Upcoming Events & Activities
ARTA SoCal Zoom Meeting
Topic: TBA
August 15, 2024
1 PM, Pacific time, Via Zoom
Details to Follow
Hosted by ARTA SoCal
Rescheduled -- New Date
ARTA SoCal Zoom Meeting
Industry Leading
Insurance Panel
Barbara Hearn, Allianz Partners
Julie Baker, Faye Travel Insurance
Sheri Machat, Generali Global Assistance
September 19, 2024
1 PM, Pacific time, Via Zoom
Three of the industry’s top speakers to tell you how their company insures your clients and what makes their company stand out from the others.
There will be three 15-minute presentations followed by lots of time for questions for each speaker. Normally an hour, this monthly zoom may go a little longer. Please allow a little extra time in your schedule.
It will be recorded for everyone in attendance.
FREE to ARTA members, nonmember travel agents, and industry guests.
RSVP by noon June 5 to be eligible for the door prizes.
Simply REPLY TO ARTASoCal@gmail.com
Be sure you receive an acknowledgement.
You must RSVP and be present to win.
Hosted by ARTA SoCal
Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa Global Forum
September 19 - 22, 2024
Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA
686 Anton Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1920
For further information contact: Angela Miller,
angela@rightchoicesolutions.com
The goal and purpose of APTA is to promote tourism to the continent of Africa and its islands. APTA will seek to improve tourism to Africa through the education of its members.
ARTA SoCal Come for Coffee
AMA Waterways
October 22, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Pacific time
Location: TBA
Details to Follow
Hosted by ARTA SoCal
ARTA SoCal Holiday Party & Brunch
December 22, 2024
11:00 AM, Pacific Time
Tam O'Shanter Restaurant
2980 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
Details to Follow
Hosted by ARTA SoCal
ARTA SoCal Activity
ASV Farewell Tour to Laos
with pre-and post-extensions
ASV, the American School of Vientiane, alumni and friends,
will have its last return to Laos in February 2025.
The tour is organized and led by Lloyd Coleman of SkyGuyOneTravel.
February 13 - 25, 2025
BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1 - 13 Feb 25/ Thu Luang Prabang Arrival.
Day 2 - 14 Feb 25/ Fri Luang Prabang – City Tour – Kuang Si Waterfall.
Day 3 - 15 Feb 25/ Sat Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves.
Day 4 - 16 Feb 25/ Sun Luang Prabang – Vientiane (by express train)
Day 5 - 17 Feb 25/ Mon Vientiane city tour
Day 6 - 18 Feb 25/ Tue Vientiane - Free at leisure.
Day 7 - 19 Feb 25/ Wed Gala Baci Dinner.
Day 8 - 20 Feb 25/ Thu Vientiane – Pakse.
Day 9 - 21 Feb 25/ Fri Pakse - Bolaven Plateau sightseeing - Pakse.
Day 10 - 22 Feb 25/ Sat Pakse - Wat Phou - Explore 4,000 Islands - Khone Pha Pheng Falls.
Day 11 - 23 Feb 25/ Sun Liphi Waterfalls - Zipline - Pakse.
Day 12 - 24 Feb 25/ Mon Pakse – Fly Onward Home or elsewhere in Asia.
IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE in THIS FAREWELL ASV TRIP,
SAVE THE DATES
Email us and let us know you want to join the trip to artasocal@gmail.com
We will send you a Registration form and Trip Planner
Be prepared to pay a deposit on the trip of 300.00 within 30 days of booking your space.
Second deposit of $500 due August 1, 2025
Final payment due by January 3, 2025
Make sure your passport is Valid until Jul 24 , 2025. If not, you will need a new passport for this trip.
Be aware Round Trip economy airfare from the USA West Coast is currently selling at $1204.00 if you fly through Taiwan.
Hosted by ARTA SoCal
Save the Date
Osaka World Expo 2025
with pre- and post-extensions
September 1 - 7, 2025
Details to Follow