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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