The value of working with a travel advisor has never been more evident. Travel advisors don’t just plan trips—they help clients make the most of life’s most precious resource: time. From turning dream vacations into lifelong memories to stepping in when plans go awry, even from across the globe, travel advisors offer the kind of unwavering support and peace of mind no algorithm or insurance policy ever could. Far from being a thing of the past, travel advisors are a vital part of today’s travel ecosystem, responsible for 75% of all tour package bookings, 59% of cruises, and 40% of air travel. Across the U.S., 190,000 travel advisors—most of them women-owned small businesses—help connect travelers with seamless, personalized experiences. (Sources found in ASTA's 2025 Press Kit)

Global Travel Advisor Day is a chance to recognize these dedicated professionals and the partners who help them succeed. Join the celebration on May 7th at 2:00 PM ET, live on Facebook, for inspiring speakers and exciting giveaways you won't want to miss!

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Social Media Contest

Make a post to spread the word about Global Travel Advisor Day and be entered for a chance to win one of several amazing prizes! The contest is active from April 7, 2025, at 12:01 AM EST through May 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. 

How to enter for a chance to win:

1. Share a social media graphic on Instagram or Facebook from ASTA’s Social Media Toolkit on Flickr with the hashtag #GlobalTravelAdvisorDay2025. Include in the caption three (3) reasons why consumers should use a travel advisor. Posts that do not include both the hashtag and the three (3) reasons will not be eligible to win.
2. Fill out the form linked here to verify your entry into the contest.

Prizes

• Grand prize of 5 nights- Sandals Butler Suite (one (1) winner selected)
• 3 nights at any Sandals or Beaches Resorts (nine (9) winner selected)
• Catamaran Cruise by Island Routes (redeemable at Sandals resorts in Jamaica only) (three (3) winners selected)
• 2-night stay at one of the following brands: Hampton Inn, Tempo by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Home2 Suites, Tru by Hilton or Homewood Suites (one (1) winner selected)
• Registration for ASTA 2026 River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam, Netherlands (March 11-15, 2026) (one (1) winner selected)
• Registration to ASTA 2026 Travel Advisor Conference at Gaylord Pacific San Diego (May 26-28, 2026) (five (5) winners selected)
• Registration to ASTA 2025 Caribbean Showcase Location at Sandals South Coast (August 23-27, 2025) (three (3) winners selected)

Prize selections:

ASTA staff will review all entries to confirm eligibility and enter each eligible participant into a random prize generator. Each participant is only eligible to be entered into the prize drawing once regardless of the number of Global Travel Advisor Day posts made or entry emails sent.

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