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ASTA, short for the American Society of Travel Agents, is the world's largest association of travel professionals. Our 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, 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.

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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

 

Spotlight Items

Leading the Fight Against Child Sex Tourism
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.
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Featured ASTA Member
Danny Genung 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.

Find out where the photo of Danny was taken.
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Learning Communities/Bulletin Boards
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.

There is a Bulletin Board dedicated to our International Membership
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New Domestic Members

Dorothy Jenkins, Future Travel Professional, Austin, TX
Fred Kerner, Grandview Travel, Columbus, OH

New International Members

Gail Mulcahy, Moloney & Kelly Travel, Dublin, Ireland

New International Companies

Forte Tourism, Istanbul 34330, Turkey

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