A: Your registration comes with a multitude of perks listed below.
A: Guests will register on their own, through the same process that you did. If you are registering for them, please make sure to use a different email address than the one you used to register yourself. They will select either "Non-Industry Guest" or "Non-Member Travel Advisor."
A: They do not need to register, but they cannot participate in ANY Expo activities. Your guest does not need to register for the conference if they do not plan on participating in any event components, including lunches and dinners onboard the ships, tours, general session, trade show and evening events. Breakfast will be included in their accommodation. You will add your guest to your reservation when booking directly with the cruise line.
PLEASE NOTE: We will be scanning attendee badges for entrance to all Expo functions including meals onboard ships.
For Cancellations Received:
On/Before October 1, 2023: Full refund
October 2 - November 30, 2023: 50% of full registration fee refunded per person
On/After December 1, 2023: No refund
Please note: Membership dues included in registration are non-refundable
A: See Below:
A: Travel Insurance is not required to attend but it is strongly recommended. Should any River Cruise Expo attendee test positive for COVID during the course of the event and require quarantine or medical care during travel, the costs for such could be prohibitive and will be the sole responsibility of the attendee. A travel insurance policy may cover these and other unexpected costs incurred before or during your trip. Consult with your travel insurance provider to discuss coverage options to ensure that you are adequately protected.
A: Your Non-Industry Guests who are not registered for the Expo cannot attend sessions, evening events, or meals on ships. These options are only opened to advisors and guests who are registered for the Expo.
A: If you begin experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or a positive test result while onsite at an ASTA event, you are required to quarantine in your hotel room immediately and call ASTA Staff at +1-203-247-7184. Any spouse or roommate who has been staying in your room with you is also required to quarantine for forty-eight (48) hours, upon which time they will be required to take a COVID-19 test and receive a negative result to end quarantine. ASTA Staff will assist in securing a separate room for your spouse or roommate if required. All costs incurred due to quarantine will be at the attendee’s own expense.
*Please note, local destination guidelines and policies supersede ASTA’s Covid-19 policies. The policies above may change depending on the event location.
A: This one-of-a-kind event is to bring together our River Cruise partners from all over the world in one place to showcase the latest and greatest in their fleets for ASTA members.
A: ASTA will not be hosting a pre-educational journey. However, we have partnered with local vendors for attendees to coordinate pre-journeys. More information coming soon!
A: Please email meetings@asta.org for any event-related questions.
A: Please asta.org/professional-development/events to learn more about our upcoming events.
A: Please email exhibit@asta.org for more information on exhibiting.
A: Registration will open soon! Register in the Attendee Service Center.
A: Registration is not yet open for city tours. This will become available in the attendee service center soon!
A: Your Post-Cruise Cabin Guests who are not registered for the Expo cannot attend sessions, evening events, meals on ships. These options are only opened to advisors and guests who are registered for the Expo. Guests are eligible to participate in tours depending on the ship they are staying on.
A: All post-cruise bookings are managed by the ship brand. You can find booking links in the Attendee Service Center availableSEPTEMBER 5.
A: Each cruise line's vaccination and mask requirements apply to ASTA Global River Expo post-cruises. Please visit the company's website for complete details.
A: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
A: The average high-temperature, in March, is 11.1°C (52°F), while the average low-temperature is 3.3°C (37.9°F). (Source )
By registering for an ASTA Event, attendees will be asked to agree to the Terms and Conditions set forth by ASTA.
ASTA is committed to providing you a safe experience during our in-person events. For a list of what will be required in terms of test, vaccinations and boosters for the ASTA Global River Cruise Expo, click here. Click to view our current Health & Safety Guidelines.