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This year's International Destination Expo (IDE) truly embraces the Veni, Vidi, Vici (I came, I saw, I conquered) notion, stated by Julius Caesar when he defeated Pharnaces II of Pontus, a formidable kingdom in the Black Sea region of Turkey, which is the current city of Istanbul. Attending IDE 2010 provides you the opportunity to come, see and conquer the destination that everyone will be talking about in 2010. Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains and lakes. From history buffs and shoppers to nightlife lovers and beach seekers, Turkey has so much to offer even the most seasoned travelers will be dazzled in this historical and cultural mecca, which features an interesting blend of eastern and western traditions. With all of the rich history and culture to absorb, IDE 2010 in Istanbul, Turkey will be a nonstop learning experience. The conference features:
 International Destination Expo 2008 in Lyon, France  Young Professional Retreat on board the Liberty of the Seas May 2007  
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Dear Coworkers, Friends and Family, This year, hundreds of thousands of people will hear the words, “You have breast cancer,” and there’s a good chance that some of them will be people we know and love. I have chosen to fight back against this disease and help make a difference by participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, and I hope you will join me. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is our opportunity to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about early detection and prevention, and raise money to fund lifesaving research and support programs to help fight breast cancer. But Making Strides is more than just the name of a walk, it describes the amazing progress we can make if we work together to defeat this disease. Below is a link to my personal page. I hope you will visit my site and sign up to join my team. If you prefer, you can start your own team, sign up to walk as an individual, or make a donation. Hope starts with me and it can continue with you. Please join my team and walk with us to experience an incredible day of inspiration and meaning, and to provide hope for all people facing breast cancer. To donate now, use this link to visit my personal page. Sincerely, Joann Thompson View the American Cancer Society Privacy Policy and State Fundraising Notices.
2009 has brought us the recession, Swine flu, new passport guidelines - just to name a few things so far. What else is there to come our way - we can't say - however, I remember that my travel trade school facilitator told us that if you don't like change - don't get into this industry. Boy - was she ever right!! I graduated in 1996 from Emily Griffith Opportunity School and since then, I would venture to say that we have been one of the industry's that have experienced the most change. I can only encourage you to stay the course and take advantage of all that ASTA has to offer to you. Examples of what's on the website: What's new
Have you logged into your account lately on asta.org? Have you updated your travelsense.org profile? TravelSense, the one-stop travel guide for consumers. Plan your next vacation with our valuable travel destination videos, travel advice, packing lists, tipping etiquette, consumer travel alerts, an online Find a Travel Agent tool and much more. Let's work together and let the public that the travel agent community is alive and well. I look forward to getting some suggestions from you - our members - on what is important to you to survive. Joann
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