Publications

ASTA offers a wide variety of publications to assist members with their agency management and professional development. Publications include ASTA's Dateline Weekly e-newsletter, ASTA's cutting-edge ASTANetwork magazine, in-depth industry White Papers and Research reports. Most of these publications are available only to ASTA members, a select few are also available for sale through the ASTA Store.

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Dateline ASTA Weekly - December 23, 2008

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ASTA Congratulates Karen Gordon Mills on Nomination as SBA Administrator

TSA Releases Data Definitions for Airlines

Small Business Administration Makes Changes to Loan Programs

ASTA Participates in Tourism Industry Economic Summit

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Research

2008 NACTA Independent Agents Report
	The 2008 Independent Agents report profiles Independent Agents and provides data on their experience in the travel industry, how they book travel, how.... Purchase

2008 Supplier-Travel Agent Relationship Marketing Report
	[PDF] ASTA conducted its annual Supplier - Travel Agent Relationship Marketing survey to assist travel agencies and suppliers in understanding and ben.... Purchase

White Papers

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• Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) Program — November 25, 2008
On November 13, 2008, the Department of Homeland Security announced that the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) program will soon become mandatory for certain travelers. This White Paper is intended to serve as a reference guide for travel agents who wish to assist customers intending to travel to the United States.

• State Work Share Programs: Are They a Viable Alternative to Lay-Offs? — November 10, 2008
During an economic slowdown agency cash flow shrinks and credit is difficult to come by, so the owners of agencies often feel compelled to lay off employees in order to cut payroll expenses. However, members should be aware that they have a viable alternative to lay-offs.

• 2008 Premium Benefit Report — October 22, 2008
The Premium Benefit Report is a summary of just a few of the many benefits you received this quarter as an ASTA Premium Member.