ASTA Government Affairs

“One Voice for Travel Agents”

The ASTA Government Affairs Team works tirelessly for our members throughout the country, vigilantly monitoring legislative proposals, endorsing travel agents’ interests to members of Congress, and organizing grassroots support on agents’ behalf within state legislatures.

Success on the political front only happens when members like you become involved and committed to our legislative efforts. Your voice does make a difference - and we need your support! Please click on one of the links below for more information in areas of interest to you.

Recent Legislative News

Win for Agents – Connecticut, Tennessee — April 9, 2012

Minnesota Legislature Passes Insurance Licensing Legislation — April 2, 2012

ASTA Joins WTTC in Opposition of U.K. Air Passenger Duty — March 14, 2012

ASTA Studies Provide Essential Benchmarking Data for Revenue, Labor and Compensation — September 30, 2011

Industry’s Top Firms Unite to Celebrate ASTA’s Legislative Success at Annual Advocacy Dinner — September 20, 2011

ASTA Study Finds Agencies Optimistic for Stronger Profits in 2011, 2012 — September 13, 2011

Mike Greenwald, John W. Lewis Are Recipients of 2011 ITSA Advocacy Awards — September 13, 2011

ASTA Files Comments on Ancillary Fee Data Collection by DOT — September 9, 2011

New ASTA Resources

ASTA Comments to US Dept. of Commerce on “National Travel and Tourism Strategy” — May 4, 2012
ASTA Comments to US Dept. of Commerce on “National Travel and Tourism Strategy”
Jeff Sonenstein, Globe Travel Service, testimony before Connecticut Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding — May 4, 2012
Jeff Sonenstein, Globe Travel Service, testimony before Connecticut Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
Federal Legislative Updates — May 1, 2012
Federal legislative issues facing travel agents in which ASTA is monitoring and actively addressing.