ASTA-TURKEY

Program of Events
Two-days exploring a province and four-days of education and networking.
You can add another two-day province package to extend your experience to 8 amazing days
Before the International Destination Expo in Istanbul, enjoy the many Pre-Tours being offered.

Monday, April 19
1pm – 5pm	Sightseeing Tours
7pm	Hosted Casual Evening
Tuesday, April 20
8:30am – 10:30am	Certification Sessions Turkey, the Cradle of Civilization: A Walk Through 10,000 Years of History - Brought to you by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Claudette Covey A Turkish Culinary Adventure: History, Ingredients, & Tastes of Turkey’s Exotic Cuisine - Brought to you by Tour de Forks - Engin Akin The Seven Things You Must Know About Mediterranean Cruising - Marc Mancini
10:45am – 12:45pm	Certification Sessions Turkey, the Cradle of Civilization: A Walk Through 10,000 Years of History - Brought to you by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Claudette Covey Treasures of Southern Europe - Brought to you by The Travel Institute - Anna Fesmire, CTC, DS The Seven Things You Must Know About Mediterranean Cruising - Marc Mancini Discover How to Build a Thriving Faith-based Travel Program Centered on the World’s Top Religious Sites in the Middle East and Holy Land - Moderator: Kevin J. Wright
1:00pm – 2:00pm	ASTA PAC Lunch
2:15pm – 5:15pm	Trade Show
7:30pm	Opening Night Gala Brought to you by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism Location: Binbirdirek Cistern Come and enjoy a sit-down dinner in the second-largest covered Byzantine cistern in Istanbul. This 1,700 year-old structure is impressive with 212 large stone columns throughout the venue. Dine on delicious food and enjoy local entertainment as we kick off the 2010 International Destination Expo in this ancient structure, which once served as a water collection facility, and embodies Istanbul's rich history.
Wednesday, April 21
8:30am – 9:15am	Product Seminars Turkey, Europe’s unknown pilgrimage destination - Brought to you by Ya'lla Tours USA - Ronen Paldi (session runs until 10am) Turkey and beyond Customized groups and FITs - Brought to you by Key Tours - Koray Edemen Turkey for your Best Clients: Creating the Perfect Custom Itinerary - Brought to you by CTC Turkey - Mary Bai
9:30am – 10:15am	Product Seminars Understanding and Selling Turkey, A Fascinating Growth Destination - Brought to you by Turkey At Its Best - Engin Kadaster
10:30am – 11:15pm	General Session
11:30am – 1:30pm	Trade Show with Lunch
1:45pm – 3:45pm	Certification Sessions Turkey, the Cradle of Civilization: A Walk Through 10,000 Years of History - Brought to you by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Claudette Covey A Turkish Culinary Adventure: History, Ingredients, & Tastes of Turkey’s Exotic Cuisine - Brought to you by Tour de Forks - Engin Akin Treasures of Southern Europe - Brought to you by The Travel Institute - Anna Fesmire, CTC, DS
4:00pm – 6:00pm	Certification Sessions Cruising The Seven Things You Must Know About Mediterranean Cruising - Marc Mancini TESTING: Treasures of Southern Europe - Brought to you by The Travel Institute - Anna Fesmire, CTC, DS Discover How to Build a Thriving Faith-based Travel Program Centered on the World’s Top Religious Sites in the Middle East and Holy Land - Moderator: Kevin J. Wright
7:30pm	Puerto Rico - IDE 2011 Host Dinner
Thursday, April 22
All Day	Half/Full Day Sightseeing

Schedule is tentative and subject to change.

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ASTA - IDE ISTANBUL 2010 FIRSATINI KACIRMAYIN!
Amerikan Seyahat Acentaları Birliği’nin (ASTA) T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı himayesinde ve TÜRSAB ve THY desteğiyle19–22 Nisan 2010 tarihleri arasında İstanbul’da düzenleyeceği International Destination Expo (IDE) Türk Turizm profesyonellerine kaçırılmayacak bir fırsat sunuyor. Devamı..