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SoCal Scholars Launches Continuing Education Courses
 We are excited to launch SoCal Scholars, the new continuing education arm of SoCalASTA. We've heard from many travel agents that they have a need for continuing education to help them be more successful selling travel. So we're taking a few courses from The Travel Instititue and presenting them in an in-person and online format to help you keep on task and finish the course in 2 months! Completing this program will give you your Destination Specialist - Hawaii designation. It's also the first step to becoming a Certified Destination Specialist and can be counted as an elective for the CTA (Certified Travel Associate) program.
Hawaii Destination Specialist:
February 23 - April 10
Study groups makes working through the course so much easier. For seven weeks, there will be a 60-minute webinar session led by a different guest presenter. On April 10, the group will come together again for live testing and a graduation reception. Here's the schedule of topics:
| Date |
Topic |
| Thursday, 2/23 |
Hawaii Overview |
| Thursday, 3/1 |
Kauai |
| Thursday, 3/8 |
Oahu |
| Thursday, 3/15 |
Maui |
| Thursday, 3/22 |
Molokai and Lanai |
| Thursday, 3/29 |
Hawaii-The Big Island |
| Thursday, 4/5 |
Selling Hawaii, Itinerary Planning, and Supplier Partners |
| Tuesday, 4/10 |
Testing & Graduation Reception @ SoCalASTA Meeting, Andaz West Hollywood |
Cost: The cost of this program includes the Hawaii Destination Specialist course from The Travel Institute AND the online study group sessions listed on the schedule above!
- SoCalASTA Members - $89.00 each
- Non-Members - $99.00 each
Questions?
For more information about SoCalASTA, email chapter president Jason Coleman at president@socalasta.com.
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Program Benefits
The Destination Specialist (DS) program from The Travel Institute provides detailed knowledge of specific world areas. Mastering this body of knowledge brings many benefits to you, a travel professional:
- You will be able to meet client needs more readily and thereby make more sales.
- Your professionalism will be enhanced in the eyes of your clients.
- With increased knowledge in specific areas, you will gain pride, confidence, and composure in an increasingly diverse business.
- Your knowledge can be further expanded with increased specialization through the DS course and/or specialization in group bookings.
- Your agency will be recognized as an office of professionals who know their field.
- You will be eligible for referrals for clients through The Travel Institute (phone or web).
- Your earnings--and that of your agency--will likely increase.
Study Tour Discount
All participants in the Hawaii Destination Specialist Study Group will receive a $25 discount on the SoCalASTA Oahu Study Tour, April 30-May 5, 2012!
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SoCalASTA - ASTA's Southern California Chapter
Founded in 1935, SoCalASTA is the largest domestic chapter of the American Society of Travel Agents.
The chapter’s geographic territory includes Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties in California, and Clark County in Southern Nevada.
SoCalASTA is undoubtedly the most active of ASTA’s chapters and currently meets on the second Tuesday of every month. In addition, a number of special events are included on the chapter’s annual calendar.
SoCalASTA was a founding member of the California Coalition of Travel Organizations (CCTO) and appoints two members to the CCTO board. Chapter members participate in an annual California Legislative Day in Sacramento including visits with their local elected officials.
SoCalASTA is managed by an elected Executive Board including the president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and past president. A number of non-voting committee co-chairs help organize and implement the programs and activities of the chapter.
Vision: To build a strong network of travel professionals in Southern California.
Mission: To enhance the professionalism and profitability of our members.
Priorities: Protect, Provide, Promote, and Preserve travel agents and our relationship with allied suppliers.
Contacting Us:
TEL: (213) 538-2782
Email: info@socalasta.com
facebook.com/socalasta
socalasta.com
Executive Board:
Jason Coleman, President
Pamela Irwin, Vice President
Barbara Lamel, Treasurer
Julie Johnson, Secretary
Danny Genung, Past President