Upper Midwest ASTA

07/10/2026

🌍 Expand Your Expedition Cruise Expertise with ASTA!

Ready to grow your expedition cruise knowledge and boost your sales? Join ASTA’s Virtual Expedition Cruise Week from July 14–17, 2026!

Learn directly from the industry’s top expedition cruise brands, including:
✨ Aurora Expeditions
✨ HX Expeditions
✨ National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
✨ Polar Latitudes Expeditions
✨ Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
✨ Silversea Expeditions
✨ Viking

Discover how to confidently match travelers with the perfect expedition—from breathtaking polar adventures to warm-weather exploration. Plus, gain valuable insights through expert panels, sales strategies, sustainability sessions, digital marketing tips, and more.

📅 Event Schedule
• July 14–16: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM & 2:30 PM–4:00 PM
• July 17: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

💲 Registration
• ASTA Members: $29
• Non-Members: $59

✅ Your registration includes:
• Access to 7 live educational sessions
• On-demand recordings and digital resources for one year
• Networking with expedition cruise executives and BDMs
• Opportunities to win educational journeys with participating expedition partners

Don’t miss this affordable opportunity to sharpen your expertise and grow your expedition cruise business!

👉 Register today: https://www.asta.org/content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=EXWEEK26

06/17/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended our Networking River Cruise and gave a donation to support ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors's vital advocacy efforts.

Together, we raised over $1,000 to help ASTA represent our interests in Washington, DC and state capitals.

Haven't donated yet? Click below today:

I'm fundraising for American Society of Travel Advisors Inc. It's an amazing organization. Everybody please check out my campaign! Find out more and donate here: https://igfn.us/vf/ASTAPAC/team/UpperMidwest

06/16/2026

A beautiful evening to network and learn…on the river!

06/11/2026

🚢 ASTA Virtual Expedition Cruise Week is back!
📅 July 14–17, 2026

Discover how to sell one of travel’s fastest-growing segments with expert-led training, cruise line insights, valuable resources, and exciting prizes—including a chance to win a free sailing with Lindblad Expeditions.

✨ ASTA Verified Travel Advisors (VTAs) register FREE! ✨

Register today: bit.ly/4tRorRh

🚢🌎

ASTA’s Virtual Expedition Cruise Week is back! Join us July 14-17 for an interactive, expert-led event focused on selling one of travel’s fastest-growing sectors. If your clients are craving their next big adventure, you won't want to miss this in-depth training on everything from qualifying expedition travelers to booking seamless journeys to the world’s most remote destinations.

Whether you are new to expedition cruising or looking to strengthen your expertise, this immersive virtual event will expand your knowledge and confidence and help you to sell this segment better!

What's included:

✅ Access to 7 live General Sessions & dozens of sales resources from expedition cruise line partners
✅ On-demand access to all sessions and digital resources for one-year after the event
✅ Connections to expedition cruise line executives and BDMs
✅ Chances to win amazing prices, including a free sailing with Lindblad Expeditions

✨ASTA Verified Travel Advisors (VTAs) enjoy complimentary registration!✨

Learn more and register now: bit.ly/4tRorRh

06/04/2026

At our annual networking river cruise on the St. Croix on June 16th, we'll be raising funds to support ASTAPAC, ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors's political advocacy program. It helps give our industry an important voice at the public policy table, both nationally and in our home states.

Can't join us on June 16th? You can still support ASTAPAC:

I'm fundraising for American Society of Travel Advisors Inc. It's an amazing organization. Everybody please check out my campaign! Find out more and donate here: https://igfn.us/vf/ASTAPAC/team/UpperMidwest

06/02/2026

Happy Summer, ASTA Upper Midwest Chapter members!
Join us for our annual Networking River Cruise on Tuesday, June 16th. We’ll set sail on the beautiful St. Croix River from Stillwater at 5:00pm sharp.
Cost:
$35 ASTA Members • $45 Non‑Members
Space is limited — reserve your spot today!

https://tinyurl.com/s5j7hv8p

06/02/2026

🌍 Virtual Expedition Week 2026
Master the Experience. Understand the Product. Sell with Confidence.
Learn directly from top expedition cruise brands and discover the differences between polar and tropical expeditions. Build the skills, insight, and confidence to match every traveler with the perfect adventure.
⭐ Featuring:
Aurora • HX • NatGeo–Lindblad • Polar Latitudes • Scenic • Silversea • Viking
🎤 Panels & Sessions:
On‑board Life • Warm‑Weather Expeditions • Science & Stewardship • Women in Expeditions • Sales Game Plan • Digital Marketing • VTA Program • Fireside Chat
📅 Dates:
July 14–17, 2026
💲 Pricing:
Members $29 • Non‑Members $59 • VTAs FREE
✔️ Includes:
Live sessions, one‑year on‑demand access, sales tools, cruise line connections, and chances to win educational journeys.

https://tinyurl.com/yc2ftydz

05/06/2026