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Sign up today to receive ASTA SmartBrief.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/asta/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/asta?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/asta?sb_code=rssen-us21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDThttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3DA3543C0D-E84B-4055-8A5C-A7779C56BD39%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3DA3543C0D-E84B-4055-8A5C-A7779C56BD39%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssNorway-based cruise line Hurtigruten is rolling out special cruises this summer in celebration of its 120th anniversary.  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTBusiness and Industry Watchhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3DA9C56AEE-0BAB-4FCF-99D8-2D4D85F27EA4%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3DA9C56AEE-0BAB-4FCF-99D8-2D4D85F27EA4%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssFrontier announced the start of negotiations with several travel agencies to ease the booking process for its economy-class f -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTBusiness and Industry Watchhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3DF998418C-A841-4AA4-BB0E-F8D2F37EC38F%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3DF998418C-A841-4AA4-BB0E-F8D2F37EC38F%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssA panel of hospitality and travel industry experts came together at the Leisure Travel Summit in New York last week to discus -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTTrends and Technologyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3DD665EC64-5F12-486B-ADCB-562D083C7982%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3DD665EC64-5F12-486B-ADCB-562D083C7982%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAmerican Airlines is stepping up to the plate with its new Boeing 777-300ER, while United has debuted upgraded Boeing 757-200 -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTTrends and Technologyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D19903505-C0FC-4221-8BA3-4730BB103BEE%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D19903505-C0FC-4221-8BA3-4730BB103BEE%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTTrends and Technologyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3DA2225D27-514C-4027-B8CE-770655319537%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3DA2225D27-514C-4027-B8CE-770655319537%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssWill tourists venture here to the Bronx Museum of Art when world-class spaces like the Guggenheim and the Museum of Modern Ar -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTTravel Weekly Spotlighthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D4B8AFEA8-3428-485E-BD51-CD1757337C9E%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D4B8AFEA8-3428-485E-BD51-CD1757337C9E%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe Virtual Luxury Expo, scheduled June 26-27, will draw thousands of travel agents looking to enhance their skills in the lu -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTHome-Based Agent Updatehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D9ECCDED7-667A-48D2-BD8C-82F0D4FC1399%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D9ECCDED7-667A-48D2-BD8C-82F0D4FC1399%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssSen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., wants US Airways, Delta, American Airlines and United to rethink charging flight change fees.  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTRegulatory and Legislativehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D85944842-2106-44AD-8450-2A8FBFF598D1%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D85944842-2106-44AD-8450-2A8FBFF598D1%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMany in the travel agency industry face the problem of people wanting them to provide travel advice without payment, Susan Sc -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTBest Practiceshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3DBA8738A7-F77F-4463-A44B-F943056E7DA9%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3DBA8738A7-F77F-4463-A44B-F943056E7DA9%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssSocial media is a great tool for small-business owners who don't have huge marketing budgets, but it's not the only way to sp -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTSmall-Business Strategieshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D4AE26F63-EDED-4DB3-BA0D-D47E5C24BA1C%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D4AE26F63-EDED-4DB3-BA0D-D47E5C24BA1C%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe key to great networking is working to make a genuine connection, experts say.  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTSmall-Business Strategieshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D27CEF4A9-5480-4C1D-8B85-05E18F52D5E3%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D27CEF4A9-5480-4C1D-8B85-05E18F52D5E3%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe National Association of Career Travel Agents' website features a comprehensive calendar that allows agents to register fo -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTASTA Spotlighthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D4FD916E9-6471-427D-9227-E653CA922BC8%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D4FD916E9-6471-427D-9227-E653CA922BC8%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIf you want to take your networking to the next level, join ASTA and get involved in your regional chapter.  -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTASTA Spotlighthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D49E030BB-56AE-404E-94B1-7DD6FE26893C%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D71A04C29-2C7D-48B0-8021-F9FAF7AEDE6A%26copyid%3D49E030BB-56AE-404E-94B1-7DD6FE26893C%26brief%3Dasta%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssRobert E. Lee,American soldier and Confederate general -More- ]]>21 May 2013 08:41:26 CDTSmartQuote