About ASTA
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ASTA, short for the American Society of Travel Agents, is the world's largest association of travel professionals. Our 20,000-plus members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc. We are the leading advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.
ASTA offers many benefits to its members and the traveling public. The majority of ASTA's members are travel agencies. However, travel suppliers, such as airlines, hotels, car rental firms, cruise lines, and tour operators join ASTA. We also have membership categories for students, travel schools, retired travel professionals, retail travel sellers, and others. ASTA is the organization for anyone related to the travel industry!
ASTA Governance: Each year ASTA conducts national elections and chapter elections. See election information.
![[Logo: ASTA's Logo]](/files/MainSite/images/ASTALogo07.jpg) | ASTA Logo The ASTA logo is recognized around the world as a symbol of professionalism and integrity. It's a sign of membership in ASTA, the professional affiliation most often endorsed by the media when recommending how to find a reliable travel agent. Members: Download logo here |
| Industry Affairs: | We fight to ensure a level playing field and fair competition throughout our industry which, of course, benefits industry professionals as well as consumers. |
| Education: | We provide our members with the finest education and information resources available, so that they are able to provide the utmost in professional service to their clients. ASTA's home study program allows ASTA member agencies, non-members and future travel professionals the opportunity to expand their business through specialization, giving agents the tools to sell unique travel experiences. |
| Consumer Affairs: | We constantly monitor the travel industry to identify "scam" operators and others whose practices cheat consumers and negatively impact our industry. Only ASTA members subscribe to a 13-point code of ethics which stands for "Integrity in Travel." This is the pledge our members stake their reputations on. And we provide traveling consumers with a complete range of informational resources. |
| Consumer Awareness: | Through its advertising and public relations efforts, ASTA strives to make the traveling public aware of the many benefits of using an ASTA travel professional to arrange and purchase travel. ASTA's advertising slogan, "Without an ASTA travel agent, you're on your own" can be seen in consumer ads in national magazines, national television and in local markets. |
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Spotlight Items
Leading the Fight Against Child Sex Tourism |
Featured ASTA Member |
Learning Communities/Bulletin Boards |
ASTA is leading the travel industry in an ongoing battle against child sex tourism with its adoption of the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism. The Society encourages its members to support measures taken to counter the exploitation of women and children.
Hear what Danny Genung, Owner of Harr Enterprises Travel has to say about being a travel agent in today's marketplace. How ASTA has help him and what he would tell others in the industry.
ASTA's Bulletin Boards let you chat, share, question, learn and do business with fellow members around the world. Go ahead and explore best practices, exchange new ideas, share knowledge, and discover solutions to the challenges you face every day.New Domestic Members
Robert Christensen, Roads2.com, Everett, WA
Dorothy Jenkins, Future Travel Professional, Austin, TX
Fred Kerner, Grandview Travel, Columbus, OH
New International Members
Valerie Hudson, Point Grace, Providenciales, Turks & CaicosNew Domestic Companies
VIP Tours, Sarasota, FL
New International Companies
Point Grace, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
