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ASTA Scores Travel Agent Coverage on CBS News

February 09, 2018
ASTA Scores Travel Agent Coverage on CBS News

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The American Society of Travel Agents landed a major media coup this week, securing a 2-minute national CBS television segment about how travel agents are defending their market share through specialization and personal service.

Agents featured in the story included Rob Karp, president of Miles Ahead Travel, in Briarcliff Manor, NY.

Agents can watch the video here.

  
  
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