ASTA River Cruise Expo 2027
ASTA River Cruise Expo 2027 takes place on 11–13 March 2027 at Messe Wien, Vienna. B2DB lists 15 speakers and 10 sessions announced so far.
The ASTA River Cruise Expo, organised by the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), takes place in Vienna, Austria, from 10 to 14 March 2027. Travel advisors attend education sessions, a trade show, networking events and tours of participating river cruise ships, with event accommodations and meals on board the ships. The 2027 edition features 17 ships from 13 river cruise lines, with Celebrity River Cruises as title sponsor, and optional pre- and post-expo sailings.
Key facts
| Dates | 11–13 March 2027 (upcoming) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Messe Wien, Vienna, Austria |
| Series | ASTA River Cruise Expo |
| Speakers | 15 |
| Sessions | 10 |
| Stages | VIECON: Hall D, Piers & VIECON, Piers ONLY |
| Sponsors | 6 |
| Official site | events.asta.org/event/rce2027/agenda |
Speakers (15)
Compiled from the published agenda; speakers can claim and verify their own entry.
- Captain Sandy Captain | Author
- Ken Muskat President, Scenic Group
- Jason Boeckman Director, Marketing, ASTA
- Jen Halboth CEO, Riverside, The America’s, Riverside Luxury Cruises
- Jeremy Palmer President, Tauck
- Jessica Klement Vice President, Advocacy, ASTA
- Kristin Karst Co-Founder & Chief Brand Ambassador, AmaWaterways
- Marcus Leskovar President, AMADEUS River Cruises
- Margo Van Ness Director, Communications, ASTA
- Marilyn Conroy Executive Vice President Business Development, Riviera Travel
- Michele Saegesser Vice President, Sales and National Accounts, Viking
- Michelle Palma EVP Sales, North America, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
- Pam Hoffee President, Avalon Waterways
- Sarah Little Senior Vice President, Business Development, ASTA
- Zane Kerby President & Chief Executive Officer, ASTA
Agenda (10 sessions)
Day 1 — Thursday 11 March 2027
- General Session 09:00–12:00 · VIECON: Hall D
- Education Session Block 1 14:00–14:45 · Piers & VIECON
- Education Session Block 2 15:15–16:00 · Piers & VIECON
- Education Session Block 3 16:30–17:15 · Piers & VIECON
Day 2 — Friday 12 March 2027
- General Session 09:00–12:00 · VIECON: Hall D — Captain Sandy
- Town Hall with Zane Kerby 14:00–14:45
- Education Session Block 1 14:00–14:45 · Piers ONLY
- Education Session Block 2 15:15–16:00 · Piers & VIECON
- Education Session Block 3 16:30–17:15 · Piers & VIECON
Day 3 — Saturday 13 March 2027
- Press Conference 09:30–11:00
Organisers, sponsors and partners
Sponsors (6)
Trafalgar · Celebrity Cruises · AMADEUS River Cruises · Avalon Waterways · Riviera Travel · Century Cruises
Exhibitors (64)
The National WWII Museum - Educational Travel · PGSA Pure Germany Switzerland Austria · Katarina Line Croatia · Boat Bike Tours · Riverside Luxury Cruises · Silversea · Innsbrucker Nordkettenbahnen Betriebs GmbH · Wanderlux Collection · Schallaburg KulturbetriebsgesmbH · APT Travel Group · Viking · Prime Tours Germany · Tern · Allianz · Daytrip · Schloss Tratzberg / Castle Tratzberg · Windstar Cruises · Heidi Horten Collection · Lastavica Cruising · Antara Cruises · MHP Hotel Group · Trafalgar · Tauck · HX Expeditions · WALD.WEIT Rheingau Hotel & Retreat · Marriott International · Schönbrunn: Schönbrunn Palace, Schönbrunn Zoo, Sisi Museum, Vienna Furniture Museum and Schloss Hof Estate · Disney Destinations · Haus der Musik Vienna/Mozarthaus Vienna · WANDERING FIG · Target Travel · Collette · Esterhazy Cultural Sights | Opera In The Quarry · AMADEUS River Cruises · Air Canada · Riviera Travel · American Cruise Lines · Sceptre Vacations · Travel Guard · WorldTrips · Nexion Travel Group · MYTHOS MOZART · International Medical Group (IMG) · TravelSafe Insurance · Sandals Royal Bahamian · Leopold Museum · Azamara · Sanderson Yachting · Century Cruises · AmaWaterways · Amsterdam Experiences · National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions · Chubb · Kensington · NousTravel · Regal Wings · Explora Journeys · Royal Caribbean · Gifted Travel Network · Travelive · Yichang Jiaoyun Yangtze Cruise Co., Ltd. · Europe Express · National Geographic Signature with G Adventures · Klosterneuburg Abbey
Source: the published agenda. See how B2DB compiles its records.