conference. Obviously the experience of being in the destination along with the education provided does help you become a better travel consultant."

International Destination Expo Sun City, South Africa 2009 — The ASTA IDE 2009 was an unbelievable success and the agents who attended met with over 130 exhibitors and became specialists in selling 3 South Africa destinations and 2 niche markets. Watch a short highlight video of the IDE 2009. South African Airways International Destination Expo Contestant Winner - Best IDE story. View the agents who have been certified at the International Destination Expo in South Africa as specialists in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Southern Africa Spa and Southern Africa Winelands. See Certification List.

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