ASTA Small Business Network-Sacramento Chapter

04/08/2026

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04/04/2026

SOLD OUT Sacramento ASTA Chapter City2Sea SOLD OUT

04/04/2026

Advocacy is often described as a long game, and that is true. But every so often, there is a moment that makes clear why sustained engagement matters. The House approval of H.R. 5663, the ACPAC Modernization Act, is one of those moments.

For years, ASTA has pushed for formal travel advisor representation on the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee at the U.S. Department of Transportation. This committee helps inform federal policymakers on issues that directly affect the air travel experience. Yet, travel advisors, despite being the largest single sellers of airline tickets, do not have a formal seat at the table. That gap has never made sense.

If enacted, this legislation would create a dedicated seat for ticket agents on ACPAC. Sure, that sounds procedural and possibly even bureaucratic, but it is much more consequential than that. It would mean that the professionals who help consumers navigate airline cancellations, schedule disruptions, rebookings, fare rules and a constantly changing air travel environment would finally have direct representation in the regulatory process. Advisors know where friction happens because they are the ones helping travelers through it every day.

📍 We’ll carry that momentum to Washington, D.C., April 20–21 for ASTA Legislative Day—where advisors turn real-world experience into real policy impact.

Read more from Jessica Klement, Vice President, Advocacy, American Society of Travel Advisors in TravelPulse: https://bit.ly/4sIzEni

03/31/2026

Join us for a partner webinar to learn more about Beaches Resorts...Your Family Perfect Hideaway - Let Fun Come Easy!

From a destination wedding to a family reunion, everything's easy, everything's included, and everything is right here to enjoy—more ways to dive deeper into adventure, relaxation, and meaningful moments together.

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03/31/2026

Join ASTA for an exclusive FAM opportunity with VidantaWorld exploring the French Riviera, May 9-16. Spots are filling up fast, so don't wait to register!

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VidantaWorld Voyages presents ELEGANT—a magnificent ultra-luxury yacht making its debut this spring. Originally engineered for more than 600 guests and now reimagined to host just 216 across 108 suites and staterooms, ELEGANT offers one of the most generous space-to-guest ratios at sea, with expansive decks and an exceptional near 1:1 crew-to-guest service ratio.

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On this voyage, you'll sail from Tarragona to Sète, Saint-Tropez, Cannes, and Monte Carlo, with overnights and late departures that allow for a deeper, more unhurried connection to each destination. The voyage concludes in Nice, capping a Mediterranean journey defined by space, service, and a distinctly elevated approach to luxury at sea.

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Learn more and register now: bit.ly/4rT37ux

03/31/2026

We’re just ONE WEEK away from our Sacramento ASTA City2Sea event on April 7, 2026 and excitement is building! 🌊✈️

Seats are filling fast and space is limited—don’t miss your chance to connect with fellow travel advisors, meet top suppliers, and be part of an incredible day of networking and inspiration.

Secure your spot today before we sell out!

Join us for Sacramento ASTA City2Sea 2026, & meet top industry suppliers, product updates, networking to grow your business.

03/31/2026

03/25/2026

🚨 Partial Government Shutdown Update

Travel is feeling the impact of the DHS shutdown—from TSA staffing shortages to delays in border and aviation operations. ASTA is actively advocating to keep travel moving and supporting federal workers on the front lines.

✔️ Contact Congress to share how this affects your business
✔️ Support federal employees working without pay
✔️ Stay informed as updates continue

Together, we can ensure policymakers understand what’s at stake for travelers and our industry. ✈️

👉 Take action now: https://bit.ly/4szXdyP

03/25/2026

Major Win for Travel Advisors as House Advances ACPAC Representation Bill

ASTA welcomed House approval of H.R. 5663, the ACPAC Modernization Act, a key industry priority that brings travel advisors closer to formal representation on the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC) at the DOT.

The bill’s advancement with broad bipartisan support reflects growing recognition in Congress of the essential role travel advisors play in supporting consumers and shaping the modern travel marketplace.

If enacted, the legislation would create a dedicated seat for ticket agents on ACPAC, ensuring federal policymakers benefit from the perspective of professionals who assist travelers in navigating the complexities of air travel.

“Travel advisors are an integral part of the travel ecosystem, serving both as advocates for their clients and as key contributors to the broader marketplace,” said Zane Kerby, ASTA President and CEO. “We are grateful to Congresswoman Dina Titus for introducing and championing this important legislation. Today’s action brings us closer to ensuring advisors’ real-world expertise helps inform the policies that directly affect both travelers and the businesses that support them.”

🔗 Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/4taDWE0

03/24/2026

ASTA is bringing top industry voices to Capitol Hill for a critical conversation on the future of travel.

Join us at Legislative Day for the Travel Industry Forecast, where leaders from across the industry and government will break down what’s ahead for both corporate and leisure travel amid economic and policy challenges.

🗣 Two dynamic panels:
• Corporate travel: Navigating uncertainty, policy disruption and economic headwinds
• Leisure travel: Demand, accessibility and the evolving advisor–supplier relationship

🎤 Featuring guest speakers: Robert O’Leary, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Zane Kerby, President and CEO of American Society of Travel Advisors.

📅 April 20 | 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf | Washington, DC

The travel industry fuels millions of jobs and billions in economic impact—this conversation matters.

Panel Discussion:
Overcoming the Headwinds in Today’s Corporate Travel Landscape

Moderator: Denise Jackson, President and CEO, Balboa Travel
Panelists: Kathy Bedell, Senior Vice President, BCD Travel
Lea Cahill, President, Atlas Travel
Goran Gligorovic, Executive Vice President, Omega World Travel
Peter Vlitas, EVP Partner Relations, Internova Travel Group

Panel Discussion:
Shared Clients, Shared Success: The Advisor-Supplier Relationship

Moderator: Jennifer Cochrane, Co-Founder & CEO, Gifted Travel Network
Panelists: Angie Licea, President, Global Travel Collection
Connie Miller, CTIE, Chief Relationship Officer, Your Travel Center/Montecito Village Travel
Alicia Onello, Director of Network Operations, Envoyage US
James Ricks, Director of Member Relations, Ensemble Travel

03/24/2026

With TSA agents calling out of work as the partial shutdown drags on and airport security lines lengthening, immigration agents were sent in to fill the gap on Monday. Travel industry observers aren't convinced this is the fix that was needed.