ASTA Destination Expo 2014 - Merida, Mexico

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ASTA Destination Expo 2014

March 27-30 Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

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Table of ContentS Hosts & Sponsors....................................................................................................2 Bienvenido - John I. Lovell, CTC, ASTA Chairman of the Board...............3 ASTA Proud Partners.............................................................................................4 Saludos - Zane Kerby, MBA, ASTA President & CEO....................................5 Floor Plan - Fiesta Americana Merida...............................................................6 Floor Plan - Hyatt Regency Merida.....................................................................8 General Information............................................................................................10 Special Events & Activities..................................................................................12 Evening Events......................................................................................................12 ASTA Merida Destination Specialist................................................................15 Schedule of Events................................................................................................15 Sightseeing Tours..................................................................................................20 Seminars.................................................................................................................26 Alphabetical Exhibitor Listing............................................................................36 Full Exhibitor Listing............................................................................................37 ASTA Premium Members...................................................................................45 ASTA Corporate Advisory Council Members................................................47

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Hosts & Sponsors

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The American Society of Travel Agents sincerely appreciates and gratefully recognizes the generosity of the following organizations for their support of ASTA and the ASTA Destination Expo, Merida, Mexico.

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Bienvenido Welcome, As the Chairman of ASTA’s Board of Directors and your fellow travel professional, I am thrilled to welcome you to ASTA’s Destination Expo in the enchanting city of Merida. We are in for quite a treat. Our partners from the Mexico Tourism Board and Yucatan Tourism Board have rolled out the red carpet for us and have worked to build a fantastic program that will send you back to your office recharged, renewed, enlightened and ready to sell Merida and the surrounding Yucatan region.

As you make your plans for your time here in Merida, leave yourself plenty of time to meet the requirements to receive your ASTA Merida Destination Specialist certificate that will give you the competitive edge you need in the marketplace:

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Attend at least three education sessions Visit the trade show and complete five appointments with exhibitors Attend at least one sightseeing tour

As you experience the geography, gastronomy, and the culture and history of Merida and the surrounding Yucatan region, think about your clients – the luxury traveler, the foodie, the adventurer, the history buff, the nature lover, the R&R seeker. Think about who you want to let in on this secret. Merida is a special place and I challenge you to make Merida the next inspiring story you tell your clients.

Kind regards, John I. Lovell, CTC Chairman of the Board, American Society of Travel Agents

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ASTA Proud Partners Premier Proud Partners Carnival Enterprise Mexico Tourism Board Sabre Travel Network Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Yucatan Tourism Board

Gold Proud Partners ABC Global Services CTS Systems Greater Fort Lauderdale InterContinental Hotels Group Marriott International Royal Caribbean Cruises Sandals Resorts travAlliance Media Travel Insured International

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Saludos Welcome, Thank you for meeting us in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico for ASTA’s 2014 Destination Expo.

At ASTA, our job is not only to defend and promote the travel agency community – but to INSPIRE you. Each year, we scour the globe for a new destination. Our goal is to find a unique destination that blends local sights, culture and traditions with unparalleled education, networking and tours. We take special care to build a program that includes top local contacts and experts you can develop relationships with to set yourself apart from your competition.

We are so pleased to have landed in Merida, Mexico this year. The engaging local traditions, welcoming people and distinct cultural and political identity of Merida surround you in this gem of a destination.

While you are here, be sure to take full advantage of the robust program. Our training seminars with local historians and business owners will provide you with important insight into the culture, natural wonders and gastronomy of Merida and the Yucatan. Our trade show provides a great opportunity for you to network with service providers from Merida that you won’t meet anywhere else. Then it’s time to get out and really experience Merida. We have fantastic sightseeing tours for you that ensure you will have great stories to tell your clients when you book their trip to this magical region. We’ve also planned festive receptions and dinners for networking with your peers. Get ready for the unexpected over the next few days.

We thank our partners at the Mexico Tourism Board and Yucatan Tourism Board for their hospitality and for rolling out the red carpet for all ASTA attendees. Equally, we thank our sponsors and exhibitors supporting this program. Be sure to qualify to earn your ASTA Merida Destination Specialist certificate. The designation is a good way to demonstrate your knowledge to existing and prospective customers. I am excited to be here in Merida with you for the next few days. Let’s make some great ASTA memories together.

Kind regards, Zane Kerby, MBA President & CEO, American Society of Travel Agents ASTA Destination Expo - 5

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Floor Plan - Fiesta Americana Merida The Trade Show will be open Friday, March 28 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Lunch will be available on the show floor.

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ASTA REGISTRATION

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Saturday, March 29 10:00am – 12:00pm

One-on-one appointments with exhibitors.

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Floor Plan - Hyatt Regency Merida

General Session

The Thursday Tequila Tasting and the International Travel Agent Summit will be held at the Presidente InterContinental.

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Our mission is to defend, promote and inspire you, so you can focus on what you do best – sell travel! As a member of ASTA, you receive instant credibility and recognition; access to industry news, resources and education; and an opportunity to strengthen your network and grow your business.

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General Information Airport Transfer Information Please visit the ASTA Destination Expo registration desk in the Fiesta Americana to arrange or confirm your airport transfer.

ASTA Registration Desk Location: Fiesta Americana, Lobby Level Hours of Operation: Thursday, March 27 8:00am-5:00pm Friday, March 28 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday, March 29 8:00am-1:00pm • Pick up your Expo badge and attendee packet. You must wear your name badge to all functions.

• Join ASTA or renew your membership • Register for ASTA Global Convention 2014, September 13-21 sailing on the Norwegian Cruise Line’s Breakaway from New York City to Bermuda • Suppliers reserve booth space for ASTA Global Convention 2014

Sightseeing If you have not already signed up for sightseeing please stop by the ASTA registration desk to see what is still available.

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Venues Fiesta Americana Merida www.fiestamericana.com Phone: +52-55-5326-6990 Calle 56 A 451, esquina Av. Colon Merida 97000 Mexico Hyatt Regency Merida merida.regency.hyatt.com Phone: +52-999-942-1234 Ave Col贸n, Esq Calle 60 Merida 97000 Mexico Presidente InterContinental www.intercontinentalmexico.com/merida_ overview.html Phone: +52-999-942-9000 Ave Col贸n 500 Merida 97000 Mexico General Session will take place at the Hyatt Regency in the Regency Ballroom on the first floor. The educational seminars will take place in both the Fiesta Americana and the Hyatt Regency. Many of the summits and side meetings will take place in the Presidente InterContinental. Please pay careful attention to the schedule of events to ensure that you are in the correct hotel.

Dress Code Business casual for all seminars, general session, trade show and evening events. Both evening events will be outdoors.

Casual attire, including good walking shoes, is suggested for sightseeing tours.

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Special Events & Activities Wednesday, March 26 7:00pm ASTA Board Dinner Location: Hacienda Xcanatun Hosted by: Sabre

Thursday, March 27 11:00am – 1:00pm Optional Arrival Day Activities

Tequila Tasting* Location: Presidente InterContinental / Room: The Courtyard *You must have pre-registered for this event.

OR Shopping Trip* Location: Bus departs from the Fiesta Americana at 11:00am *You must have pre-registered for this event.

Thursday, March 27 2:30pm – 4:30pm International Travel Agents Summit Location: Presidente InterContinental / Room: Grand Salon 1 Hosted by: Sabre

Thursday, March 27 6:30pm – 9:30pm Welcome Reception and Dinner at La Quinta Montes Molina Hosted by: Mexico Tourism Board Location: La Quinta Montes Molina, a historic mansion located two blocks from the Expo hotels.

We will be walking to this event.

Tourism Board

La Quinta Montes Molina is a mansion in the heart of Merida that is open as a museum during the day and will be your first taste of the warm Yucatan culture

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Evening Events in the evening. This is the perfect opportunity to see the inside of an elegant, authentic, fully and beautifully furnished Paseo Montejo mansion, with the original chandeliers, mirrors, antique furnishings, rugs, paintings, statues and sculptures, Limoge china and Chiristofle silverware.

Friday, March 28 6:00pm – 8:00pm Reception at the Mundo Maya Museum YUCATÁN Hosted by: Yucatan Tourism Board Location: Mundo Maya Museum, located approximately 20 minutes from the Expo hotels. Buses will depart from the Fiesta Americana at 5:30pm and will return at approximately 8:00pm The Mundo Maya Museum is a celebration of the Yucatan identity, and you will have the opportunity to explore this brand new building with its amazing collection of Mayan artifacts.

Saturday, March 29 5:30pm 5:30pm – 7:00pm Tequila Tasting with a Tequila Master Location: Hyatt Regency Room: Regency Ballroom, First Floor Tequila Master: Araceli Ramos, Director of Public Relations, Tequila Cuervo Fun, informative tequila tasting where tequila is taken as seriously as it deserves to be. You will be able to enjoy three different premium tequilas from Casa Cuervo. You will learn from Araceli Ramos, PR Director of Tequila Cuervo about tequila production, local ingredients, history, culture and tasting notes.

8:30pm Farewell Party - with snacks, sips, dancing and dessert Surprise Location: will be announced on Friday at General Session

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Merida Specialist Add to the value of visiting Merida by becoming a Merida Destination Specialist. Show your clients what a dedicated travel professional you are by adding this important specialist title to your portfolio. While you are in Merida, just follow these three simple steps: 1.

Attend three education sessions

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Visit the trade show and complete five appointments with exhibitors

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Complete one sightseeing tour

To receive your ASTA Merida Destination Specialist Certificate completely fill out the passport found in your attendee bag. Return the passport to the ASTA registration desk by 1:00pm on March 29 or mail back to ASTA Headquarters (1101 King Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 uSA) by April 11, 2014.

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Schedule of Events Thursday, March 27 11:00am – 1:00pm Optional Arrival Day Activities Tequila Tasting* Location: Presidente InterContinental | Room: The Courtyard *You must have pre-registered for this event.

OR Shopping Trip* Location: Bus departs from the Fiesta Americana at 11:00am *You must have pre-registered for this event.

2:30pm – 4:30pm International Travel Agent Summit Location: Presidente InterContinental | Room: Grand Salon 1 Hosted by: Sabre 6:30pm – 9:30pm Welcome Reception and Dinner at La Quinta Montes Molina Hosted by: Mexico Tourism Board Tourism Board

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Schedule of Events Friday, March 28 8:00am – 8:45am Continental Breakfast Location: Hyatt Regency | Room: Regency Ballroom, First Floor 8:45am – 10:00am General Session Location: Hyatt Regency | Room: Regency Ballroom, First Floor Governor’s Welcome:

Rolando Zapata Bello, Governor State of Yucatan, Mexico John I. Lovell, CTC, ASTA Chairman of the Board Claudia Ruiz Massieu, Secretary of Tourism, Mexico Zane Kerby, MBA, ASTA President & CEO The Power of Travel & Future of World Heritage:

Robin Tauck, Tauck World Discovery Co-Owner Tourism Cares Global Impact Chair 10:30am – 11:45am Educational Seminars

Hacienda Splendor Location: Hyatt Regency | Room: Chichen Itza, Second Floor Panelists: Jane Custer e-learning Editorial Manager Mexico & Latin America, Vacation Agent Magazine; Christina Baker, owner of Hacienda Xcanatun; David Nava, General Manager of The Haciendas, Luxury Collection of Starwood and Mary Liz Wheelis, Hacienda Petac

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The Perfect Match: The Yucatan and Riviera Maya Location: Hyatt Regency | Room: Uxmal, Second Floor Speakers: Saul Ancona, Secretary of Tourism of the Yucatan and Dario Flota, Director of the Riviera Maya Tourism Board Unique Gastronomy in the Yucatan Location: Fiesta Americana | Room: Merida, Lobby Level Panelists: Pedro Evia, Founder of Sensei and Cosa Nostra restaurants, Chef at K’uu’k; Susanna Palazuelos, Ambassador of Mexican food and Author; and Robert Solis, Owner and Chef, Restaurant Nectar PRODUCT SEMINAR

Grupo Posadas Location: Fiesta Americana | Room: Celestun, Lobby Level Presenter: Rodrigo Formoso, Senior National Accounts Manager, U.S. and Canada, Grupo Posadas

12:00pm – 3:00pm Trade Show Opens with Lunch Location: Fiesta Americana | Room: Yucatan Ballroom, Lobby Level Hosted by: Grupo Posadas 3:45pm – 5:00pm Educational Seminars Destination Weddings in the Yucatan Location: Hyatt Regency | Room: Chichen Itza, Second Floor Panelists: Lisa Sheldon, Executive Director Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Association; Angelica Espinosa, Sales Director, Catherwood Travels; Kitzia Morales, CEO, Love Mexico; and Luis Canul, YucatanLove Merida Chic Location: Fiesta Americana | Room: Merida, Lobby Level Panelists: Santiago Gonzalez Abreu, Promotion Director, Yucatan Tourism Board; Richard Westell, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Merida; Stefano Marcelletti, owner of Casa Lecanda and Carol Kolozs, owner of Rosas & Xocolate ASTA Destination Expo - 17

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Schedule of Events PRODUCT SEMINAR

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Location: Fiesta Americana | Room: Celestun, Lobby Level Presenter: Chris Austin, Vice President of Global Leisure and Luxury Sales, Starwood Hotels & Resorts

6:00pm – 8:00pm Reception at the Mundo Maya Museum YUCATÁN Hosted by: Yucatan Tourism Board Location: Mundo Maya Museum, located approximately 20 minutes from the Expo hotels. Buses will depart from the Fiesta Americana at 5:30pm and will return at approximately 8:00pm.

Saturday, March 29 8:30am - 9:45am Educational Seminars Experiencing the Mayan World: Sustainable Travel in the Yucatan Location: Hyatt Regency | Room: Chichen Itza, Second Floor Speakers: Carola Diez, Director of Fundación del Mundo Maya Nature and Adventure Location: Hyatt Regency | Room: Uxmal, Second Floor Speaker: Ruben Encalada, owner of Maya Amazing Adventures The Yucatan Experience… Where the Rubber Meets the Road -or-Where the Henequen Meets the Sac-be Location: Fiesta Americana | Room: Merida, Lobby Level Panelists: Stephanie Schneiderman, Boutique Tour Operator, Tia Stephanie Tours; David Sterling, Owner, Los Dos Cooking School; Juanita Stein, Managing Editor, Yucatan Today; Ben Gritzewsky,

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Condé Nast Traveler’s Mexico Advisor ; expat Ralf Hollmann, Founder, Lawson’s Original Yucatan Excursions and Jane Custer, eLearning Editorial Manager, travelAlliance Media PRODUCT SEMINAR

Riviera Maya Location: Fiesta Americana | Room: Celestun, Lobby Level Presenter: Lizzie Cole, Marketing Director, Riviera Maya

10:00am – 12:00pm Trade Show Floor Open - One-on-one appointments with exhibitors 12:30pm Half Day Tours & Lunch - Depart via bus from the Fiesta Americana 5:30pm – 7:00pm Tequila Tasting with a Tequila Master Location: Hyatt Regency | Room: Regency Ballroom, First Floor Tequila Master: Araceli Ramos, Director of Public Relations, Tequila Cuervo 8:30pm Farewell Party - with snacks, sips, dancing and dessert Surprise Location: will be announced on Friday at General Session

Sunday, March 30 9:00am Full Day Tours & Lunch - Depart via bus from the Fiesta Americana

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Sightseeing Tours A trip to the Yucatan would be incomplete without visiting some of the area’s most popular attractions, such as, Chichen Itza, Sotuta de Peon, Merida City, Uxmal and the beautiful cenotes.

After the trade show wraps up on Saturday, your out-of-the-classroom training kicks into high gear as we set off to explore the luxurious accommodations, natural resources and archaeological wonders the Yucatan has to offer. You will have the opportunity to attend one of our complimentary half-day tours on Saturday or full day tours on Sunday.

As an ASTA Destination Expo attendee, you will be able to participate in a full day tour for the low rate of $50. To change your tour or to register for a tour, please visit the ASTA registration desk. Requests will be accommodated as space allows.

Half Day Tours - Saturday, March 29 - Complimentary

Hacienda Tour at Sotuta de Peon Sotuta de Peon is the only henequen/ sisal fiber hacienda in the area that continues to work as it did 100 years ago. A visit to Hacienda Sotuta de Peón, located 45 minutes from Mérida, is an opportunity to travel into the past. During the 2.5 hour tour, you will learn about the origins of henequen and details of the henequen boom here in Yucatán. The process, which begins with the planting, continues on to the peeling, then drying and finally the packing, is interestingly explained and the transformation from threads to ropes to textiles is shown. This is a walking tour and you will have the chance to see the centuries old machinery actually working. Don’t be shy about volunteering to help the workers - you may be surprised by the strength required! After seeing and participating in this interesting part of the process, the visitors will get to climb aboard mule drawn platforms, called trucks, and take a ride into the henequen fields. Along the way, 20 - ASTA Destination Expo

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Half Day & Full Day Tours Include Lunch

they will stop off at a Mayan home where a Mayan gentleman will show you his home and the henequen plants. You will enjoy a regional lunch at the Hacienda at the end of the tour. The sisal fiber played a fascinating role in the development of the Yucatan, this is your opportunity to participate in that history! There will be a significant amount of walking on this tour, so wear comfortable shoes!

Izamal – A Magical Town!

Mexico has 35 towns that are considered magical and one of them is located just 45 minutes from Merida. What makes a town magical?

According to the requirements to be considered magical by the Mexican government, the town or city must be small with rich historical tradition. The first thing that you will notice is that the town is painted yellow… all the colonial buildings, the market, the huge convent, everything! The next thing that stands out are the cobblestone streets and the iron lampposts that give the town a tranquil ambiance. The sound of the clippity-clop of the horses pulling calesas or carriages will surely make you feel as if you’ve stepped back in time. As you explore the city you will see a town that is alive with three cultures – the ancient Mayan, the colonial and the present day bustling Izamal. You will enjoy your time discovering the Mayan pyramids, colonial-style buildings, parks and plazas, horses and buggies and enjoy lunch at a local eatery. See for yourself what makes a town magical!

There will be a significant amount of walking on this tour, so wear comfortable shoes!

Maya Astronomy at Dzibilchaltun and Lunch at Progreso Beach Famed for its Temple of the Seven Dolls, Dzibilchaltún is situated and constructed so the rays of the sun will produce a startling effect on the spring and fall equinoxes. Around 1590, an open chapel was built in the ASTA Destination Expo - 21

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Sightseeing Tours central plaza, constructed of stones taken from ancient structures on site, extending the city’s two thousand year history into the Spanish era.

Visit its beautiful open cenote, notable for being placed practically at ground level. After this, a visit to the port of Progreso, a quiet town by the beach where you will have a regional lunch with botanas and drinks at the malecón – the beachside promenade. Enjoy the cool breezes off the Gulf. The water is clear and very shallow – great for swimming!

Merida City Tour - Explore Mérida!

Merida is a city that preserves its rich architectural heritage like no other.

Merida’s map reveals the traces of T’ho, an underlying pre-Hispanic city, and sharp observers can imagine the history of the city from its neighborhoods and buildings, distinguishing between colonial, Porifirian (late nineteenth and early twentieth century), and modern building styles. Travel its shady avenues, lined with exquisite mansions from the end of the 19th century, when henequen wealth reached its zenith and the fiber’s producers sought to reaffirm their prestige and world-view in architecture (Yucatecan prosperity far exceeded that of any other part of Mexico at the time). The city is also famous for having been the birthplace of noted musicians and poets. You will also visit the anthropology museum, the cathedral, famous restored buildings in the city center and will enjoy time for browsing in local artisans’ shops. A regional lunch will be provided in a local restaurant.

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Full Day Tours - Sunday, March 30 - $50 per person

Celestun Situated approximately one hour outside of Merida is the Ría Celestún Biosphere Reserve. A boat ride around the reserve will offer you the opportunity to observe and photograph the vast flocks of flamingos and hundreds of other birds that live in the area. You will have the chance to swim in the clear, cool fresh water springs that bubble to the surface and drain into the estuary; a stop to view the “petrified forest”; and a ride through the marshes that penetrate the dense mangrove forests that flank the estuary. You will be amazed by the hundreds of bird species that you will encounter in one place! Lunch will be provided in a beach side restaurant.

Chichen Itza Chichen Itza, voted one of the new seven world wonders, is a must see when traveling to the Yucatan. The Mayans took control of this area, which had originally been built by the Toltec’s, in the late 10th century.

After reaching its peak between the 11th and 12th centuries, the space was abandoned. The dominant ruin in Chichen Itza is the towering Castle, also known as the Pyramid of Kukulcan. The Castle has 365 stairs, one for every day of the year, which archeologists attribute to the Maya’s knowledge of the skies. The Castle is built over a series of previous constructions. An interior staircase leads to the Throne of the Red Jaguar, a chamber containing a Chac-Mool and a stunning, pop-eyed jaguar. The Temple of the Jaguar gives access to the sprawling Ball Game field where priests played religious ball games. Lunch will be provided in a regional restaurant. There will be a significant amount of walking on this tour, so wear comfortable shoes!

Hacienda Sotuta de Peon & Swimming in a Cenote Sotuta de Peon is the only henequen/sisal fiber hacienda in the area that continues to work as it did 100 years ago. A visit to Hacienda Sotuta ASTA Destination Expo - 23

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Sightseeing Tours de Peón, located 45 minutes from Mérida, is an opportunity to travel into the past. You will learn about the origins of henequen and details of the henequen boom here in Yucatán. The process, which begins with the planting, continues on to the peeling, then drying and finally the packing, is interestingly explained and the transformation from threads to ropes to textiles is shown. This is a walking tour and you will have the chance to see the centuries old machinery actually working. Don’t be shy about volunteering to help the workers – you may be surprised by the strength required! After seeing and participating in this interesting part of the process, the visitors will get to climb aboard mule drawn platforms, called trucks, and take a ride into the henequen fields. Along the way, they will stop off at a Mayan home where a Mayan gentleman will show you his home and the henequen plants. Your truck will then take you to a beautiful cenote where you will have the opportunity to relax and swim in the crystal clear water. You will enjoy a regional lunch at the Hacienda during the tour. The sisal fiber played a fascinating role in the development of the Yucatan, this is your opportunity to participate in that history! There will be a significant amount of walking on this tour, so wear comfortable shoes! And remember that you will be swimming on this tour, so pack your bathing suit and a towel.

uxmal uxmal means ‘built 3 times’ in the Mayan language and though its name is a mystery, its beauty is not. As a World Heritage site, it is one of the best restored archaeological sites in the Yucatan and certainly one of the most magnificent. It is famed for their elaborate Puuc-style architecture, whose principal buildings are aligned to observe astronomical events. uxmal comes to life before your eyes and your visit becomes a once-ina-lifetime learning opportunity. We visit the Pyramid of the Magician and the Palace of the Governor—two of the finest pre-Hispanic Mexican structures in existence—as well as the Nunnery Quadrangle and the House of the Turtles. Lunch will be provided in Hacienda Ochil during the tour. There will be a significant amount of walking on this tour, so wear comfortable shoes!

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Seminars Friday, March 28 10:30am – 11:45am

Hacienda Splendor Location: Hyatt Regency Room: Chichen Itza, Second Floor Haciendas in Mexico were the basis of an economic system begun by the Spaniards in the 16th century. Over time, haciendas became symbols of wealth and culture with ornate colonial architecture adorned with furnishings and art from around the world. The haciendas of Yucatan saw their heyday in the early 1900 when the local economy was booming due to the sisal fiber that was used to make rope, cord and twine. A trip to the Yucatan would be incomplete without visiting some of the most popular haciendas transformed into luxury hotels and restaurants within a few minutes’ drive of Merida. This session will highlight the keys to selling haciendas and turning your client’s interest into an amazing journey.

Panelists:

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Jane Custer

e-learning Editorial Manager Mexico & Latin America, Vacation Agent Magazine

Christina Baker

Owner Hacienda Xcanatun

David Nava

General Manager of The Haciendas, Luxury Collection of Starwood

Mary Liz Wheelis Hacienda Petac

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Grupo Posadas Location: Fiesta Americana Room: Celestun, Lobby Level

PRODUCT SEMINAR

Learn the different products Fiesta Americana and Live Aqua Hotels and Resorts have to offer as well as the Travel Agent Cash Incentive Program.

Presenter: Rodrigo Formoso, Senior Accounts Manager,

U.S. and Canada, Grupo Posadas

The Perfect Match: The Yucatan and Riviera Maya Location: Hyatt Regency Room: Uxmal, Second Floor As a travel agent, have you faced Speakers: the dilemma of clients who want to travel together but described two different experiences? One wanted the beach with snorkeling and sailing while the other wanted culture, history and boutique accommodations. Now you can Saul Ancona Dario Flota Secretary of Tourism Director offer the perfect combination of Riviera Maya of the Yucatan Riviera Maya with the archeology Tourism Board and colonial architecture of the Yucatan. Our expert presenters are the perfect combination of local knowledge and Yucatan expertise.

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Seminars Unique Gastronomy in the Yucatan Location: Fiesta Americana Room: Merida, Lobby Level The culinary delights of a typical Yucatan kitchen come from a mouthwatering mixture of European and Mexican flavors. A few decades back, the Yucatan Peninsula was considered to be too far away and too difficult to reach from the rest of Mexico. The peninsula located where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico provided access to New Orleans, Cuba, Spain and France. The combination of recipes and ingredients blended from these traditions has resulted in the characteristic flavors of Yucatan cuisine. Come learn what separates Yucatan cuisine from the rest of Mexico!

Panelists:

Susanna Palazuelos

a Mexican icon in Mexican gastronomy

Roberto Solis

Owner and Chef, Restaurant Nectar

Pedro Evia Owner and Chef, Restaurant Kuuk

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Friday, March 28 3:45pm – 5:00pm

Destination Weddings in the Yucatan Location: Hyatt Regency Room: Chichen Itza, Second Floor This seminar is designed to open your eyes and the opportunity to the growing business of destination weddings Yucatan style. According to “The Knot Market Intelligence 2012”, each year 350,000 American couples select a destination wedding, representing 24% of all weddings.

Mexico is the second largest recipient of destination weddings outside the United States and Yucatan receives much of this business. From haciendas to archaeological sites, our experts will share their vast knowledge of destination weddings and events.

Panelists:

Lisa Sheldon

Angelica Espinosa

Executive Director Sales Director Destination Weddings Catherwood Travels & Honeymoons Association

Kitzia Morales CEO Love Mexico

Luis Canul

YucatanLove

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Seminars Merida Chic Location: Fiesta Americana Room: Merida, Lobby Level In this session you will learn what makes Merida so special and what unique features you can offer your clients looking for a different Yucatan experience. Merida was geographically cut off from mainland Mexico until the 1950’s. Its wealthy residents had easier access to the U.S., Cuba and Europe than the rest of Mexico. This isolation sent the city’s affluent community traveling to Europe (particularly France), where they imported lavish goods and European styles. Merida became known as the “Paris to the West”. Sumptuous mansions and palaces still line the elegant Paseo de Montejo, a tropical Champs Elysées just blocks from the main square. Today Merida is a cosmopolitan and cultural destination with world class attractions including museums, performing arts, historic houses, beautiful boutique hotels and haciendas as well as excellent shopping (Mayan art, sisal hammocks, unique native crafts).

Panelists:

Santiago Gonzalez Abreu

Promotion Director Yucatan Tourism Board

Richard Westell Stefano Marcelletti General Manager Hyatt Regency Merida

Owner Casa Lecanda

Carol Kolozs

Owner Rosas & Xocolate

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Starwood Hotel & Resorts Location: Fiesta Americana Room: Celestun, Lobby Level

PRODUCT SEMINAR

The fastest way to grow your profits is to Grow Your Luxury business – Learn how from Starwood Hotels & Resorts – The largest luxury hotel operator in the world…

This is a MUST attend session - find out how you can grow your luxury business with Starwood, the largest Luxury Hotel Operator in the world.

You’ll go on a virtual tour of Starwood’s three luxury lifestyle brands, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection and W Hotels Worldwide and you’ll learn how to match the right client with the right brand earning loyalty beyond reason. Learn more about Starwood’s luxury haciendas in the Yucatan and how to maximize your Starwood partnership with tools and resources designed exclusively for you. Three attendees will win gift cards worth up to $100.00.

presenter: Chris Austin, Vice President of Global Leisure and Luxury Sales, Starwood Hotels & Resorts

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Seminars Saturday, March 29 8:30am – 9:45pm

Experiencing the Mayan World: Sustainable Travel in the Yucatan Location: Hyatt Regency | Room: Chichen Itza, Second Floor The Mayan culture in the Yucatan is alive in its people, traditions, and folklore. The Maya were able to create a great civilization in a tropical forest climate. Not an easy accomplishment. Learn how each tourist can become an agent of economic change and social development for rural Mayan communities throughout the Yucatan.

presenter: Carola Diez, Director Fundación del Mundo Maya

Nature and Adventure Location: Hyatt Regency | Room: Uxmal, Second Floor The Mayans were known to be in sync with the earth. The Mayan ruins and archeology sites have taught us how carefully the Maya protected the land and created sustainable living environments. Today you and your travel clients can continue to explore the region’s vast natural wonders. Whether you are interested in reefs, mangroves, cenotes, animals, vegetation, diving, caves or dunes, Yucatan has everything to provide you with an outstanding experience. This seminar will teach you what Merida and the surrounding area can offer your adventure seeking clients. Come and learn about experiences that are not easily duplicated anywhere else in the world.

presenter: Ruben Encalada, owner of Maya Amazing Adventures

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Riviera Maya Location: Fiesta Americana Room: Celestun, Lobby Level

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Riviera Maya is home to many of Mexico’s best hotels and all-inclusive resorts. Stretching 100 miles, from just south of Cancun to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, the area offers endless white sand beaches, lush jungles and ancient Mayan cities. Come get a update on Riviera Maya and hear all about its main attractions, services, and the most relevant events happening throughout the year.

Presenter: Lizzie Cole, Marketing Director, Riviera Maya

The natural wonders of the state of Yucatán are countless and some of the most important and unusual are the cenotes or sink holes. In the Yucatan there are over 6000 cenotes.

Ik-Kil - “Sacred Blue Cenote”

is located less than 2 miles from Chichén Itzá, it is a perfectly round well-type cenote with magnificent hanging vines and waterfalls. This is an ideal place for cooling off after visiting the ruins!

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EXPERIENCE INSPIRE & ENGAGE NACTA 2014 Annual Conference • Oct. 30 – Nov. 3, 2014 Sheraton Wild Horse Pass resort & Spa, Phoenix, AZ The nACTA 2014 Annual Conference brings together the travel industry’s top suppliers, instructors and executives. regarded as an event for the career focused travel professional, this four day action packed conference will be educational as well as motivational and is sure to boost your creative and effective selling strategies.

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Seminars The Yucatan Experience…

Where the Rubber Meets the Road -or- Where the Henequen Meets the Sac-be Location: Fiesta Americana Room: Merida, Lobby Level This is your opportunity to learn from your colleagues and embrace the tools they have used to successfully attract clients to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Learn insider tips and hear ideas about what makes Mérida and the surrounding area the destination of choice for so many foreigners. Come back from the conference recharged, renewed, enlightened and ready to SELL. Panelists:

Stephanie Schneiderman

David Sterling

Tia Stephanie Tours

Owner Los Dos Cooking School

Ben Gritzewsky

Ralf Hollmann

Condé Nast Traveler’s Founder, Lawson’s Mexico Advisor Original Yucatan Excursions

Juanita Stein

Managing Editor Yucatan Today

Jane Custer

e-learning Editorial Manager Mexico & Latin America, Vacation Agent Magazine

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Alphabetical Exhibitor Listing Company Name

Booth Number

Alamos Travel Service.................................................................... #32 ASTA................................................................................................. #C Bel Air Resorts................................................................................. #35 Campeche Tourism Board............................................................. #30 Dolphin Discovery.......................................................................... #24 DVM Global Services Inc. ............................................................ #4 Fideicomiso Ah Chihuahua .......................................................... #41 & 42 Grand Velas Riviera Maya ............................................................ #23 Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau .......................... #26 Grupo Azabache ............................................................................. #25 Grupo Posadas................................................................................. #27 Ko’ox Hotels...................................................................................... #33 Korea Tourism................................................................................. #37 Mexico Tourism Board................................................................... #3 Mundo Cuervo................................................................................ #13 NACTA............................................................................................. #C Norwegian Cruise Lines................................................................. #8 Occidental Hotels & Resorts......................................................... #22 Oficina de Convenciones y Visitantes de Tabasco..................... #40 Orbitur Travel Service.................................................................... #10 Palace Resorts & Hotels ................................................................. #38 Premium Yucatan............................................................................ #11 Queretaro Tourism Board ............................................................. #31 RIU Hotels & Resorts..................................................................... #34 Riviera Maya-Booths...................................................................... #19 & 20 San Luis Potosi Tourism Board..................................................... #2 Sandals Hotels & Resorts............................................................... #1 Sandos Hotels & Resorts................................................................ #6 Secretaria de Turismo del Estado de Chiapas............................. #12 Starwood Hotels & Resorts............................................................ #29 & 36 Transportadora Turistica Lumaale, S.A. de CV.......................... #39 Tropic Air......................................................................................... #44 Yucatan Tourism Board.................................................................. #A 36 - ASTA Destination Expo

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Full Exhibitor Listing Alamos Travel Service................................................................................#32 Gabriele Binaghi, General Manager Calle Nichupte Mza 13 Lote 1 Casa B Cancun, Mexico 77535 Phone: 998-887-1323 Email: gabriele@alamostravel.com www.alamostravel.com Alamos Travel is one of the most important DMCs for tour operators and travel agency clients travelling to Mexico.

Bel Air Resorts...................................................................................................#35 Giancarlo Gerini, Commercial Director Morelos #2005 Col Arcos Vallarta Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico 44130 Phone: 333-001-2100 Email: ggerini@coleccionbelair.com www. coleccionbelair.com Bel Air collection is a group of hotels located on the best beaches in Cancun Mexico! They include Riviera Maya Los Caba, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.

CAMPECHE TOURISM BOARD.......................................................................#30 Jorge Ortegon Rodriguez, Director of Tourism Promotion Av. Ruiz Cortines Plaza Moch Covoh Campeche, Campeche, Mexico 24000 Phone: 981-127-3300 Ext 117 Email: jortegon@hotmail.com http://campeche.travel/ Experience Mayan & Spanish archaeology, culture, history, art, and food in Campeche.

Comision de Fomento al Turismo del Estado de Sonora .#10 Sergio Cesaretti Corella, Director of Promotions & Events Comonfort S/n Centro de Gobierno Ed Sonora Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico 83280 Phone: 662 289 5800 ext 146 Email: scesaretti@sonoraturismo.gob.mx www.gotosonora.com Sonora enchants visitors with its many tourist destinations, archaeology, hospitality, cuisine, and history, including: historic buildings, petroglyphs, fossils, and indigenous traditions that turn this land into a magical place.

Dolphin Discovery.........................................................................................#24 Rodrigo Ceballos, Corporate Sales Manager Banco Chinchorro LT8 5M13 Esq. Esq Acanceh Cancun, QROO Mexico 77504 ASTA Destination Expo - 37

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Full Exhibitor Listing Phone: 998-881-7400 Email: rceballas@dolphindiscovery.com www.dolphindiscovery.com Dolphin Discovery is a multi-national company which offers interactive programs with Dolphins, Sea Lions and Manatee in Mexico and the Caribbean. Dolphin Discovery also operates auxiliary activities including Aquatours Marina, Columbus Lobster Dinner Cruise, Garrafon Park, Aquaventuras Waterpark and Whale Watching excursions. Dolphin Discovery plans on offering its programs to the USA public via ASTA members.

DVM Global Services Inc. ...........................................................................#4 Douglas Shachnow, President & CEO 17047A Boca Club Blvd. Suite 122B Boca Raton, Florida 33487 Phone: 561-988-8385 Email: paciftravl@aol.com www.worldbrowser.com World Browser provides instant access to information on tens of thousands of attractions. They’re what motivate travel decisions. This free resource is one you do not want to ignore.

Fideicomiso Ah Chihuahua..........................................................#41 & 42 Alfonso Gaytan Ochoa, Assistant of Public Relations Privada de Tecnologico 1504 Colonia Santo Nino Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico 31200 Phone: 614-429-3320 Email: alfonsogaytan@gmail.com http://www.ah-chihuahua.com/ Chihuahua combines attractive colonial buildings, beautiful plazas, great food, restaurants, bars, and museums that bear witness to key episodes in Mexican history.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya........................................................................#23 Jorge Meraz Ibarra, Senior Sales Manager Carretera Cancun Tulum km 62 Playa Del Carmen, QROO Mexico 77710 Phone: 984-788-4400 Email: groupsales2rm@grandvelas.com www.grandvelas.com Indulge in unrivaled luxury at Grand Velas, located along the breathtaking Riviera Maya. With a prime location, the Resort is only 35 minutes from Cancun International Airport and 5 minutes from Playa del Carmen.

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Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau......................#26 Linda Stillman, CTA, Senior Director of Sales, USA, Canada & Emerging Markets, Cruise Industry Liaison 701 Brickwell Ave, Suite 2700 Miami, FL 33131 Phone: 305-539-3067 Fax: 305-539-2985 Email: linda@gmcvb.com www.miamiandbeaches.com Greater Miami offers visitors the best of all worlds-a rare destination where the cutting edge of urban chic co-exists with the beauty and splendor of a tropical paradise.

Grupo Azabache..............................................................................................#25 Cesareo Aponte, General Director Calle 50 #432 x 45 y 47 Colonia Centro Merida, Yucatan Mexico 97000 Phone: 999-285-7620 Email: director@azabachetour.com www.azabachetour.com Grupo Azabache is a hospitality, transportation, and tour operator wholesaler that caters exclusively to travel agencies.

Grupo Posadas................................................................................................#27 Rodrigo Formoso, National Account Manager 9100 S. Dadeland Blvd Suite 205 Miami, FL 33156 305-779-9881 Email: rodgrigo.formoso@posadas.com www.posadas.com Posadas is Mexico’s largest and most important hotel operator, with 110 hotels and 19,000 rooms in beach and city destinations across the country.

Ko’ox Hotels........................................................................................................#33 Paola Mithiaux Suarez, Sales Manager 20 Between 1 and 5 Playa Del Carmen, QROO, Mexico, 77710 Phone: 984-803-2727 Email: sales@kooxhotels.com www.kooxhotels.com We are a young small hotel chain with three paradise destinations located on the Yucatan Peninsula. Welcome home & fall in love with Ko’ox. You will be surprised!

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Full Exhibitor Listing Korea Tourism...................................................................................................#37 Luis Maravi, Marketing Manager 2 Executive Dr Suite 750 Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 Phone: 201-585-0909 Email: luism@kntoamerica.com http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/OO/OO_EN_13_1_1_3.jsp KTO promotes travel and tourism to Korea. We help travel professionals to become experts and to successfully sell our destination. Be inspired in Korea!

Mexico Tourism Board................................................................................#3 Ana Sofia Diaz Duran H 152 Madison Ave. suite 1800 Tourism Board New York, NY 10016 Phone 212-308 -2110 Ext. 104 Email: adiaz@visitmexico.com www.visitmexico.com The Mexico Tourism Board, through its international offices located in Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia, opens its doors to those interested in learning more about Mexico.

Mundo Cuervo.................................................................................................#13 Araceli Ramos Rosaldo, Director of Public Relations and Promotion JosĂŠ Cuervo 73, TĂŠquila, Jalisco, Mexico 46400 Phone: 333 134 3377 Email: aramos@cuervo.com.mx www.mundocuervo.com Mundo Cuervo is the visitors center created by Jose Cuervo, where you can live the history and learn about the production process of tequila.

Norwegian Cruise Lines.............................................................................. #8 Denella Richard, Director, Global Product Management 7665 Corporate Center Drive Miami, FL 33126 Phone: 305-436-4491 Email: drichard@ncl.com www.ncl.org Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a 47-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising

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Occidental Hotels & Resorts...............................................................#22 Fabiola Mendez, Director of Sales Royal Hideaway Playacar Lote Hotelero Num 6 Fraccionamiento Playacar Playa del Carmen, Quintana ROO, Mexico 77710 Phone: 984-873-4535 Email: fmendez@mx.occidentalhotels.com www.royalhideaway.com At Occidental Hotels & Resorts every day is a perfect day whether you are planning a family vacation, couples getaway, destination wedding and honeymoon or just need time to escape from it all.

Oficina de Convenciones y Visitantes de Tabasco............#40 Cecilia Garcia, General Director Av Pseo Tabasco 1504 Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico 86035 Phone: 993-315-8271 Email: cgarcia@visitetabasco.com www.visitetabasco.com A nonprofit organization created by the Government of the State of Tabasco, with the participation of the Mexican Association of Hotels and Motels Tabasco to increase the number of events and tourist attractions in the state of Tabasco.

Orbitur Travel Service.................................................................................#10 Eduardo Seijo Solis, General Director Calle 6 No. 480 A x 19 y Av Colon Col. Garcia Gineres, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico 97070 Phone: 999-920-3085 Email: seijoe@orbitur.com.mx www.orbitur.com.mx A family business dedicated to operating specialized tours in Mundo Maya.

We offer unique experiences that our guests will always remember.

Palace Resorts & Hotels...........................................................................#38 Annabelle Romero, Inside Sales Manager 8400 NW 3rd St #403 Miami, FL 33122 Phone: 305-416-6598 Email: annromero@palaceresorts.com www.palaceresorts.com The premier resort operator in Mexico, Palace Resorts has 7 all-inclusive oceanfront resorts located in picturesque tropical settings including Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, and Cozumel in Mexico. At Palace Resorts, exceptional service, abundant amenities and luxurious accommodations combine to create the ultimate all-inclusive vacation.

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Full Exhibitor Listing Premium Yucatan...............................................................................................#11 Linda Schramm, Coordinator Avenida Colon 507 C Col. Garcia Gineres Merida, Yucatan, Mexico 97070 Phone: 999-920-0104 Email: jeb@amigoyucatan.com www.premiumyucatan.com A group of boutique hotels, haciendas, tour operators, and museums in Yucatan, specializing in giving personal attention and tailor-made experiences for travelers who seek exclusivity and excellence in every detail.

Queretaro Tourism Board.....................................................................#31 Francisco Baeza, Marketing Manager Pasteur Norte #4 Centro Historico Queretaro, QuerĂŠtaro, Mexico 76000 Phone: 442-238-5000 Ext 5842 Email: fbaeza@queretaro.gob.mx http://www.queretaro.gob.mx/Default.aspx Queretaro is privileged because of its excellent location, modern infrastructure and connectivity, quality of life and diversity of tourism.

This fascinating state fuses centuries of history, art, and culture with extraordinary natural beauty.

RIU Hotels & Resorts....................................................................................#34 Eli Garcia, Sales Manager Blvd Kukulkan KM 8.5 HZ Cancun, Quintana ROO Mexico 77500 Phone: 998-891-4330 Email: egarcia@hotmail.com www.ria.com Savor the sun-splashed setting of Riu’s dynamic Cancun resorts, perfectly situated on the Yucatan peninsula. Cancun, Mexico is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. Its incomparable beaches, with white, powdery sand and totally transparent waters, are its main attraction.

Riviera Maya................................................................................................#19 & 20 Lizzie Cole, Marketing Director Calle 28 Mza 4 Lote 1 Col. Ejidal Playa del Carmen, Quintana ROO, Mexico 77710 Phone: 984-206-3150 Ext 1101 Email: lcole@rivieramaya.com www.rivieramaya.com The Riviera Maya offers visitors an elaborate and varied selection of sports and recreational activities tailored to the tastes and desires of each visitor.

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Sandals Hotels & Resorts...........................................................................#1 Alice McCalla, Director of Industry Affairs 4950 SW 72nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33155 Phone: 305-284-1300 Email: amccalla@uvi.sandals.com www.sandals.com Luxury Sandals Resorts for couples and beaches resorts for everyone—offer stunning accommodations, luxurious amenities, and renowned hospitality across seven islands of the Caribbean.

San Luis Potosi Tourism Board............................................................#2 Victor M. Garcia, Director Allende 120, Col. Centro San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, Mexico 78000 Phone: 444-814-1416 Email: vgarcia@visitasanluispotosi.com http://visitasanluispotosi.com/ Stretching across the windswept, sunbaked plains of north central Mexico, its importance in Mexican history spans four centuries of influence—making its capital city of the same name a fascinating destination. San Luis makes an excellent side trip for any colonial cities tour.

Sandos Hotels & Resorts...........................................................................#6 Heidi Verschaeve, Regional Sales Manager Carretera Chetumal Puerto Juarez KM 295 Playa Del Carmen, QROO Mexico 77710 Phone: 984-873-4467 Email: sales.mx@sandos.com www.sandos.com Sandos Hotels & Resorts are all-inclusive properties in Mexico that offer vacations ranging from luxury escapes & relaxing retreats on spectacular beaches to eco-focused getaways.

Secretaria de Turismo del Estado de Chiapas........................#12 Luis Carlos Mendoza Arguello, Director of Events & Tourist Segments Blvd Andres Serra Rojas No. 1090 Edificio Torre Chiapas, Nivel 05 Paso Limon Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico 29045 Phone: 961-617-0550 Email: lmendoza.eventos@gmail.com www.turismochiapas.gob.mx Chiapas provides many destinations to visit and explore. This wonderful natural territory includes waterfalls, magical towns, beaches and jungles and many more surprises for the adventurous.

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Full Exhibitor Listing Starwood Hotels & Resorts......................................................#29 & 36 Chris Austin, Vice President Global Leisure & Luxury Sales 2881 Corporate Way Miramar, FL 33025 Phone: 954-624-1761 Email: Chris.Austin@starwoodhotels.com Www.starwoodhotels.com Starwood is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1200 properties across nine brands including St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W Worldwide, Westin, Le Meridien, Sheraton, aloft, element and Four Points in nearly 100 countries.

Transportadora Turistica Lumaale, S.A. de CV....................#39 Patricia Altamirano, Director, Legal Representative Calle 24, Lote 11, Local A. Mz 76 Reg 96 Cancun QROO Mexico 77535 Phone: 998-886-6961 Email: p.altamirano@feraltar.com www.dmc-lumaale.com Transportadora Turistica Lumaale is a renowned ground transportation company that specializes in events, tours, and activities in Cancun and Riviera Maya.

Tropic Air...............................................................................................................#44 Julie Kee, Sales Manager PO Box 20 Coconut Drive San Pedro Town, Belize Phone: 501-2-610-2665 Email: Juliekee@tropicair.com www.tropicair.com Tropic Air is the largest and most experienced airline in Belize. We offer over 186 daily scheduled flights throughout Belize, Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Yucatan Tourism Board..............................................................................A Lic. Rosa Elena Vermont Ricalde International Promotion Manager YUCATĂ N Centro de Convenciones Siglo XXI Calle 5 B Numero 293 por 60 Planta Alta Col. Revolucion, Merida Yucatan, Mexico 97118 Phone: 999-930-3760 Email: rosa.vermont@yucatan.gob.mx www.yucatantravel.com Discover art, nature, beaches, culture, archaeological sites, magical towns, adventure, people ... come and discover YucatĂĄn!

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Merida is a cultural center, of Mexico featuring multiple museums, art galleries, restaurants, movie theatres and shops. Mérida retains an abundance of beautiful colonial buildings and is a vibrant cultural center with music and dancing playing an important part in day-to-day life. At the same time it is a modern city boasting a comprehensive range of shopping malls, auto dealerships, top quality hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities.

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ASTA Premium Members A & I Travel Service, Inc. AAA Allied Group, Inc. AAA Mid Atlantic AAA Minneapolis ABC Global Services Acendas ADA Travel Adelman Travel Group ADTRAV Travel Management Airfasttickets Inc. All Direct Travel Services All Seasons Travel Agency, Inc./ American Express All Travel Altour Andrew Harper ATP International USA Avia International Travel Balboa Travel, Inc. BCD Travel Best Travel, Inc. Blue Ribbon Business Travel International Branson Tourism Center Brentwood Travel Breton Village Travel Services, Inc. Brownell Travel, Inc. Bursch Travel/American Express C & H International Cadence Caravan Tours, Inc. Carlson Wagonlit Travel Carol’s Travel Service & Cruise Center Carrousel Travel American Express Casto Cerritos Travel, Inc. Christopherson Business Travel

Colpitts World Travel Colwick Travel Corporation Conlin Travel, Inc. Corporate Travel Solutions Courtesy Travel Services Covington Travel Crucon Cruise Outlet Plus, Inc. Cruise Planners - American Express Travel CruiseOne/Cruises Inc Ensemble Travel Expedia CruiseShipCenters Expedia, Inc. Express Travel FC USA Inc Flathead Travel Service, Inc. Fox World Travel, Inc. Friendly Travel Inc. Frosch Globalpoint, LLC Frosch International Travel Gant Travel Management Geraci Travel Global Travel Go Next, Inc. Hahn Air/Saspo Direct GmbH Hess Corporate Travel Hickory Global Partners, LLC Largay Travel, Inc. LBF Travel, Inc. Legacy Travel, Inc. Leisure Travel Alliance, Inc. Luxe Travel Management/TSI Mansour Travel Company MAST Vacation Partners, Inc. Maupin Travel, Inc. McCabe World Travel, Inc. Menno Travel/American Express

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Merit Travel Group, Inc. Montrose Travel Moraga Travel, LLC MSP Travel Group, Inc. Mundi Travel/American Express MWR Travel National Travel Service Nexion, LLC Odysseys Unlimited Inc. Omega World Travel Ovation Travel Group, Inc. Plaza Travel Poe Travel Polk CTM priceline.com Incorporated Protravel International Rovia, LLC Sanditz Travel Management Signature Travel Network STA Travel Strong Travel Services, Inc. Tangerine Travel LTD The Auto Club Group The Travel Society, LLC The Travel Team, Inc/American Express Travel and Transport, Inc. Travel Experts Inc. Travel Leaders Travel Leaders / LMR, Inc. Travel Leaders Child Travel/Albany Travel Travel Leaders Corporate Travel Leaders Franchise Group Travel Leaders/ Goli’s Avenues of Travel Travel Management Partners, Inc.

Travel One Travel Planners International, Inc. Travel Plus/Travel Leaders Travel Time Travel Agency, Inc. Travelink/American Express Travelocity Travel-On, Ltd. TravelQuest TravelSavers Partner Services TravelStore Tzell Travel Group Uniglobe Travel International Uniglobe Travel Partners Unique Travel of Palm Beach, Inc. Universal/Accent Travel - American Express Vacation.com Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. Viking Travel Service Virtuoso Vision 2000 Wayland Travel, Inc. WD World Travel Western Association of Travel Agencies Willett Travel Williamsburg Travel Management AMEX Wings Travel Group World Travel Bureau, Inc. WorldTravelService Worldview Travel Wright Travel Your Travel Center, Inc.

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ASTA Corporate Advisory Council Members ADTRAV Travel Management

Protravel International

Altour

Signature Travel Network

Balboa Travel, Inc.

Sabre Travel Network

Best Travel, Inc.

Sandals Resorts

Carlson Wagonlit Travel

Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Casto

Strong Travel Services, Inc.

Christopherson Business Travel

The Travel Team, Inc/American Express

Corporate Travel Solutions CTS Systems Ensemble Travel Enterprise Holdings Expedia, Inc. FC USA Inc Frosch International Travel Hess Corporate Travel Hickory Global Partners, LLC Luxe Travel Management/TSI Marriott International Merit Travel Group, Inc. Nexion, LLC Omega World Travel Ovation Travel Group, Inc. Plaza Travel

Travel and Transport, Inc. Travel Insured International Travel Leaders Corporate Travel Leaders Franchise Group Travel Management Partners, Inc. Travel Planners International, Inc. Travelink/American Express TravelStore Tzell Travel Group UATP Uniglobe Travel International Vacation.com Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. Virtuoso Worldview Travel

Polk CTM priceline.com Incorporated

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13-21 SEPT 2014 NEW YORK & BERMUDA Sailing on the Norwegian Breakaway

ASTA ‘SEAS’ the future and the future is you.

Take to the seas with the most diverse and valuable event you will attend in 2014.

Visit us at the ASTA booth to learn more.

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