Looking Back at 2025: A Conversation with ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby

Looking Back at 2025: A Conversation with ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby

As 2025 comes to a close, Travel You Can Trust takes a moment to reflect on a year of progress, challenges and momentum for the travel advisor community and the industry at large.

Hosted by Michael Schottey, Vice President of Membership, Marketing and Communications at ASTA, and Margo Van Ness, Director of Communications at ASTA, this special year-in-review episode looks back at the milestones that defined 2025 and the priorities shaping the road ahead.

Joining the conversation is Zane Kerby, President and CEO of ASTA, as he shares his perspective on the wins and lessons of the past year, key advocacy efforts, membership growth and how ASTA continues to champion travel advisors through an evolving industry landscape. He also offers insight into what members can expect as ASTA looks toward 2026.

Whether you’re reflecting on your own year in travel, interested in ASTA’s impact and direction or curious about what’s next for the advisor community, this episode delivers thoughtful insights and forward-looking perspective you won’t want to miss.

Learn more about ASTA’s advocacy, programs and membership at asta.org.

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