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

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 Board Elects Executive Committee — September 13, 2011

ASTA Debuts Multi-Media Sales & Marketing Course for Travel Agents, Managers — September 13, 2011

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

Kay Urban Inducted into ASTA Hall of Fame — September 13, 2011

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

Sabre Travel Network’s Chris Kroeger Receives ASTA’s Allied Member of the Year Award — September 13, 2011

Olga Ramudo Named ASTA Travel Agent of the Year — September 12, 2011

Ryan McGredy Is ASTA’s Young Professional of the Year — September 12, 2011

New ASTA Resources

DOT Consumer Rules II Resource — January 27, 2012
Six Critical Things You Need to Know about the DOT's Consumer Protection Rules. This webcast is available to all, you will need to login to access. If you do not have an account with this site, you will need to set one up.
ASTA Advocacy Dinner — October 24, 2011
ASTA's Advocacy Dinner celebrates ASTA's influence in shaping the policies affecting the retail travel business. It is a chance for ASTA to spotlight its role in the legislative process and for attendees to socialize and network with like-minded travel professionals
ASTA Petition to Defer Implementation and for Clarification of Rules — July 11, 2011
ASTA petition to defer implementation and for clarification of rules submited in response to DOT's Enhancing Airlines Passenger Protections final rule.