Schedule
*All times are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Schedule is subject to change.
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | ||
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Corporate Advisory Council Reception (CAC Members Only)
Location: The Hilton, Solarium |
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| Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | ||
| 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Registration & Help Desk Open
Location: L'Enfant Ballroom Foyer |
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| 7:30 AM - 7:45 AM |
Transfers to National Press Club for CAC Meeting (CAC Members Only)
Location: Pick up from the Hilton Lobby |
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| 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
ASTA Corporate Advisory Council Meeting (CAC Members Only)
Holeman Lounge - National Press Club (529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045) |
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| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Transfers to National Press Club (all attendees interested in attending press conference)
Transportation will be offered to the National Press Club for the press conference from the Hilton Lobby. |
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| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Press Conference
Offsite: National Press Club |
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| 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Transfers to Hilton
Transportation will be offered back to the Hilton from the National Press Club. |
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| 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
ASTA Proud Partner Committee Meeting and Lunch
Location: The Hilton, Mt. Vernon Room |
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| 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
Legislative Day Training: Part 1
Whether a first timer or a veteran Leg Day attendee, all are welcome to attend this session about the basics of Capitol Hill. We will begin with the layout of House and Senate buildings, then we will walk you through the organizational structure of staff within the offices and what outcomes you can expect after your meeting. You’ll also hear more about grassroots, political action and the demonstratable impact you can make as an engaged citizen. |
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| 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Advocacy Associates Help Desk Open | |
| 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM |
Coffee Break
Location: L'Enfant Ballroom |
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| 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
Legislative Day Training: Part 2
In this session Legislative Day attendees will review the ingredients for a successful congressional meeting, what messages resonate the most and how to ensure ASTA's issues rise to the top. We will get into the policy weeds and provide the latest intelligence and key messages attendees will discuss in their congressional meetings. In short, you’ll learn everything you need to know to make your congressional meeting a success. |
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| 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM |
Transfers to Welcome Reception
Rolling transportation will be offered to the Welcome Reception. |
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| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Welcome Reception and Global Travel Advocate Awards
Join us for the ASTA Legislative Day Welcome Reception – back on Capitol Hill for the first time since early 2020. The reception features the presentation of the eighth annual Global Travel Advocate Awards to Members of Congress who have exhibited outstanding leadership in support of the travel agency sector and the broader travel and tourism industry. |
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| 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM |
Rolling Transfers to Hilton
Rolling transportation will be offered to back to the Hilton from the Welcome Reception. |
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| Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | ||
| 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
Breakfast, Networking & Last-Minute Prep
This informal breakfast will give you a chance to meet and spend time with fellow members of your state delegation who’ll be joining your congressional meetings, as well as to ask questions about your schedule or anything else related to Legislative Day. |
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| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
ASTA Help Desk Open
Location: L'Enfant Ballroom Foyer |
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| 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Congressional Meetings
Location: Capitol Hill |
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| 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Closing Reception & Dinner Sponsored by Virtuoso
Join us at the conclusion of Legislative Day the Closing reception & dinner, sponsored by Virtuoso. Enjoy food and drink while networking with peers and partners, recapping the successes of the day and hearing from ASTA's leadership and advocacy team on the path forward for our industry. |
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