ASTA Small Business Network-Sacramento Chapter

11/08/2025

You are likely aware of the recent announcement from the Federal Aviation Administration that 40 of our nation’s busiest airports are facing a phased reduction in scheduled flights. Beginning today, four percent of flights are impacted, potentially rising to ten percent due to air traffic control staffing pressures resulting from the ongoing government shutdown.

This development has direct implications for the travel advisor community and the clients you serve. ASTA is committed to keeping you informed, equipping you with guidance, and helping you turn this disruption into a competitive advantage through proactive planning and client communication.

As your national trade association, ASTA is actively engaged on multiple fronts. We are continuing to advocate for an immediate end to the government shutdown and a return to full FAA operations. Our advocacy team is in close contact with federal officials and industry partners to ensure that travel advisors’ concerns are heard as operational decisions are made.

Check the link in comments for guidance from ASTA and a supportive tool kit.

11/06/2025

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the ASTA Globes, our brand-new, invite-only awards program honoring the very best in the travel advisor and supplier community. The ASTA Globes are about celebrating us—our community of advisors, agencies and partners who make travel extraordinary—and we're looking to you to choose the winners!

Voting is open exclusively to ASTA members now through December 2.

👉 Cast your ballot now: bit.ly/astaglobes

Your votes determine who takes home top honors in categories such as:

🏆 Advisor of the Year Award – exceptional client service and professionalism
🏆Community Impact Award – advisors making a difference beyond business
🏆ASTA Proud Partner Company of the Year Award – recognizing exceptional support for advisors

...And dozens more awards!

The celebration will culminate at the inaugural ASTA Globes gala on January 22, 2026, at the historic Palmer House in downtown Chicago. The black-tie event will bring together leaders from across the travel industry for an unforgettable evening honoring the outstanding advisors, agencies and partners shaping our profession's future.

Learn more about the ASTA Globes awards program: bit.ly/3WFAXoQ

10/31/2025

10/29/2025

📣 Join ASTA for a FAM opportunity with Vered Tours exploring Israel, January 22–31, 2026. Embark on an unforgettable 10-day journey through Israel for a biblical and historical experience.

Participants will experience the Holy Land, from the sacred sites of Jerusalem to the Mediterranean coast of Tel Aviv. Explore ancient ruins, walk the paths where prophets and apostles once stood, and take in the spiritual beauty of Israel's most treasured places.

This is more than a tour—it's an experience that will deepen your faith and leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

Space is very limited, so don't wait to register!

Learn more and register: bit.ly/3L4EdaP

10/29/2025

Sacramento ASTA October/Halloween Bash. Thank you to all of you who came out! The best Costume Winner is Michelle Venezia-Congratulations.

Have a fun filled 🎃👻🎃👻💀

10/24/2025

Huge thanks to the amazing travel advisors, Anisha Harper, Sandra Quallo, & Jennifer Ayon, who was on the Sacramento ASTA FAM! 🌟 Your energy, curiosity, and passion for travel made this trip fantastic . All exploring, learning, and connecting made an incredible group! Can’t wait to do it again! ✈️💼

10/22/2025

Sacramento ASTA Chaper Maui FAM

10/21/2025

PARTNER CONTENT | Travel Guard wants to find the next World’s Unluckiest Traveler! Entrants can submit their personal travel story that’s almost too unlucky to believe at the link below for a chance to win up to $10,000. The World’s Unluckiest Traveler Contest runs until November 12 and public voting begins November 13. We hope you will share this contest with your clients, and if you have your own personal travel mishap to tell, we encourage you to enter (Please note: stories must be based on your own personal travel experience, so do not submit entries on behalf of someone else.)

Enter at www.worldsunluckiesttraveler.com

See Official Rules and Regulations for details and limitations. This promotion is only open to residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 19 years of age or older. No purchase necessary.

10/17/2025

🖥️ Join us for a partner webinar with ALG Vacations on Wednesday, November 12, at 2 p.m. ET, for an exclusive first look at the biggest offers, tools, and ALGV-exclusive advantages designed to help you finish 2025 strong and start 2026 even stronger.

✔️ Learn about Early Access Opportunities: Be the first to explore ALGV's major seasonal offers and learn how to maximize them for your clients.

✔️ Find out about our Expanding Destinations: Explore how ALGV's growing global portfolio and enhanced booking tools give you more ways to meet every client's travel style and budget.

✔️ Discover ALGV Exclusives That Set You Apart: Uncover the advisor-only advantages and earning opportunities that make ALGV your strongest partner for continued success.

Register now: bit.ly/43eKDu0

10/17/2025

10/03/2025

ASTA has launched a new online reporting tool for our members to report and track delays in hotel commission payments. The tool is designed to collect and escalate concerns directly with ASTA hotel partners, shining a light on the scope of late and missing payments.

💵 Hotel commissions are a vital source of revenue for travel advisors. Payment delays can disrupt cash flow, erode trust and add unnecessary administrative burdens. For too long, advisors have endured the frustration of inconsistent or late commission payments without a clear avenue for redress.

This new tool is a significant step in empowering advisors and raising the collective voice of the travel agency community. By aggregating data and identifying patterns of late payment, ASTA can more effectively advocate with hotel partners and industry stakeholders to ensure advisors are compensated fairly and promptly.

"Timely commission payments are not just a matter of fairness, they are essential to the financial health of travel agencies," said Zane Kerby, ASTA President and CEO. "Travel advisors should not have to chase down payments for work already completed. This tool brings accountability to the commission process, highlighting where delays are most common and giving ASTA the leverage to address them directly with hotels. By shining a spotlight on this issue, ASTA is making clear that late payments are unacceptable and must be corrected if our industry is to thrive."

If the hotel is not an ASTA partner, the property will be added to a watchlist of hotels flagged for commission non-payment. This list will be shared within the ASTA community to assist other travel advisors with making informed decisions about booking their clients with these properties.

🔗 View the new tool: bit.ly/3Kz7tGj

10/01/2025

🚢✨It’s almost GO time! The information you’ve been waiting for about ASTA’s 2026 River Cruise Expo is here.

Mark your calendars for Registration Accommodations & Post Cruise FAMS dates to register.

October 20, 2025, 1:00 p.m. ET – VIP Registration

October 23, 2025 1:00 p.m. ET – General Admission+ Registration

October 28, 2025 1:00 p.m. ET – General Admission Registration Launch

Pre-plan NOW!

👉RCE 2026 Accommodations: https://bit.ly/4nXvYLI

👉Post FAMS: http://bit.ly/46xiGjj