Tell us your background and how you got involved with the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)?
Tell us your background and how you got involved with the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)?
Tony Gonchar: I have a long history with travel and have always loved the industry. I had worked closely with ASTA while at Virtuoso and when the news came that they were searching for a new CEO, I jumped on it.
Taking on ASTA, especially during this economically challenging time, is quite an undertaking, what motivated you to take on the job?
Gonchar: I like a challenge and I’ve always been attracted to roles that provide interesting and difficult problems to solve. This is a challenging position filled with enormous potential and opportunity. ASTA has been a key player in the travel industry space for 75 years.
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Key Takeaways
What Is Happening? An increased focus on climate change and environmental stewardship is rapidly changing the legal and regulatory landscape affecting the fisheries and aquaculture industries, and agencies and legislators aim to address the challenges and opportunities that affect these industries.
Who Is Impacted? Fishermen, seafood companies, fishing communities, and vessel owners will be most directly impacted by these rising trends. Ultimately, industries whose work relies in any way upon fisheries will be affected.
What Should I Do? Stakeholders should continue to track such initiatives that may impact their short-term and long-term goals and operations.
Below is an in-depth discussion of the various trends affecting the fisheries and aquaculture industries.