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 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

Featured ASTA Member
Hear what Jason Beukema, President, Whet Travel Inc, 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.
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International Destination Expo - South Africa
Enjoy photos from ASTA's 2009 International Destination Expo South Africa, which was hailed as a success by attendees and exhibitors.
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Join ASTA on LinkedIn
ASTA has started its own LinkedIn Group exclusively for ASTA members. This is a great way to network, share ideas and connect with one another.
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New Domestic Members

Reed Atkins, CI TRAVEL, Norfolk, VA
JOAN BERNES, Here's Joanie Travel Lib. Ltd., Merrick, NY
Victoria Cash, CI TRAVEL, Virginia Beach, VA
John Hach, TravelCLICK, Schaumburg, IL
Amy Hill, CI TRAVEL, Newport News, VA
Joanne Hinson, CI TRAVEL - All Season Travel, Kilmarnock, VA

New International Members

Hasan Rami Balcok, Rami Travel OHG, Essen, Germany
Behcet Demircan, Connection Tour, Istanbul, Turkey
Syed Ibnul Hassan, LAYLAT AL BADR TRAVEL, Jeddah 21444, Saudi Arabia

New Domestic Companies

TravelCLICK, Schaumburg, IL
CI TRAVEL, Norfolk, VA

New International Companies

Connection Tour, Istanbul, Turkey
LAYLAT AL BADR TRAVEL, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Rami Travel OHG, Essen 45326, Germany
Rami Travel OHG, Essen 45326, Germany