You may have the longing to venture distant destinations and visit faraway lands, but with a world that is abundant with beautiful possibilities, where do you begin? Join us as Alexander + Roberts’ President Scott Avera shares his intel on what is trending in travel now, specifically in the Middle East, North Africa, and Japan. From the expansive sand dunes of the Sahara to the Kabuki Theatre of Kyoto, Scott’s experienced insights about these regions and cultures will make you want to have your passports ready and bucket lists in-hand.
Host: Louisa Horn | Guest Speaker: Scott Avera
Scott Avera is the President of Alexander + Roberts. Previously, Scott was a Conference Committee at USTOA companies. Scott received a European Business degree from Richmond, The American International University in London.
Avera is an active representative of Alexander+Roberts in the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), of which A+R is a founding member. Most recently, he chaired the USTOA Conference Committee, solidifying his relationships within the broader travel and tourism industry.
Avera began his travel career in A+R's Call Center and has also managed both the Operations and Tour Planning departments.
Alexander + Roberts, founded in 1947, is one of Americas oldest tour companies. The companys guiding philosophy originated at the Geneva Peace Conference following the Second World War with a mission to build bridges of understanding between North America and Eastern Europe. Since that time, more than one million travelers have enjoyed Alexander + Roberts' programs and small ship cruises to destinations including Asia, Japan, China, South America, Costa Rica, India, Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, Morocco, South Africa, Turkey and Egypt.