Canvassing the floor: agents will get a sneak peak at new offerings from the bounty of tour operators attending ASTA 2002. (Tours & Packages).

Travel Agent, October, 2002 by Schiller, Kristan

While the number of tour operators attending ASTA this year is smaller than in some previous years, the segment is still making a strong showing in 2002. Tour operators will be roaming the showroom floor, pushing products and voicing their support of the agency distribution system, even as many have opened themselves up to other methods of selling. The following tour operators will be represented this year.

Classic Custom Vacations: In attendance from Classic Custom Vacations, a division of Expedia, will be Ron Letterman, president and CEO; Rosa Buettner, vice president of sales; Lois Shore, vice president of marketing; and Greg Bernd, director of national accounts. Classic will be sponsoring the Southern California ASTA Chapter Dinner and the NorCal ASTA...

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