Agenda

Location: Palm Garden

Already settled and ready to dive in? The Sandals Team is offering a tour of their resort rooms. If you would like to join, please meet in the Palm Garden at 11 AM for an open house tour.

Location: Arawak Ballroom Pre-Function Area

Check in with the ASTA and Sandals Teams to pick up your event badge, secure your onsite dinner reservations, and review any event-related questions. We are so excited to have you!

Location: Main Lobby bar, terrace area

Location: Palm Garden

Let's kick off another spectacular ASTA Caribbean Showcase in the beautiful Sandals Royal Curacao Palm Garden.

This evening will feature entertainment, passed hors d'oeuvres, and Caribbean cocktails.

Enjoy one of the property's many restaurants. Secure your reservations in advance upon event registration & check-in.

Location: Arawak Ballroom Pre-Function Area

The ASTA Help Desk is available to assist with any questions you may have.

Location: Arawak Ballroom

Location: Arawak Ballroom

Kick off ASTA Caribbean Showcase with some energetic live entertainment, where the rhythm of the islands meets the energy of innovation! Our emcee, and ASTA's Senior Vice President of Industry Affairs, Mark Meader, will guide us through unforgettable sessions, setting the tone for a dynamic and inspiring showcase ahead!

General Session Sponsored By:
ALG Vacations, Celebrity Cruises, Discover Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism, MSC Cruises, UVI/Sandals & Beaches Resorts, and Virgin Voyages

Location: Arawak Ballroom Pre-Function Area

Location: Arawak Ballroom

THE THREE T'S OF CONFIDENCE: BUILDING LASTING CONFIDENCE TO ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS
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Speaker: Erik Dominguez, Storytelling Expert, Inspirational Speaker & Communication Coach

Confidence is tricky, isn't it? To be confident in something, you must first stretch your comfort zone, often more than you'd like.

But confidence isn't just about mindset and mental health; it's also about productivity. Studies show that low confidence leads to low efficacy, productivity, and capacity, resulting in poor work performance and a challenging job life.

"The Three T's of Confidence" is an inspirational and practical storytelling experience where participants learn three mindsets to build lasting confidence in themselves and others. Keynote speaker, communication trainer, and public speaking coach Erik Dominguez brings a unique blend of scientific insight and infectious enthusiasm, delivered in his dynamic style. Get ready for a roller coaster experience as we explore what it takes to build lasting confidence!

REDEFINING CONFIDENCE
Uncover and address common barriers to self-assurance, reshaping your perception of true confidence.

APPLYING THE THREE T'S
Integrate these key principles into your daily leadership for lasting, practical confidence.

EMPOWERING MINDSETS
Adopt new perspectives that invigorate and sustain teams, preventing burnout and enhancing team dynamics.


STANDARDIZATION AND PROFESSIONALISM: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL ADVISORS
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Speaker: Alvin Adriano, Director, Industry Affairs, American Society of Travel Advisors

Don't miss this insightful session on the pivotal role of standardization in the future of the travel advisor industry. A seasoned former travel advisor, Alvin will share his journey, emphasizing the importance of consistent standards and quality practices that enhance professionalism and customer satisfaction. Discover how establishing and maintaining these standards can tackle current challenges encountered by advisors. Alvin will also dive into ASTA's Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) certification, emphasizing its purpose to recognize ethical advisors who understand their legal responsibilities and positively influence industry perceptions of travel advisors.

Location: Arawak Ballroom

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: CREATING AUTHENTIC CONTENT THAT SPEAKS TO YOUR BRAND, CONNECTS WITH CLIENTS AND TRANSLATES TO MORE BUSINESS
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Speaker: Jason Boeckman, Marketing Manager, American Society of Travel Advisors

Social media is often the first touchpoint for travelers today to discover destinations, travel brands and products, and travel professionals advertising their expertise and travel-planning services. Social media marketing is incredibly valuable to your business growth. But the social media landscape is crowded—and growing—and social media trends and best practices are constantly shifting. In this session, learn how to stand apart and elevate your brand by creating content that is authentic, engages your community of clients and generates new leads to your business.

Location: Arawak Ballroom Pre-Function Area

Location: Arawak Ballroom

THE THREE T'S OF CONFIDENCE: HUMILITY REDEFINED
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Speaker: Erik Dominguez, Storytelling Expert, Inspirational Speaker & Communication Coach

In this follow-up session, Erik will delve into one of the three T's, guiding participants through an exercise in redefining humility and balancing it with confidence. We will all learn what it means to be humble and powerful for our mission, for others, and most importantly, for ourselves.

You will learn how to:

1. Redefine Humility - Gain a fresh understanding of humility, moving beyond traditional views to embrace a more empowering perspective.

2. Understand Negative Bias - Explore the science behind our focus on negative qualities and learn strategies to shift towards a more balanced self-view.

3. Highlight and Celebrate Strengths - Engage in an uplifting exercise designed to highlight and celebrate your strengths, fostering a renewed sense of self-worth.

Reservations will be available on a first come-first served basis during registration. Reservation start times will range from 6PM to 8PM.

Supplier Hosted Dine Arounds Include:
-Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
-Barbados Tourism Board
-Celebrity Cruises
-Discover Puerto Rico
-Dominican Republic Tourism Board
-Grenada Tourism Authority
-Hilton Cancun
-Hyatt Inclusive Collection
-MSC Cruises
-Royal Caribbean
-Scenic/Emerald Cruises
-St. Kitts Tourism Authority
-Unique Vacations/Sandals & Beaches Resorts
-Virgin Voyages
-Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

UPDATE! Location: Gatsu Gatsu Lawn

Take advantage of the beautiful property by popping out of bed early for a morning gentle yoga session on the beach! Sponsored by Ensemble.

This session is SOLD OUT.

Location: Arawak Ballroom Pre-Function Area

Location: Arawak Ballroom

Location: Palm Garden

Have a chance to view all the room categories the resort offers.

Take the afternoon to explore the island or, stay back and enjoy the beautiful property at your leisure. Tours feature a catamaran cruise, culinary experience, and exploring downtown Curacao!

Pre-registration is required and available in the Attendee Service Center. The deadline to register is August 21.

*For full details on each tour, please scroll to the bottom of this page.

Location: Sandals Royal Curcao Dos Awa Beach

Wear your beach blues for our farewell rendezvous. An evening of cocktails, dinner, and live tunes, with delightful surprises in store for you!

Spend an extra day in Curacao exploring the island to see all it has to offer your clients

Registration for this add-on day is now closed. If you would like to extend your stay, please contact the Sandals Interline department at 1-800-SANDALS. Please note that rates are based on availability.

Location: Main Lobby

For those of you who need to head back, the resort will provide you with a departure packet, including with airport transfer timing and instructions.

Check out is at 11:00 AM.

Location: Main Lobby

Location: Main Lobby