ASTA Press Kit

ASTA Executive Committee Bios 

Chris Russo President and Chairman	Ellen Bettridge Executive Committee Member
K. Hope Wallace, CTC Vice President/Secretary	Nina Meyer Treasurer

FAQs about Travel Agents - Answers to questions regarding every aspect of the travel agent industry. Their role in the travel industry, how many agents are members, what are the favorite destinations and how to select the best agent are just some of the questions answered.

ASTA's 13 Point Code of Ethics - All ASTA members pledge themselves to conduct their business activities in a manner that promotes the ideal of integrity in travel and agree to act in accordance with the applicable sections of the Principles of the ASTA Code of Ethics.  

Press Releases - The latest news surrounding the travel agent industry.

Speeches by ASTA Executives - More than 57 speeches, over 9 years in 12 countries. ASTA proactively covers the travel agent industry.

Articles on Travel and Travel Agents that You Can Use - A collection of articles about travel agents and the travel industry.

History of ASTA - Since its founding on April 20, 1931 as the American Steamship and Tourist Agents Association, ASTA has remained true to the mission outlined by its founding members. Even in the face of recent predictions of the demise of travel agents, ASTA's current initiatives fighting for travel agents and for the traveling public indicate a promising future for travel agents and for the Society. 

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Our Mission [PDF]	A Living History [PDF]
Myths and Realities [PDF]	ASTA.org and TravelSense.org [PDF]
Frequently Answer Questions [PDF]