| Sunday, September 11 |
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| All Day |
Arrivals
Travel Advisors should plan to arrive at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS)
Complimentary transfers arranged by Sandals Royal Bahamian. Please submit flight details when registering on the Sandals Travel Agent Portal. If you have registered on the Sandals TA Portal prior to confirming your flight, please send flight details three weeks prior to arrival to [email protected]. This is to be received at last three (3) weeks prior to your arrival.
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| 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Registration
Billiards Room
Check-In with the ASTA Staff while checking into your room to collect your badge and Showcase materials.
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| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Welcome Cocktails & Dinner
West Bay Pool Deck & Fred Kassner Conference Center
Join us for a cocktail reception and hosted dinner featuring incredible local Caribbean cuisine. Throughout the evening, you’ll be serenaded by local Island Entertainment that will surely set the tone for this event!
Keynote Speaker: Honorable Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Tourism, Investment & Aviation
Attire: Resort Elegant
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| Monday, September 12 |
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| 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Rise & Shine - Breakfast at Leisure
Enjoy the Sandals Royal Bahamian with a leisurely breakfast.
View the restaurant list and offerings, here.
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| 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Registration Open
Fred Kassner Conference Center Pre-Function Area
The ASTA Staff will be available to assist you with any questions you may have.
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| 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
General Session
Fred Kassner Conference Center
Get your juices flowing in the general session as we gather and celebrate all things Caribbean! Coffee provided throughout the session.
Featured Speakers:
- Zane Kerby, President & CEO, ASTA
- Nicola Madden-Greig, President of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association “The Importance of Tourism in the Caribbean”
- Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman, Sandals Resorts International
- Adrian Whitehead, General Manager of Sandals Royal Bahamian
- Marvin Alvarez, Caribbean Sales Manager, American Airlines
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| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Coffee Break
Fred Kassner Conference Center Pre-Function Area |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Presentation - Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
Fred Kassner Conference Center
You’ll enjoy an in-depth presentation on what these beautiful islands have to offer your clients from the Bahamas Tourist Board during this time.
Speaker: Vandia Sands, Coordinator, Domestic Communications
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Resort Tour
Fred Kassner Conference Center Pre-Function Area
Get to know the ins and outs of the Sandals Royal Bahamian. The more you know, the easier to sell! We will split into groups to tour the property.
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Private Lunch
Butch's Island Chop House
Gather together and let the Sandals' Chefs treat you like royalty
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1:45 PM - 2:55 PM
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Round Table Presentations
Fred Kassner Conference Center
Get excited to meet representatives from various Caribbean Islands! Suppliers will go from table to table to connect with you.
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Trade Show
Fred Kassner Conference Center
Keep yourself energized with coffee and refreshments as you network with suppliers who will put the 'WOW' in your clients' Caribbean experience.
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6:00 PM
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Dine Around on Property & Evening Entertainment
Sign up at concierge desk upon arrival
Enjoy a delicious dinner and then party the night away with your peers during evening entertainment!
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| Tuesday, September 13 |
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| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Rise & Shine - Breakfast at Leisure
Enjoy the Sandals Royal Bahamian with a leisurely breakfast. View the restaurant list and offerings, here.
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| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Discover Puerto Rico Presentation
Fred Kassner Conference Center
In Puerto Rico, we call ourselves Boricua. It's a unique name honoring our Island heritage, but it's so much more. Boricua is a spirit, flavor, and rhythm that you'll feel in every part of our Island. It's a state of mind and a way of life, embodied by our proud, passionate people. When you bask in the warmth of our beaches, when you taste the love in our food, when you embrace the call of our adventures, you'll find that spirit in yourself, too.
Speaker: Francisco Blanch, Leisure Sales Director
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| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM |
Coffee Break
Fred Kassner Conference Center Pre-Function Area |
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
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Destination Weddings - Caribbean Style
Fred Kassner Conference Center
Presented by Marsha-ann Donaldson Brown, Director of Romance
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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Pursuing the "Dive Travel Market" (Part 1)
Fred Kassner Conference Center
You don’t have to be a diver; you just need to know how to “Talk Dive.” This is a one hour education course followed by an interactive training session in the afternoon. Space is limited for the training. – Presented by: Melissa O’Hara, (National Manager of Dive Sales and the Resort Dive Master). Must pre-register with ASTA.
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| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Mixology Class - "Caribbean Cocktails with a Difference"
The Queen's Pearl Public House
Learn to make some delicious hand-crafted Caribbean Cocktails, and how you can promote this amazing activity to your clients. Must pre-register with ASTA.
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| 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM |
Interactive Dive Training Session (Part 2)
Dive Pool
To follow up your morning dive travel education, join us at the pool for a hands-on training session with our skilled divers! Please come prepared with your swimsuit. Must pre-register with ASTA.
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| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch on Property
Pick the restaurant of your choice
Experience one of the fantastic onsite restaurants during lunch with your peers
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| 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Island Tours
Meet in Lobby at 1:00 PM
Join us on one of the exciting tours being offered by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. Must pre-register with ASTA.
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| 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Catamaran Tour - Nassau Harbor Highlight Cruise
Meet in hotel lobby at 2:00 PM. Bus Transfers will take you to the pier.
Join us for a beautiful sightseeing cruise offered by the Island Route Tours. Must pre-register with ASTA.
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| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Farewell "Dress in all White Beach Party" on Sandals Private on Island
Meet at pier at 6:00 PM
We raise a glass to the next time you can join us in the Bahamas. Enjoy an evening of dancing and gourmet cuisine as we celebrate our time at ASTA’s Caribbean Showcase. Come dressed to impress at this dress in all white attire party!
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| Wednesday, September 14 |
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| All Day |
Departures
Your airport transfer pick up time will be communicated to you onsite by the resort.
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