Allied Company Membership (Travel Supplier)

By joining ASTA, the largest association of travel professionals, your company will receive endless opportunities to reach crucial consumer markets. The Allied Company membership is your gateway to expanding your business resources, empowering you to increase your customer base and form vital relationships with thousands of travel agents around the world. Whether you are a domestic or international supplier, you’ll find that consumers who use a professional travel agent often travel more frequently and spend more on vacation packages.

As a professional organization, it is important that you become part of ASTA. Annual dues - $499

Want more information? E-mail us at join@asta.org

What ASTA Can Do for You!

Strengthen Your Brand
The Allied Company membership helps your company become a trusted leader in the industry. You’ll have many indispensable tools at your fingertips:

ASTA Logo - Be recognized by ASTA agents and consumers as a leading travel supplier.
".travel" Authentication - Register a unique Web site domain name with ASTA so it’s easy for agents to find you (example: www.ABCTours.travel).
Exclusive Industry Resources - Keep in the know with up-to-date news and essential information on business practices and industry issues.
Additional Memberships (at a discount) - Receive a special membership rate for your sales managers and off-site locations.

Let More Business Come to You
Spend less time searching for new clients, and let travel agent bring more business to you. The membership is packed with benefits that will produce bigger results:

Free Business Leads - Receive mailing labels for 500 travel agents and start building relationships for potential sales right away.
Highly Targeted Lists (at a discount) - Obtain lists of highly qualified travel agents based on specialization or geographic location.
Directory Listings - Promote your company’s services through the print and online Buyer’s Guide, making it easy for agents to find you fast.
WebExchange - Use this popular online system to publicize your products, discounts and latest sales promotions to all ASTA Members.

Network with Travel Agents
Gain face-to-face interaction with thousands of regional and international travel agents at ASTA’s leading trade events:

International Destination Expo - Exhibit at a discounted rate at this international travel event and interact with more than 100 different countries and their chapters.
THETRADESHOW - ASTA is a partner of North America’s largest trade show for retail travel professionals that meets alternately each year in Las Vegas and Orlando. Meet with travel agents from every travel specialty around the world.

What are the qualifications for an Allied Membership (Travel Supplier)?

• Abide by ASTA's Code of Business Ethics
• Be primarily engaged in providing products, services or information sold or used by travel agencies
• Support the continued improvement of the travel agency industry
• Provide proof of legitimacy - if your company does not have a Web site, it is a requirement that you provide brochures or materials detailing your company's product or services

What Other Allied Members Say about ASTA

"From trade shows to research, mailing lists to networking events, ASTA membership is valuable to the Dollar & Thrifty marketing efforts. Aside from the opportunity to network with the agency community, there are lots of opportunities to forge new business relationships as well."
Scarlete Pelfrey
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group

"[The ASTA teleconference series] is yet another example of the responsive, high-quality work ASTA performs on behalf of ALL travel agents. We consider your professional trade association as a vital element to the success of our business."
Dick Knodt, CTC
President and CEO, Vacation.com