Travel You Can Trust

Travel You Can Trust
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Welcome to Travel You Can Trust, the official podcast of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). Hosted by Michael Schottey and Alvin Adriano, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of the travel industry, uncovering the vital role of professional travel advisors in ensuring seamless, secure, and unforgettable journeys.#travelyoucantrust #asta #AmericanSocietyofTravelAdvisors #astapodcast #travelpodcast
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The podcast focuses on various themes relevant to the travel industry, including the importance of professional travel advisors, industry evolution, and customer service in travel. Episodes discuss how advisors and suppliers collaborate, the significance of the ASTA Verified Travel Advisor program, and share expert insights on seamless travel experiences.

Welcome to Travel You Can Trust, the official podcast of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). Hosted by Michael Schottey and Alvin Adriano, this podcast takes you behind the scenes of the travel industry, uncovering the vital role of professional travel advisors in ensuring seamless, secure, and unforgettable journeys.
#travelyoucantrust #asta #AmericanSocietyofTravelAdvisors #astapodcast #travelpodcast
In this episode of Travel You Can Trust, we’re pulling back the curtain on the future of corporate travel with an insider look at ASTA’s latest initiative: ASTA Corporate.
Hosted by Michael Schottey, Vice President of Membership, Marketing & Communications at ASTA, and Alvin Adriano, Director of Education, this conversation delivers rich insights into both leisure and business travel—and why every advisor needs to tune in.
Two powerhouse guests round out the segment:
Amanda Klimak, President and Co-Owner of Largay Travel and Chair of ASTA’s Corporate Advisory Council, shares her expert perspective on what today’s agencies need to thrive in both leisure and corporate sectors.
Mark Meader, Executive Vice President of ASTA Corporate, takes us behind the scenes of ASTA’s bold new approach to business travel. Learn what sparked the launch of ASTA Corporate, how it’s addressing evolving industry needs and what it means for advocacy in action.
Whether you’re a leisure specialist looking to grow or a corporate pro keeping pace with change, this episode is packed with strategic takeaways, candid insights and the latest moves from the team shaping the future of travel advising.
Learn more about ASTA Corporate and our programs at asta.org
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